Kansas City · Platte County, MO

Nightlife in Kansas City

Scout analyzed 116 Kansas City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

116

Matches

Typical spend

$50

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Complete outings

Downtown KC Concert & Dinner Date

Kick off your evening with an optional pre-show drink, then immerse yourselves in the grand atmosphere of The Midland Theatre for a memorable concert. Afterward, unwind over a sophisticated dinner at a nearby restaurant, making for a perfect downtown date night.

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Crossroads

6 matching spots

Power and Light District

2 matching spots

18th And Vine

1 matching spots

Library District

1 matching spots

Old Westport

1 matching spots

Garment District

1 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

Crossroads

Percheron Rooftop Bar

Percheron Rooftop Bar is a great spot for an evening drink with friends or a date, offering city views. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-75 per person on drinks and light bites.

CocktailsOutdoorsViews

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Crossroads

Grinders KC Event Venue - Box Office + GA Gate

Grinders KC is an outdoor live music venue, good for an evening out with friends or a date night. Expect to spend a few hours and pay for tickets, food, and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$50–$150 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

18th And Vine

The Blue Room

Visit The Blue Room for live jazz, often free or with a small cover, and enjoy drinks. It's a good spot for an evening date or a social night out, typically lasting a couple of hours and costing $15-40 per person for drinks.

CocktailsLive musicHistory

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Crossroads

Grünauer

Grünauer is an ideal spot for an evening meal or a special occasion, offering Austrian-German cuisine. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit, with an average spend of $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Crossroads

The Brick

The Brick is a historic, no-frills bar and grill perfect for a casual evening out with food, drinks, and live music. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $25-$50 per person for a burger, fries, and a couple of drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Library District

John's Big Deck

John's Big Deck is a multi-level bar with casual food, live music, and a rooftop bar, suitable for a lively evening out or weekend adventure. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for drinks and some food, with a typical visit lasting 2-3 hours.

FoodCocktailsSports

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Crossroads

recordBar

recordBar is suitable for an evening out to catch live music, often paired with casual food and drinks. Expect to spend 3-4 hours and $35-$80 per person, depending on the show and consumption.

CocktailsLive musicFood

$35–$80 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Old Westport

Tin Roof

Tin Roof is a casual spot for live music, drinks, and bar food, suitable for an evening out with friends or a date. Expect to spend $20-$50 per person over 2-3 hours.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Crossroads

Up-Down KC

Up-Down KC is an arcade bar, perfect for a casual evening outing with friends or a playful date. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $25-$50 per person on drinks and games.

CocktailsSportsFood

$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Garment District

The Phoenix

The Phoenix is a great spot for an evening out, especially for live jazz, blues, or R&B with American fare. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person and plan for a 2-3 hour visit, potentially as a standalone event or following a dinner elsewhere.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Plaza Area

Prime Social

Prime Social is a sophisticated rooftop cocktail bar, great for an upscale date night or a celebratory evening out. Expect to spend 1-2 hours enjoying drinks with views, with a typical cost of $30-$75 per person.

CocktailsViewsRelaxed

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Coves North

The BrewTop Pub and Patio

The BrewTop is a casual spot for a social evening, offering food, drinks, and potentially live music or sports viewing. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-40 per person for a relaxed meal or drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Nightlife

The Brew Top Pub and Patio

The Brew Top is a relaxed spot for pub food and drinks, often featuring live music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $20-40 per person for a casual meal and a couple of drinks, especially good for an evening out with friends.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Power and Light District

Howl at the Moon Kansas City

This is a high-energy bar with live dueling pianos and novelty drinks, best for a night out or a pre-event stop. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $35-75 per person on drinks and maybe a snack.

CocktailsLive musicSocial

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Power and Light District

PBR Big Sky: A Coors Banquet Bar

PBR Big Sky is a lively spot for evening drinks and entertainment, often featuring live music and a mechanical bull. Expect to spend a few hours and $25-50 per person on drinks.

CocktailsLive musicSports

$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking