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| Char Bar | Westport, Kansas City, MO and Parkville, MO – You’ve tried the rest, now try the…WHOMP! — Char Bar Smoked Meats and Amusements. Pitmaster Mitch Benjamin brings his smoke and magic as well as his world award-winning sauces to the heart of historic Westport. Come see why many claim Char Bar and its amusing playground is the best barbecue spot in Kansas City. Chef-driven. Award-winning. Kansas City barbecue. More info |
| Gates Bar-B-Q | 4 in Kansas City, MO and 1 in Independence, MO – The Gates saga began in 1946 with George W. Gates. Today, Gates Bar-B-Q is still family-owned, and a Kansas City original with their unique red roof design and “Struttin Man” in full tuxedo and top hat. The connection of good food, fast personalized service, and the immediate greeting, “HI, MAY I HELP YOU?” all act as their unique trademark. More info |
| Jack Stack Barbecue | Plaza, Crown Center, Martin City in KCMO, Lee’s Summit, MO, Lenexa & Overland Park, KS – Started in Kansas City in 1957 by Russ Fiorella, it began as a storefront barbecue stand. In 1974 Jack Fiorella opened Fiorella’s Jack Stack of Martin City. Today, they have the most extensive barbecue menu in the country—including their famous Cheesy Corn Bake. Jack Stack is the largest wood-fired cookery in the US with six KC area restaurants. We highly recommend checking out the original spot in Martin City, just off 135th and State Line Road! More info |
| Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que | Leawood, Olathe, and Kansas City, KS – In Kansas City, where barbecue is a way of life, it’s understood that smoke has the power to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. It can even transform a neighborhood corner gas station into one of the most popular restaurants on the planet! The original Joe’s, located inside a functioning gas station, has been lining people up all the way down the street since 1995. Today you can still visit this Kansas City, KS location, plus Leawood and Olathe locations too. More info |
| Q39 | Midtown KCMO & Overland Park, KS – Over a lifetime of passion and 15 years in the barbeque competition circuit, Chef Rob Magee cultivated what is lovingly called “chef-driven barbeque.” He and his wife, Kelly, brought this unique BBQ experience to Kansas City in 2014. Q39 is designed to welcome guests to a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere with the aroma of authentic barbeque and the promise of an exceptional and memorable meal. More info |
BROOKSIDE | KANSAS CITY, MO
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| BKS Artisan Ales – BKS Artisan Ales opened in late 2017 as the first craft brewery in Kansas City’s Brookside neighborhood. The location houses a production facility and tasting room that aims to provide quality and unique beers. Drawing on traditional and experimental styles, they produce hop-forward, classic and modern ales, as well as lagers. More info |
CROSSROADS ARTS DISTRICT | KANSAS CITY, MO
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| Casual Animal Brewing – Casual Animal stands for the small batch, fresh as hell, local approach. They’re focused on quality over quantity and community involvement over self-interest. More info |
Rochester Brewing & Roasting Co. – Rochester Brewing & Roasting Co. is a locally owned brewery, roastery and event space in the West Crossroads in Kansas City, MO. They are three friends passionate about the art and science of brewing beer and roasting specialty coffee from all over the world. More info
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| Mean Mule – Mean Mule is a distillery that makes agave spirits in the heart of America. By cherishing their past, doing their best, and keeping their eyes on the horizon. Stop by their tasting room for guided tasting flights all day, every day! More info |
Tom’s Town Distilling Compan – Tom’s Town is downtown KC’s first legal distillery since Prohibition. It draws its name and inspiration from the country’s most polarizing and corrupt political boss, Tom Pendergast. They distill and produce award-winning spirits including Tom’s Town Royal Gold Bourbon, Double Oaked Bourbon, Botanical Gin, Barreled Gin, and Double Grain Vodka. Visit Tom’s Town for distillery tours or enjoy craft cocktails and small plates in their beautiful art deco lounge and tasting room. More info
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| KC Wineworks – KC Wineworks is Kansas City’s first ever grape-to-glass Winery and Tasting Room in the Crossroads Arts District. Their handcrafted, award-winning wines always begin with 100% locally sourced grapes from Missouri vineyards. Come say hello and discover a different side of MO wine! More info |
EAST BOTTOMS | KANSAS CITY, MO
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| J. Rieger & Co. – Established in 1887, shut down by prohibition, and revived in 2014; J. Rieger & Co is a historic Kansas City distillery, producing quality spirits. The distillery offers daily tours and tastings, a tasting room, 3 unique bar and restaurants on site, rentable space for private events, a 3,000 square foot historical exhibit, gift shop, and a slide! More info |
JAZZ DISTRICT | KANSAS CITY, MO
KC BBQ |
| Arthur Bryant’s – Arthur Bryant, the legendary King of Ribs, is the most renowned “barbequer” in history. He created a sauce that has attracted the likes of former Presidents Harry Truman, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama to his restaurant. The eatery is nationally known and often recognized by experts as the best or one of the best barbecue offerings in the country. More info |
KANSAS CITY, KS
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| Jones Bar-B-Q | Midtown, KCK – For sisters Deborah “Little” and Mary “Shorty” Jones, barbeque is a way of life. The Jones family has been stoking the pits of their barbecue joint and creating their secret sauce with love since the 70’s. From house made sausages to racks of ribs, they love to feed their Kansas City community. So come join the party… and come hungry! More info |
| Rosedale Bar-B-Q | Rosedale, KCK – BBQ is a cornerstone of Kansas City, and Rosedale is one of the originals, starting on July 4, 1934. It’s more than just the smoke and the meat. It’s the tried-and-true recipes and methods, it’s smoking low and slow, it’s quality product at competitive prices. In Kansas City and especially at Rosedale Barbeque they believe BBQ is a way of life. And indulging in the menu… well, it’s an experience. More info |
| Slap’s BBQ | Strawberry Hill, KCK – Slap’s BBQ opened in 2014 after several years of winning competition after competition. The restaurant sells out every day! They’re committed cooking fresh and putting the best BBQ on the plate. They’re also one of few restaurants in the city that is actively competing within the KC Barbeque Society’s circuit throughout the year. They do this to stay sharp, relevant, and because they love it. More info |
| Woodyard Bar-B-Que | Argentine, KCK – Featured on multiple shows Woodward’s owner Frank would be happy to tell you about the myths and legends that make KC BBQ the king, and why Woodyard the best place to get it! Enjoy their huge patio, live music, and good BBQ! You can also bring your four-legged friends. The woofyard dog park is open for them to run around while you eat! More info |
LEAWOOD, KS
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| Meat Mitch | Old Leawood, KS – Meat Mitch is a world championship winning competition barbecue team from Kansas City. In 2021, famed-pitmaster Mitch Benjamin brought his smoke and magic as well as his award-winning sauces and rubs to Meat Mitch Barbecue. From classic, competition-style winning recipes to boundary-pushing ’que, join the author of BBQ Revolution for a real barbecue revolution, right here in Leawood, Kansas. WHOMP! More info |
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO
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| The Goat Brewing Co – The Goat Brewing Co opened in 2021. There are 22 beers on tap that are brewed in their Lee’s Summit, Missouri, location. They brew an assortment of American, Belgian, and German beer styles as well as ciders and meads. There is plenty of seating in the taproom and picnic tables outside. More info |
LIBERTY, MO
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| Belvoir Winery – Located in the former Odd Fellows Home in Liberty, Missouri, Belvoir Winery is open seven days a week for wine tasting, featuring local grapes that highlight all that Missouri vineyards have to offer. The venue allowa visitors to view all the historic features and artifacts on site. Additionally, the venue is one of the most unique wedding destinations in the Kansas City area with beautiful vistas, overnight rooms and exquisite architecture. More info |
MISSION, KS
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| Rockcreek Brewing Co – Craft brewery and taproom with outdoor patio and 12 rotating craft beers! They like having a wide variety of styles—everything from Belgian Blondes, Sours, Porters, Stouts, American and New England Style IPAs. More info |
OLATHE, KS
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| KC Wine Co. – A boutique, Midwest winery with the most palate-pleasing wines & ciders this side of the Mississippi! The property has a small vineyard on a site that was formerly used as a farm. The winery is open year-round and offers a tasting room, wine flights, lawn games, delicious food, photo ops, and their famous wine slushies. KC Wine Co also hosts year-round special events and festivals, like Cider Fest, OKCtober Fest, Sunflower Festival, Mutts & Merlot, trivia nights, Craft nights and more. More info |
OUTLYING AREAS
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Holladay Distillery | Westin, MO – Holladay Distillery, home of McCormick Distilling Co., is the oldest distillery west of the Mississippi River on its original site. Visit us for a tour exploring over 160 years of history, while learning about the bourbon distilling & aging process. More info
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| Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery | Paola, KS – Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery is a family-owned artisanal KC winery dedicated to premium, hand-crafted wines. Whether you’re visiting Kansas City, or you’re a longtime KC resident, their tasting room is open. It makes a perfect destination for a family get-together, a company outing, or a romantic date. More info |
| Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery | DeSoto, KS – Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery is a small family-owned and operated farm winery committed to growing quality grapes that make a delectable wine. They grow Old World French vines as well as French-American hybrids in their vineyard. They have many tasting options, a wide range of charcuterie options and snacks. More info |
OVERLAND PARK, KS
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Brew Lab | Old Overland Park, KS – A craft beer lover’s theme park! Brew Lab is a brewery, taproom, and kitchen. It’s Kansas City’s only YouBrew, where you can become the brew master for a day, and the area’s favorite home brew supply store. More info
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| Aubrey Vineyards | Overland Park, KS – The Vineyard Tasting Room showcases Napa-like wine tasting experiences in a relaxing wine bar atmosphere. Over 15 well-crafted wines are available for tastings or by the glass. Bottles are also available for purchase. The food menu includes hand-selected gourmet charcuterie, along with other light bite items and sweet treats. Guests enjoy all this with an expansive vineyard view. In nice weather, you can enjoy seating on the outdoor patio. They also offer many options for group reservations and large events, including a 6-person, 3-hour Igloo Experience during the winter season. More info |
PARKVILLE, MO
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| S.D. Strong Distilling – This is the world’s only known distillery in a cave, located 65 feet under Parkville, Missouri. Distilling spirits in the cave, where temperatures and conditions never vary, provides unique, high-quality flavor experiences. Tours can be booked on their website and are held on the second Saturday of every month. More info |
RAYTOWN, MO
KC BBQ |
| Harp Barbecue – This newcomer to the KC BBQ scene was voted Best Barbecue Spot in Kansas City by KC Magazine. They’ve traveled the US to discover good barbecue and how it’s made, and feel they’ve brought the best barbecue to KC! More info |
RIVER MARKET | KANSAS CITY, MO
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| Strange Days Brewing Co. – The brewery was created and inspired by the strange-ness around us. The name is meant to capture the times we are living in. Beer is an outlet for us all, and the beer community is a great escape from all the other “stuff” going on. Their lineup rotates regularly and contains a variety of flavors and styles. More info |
SHAWNEE, KS
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| Servaes Brewing Company – Located in downtown Shawnee, Servaes Brewing Company produces the highest-quality beer that is fluid and dynamic, flavorful and ever-evolving. They are always trying new things and always reinventing themselves and their beer. They are also the only brewery in Kansas owned and operated by a female head brewer. More info |
| Transport Brewery – Experience superior service, delicious craft beers, and community. They continuously put lots of love and careful thought into everything that they do. Offering a taproom with beers on tap, food trucks, and fun events such as trivia nights and themed parties. More info |
WALDO | KANSAS CITY, MO
KC BBQ |
BB’s Lawnside Blues & BBQ – BB’s does what Kansas City does best, BBQ and live blues music. First come, first served, so come on in and seat yourself at the communal seating and enjoy the show. There is also outdoor seating on the deck. With daily specials, they’re serving up different dishes throughout the week. Make sure to check them out! More info
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| KC Bier Co – Kansas City Bier Company is a German brewery that brews German style bier with imported malts and hops with the goal to produce the same level of authenticity and freshness that you’d find in Germany. Enjoy their Bavarian-style Bierhalle & Biergarten with fresh, authentic, locally brewed German-style bier and small plates of pretzels, sausages and other favorites in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere or come take a tour of the brewery! More info |
WEST BOTTOMS & WESTSIDE | KANSAS CITY, MO
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Danny Edwards Blvd BBQ | Westside, Kansas City, MO – For a BBQ joint in a town known for its BBQ, it pays to have experience. Trendy new restaurants come and go, but one thing has remained constant: Danny Edwards is serving up smoky goodness with a heaping side of tasty. More info
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| Alma Mader Brewing | Westside, Kansas City, MO – For the record, it’s pronounced may-der, not mah-ter. Alma, meanwhile, means “soul” in Spanish, or “nourishing” in Latin. The brewery’s soul is in creating beers with intention and attention to detail. Whether it’s pinpoint pilsners, lush, juicy IPAs, or big, balanced stouts, the upstarts at family-run Alma Mader in Kansas City have something that just about any kind of drinker can love. More info |
Boulevard Brewery | Westside, Kansas City, MO – Founded in 1989, Boulevard Brewing Company has grown to become the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. Today their beers, craft cocktails, and hard seltzers are synonymous with Kansas City. Visit the beer hall, rec deck, and gift shop. They also have tours for every occasion! More info
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West Bottoms Whiskey Co. | West Bottoms, Kansas City, MO – Kansas City’s only whiskey-exclusive distillery. At this distillery you can find their signature Kansas City style whiskey, micro-batch American whiskeys and a menu of craft whiskey cocktails perfect for the seasoned whiskey drinker and the novice. Tour the distiller, visit the cocktail parlor for drinks—or both! More info
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| Amigoni Urban Winery | West Bottoms – A locally-owned winery producing small lots of handcrafted wines in the Stockyards District of the West Bottoms in Kansas City, Missouri. They focus on traditional European grape varietals, with some lesser known varietals. Their locally made wines are produced from grapes grown from the West Coast. They offer a tasting room, event spaces, tours, and classes. More info |
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