Great local dive bar with great drink prices, way better than the chain bars that are close…read more Exactly how I like my dives -1 star for non friendly staff at times

"Please Don't Feed the Animals" but Please Do enjoy "The Zoo" which I consider the best dive bar in…read moreDowntown KC and the cheapest place to drink for miles. Still cash only, with a handy ATM, but their Mini-beers are famous and they still pour with a heavy hand and have a great selection of canned beer. If you see me there ask me to play pool, I could sure use the practice!

My wife and I've been coming to the drum room for decades. We really love this fun hotel bar with a…read moreton of history. Our latest adventure transpired on Easter weekend 2026. We encountered a lovely bartender by the name of Jennifer, who was super kind and helped us do a little tasting of some different spirits we were interested in. And she crafted our usual cocktails deftly. She even gave us a tip on how to get into another restaurant that we wanted to snag a reservation for. Jennifer's great service was appreciated and very well regarded by my wife and me. We look forward to another good afternoon or evening at the Drum Room soon.

Fun atmosphere and cocktails. The bartenders were friendly and service was appropriately paced for…read morethe number of guests.

First Stop for Restaurant Week 2026 This was my first stop…read morefor this year's restaurant week and it didn't disappoint even in the slightest. I had never even heard of Besos y Abrazos but saw that it was very close by and an easy streetcar ride away to Power and Light so, I thought why not? And boy am I glad I took a leap of faith. I was the first person in the restaurant a little past 11am and I came hungry and left very happy. The first thing I had to do was order a before noon cocktail because why not? I have free will. I was torn between the refreshing sangria and the bold booze forward old fashioned so, I went with the old fashioned because if you're going to do it- do it big! The old fashioned here is smoked and made with tequila not whiskey so, it had a different flavor profile. I enjoyed it but I think it would have been even better made with mezcal to further pull out the smoky notes but, I would order it again. Then came my first course, whenever I see shishito peppers on a menu I'm a simple girl I order them. These were delicious, the tangy tajin was plentiful and took them up a notch. These are tied with my favorite shishito peppers I've ever had (the other being at Blue Sushi right across the street). I can't wait to come back and snack on these. Once again, I was happily surprised when I spied octopus in the main entree section because, this is one of my go to proteins to order. If it's not done right it's dismal. This was done flawlessly. The octopus was tender and could be cut with ease, it wasn't rubbery at all and tasted fresh. The polenta added a creamy element and the entire dish was colorful and well composed. I would consider it a must order if you're an adventurous eater. Dessert was also tasty especially since it was dairy free...dairy does tend to upset my tummy so, I gladly gobbled this up. The presentation was class and fun, a parfait in a large cocktail glass- I love! These textures all worked wonderfully together and each bite had something smooth and crunchy and nutty. All in all this meal was a 10/10 I can't wait to go back with my mom and try their brunch because I think she would love the colorful Spanish vibes of this restaurant. What a great addition to Power and Light District Kisses Indeed Mwah!

I was really disappointed with our experience at Besos y Abrazos. My mom and I came in for Mother's…read moreDay hoping to have a nice meal together, but unfortunately we ended up leaving before we even ordered. When we arrived, the hostess was not very friendly and seemed like she did not want to be there. She seated us, and we waited for service while another table that was seated after us had their drink order taken right away by a different waitress. That waitress walked by us without acknowledging us at all, so I asked the hostess if there was only one waitress working because I wanted to make sure we were not being overlooked. The hostess said she was both seating and waitressing, then walked off. She later brought us waters but did not take our drink order or check in with us. After continuing to wait, we decided to leave and went next door instead, where we had a much better experience. It was a really disappointing Mother's Day outing, especially because we had been looking forward to trying this restaurant. Unfortunately, the lack of friendliness, communication, and service made us feel ignored and unwelcome. I do not recommend this restaurant, and we will not be going back.

Our small group of three wandered in on a Friday afternoon having heard that Palm Tree Club had a…read moregood happy hour. It was pretty busy, but we found three seats at the bartop and were greeted quickly. We ordered from the happy hour menu and really liked: Atlantic Crunch Roll (roasted salmon, tempura flakes, cucumber, eel sauce) Tempura Veggie Roll (asparagus, pickled vegetables, avocado) Cucumber Sunomono - light and vinegary, thinly sliced cucumber Lavender Hugo Spritz - refreshing Chardonnay --- Toffee Popcorn - if something is possible to be both sticky and mushy, this was that - I don't recommend. Overall, I would go here again for happy hour. We were also told that the rooftop be a good time, so we might try that next time.

My friend and I had an 8:00 p.m. reservation and, overall, the atmosphere at Palm Tree Club is…read moreabsolutely beautiful. The vibe is fun, the décor is gorgeous, and the DJ/music really set the mood. We each had two cocktails and a sushi roll. My cocktails were delicious, although I was a little surprised that martinis priced at $26 and $15 were served in plastic cups rather than chilled glassware. It's possible this was because drinks aren't allowed in glass outside, but it was still unexpected at that price point. The food was just okay--not bad, but not something I'd specifically come back for. The evening took an awkward turn around 9:15 when our server, who was wonderful, asked if we wanted a third round of drinks. We declined because we were getting ready to head home. About five minutes later, the hostess politely informed us that another party had a 9:30 reservation for our table and that we needed to leave. Thankfully, we were already planning to leave, but it left me wondering what would have happened if we had accepted that third round. There was no mention of a time limit when the reservation was made, so being asked to leave felt a little abrupt. It's a beautiful spot with great drinks, music, and ambiance, but the way the evening ended left a sour taste. Unfortunately, because of that experience, I probably won't be back.

I visited during HH and ordered the hand-battered chicken tenders. It came with a side of house…read morefries and two dipping sauces - buttermilk ranch and maple Dijon mustard. Really tasty and came out steaming hot. Would definitely order again. Also ordered the chicken nachos. SHARE THIS! It's a really large order of nachos with a variety of toppings and melted Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese. The chicken was nice and seasoned on this dish. Great service and the atmosphere was nice and moody. Kinda dark but there was a vibe for sure.

Our entire family had dinner at Yard House and had a great experience. The atmosphere was lively…read moreand welcoming, making it a great place for a family meal. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. The food was excellent, and everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. Between the great service, enjoyable atmosphere, and quality food, we left very happy. We would definitely return the next time we're in the area.

Maybe the best spot to watch MLS in the KC area. Outside of being at Sporting Park, you'll be…read moresurrounded by the bluest boosters in town. Maybe it's not quite like being in The Cauldron, but hey, the climate is better controlled and the concessions prices are probably better. Call that a draw. Your experience is probably going to vary tremendously depending on if there is a live game happening. If it's just a random afternoon/evening and there isn't any Sporting or Current action happening, then the place is spacious and service is better. If it's during game time....yeah, make your way to the bar for service. That is not a knock on No Other Pub, but just know that this is a spot for the soccer fans of KC to congregate, especially if the teams are on the road. The food is just fine and nothing too special. Chances are good that you're there as part of something soccer-esque, just like when fans of the world descended upon Kansas City during the World Cup. Soccer is a unifying sport, and No Other Pub definitely captures that spirit.

No Other Pub in the power and light district has great energy for soccer matches. Plenty of big…read morescreen TVs and projectors to watch the game. They also have game options as well from golf simulators, foosball, and other arcade games. The menu featuring bar food and has all of your favorites. Expect to pay a little bit more for power and light and the party like atmosphere. Great service and great atmosphere for big games.

Nighthawk is one of my favorite spots downtown and a go-to when friends are visiting. The drinks…read moreare pretty good and there's an small menu of snacks available to order until around midnight. There's often something fun scheduled during the weekends, live music or DJs, but it's worth checking the online calendar before a visit as the space can also be reserved for private events.

The Ambiance in Nighthawk is unmatched. Im not sure why it took me so long to attend a weekend in…read morethe speakeasy but it was a lot of fun. I was very disappointed in the fact that Ziggy and Neptunes did not show up because the back up Dj was terrible. I hope Ziggy and the Neptunes are available the next time i'm there!

It's big & can get loud, which is kind of what you would expect in a P&L establishment. The drinks…read moreare huge and crushable, there are several bar areas (because navigating a crowd isn't always easy), and the service is always friendly. Expect Shark Bar to be pretty hoppin' come World Cup time, because their location is prime (upstairs is a sweet spot) and their drink specials are hard to top. Get a Shark Attack if you dare and enjoy the DJ bumps, but careful on how many drinks you have because these are VERY drinkable and will sneak up on you.

Shark Bar is an okay place to come to. It's basically a nightclub that also has a patio…read more I loved the patio view of Kansas City, it's a quiet small break from the loud inside nightclub. The service was not very good and the drinks are extremely overpriced - $10 for a can of miller lite - they don't even have it on tap. I saw bartenders taking shots behind the bar while we were waiting to be served to buy a round of drinks. I probably won't be back because of the service and prices, but if all you're looking for is a place to dance and listen to loud music - this may be the place for you, nightclubs aren't really my scene anyways.