I love this bar. The staff is wonderful and there are so many great regulars to make you feel like family. Wonderful entertainers, and the best happy hour in town, hands down. If you're looking for a chill neighborhood dive that always makes you feel welcome, this is it. My home away from home. read more

A laid back bar like I remember them 20 years ago. Brings back memories of Hooterville Station in Toledo. A wood heavy theme with all the wonderful vintage sign charms and pictures of former entertainers. I went in talent show night so fun with all types of goods and bars. It's gritty safe well lit fun with bartenders that aren't bitchy, a HUGE plus. Cash only. Happy to have stopped in! read more

Sidekicks Saloon - Gay Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Good drinks and friends , prices are good and everyone knows everyone Great local bar in midtown read more

Life is what you make it right? Well bring your own fun with you and then sit back and just people watch. The service and bartender were friendly. No food that I know of. As for the talent show, my grandma would say in this situation, "awe ... bless their soul". Interesting somewhat western, somewhat kitsch, with a couple deer heads thrown in. Just a little bit of a funky smell from years gone by. read more

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If I could give one bazillion stars, I would! (I think that's what the previous reviewer intended to say... I think she probably made a typo and left out the bazillion part...) Everybody at this bar is WELCOMING. I absolutely LOVE playing poker on Fridays. They also have darts, pool, and the fiercest of DRAG shows! So many FUN moments spent here. I'd HIGHLY recommend checking it out! Get ready to have your night amplified with EXTRA FUN at this amazing bar! Don't miss out on the electrifying atmosphere and fantastic entertainment. Join the party and create unforgettable memories! Sidekicks Saloon, of Kansas City, Missouri Share your own experiences and let us know how you enjoyed your time at this vibrant hotspot! read more

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If I could give it 0 stars I would the owner was rude to us and the place was very run down. People in the bar were rude and I will not be returning again. read more

Some people there are nice but there are few that are rude and the treat people very rude I was cussed out by a woman call Angel lynn

I didn't expect much in Kansas as I am visiting from Washington DC but I was surprised of this bar, everyone was so kind and the drag show was fun, drinks were cheap and the energy was great. If your a visitor coming to Kansas this is the bar to go to! read more

Kansas City's Primer Gay Saloon and Dance Hall. Located in Midtown just a few minutes from downtown, this large bar has multiple drag shows, variety shows, sports games, dart leagues and blind draws. Late night weekend dancing. Cash bar with strong gay pours. read more

Sidekicks Saloon - Friendly Staff and Great Pours - Gay Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I came here on a Friday night, being told that this was a "country gay bar." I must admit, I'm not a country fan, but I decided to go along with it. When we arrived, around 1:30 AM, I found the bar only moderately busy, and sans the promised country music. Instead of twang, I was greeted with a dance floor full of homos jamming out to some awesome 80s and 90s ballads. There were also new top 40-ish dance songs intertwined between the jams. Interesting, but fun nonetheless! Regarding the bar itself, I was pleasantly surprised. By this point in time, I had reached my blood alcohol saturation point, and was only ordering water. The bartender was so friendly and made sure to keep my lowly water glass filled. In fact, he was so nice, that I actually ended up tipping him more than I'd tip for alcoholic drinks! While I don't expect that I'd come here regularly, I did have a good time. It was certainly something out of my norm, but that can be a good thing! We didn't encounter a cover charge, so that's a bonus. You'll know you've found the bar when you find a building that looks like a cross between the Old West and a shade of lipstick which only a drag queen would wear! read more

Sidekicks Saloon - a flooded street in front of a restaurant - Gay Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This is your normal run of a milll dive bar. Nothing hugely spectacular. The bar tenders are nice and friendly. The music on this Friday night was current hits. They have pool tables and darts if that is your thing. A bud light was $4. All in all this is a good bar if your into a dive spot. read more

I haven't been here in years. Between the memories of the first time I was approached by a hooker and a partner that barked directions due to my poor two stepping ability, there was never a reason to rush back. I should have stuck to that thought pattern. Sidekicks isn't a bad place. If you like country music and an older crowd, this is the place to go. I felt a little too young to be there though, even with my quickly graying hair. The drinks were mixed well. Everyone was having a good time and there didn't seem to be any drama going on anywhere. Smoking is right outside the front door. read more

Sidekicks Saloon - The deer are staring at me! - Gay Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Side Kicks is a laid back place where everyone is welcome. It is a local hangout for people like me and people who like people like me. No pretense here. read more

Sidekicks Saloon - A place for men who like men - Gay Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Serious Entertainment ONLY here y'all!!! What an amazing time in this FREE environment. True Drag Style is at its BEST!!! read more

Sidekicks Saloon - a baby reaching up to catch a fish - Gay Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Went here for their hopping Latino night. Man, it was saucy! This is a no frills bar/dance hall. Dive bar meets country hall meets gay bar. It ain't fancy, but you will have a great time. It's CASH ONLY which means the drinks are cheap. I think wells were $3.25 or something crazy like that (and it wasn't happy hour). Our bartender was the former drag star of Missy B's, and he was so nice. He provided great service and was doing everything to enable a good time. Only downside is the location can be a little sketchy late at night. read more

I've been in this bar twice since I moved to Missouri. While most of the folks at the bar were friendly and drink prices reasonable. I have one serious complaint both times the smell of the bar is overwhelming, it smells like urine and B.O, the second time I went was worse than the first because it was a little warm in the bar so it made the smell even stronger. I was not the only patron complaining. The bar could use a good cleaning for sure. In addition the second time I went to the bar I was there to watch a pageant. The stage area is nice would love to see a little bit more seating but I was surprised by the lack of lighting on the stage. The area directly in front of the judges table was completely dark. Maybe that's what the flashlights on the judges table are for? read more

Recommended by a local but not a great choice. Drinks were super expensive (gin & tonic and whiskey on the rocks = $20+). The term "dive bar" can be endearing but not in this case, if just meant dump! Don't get me started on the bathroom! There were about 6 of us there and the guy next to us was standing in the well area so the bar tender acted a little irritated - again, 6 of us TOTAL in the bar lol. Not worth the uber ride if you're here visiting. We've been disappointed in the gay scene in Kansas City :-( read more

Drama central. Expected country bar. Entertainment sub par. Cliquish clientele. Stunk and what a dump. There are several other choices worth your hard earned dollars. read more

This is a really good bar! Nice people and a friendly environment. They have billiards, and darts if you're so inclined. Personally I love the Drag shows! Really good entertainment. all the drag Queens are good, but my favorites are "Dove Kc" and "Nikita" beautiful and classy!! I'm there nearly every Friday night. Good priced drinks with friendly bartenders. I would definitely recommend it to all my friends! read more

The place has a tendency to scare away those with attitude, which is a really positive quality, as far as I'm concerned. I try to make it out when I can. Usually it's nice to bring groups of friends because the bartenders are really friendly and prompt. The dance floor takes up a pretty large space at the back of the bar, for those that like to dance. read more

Rude bartenders, boring and smells like piss. Always slow but still expect to wait forever to get a drink. Pass.

Moved to the area and just needed a break the name is what attracted me Sidekicks Saloon call me stupid lol but never even realized the rainbow outside . Once inside bartender was awesome told us be a show at 11 got all excited thinking cool started watching everything around me decided it was time to ask what kind of show my mouth kinda hit the floor when they said drag show but being the curious person I am I hung around and i am so glad I did . The people there are super friendly never had i been in a bar where everyone came and said hello and introduced themselves I was made feel right at home and as part of their little family there so much that every wednesday you find me there so if your not just looking for drinks but people to call friends (good friends) people who don't judge and accept everyone you surly want to stop by Thursday nights they have a talent show and that bunch is awesome to they start at like 10 after cards and darts read more

Thought I would give this place a try after not having been here for a couple years. It's no longer a country bar. Including the two bartenders, there are less than ten people in the whole place. This is at 10:30 pm on a Saturday night. read more

This is my home away from home. On the weekdays they have poker games at different time of the evening. It is very laid back and the staff is very friendly. Saturday's Latin Night is the BOMB!!! The show is #1 and standing room only! I was surprised to see a variety of people from different age groups and anything goes. Also, I questioned several people why they liked coming to this place and was told repeatedly, "It is laid back, your not judged and there is no drama like fights!" I was also very surprised at the attendance of Wednesday evenings Bud Wiser's King Show! Saturday evening you can come early at 7:30pm and learn country western line dance steps and continue to practice them until the Latin Show starts at 11:30pm. So you get the best of everything!!! read more

Drinks were priced a little too high for my taste, drag show was stiff didn't have must interest in watching.