GREAT LITTLE PLACE! Friendly Quiet, usually, , Excellent service…read moreFirst bar in the area that I have become semi regular patron.

It's a nice little dive bar. The atmosphere is nice. The drunks are the same as any other places…read more The food and service is decent.

Great place to stop for a drink on our way to a Royals game. Sam the owner was friendly, drinks…read morewere cheap and the bar was a chill place to hang.

Would of given it 5 stars but because of an incident that happened, to where we got banned from…read morecoming in for no logical reason, I gave it 4...it started one day we were there so a few friends in twn could shoot pool since I'm always suggesting this spot for that reason, plus I like to play music on the jukebox since I like music. Well another group of ppl were hangin out with us since we're cool, an started to play music as well. By almost the end of the night neither one of us heard most of the songs we played so we complained about it. After our party was upset over the situation we left. While outside socializing a chic heard my homegirl say "bitch" an thought we called her one when in reality she was sayn "ain't that a bitch" but the chic was super drunk an heard it wrong. Anyways she went inside an told the bartender (who I guess no her) an he came outside rite as we were twinkling but remind you, there's only two bathrooms in the place that were full an we definitely wasn't gonna pee on our nice clothes, beside the fact we didn't wanna go back in after that incident...he asked us to leave an said we cnt ever come back ..my homies started talkn slick to him sayn they wnt ever be back ..we left and I'm thinkin all is cool so I went back a few wks later only to be told I cnt come back in becuz I was bein disrespectful, like really?? That definitely wasn't fair considerin I took pics on Halloween wit the same bartender guy who said that an he was cool wit my then, not to mention we spent alot of money there, so I felt offended. I ended up leavin an found a better bar up the st called Dewey's in which I no the owner, that's wat better, and dnt jus except 'cash only', it also has a live DJ who plays real good music so we dnt need to spend ours for songs we didn't even get to hear! So I'm not really upset about him sayn I can't come there anymore becuz it's their LOSS!!!

I just love the dog house. We actually found it by accident after eating at Providence Pizza and…read morewanting one more beer before we headed home Soon as you walk into the dog house, she know you found someplace unique in special bartenders are great. Have a fun attitude and get you the coldest beer in town literally beer on ice Not much in a way of food, but they allow you to bring food in so again no complaints just good times They do have the very best shuffleboard table in all of Kansas City. It is in exquisite shape and wonderful to play on. There always seems to be something going on at the doghouse whether it's a fun conversation at the bar with the regulars or guys just sitting in there picking guitar guitars and singing and having a good time, you never know exactly what's gonna be going on when you walk in but it's gonna be fun.

I met my first wife there in 1998 I still think about the first time I went in when I lived there…read more Great food alway a good time I am heading up there next week

Bartender friendly, but didn't know how to make an Old Fashioned. Not a bad dive bar.read more

Bobby Bakers is a classic neighborhood bar. Essentially, it's one long bar with a couple four…read moretops at the end towards the restrooms and then a series of very small tight for tops on the backside of the bar seating. This bar is been open for a long time and I could see why you might not notice it or pass it without consideration. However, this is the fifth time I've been in over the last several years and I'm always bringing somebody new to show this place off. Although I suggest it's like a classic neighborhood bar, it doesn't have the neighborhood feel. Meaning when you walk in and everybody doesn't stop and look at you. It's an inclusive and welcoming environment that I would suggest you could add to your night out as a stop along the way or a fun place to meet some friends to laugh and have a beer. The walls are adorned with photos of those who came before you and it has had a "recent" refresh. The bartenders are engaging, friendly, and efficient. If I lived in Waldo, I would probably visit this location weekly.

Best damn dive bar around. My parents drank here in the late 60"s & early 70's. Good service, good…read moreprices and great friendship. Nothing fancy here just a good time. all of the bartenders are top notch and Patty's food on Saturday's is excellent.

Now open on Sundays and the nachos, hot dogs, and chili are awesome!! Staff is very friendly too…read more Highly recommend.

Cool little hole in the wall bar. I liked it just fine. Service was good and had a great home town…read moreatmosphere.

This place is a woot and very different…read more The key is that the drinks are cold all of the people are great and the prices are right on! The place is small and the decor weird with funny hours (opens at noonish on Sunday) but really clean and they have a great sound system. Did mention good people and great atmosphere? You should try it!

What a great little local dive bar. Went during happy hour…read moreand found the prices to be quite reasonable.

Visited 4/6/2025, it's a Dive bar, but watch the bartending closely. They do not have a current…read moreorder entry system, only manual and the Sunday evening bartender's accuracy is questionable. So if you can live with an approximation of what the bar tab is this is the place for you.

Very cool speakeasy vibe in the Crossroads! If you're looking for a place with well drinks and…read morepitchers of beer, then this is *not* your place. No, Swordfish Tom's is only serving up handcrafted cocktails, and generally off of their particularly killer menu. Drinks are artisanal, they take a little extra time to prepare, and they are absolutely smashing! Owner Jill has all the talents with both mixology and design and the unique taste comes through each time. Hoist your drink and find a comfy seat, or maybe a dimly lit corner table just for two. Just know that it is CASH ONLY (and there is an ATM on site) and the drinks will run you upwards of $15 or so. Each one is very well worth it, and you're there for a specific ambience, so pony up and enjoy. If you don't know that the entrance is in the alley off of 19th, then you will miss it altogether. Great space, great atmosphere, and outstanding cocktails.

I am so happy I came here! We grabbed pre dinner drinks at Swordfish Tom's and it is a really cool…read moreexperience. The bar is downstairs and a speakeasy feel, with the entrance being in an alley. It feels hidden! There are paintings of nautical creatures/ animals on the walls as you're entering. The space itself is smaller, and from what I've been told they do a great job on regulating crowd size with their wait area. They have very specific craft cocktails. While they didn't have a traditional dirty martini that I enjoy, the bartender recommended something and offered to remake it for me if I didn't enjoy it. It's a really unique space that anyone would enjoy- definitely check it out.