This is such a fun bar concept! It's a lot of assorted rooms with different DJ's and lots of bars all over so it was always easy to get a drink! Service was fast and much cheaper than your average bar! We just got well drinks so I'm not sure how fancy they get if you're looking for a cocktail? But the vibes were cool and the tree that runs through the middle added a lot of character! They also had a full live band on the main stage downstairs not sure if that was a coincidence or if they do that every night but I was impressed!! It only lost a star for me because the bathrooms were pretty sketchy lol. They did have a small kitchen but we didn't try any food this time read more

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EVERYTHING! Invited friend for happy hour....parking unclear, bartender acted as if we didn't exist. Oh by the way there were only 8 in the whole place...Never wishing to return. read more

The levee was a place that I loved visiting and always recommended to others. However my recent experience at the levee was horrible. The security guards and bouncers treated each of us with disrespect. At some point in the night, it seemed that the guards were targeting a specific person of our group. It is important to add that our group were mainly white with a few people of color. While we were all jumping to the music and lightly pushing each other in our small group, a guard came over to the only black person of our group and physically threw them out of the bar. But the guards only gave a verbal warning to a white person for doing the exact same thing or worse. As we followed our friend outside within a span of 30 seconds, they were pinned down in the middle of the street with 2 police officers on top. During this time the same security guards and bouncers were laughing and making jokes towards our friend and us. As I read through other reviews it is obvious that there is a common theme of the guards acting hostile towards others. Levee do better. read more

Great place for live music. This place has been here forever. Have a drinks with friends. Enjoy some music and dancing. Waitress is always nice and tentative. read more

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Greats spot with 5 5 different rooms to explore and multiple dance floors! Thursday Dollar nights are always a blast! Weekends are always lit! Good mix of hip hop and edm and open format Music! Food is really underrated too! read more

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Great live music. Early band attracts older friendly crowd. The later band would skew much younger. The foods good.

The first time I ever went to the levee it was subpar. They had lukewarm frozen pizza and cheap liquor. Every time I've been since then it's been the worst bar in Westport. I've seen shortchanging by security guards on covers, I've had friends drugged by the bar staff, friends get racially harassed by staff and still other friends who were taken advantage of with the staff's knowledge. I will never return and I keep begging those I love to pick literally any other bar in Westport. The Levee is dangerous read more

Fantastic food! Especially for going much later and as an out of town guest I had assumed it would be just bar dive food. But pleasantly surprised. I took two stars off because the service was not good and the times we did see our server she was overworked and rather rude. The other star came off because some of our party came in one door and the rest came in another. Both groups were charged different amounts as a door fee. One paid 5 per person and the other paid 10 per person. We didn't know until later so it was to late to correct but read more

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Tiny place, with a tiny dance floor. But a super fun and happy vibe. Everyone dances! They bring in popular bands from the region. The line is down the street before they open at 4 o'clock, and often times the tables are all taken by 4:15. Otherwise you need to stand. So get there by 4 o'clock. I was surprised to find the food options are healthy, and generous. My group had a GREAT time. read more

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Under new ownership...Drink prices have gone up, drink sizes have gone down. Limited and expensive menu for band playing at 5pm....4 items for $15 each. read more

Paid the $20 cover per person and then could barely get in the door because it was so crowded inside. Only 1 of us could make the way to the bar & waited 15 minutes trying to get a drink without any acknowledgment and left. Bouncer was a jerk when we asked about getting our $ back, not just a "no" which would have been fine, but chewed us out for taking 15 minutes to make the decision. Then had a few choice comments about us we left. Never again. read more

This is a great place to hang out in a casual setting. They often have bands and different entertainment spotlighted. Prices are good and the staff is friendly. read more

Tasty burgers ! Great Thursday night trivia. What more could you ask for from your neighborhood bar??

Situated near Westport and the Plaza, the Levee draws in a mix of crowds from both areas. My first time coming here, it was hard to find (it has a parking lot in the back, but the exterior does look sketchy and the signage isn't that noticeable). They have a downstairs and upstairs level patio. Inside there is a first floor space for a small dimly lot music venue/ another room with a bar and seating (which was closed off when I went). In the upstairs section there is a bar and really small kitchen. The drinks on tap were average drafts, nothing really stood out. The food itself wasn't that spectacular; the burger patty was dry ( was cut in half and stacked on top of each other ?) and the tots were just okay. Overall it just reminded me of a college campus bar that serves food. I can imagine it being crowded when school is back in session and all the college kids are looking for some cheap drinks. read more

The Levee - Cheeseburger - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Extremely homophobic and disturbing staff. I came in a few nights ago on 3/17 when my friend who is a gay man was ripped off the dance floor shoved against the wall then kicked out. When I continuously asked security what happened he said "its between me and him" I was with my friend the entire time and not once did he do anything wrong. The security clearly just had an issue with the way he was dancing. I encourage this establishment to take a look into who they are hiring because having a blatantly homophobic and unwelcoming business is not a good look. Like Share read more

Shout out to the exceptional customer service from the Levee staff, hint of you need to contact them use FB. As an add to this post - ice hosted 2 50th Bday celebrations in the private room there- great venue. Please during this time of virus concern - support your local wait staff. read more

I enjoy this venue when The Instamatics are playing! First Saturday's every month. They're awesome!! However, I consistently get ignored by the wait staff whether I order food or not because I can't partake in alcoholic beverages. It'd be a much more enjoyable time if I didn't have to spend time getting the wait staff's attention and then wait forever for my ticket. read more

This Bar/Club reminded me of a place in Montreal similar to it. Despite the insane humidity that I'm not used to dealing with. I had a great time with my friend drinking cheap drinks and listening to live bands, DJs and the lot. I would totally go back there, preferably when its not crazy hot. read more

Cover is $10.00 This was our 2nd stop of the night the line was wrapped around the block the favoritism and discrimination was prevalent, I didn't appreciate it at all. I don't know who owns this establishment I won't be coming back. the body guards were black, They were keeping things in order though so I did appreciate that. Missouri is a different vibe at this establishment I love that they have a multitude of rooms to where you can enjoy different vibes for each person. The drink prices are reasonable cranberry and vodka $6 $0 for water. The bartender hated her life she shouldn't work there. THE BATHROOM WAS CLEAN!!! read more

Checked out the levee for brunch this morning. We showed up right when they opened and headed to the upstairs bar. We ordered drinks, a michelada and another beer, gin, grapefruit cocktail. Both were refreshing and light. I was so hungry and everything looked delicious, so I asked the bartender what she recommended, and ended up ordering the levee Benedict. I am glad she recommended it, because I wouldn't have ordered it otherwise. It was delish- think of it as a grilled cheese, topped with a poached egg and tomato soup. We also got the brunch burger, which was also good. Honestly, my expectations weren't that high, and the Levee exceeded them, by far! read more

The Levee - Levee Benedict - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Really cool place. Came in around 9pm on a Friday night. Had a good conversation with the bartender as he had spent some time in the Portland Oregon area too. Upstairs is cool as they have an outdoor patio and pool tables upstairs. The bartender up there was pretty cool too. Next time I am in town I will come back and check it out. Oh the local beers they have on tap no bueno. read more

The Levee - Bands about to start - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Amazing service, music, ambiance. I only had drinks but the bartender is awesome and so attentive. This place is great!!!

I always enjoyed The Levee on nights out. Notice that it's past tense because Dad life has this place as all but a memory now. It's a fun spot to go out at because it's mildly off the beaten path while still being right between Westport and The Plaza. We've been there when the upstairs was rented out for a party and I loved it up there, and we've had impromptu birthday parties in the downstairs. I've never eaten here, in fact I don't think I've been here before 10 p.m. before, but I know the drinks are fine and the atmosphere is good. There's often live music on the weekends so you might have a cover, but it's never too high. All in all, a nice spot if you're bar crawling and the kind of place that fits for everyone in the group. read more

Awesome place, but some of the bartenders ignore customers as if they haven't been standing waiting for a drinks for 10+ mins.

Worst bar in Kansas City. bouncers are mean and aggressive. Not a good environment. Avoid at all costs.

This is one of my favorite bars in Kansas City! They always have great live music and a great bunch! They just redid their upstairs deck which is perfect for drinking some of their delicious cocktails by a fire. They also have multiple spaces for large parties. Ive always have had a blast at the Levee. read more

The Levee - a cup of beer on a table - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This bar is so fun! Located near Westport and Plaza, this bar gathers crowds from all ages. Being in my mid-20's there are people my age as well as older. Each floor has a different feel which is so fun based on your mood. Their live band always knows exactly what tunes to play to get the crowd going. The throwback songs are always fun to sing along to. The upstairs is fun as well but with a more chill vibe. With pool and a bunch of tv's its fun to grab some beers and hang with a group. I love this bar and I think it is overlooked since it is not very eye-catching from the street. You wouldn't know on the outside that inside houses a great time and a fun atmosphere. read more

It's been a decade since my last visit and not much has changed that I could notice. Not a bad thing though. We attended a private event in the back and had a dedicated staff. Apps/food and drinks were served quickly and accurately. The music level was fine considering there were approximately 25+ of us back there. I popped out a couple times to listen to the band in front. Still seems like a good venue for live music to this day. Patio and rooftop seating available. You can park across 43rd in the lot but don't leave it overnight, it could get towed. There is street and on the north side of the bar just offf Baltimore read more

great music and great vibes! there are different rooms with different vibes with different bars to go to. if you're feeling more social then upstairs is for you to mingle and chat on the patio. if you are looking for more of a party vibe then downstairs with the dj and the patio is more of your vibe. for sure a party spot on thursday- saturday! read more

Came in on a Thursday for Reggae night. Cover was a reasonable $5. The crowd was slow to fill but by 10 the dance floor was packed. Drinks were strong and reasonably priced. The menu was typical bar food that was average at best. I will say the bartenders were on their game and quick to make drinks and provide great customer service. The band performed several of their songs as well as Reggae hits. Interaction with the crowd was good. They kept everyone's heads and feet moving theoughout my stay...will definitely be back.. read more

The Levee - Great music and vibes had the crowd feeling good! - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I had hoped for more, but we didn't get past the 4-security guards at the front door. My husband and I were profiled before we could enter. I asked one of the four bouncers if it was ok to enter; the main bouncer stated, and I quote, " if you have to ask then just walk away." So- this is not your average good time bar- do not enter. This bar is hostile and does not welcome outsiders. read more

The bouncer Carlos is soooooooooooooooo amazing and makes the levee experience so much better

I've only been for brunch, but I would highly recommend it! We came for the launch of the new brunch menu/cocktail menu, and there are lots of great options. Our personal favorites were an espresso martini and the Windhund Hefe (grapefruit, hefeweizen beer, gin). I could drink a windhund every day be totally content. Food wise we had the hash (minus mushroom because of the boyfriend's preference) and the country ham french toast. I loved the french toast, and the ham added a really savory component that complimented the sweet. However, I would have loved thicker slices of ham or more ham to balance the dish. The pieces were so thin, and a little more would have added a ton of flavor! read more

Dark, divey, diva singing live, oh yes I'm all in. $5 cover charge was fair, The black jackets are everything you could hope for, fun, a lil sass, professionals working the crowd and playing the songs that you wanna get up and dance to. Most drinks are in the 5-6$ range. Saw a couple 20 somethings but it's comfortably more in the 30 to 40 crowd age. Two waitress' and a bartender seem to be a good team getting the the crowd their drinks in decent time. Nice big parking lot across the street which is a plus for the westport scene. read more

I've been here several times since my first review 5 years ago. The Levee is an interesting place. It's kind of like a good dive bar combined with 70s funk and sports. They have good drink specials, average bar food, and an overall fun ambience. There isn't much for vegetarian options here, but I recommend the quesadilla sans meat. I don't really come here for the food, though. Weekends usually have bands and a cover charge. I recommend The Levee during weekdays (but not Monday's or Tuesday's when it's normally closed). However, it is sometimes open for special sporting events, such as the World Series (which I'm currently here to watch). Go Royals! read more

I attempted to go here with my niece a couple weeks ago and when she gave her ID to the bouncer he took it and told her it was fake. It was not a fake ID, she is 24 years old and when we told him it was real he started to get very aggressive with us and we were worried about our safety. We asked to talk to the manager and after 25 minutes of waiting we got ahold of him. We convinced him to give us her REAL ID back and immediately left because of night was ruined by the horrible, disrespectful, handsy bouncer. read more

Come in any night of the week till 3am and have a Great time with the Live Bands, DJ's, Trivia, Karaoke. Great food and Drink Special's every day and night. read more

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I love this spot. This gem really has everything-- several outdoor areas, a stage for live music, an EDM room, and an upstairs bar area where you can order food. Each time I go, I have a great time. The drinks are great. During the weekends, the vibe is always right and the dance floor is always full. The staff has always been friendly, and attentive. There's parking on the street out front, and across the street in a lot, so that's never been an issue. I really love this bar. read more

All the bouncers are rude and try to scam you. They say $10 cover then get you to wait in line until the door and say you can only get in for $20. We said that we were told $10 and so we waited and they said $20. Literally heard the guys boss say on his walk-ie talkie "you're charging $10 correct?" And he said "yes" then turned to the line and kept charging $20. How much was he pocketing? read more

I went to the Levee to listen to jazz (Mike White Quartet). I enjoyed the music and on balance, my experience at the Levee was positive. I do have some concrete suggestions to offer the club: 1. This was not a dance band, so not using the dance floor for tables was a waste of space. Instead, we were packed into small spaces along two sides of the club. 2. More help: the staff you had on hand were overwhelmed by the attendees to the event. I expect you'll have a few more employees on hand next time. 3. Better drink selection, especially wine. I talked to more than one attendee who complained about the limited wine choices. Beer choices were fine. 4. Food quality was variable. I heard positive comments about the tacos. The hamburger (classic double) was average: too salty and the bun was too soft and fell apart. These are all issues that can be easily fixed and I expect my next visit to the Levee to be a great experience. read more