This was a fun experience! Entrance is around the corner from where the uber dropped me. The bar is beautiful inside and looking out. Love the wall of bottles. Love the marble bar that also functioned as a charging station!! Wow!! They stat by giving you a shot of a non alcoholic drink to cleanse your palate. I orders the Enfleurage and it was delicious. Then I tried the tiramisu but it was too sweet. I then went to the Pomodoro - ingenious!!! The red on the glass was so creative. Also delicious. We saw little colorful drinks being ordered by others and inquired about it. They were equally creative shots. I got the Titan and tried the Collisto. Both very good. Highly recommend! Want to return in my next trip. read more

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The Mercury Room is quickly becoming a weeknight fave for me and my friends! A little known tip is that you can text their number to see if they have any patio or weeknight spots open for walk-ins. The servers and bartenders are so fun throughout the week, and are willing to talk through the drinks and provide some wonderful details and recommendations. The atmosphere is unmatched across Kansas City. You won't find a cooler interior with the lights and ceilings with a beautiful view of the city, but the lesser known star of the location is the patio seating, with great views of the skyline. My friends and I have tried most of the drinks, but the Enfleurage, Magnus, Ambrosia and Kashi are favorites of the latest menu. read more

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The atmosphere and vibe of the place is great they have one of the best views of the Kansas City. They have an outdoor patio area and some indoor seating as well. For first fridays they have an art gallery open next door. The drinks were ok I feel like they are trying to hard with their drinks. Using unconventional ingredients. Overall though it's a fun place to grab a drink or two. read more

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We've been waiting for a long time to find a good time to come to Mercury Room, and it is indeed an experience! We loved the ambiance of the stars and planets, which really made this a magical outing for my birthday! When we got there, we were totally newbies and didn't realize you had to check in on the first floor of the building before they escort you upstairs for the experience (note to other newbies ). We got seated upstairs and then were able to look through the expansive list of options (and our server walked us through everything we needed to know!). We settled on a few cocktails (including the Djinn--which was my favorite), and they were all fine! I think the ambiance was great, and this was definitely worth the experience, but you can probably find similarly priced and delicious cocktails elsewhere. Still glad we went and had the experience! Thanks Mercury Room for a magical evening! read more

The Mercury Room - Djinn cocktail with a palate cleanser fruity sip! So pretty with the ceiling reflected on the table! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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We went to Mercury Room after dinner and did not have reservations. Luckily, bar seats became available due to a cancelled reservation. Unless you want to stand by the windows with a shelf as a table like outcasts, I would suggest making a reservation. The interior is beautiful. The lights on the ceiling mimic a starry night, visible through the glass windows from the street below. To enter you'll have to meet the host outside the bar on the 1st floor (currently Jade Jaguar). The host will send you up to the Mercury room via elevator, where you will be greeted by a server who will lead you into the gorgeous space. The space has 4 couches for larger parties, a few tables for seating, about 6 bar seats and a couple shelf tables for the unprepared outsiders without reservations (us). You will also be greeted with a complimentary tiny glass of kombucha. We didn't order food, but the drinks were delicious and unique. Mercury Room is a great place to stop by on a date night. Side note: This is the first place in Kansas City where I actually felt underdressed so if you want to dress up and go somewhere with a matching atmosphere of luxury, this is the place. read more

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Amazing views. This place deserves the stars based on the beautiful sunset you see. Drinks were amazing We ordered the ice cream sandwich and was so unique. Very flavorful read more

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Service was so terrible that the rest of the night I made it a mission to ask people their thoughts of this place and why as well as to discourage them from future or initial visits. I loved the ambiance and atmosphere and the hostess was the sweetest, but the small d*ck energy of a mid man I will pass on over and over again. I asked what the least sweet drink on the cocktail menu was and instead of simply answering, he explained the sections of the menu to me on top of NOT ANSWERING my question and ignoring me after he spewed his menu monologue at me. read more

Would love to see the Mercury Room at night, to get the full effect of the twinkly space lights, but the Downtown views were just as nice during the daylight. Welcomed at the ground floor, welcomed at the elevator, and welcomed by the bartender. If you like fancy coctails, this is your spot. Lots of variety and all the drinks we ordered were tasty!! Tiny joint, great for date night! read more

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This is by far one of my favorite experiences in Kansas City. It is worth every penny! We did the 3 drink course and it was amazing! Great variety, different liquors in each drink, and most of all they were delicious and smooth! The vibe in here is an absolute dream! I came for my birthday and I would go back 1000 times over again. The bartender was great at explaining everything about the drinks and they were amazing! read more

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Love this place! It is such a wonderful warm vibe. The service is impeccable and the drinks are chefs kiss!

Pretty cool spot if you are looking for a night cap with a great view! All the cocktails were interesting and fantastic! Worth checking it out on a nice date night but make sure you get reservations a week or two in advance. read more

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Mercury room was delicious. Staff made me some off menu drinks which was much appreciated. They were kind and quick. I would not recommend the cauliflower small bite though, there was no flavor. read more

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An intimate bar located on the 14th floor of a residential building. Visited early evening without a reservation before the sunset but plan to visit again because the views of the skyline are probably spectacular. If you're looking for a cocktail experience, highly recommend. read more

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Mandatory check-in at another location. Following the wait, we were then told it was last call and we were turned away during open hours. Poor business practices. Will not return. read more

Still as wonderful as ever! Most recently I had the Iris and the Hugo- both perfection. My favorite place to bring folks who have never visited Kansas City! read more

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A quaint bar with amazing views of the city. The drinks were properly mixed and I felt were a great value. They do offer some very expensive options on their menu with high-end liquors, but we went with our familiar favorites. Area around hotel/bar is walkable and seemed safe. We sat at the bar and had great views of the city. read more

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Wondering drinks and service. We were walk-ins which required a wait, but it went quickly and was worth it! So beautiful! read more

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We decided last minute to hit this place up after a charity event. Got right in without a reservation -around 630 on a Monday tho. There were about 6 other people in there it was very chill quiet ambiance, we were prob the loudest. Sat at the bar mingled with the guy next to us from out of town-me ruined to hit up grinders ( he was looking for pizza). There restaurant was closed on Monday's so there small plates weren't available. So went elsewhere after a couple drinks to cap off the night. View looks like it would be amazing at night. Bartender was very knowledgeable and gave good suggestions as well. read more

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The aesthetic was really cool. We were super excited to try it and our server was nice but made drink suggestions that were no where close to what we were saying we wanted. Unfortunately our drinks were also awful. We left our drinks half full because we couldn't stomach them. read more

Creative, cool atmosphere, loved it! Drinks are pricey, definitely a special occasion place! read more

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OMG, what a beautiful place! It's at the top of a building overlooking downtown KC. Stunning! We stopped at Bar Medici first (also amazing). The drinks aren't cheap (but the good ones never are). The service was great and my friend and I had a great afternoon here! I'm sure it gets quite busy during the weekend nights (and most likely a younger crowd), but we really enjoyed our visit here. Can't wait to go back! read more

Terrible service. It's the size of an XL storage unit, therefore, it shouldn't take that long. Max ~26 seats in there. The two employees were taking shots amongst themselves. It took 10-15 minutes to wave them down for us to order another drink. Incredibly rude and unfriendly. Drinks are $15-$40 a piece. They charge you $1 for ice in a beverage. ***Watch your check at the end.*** They automatically charge you 20% "hospitality" aka gratuity (we had 4 people on one tab) and they gave us a tablet to approve a 20% (additional) tip without showing us an itemized check. Thankfully I knew something was up and asked for an itemized ticket. Clear as day shows they already charged us 20% grat. Tried a 40% tip. I will never go back or recommend this place to anyone. Ever!!! read more

We came here on a whim at the end of the night. It definitely has that starry eye effect and quite a beautiful view inside. We didn't have reservations but only waited about 15 minutes on a Friday night. Once we got upstairs, we were immediately helped by Chase who was super knowledgeable about the menu and providing recommendations. A lot of the cocktails are crafted very carefully and some experimental so worth trying something you don't usually go for! It's located on a higher level in the building and made for a great view. Definitely check the dress code as there is one! More of a start or end to the night. read more

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I'm from LA and this bar gave me LA vibes very chill, classy and laid-back. Love the music and the environment. I will definitely go back. read more

The Mercury Room - I'm from LA and this spa gave me LA vibes very classy and chill. Love the environment. I will go back. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Great drinks and the view and atmosphere are amazing! Highly recommend for a date night. The only thing I wish they had were some light snacks read more

Setting: The Mercury Room is a celestial, magical spot for drinks! Come here if you want to feel like you're surrounded by starlight! The bar is located on the 14th floor. The setting is breathtaking. The ceiling is painted dark and strung with layers and layers of three types of lights. Most of the walls are floor-to-ceiling mirrored, the tables are reflective, and the large windows look out onto the Kansas City skyline. All this results in a stunning, sparkling, night sky effect. Drinks: Everyone gets started with a palate cleanser. The main drink menus and seasonal menus rotate. The menus are organized by increasing "booziness". Drinks are pricey at $25 each but are elevated with incredible ingredients and unique combinations. The reservation deposit goes to drinks. The cost of the drinks includes gratuity. There is an option for a $75 3-course cocktail menu and $5 coffee and tea is also on the menu. Last thing to note - if you don't like something, the staff will gladly make another free of charge! Food: The Mercury Room does not have food to order. Staff: Professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. We were very impressed by everyone who served us! They definitely deserve the gratuity included with drink pricing. Reservations: Up to 6 guests and lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. Reservation requires a $20 deposit per person ($75 per person if electing for the 3-course cocktail menu) that goes to your drinks. Reservation must be canceled at least 24 hours before the reservation or you will lose your deposit. For the best views and comfort, I recommend floor seating over bar seating! Dress code: Per the website, "Smart Business Casual attire required. Gentlemen must have a button-down shirt with collar, or a jacket, long pants, and closed toe shoes. Ripped jeans, athletic wear, ball caps, beanies, t-shirts, or hoodies are not permitted for entry under any circumstances." read more

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Absolutely beautiful inside!! classy upscale apartment cocktail bar... a great place to chill, drink, and talk with friends. It was on the expensive side but service was excellent even after we overstayed our welcome slightly haha. don't come here if you're looking for a party. read more

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We had a nice intimate time at the Mercury room. Know that your slots are timed but the servers never feel pushy. I can't remember our servers name, but she was very knowledgeable about the drink menu and made great suggestions. She also put together an amazing playlist!! The view is cute, cute place to take pictures. Make sure it go at night. Try during the week when it's less crowded. I think we went on a Wednesday. Overall we had a good time. It can be a bit pricey just for drinks, but you're paying for the location and view. read more

What an absolute gem. This has easily become one of my favorite places in Kansas City. I've had my eye on this place for quite some time now but was always unable to get a reservation. On a random Thursday night I looked to see if there were any reservations available just for fun, and lo and behold, there was a spot for 2 open later that evening. And, it was for floor seating! The fee to secure the reservation was $30/person, but this payment goes toward the final bill. When we arrived, we checked in with a gentleman at the front desk on the first floor before being escorted into an elevator that brought us up directly to the bar. There we were immediately greeted by our server/hostess, who brought us to our private little seating area. She was helpful explaining all the drinks and recommending ones that suited our taste. We ordered 2 cocktails - the Crescendo and Illusion. The Crescendo was my favorite of the two, but both were very nicely curated. We also received a palate cleanser, which was very refreshing. I liked the palate cleanser as a drink itself, although I'm not sure it's supposed to be enjoyed as one. The attention to detail was immaculate, which was shown in both the taste and presentation of the drinks. Each cocktail is $30, but that reservation fee paid upfront covered each drink. Now the best part was the view and interior design. You get a spectacular view of downtown KC, and it's beautiful at night with all the lights. They have an outdoor rooftop area as well where you can see that same downtown view. The interior is decorated with lights that mimic the stars in the sky. Everything here, the drinks, the music, the view, and service, was perfect. I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

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Upscale bar, ambience was beautiful. Bartender was very attentive and helpful with selecting the drinks. Drinks were amazing. Perfect for date nights, late night drinks. I would recommend to go during the day and at night to see the great view of Kansas City downtown and the lights inside the room. You can walk in between 3pm and 5pm only without making any reservations and after that, you will have to make a reservation. Secondly, keep in mind that you will have to park on the street. Lastly, the drinks were were tasty and creative, but a tad pricey at $25/drink. read more

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I think I found my new favorite drink! Only problem? It's three hours away at the The Mercury Room in Kansas City. Looks like I'll just need to make another trip soon! The atmosphere in this 14th floor bar is the absolutely perfect way to start a night out or end the night watching the lights in the city. The Apogee is a drink I will never forget and just like the bartender said the Kyoto was like an Espresso Martini, except was better! read more

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Super cute!!! Such an intimate little bar in the stars! The theme is wonderful. Love the drink names. The star lights above make it so pretty. It's located on the 14th floor. It only has 2 large couches, 2 couples table, maybe 6 seats at the bar, and 2 standing spots. Reservations highly recommended. Awesome views. 2 servers. Got the arcturus and uva. Drinks are listed in order of light to bold. Very good drinks. They were about $20 per drink. There is an outdoor terrace with nice views. Highly recommend! read more

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This coveted cocktail bar is quickly making a name for itself in downtown Kansas City. A romantic, sophisticated atmosphere is complimented by starry lights and mirrored walls that give an illusion of warping space and time. This elevated environment requires cocktail attire and reservations in advance. Reservations open in one month increments, so book for a weekend well in advance. For reference, on a Friday night, I booked about 1.5 months out. The drinks are good, and if you don't like something, the staff will gladly make another free of charge. Some of the drinks have obscure ingredients to expand your pallet and introduce new flavors, but nevertheless they have "safer" choices for the less adventurous. We participated in the 3 course cocktail experience: you can either choose your own or tell the server your taste preferences and they will choose for you. Two people in our party chose the "surprise" course however this seemed to be a preset menu of "safe" drinks. They both got the exact same drinks but have 2 totally different taste profiles. For example, one preferred whiskey and tequila but received a vodka drink. An establishment that strictly focuses on cocktails absolutely needs to have servers who know their stuff and what to recommend. For $30 a cocktail, I expect my server to know the ins-and-outs of this menu and individually cater to each guest. Don't offer the "surprise" course and then give the same 3 drinks to every person. For that reason, I'm giving 4/5 stars. read more

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It's cute but soooooo small it just a great place for some fun mixology cocktail and hit somewhere else. Heat for photos as well. Not a fan of the servers at all. read more

This place could not have been any cooler. From the view, to the service, to the incredible design, to the intimate atmosphere, it is just perfection. The prices are high, but the drinks are absolutely worth it and the experience is like none other in the city which is really what you're paying for. This is a great place for a date night!! read more

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Too fancy, fake people working there . There was also a "palate cleanser". Does not fit in to Kansas City or the culture.

The actual stars this place deserves is a 6.5 out of 5. Reservations are required at $30 per person which gets applied to the first round of drinks. And yes, drinks are $30 a pop! The atmosphere here is top tier with a wonderful view of the city. A small venue makes this feel like a special place. We sat at the bar which was great because we got to watch the bartender work his magic! What a show by an absolute professional in every sense of the word. The drinks were amazing! Adding to the experience were some unexpected tastings of small plates from Corvino where coincidentally we had reservations for after the Mercury Room. The bottom line is everyone needs to go here. I rank this as the top drinking experience in all of KC. read more

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Yes! This place is awesome. My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and we had such a great time. The drinks are all $20 and I would say they are all totally worth it. I had a banana drink with date cold foam that was insane and an Asian pear drink that was incredibly delicious. It is a little small in there and hard to get a reservation, so definitely book out! Our server was great and you can see the whole city through the window. We went early, so it was light outside. It seems like it might be even better at night, so maybe try to book later, but it was beautiful nonetheless. read more

So this is a tough one. I'm giving both stars for "the stars". Its truly 5 star decor and view. But its a bar. I have to grade it as such. It's a gorgeous tiny bar/lounge. Like something out of Vegas or New York City. It looks cooler in photos than in person, I think because its So Much smaller than it appears in pictures. Seating for maybe 30, max? The mirrors and large windows with the lit up ceiling reflecting off of everything makes it look bigger in pictures. But what space they do occupy is beautiful. The ceiling lights are so pretty with those huge floor to ceiling windows with a downtown view. You do get an out of this world feel. And everything is covered in mirror so the whole room reflects. It's stunning. But it looks like a large living room turned bar. It's that small. We came for my son's birthday (with his girlfriend and best friend from Houston) for drinks and to enjoy the company and conversation. But it didn't feel like a good place for that. There was little conversation. It felt quite pretentious, and I like "in" and expensive but there was just an "air" about the room that wasn't comfortable. Money is a non issue so I'm all for high end, but this vibe was not for us. I could also tell some people seem to come for the photo opps and it's distracting.., Unlike us who only took a few pics, with flash off, the night we were here there was Non stop girls posing, with some flashing phones reflecting off the window. This one group of 4-5 girls (in dresses 2 sizes too small...which seemed to be a common theme there) spent 30 minutes taking pictures of each other in all sorts of poses. It was funny to watch at times but I didn't choose the place to watch silly amateur instagram photo shoots. Like I said. Distracting for this fancy, small space. I was surprised the staff let that go on. So we only stayed for the one outrageously expensive drink ($138 for 5 drinks) And none of us really loved our drinks. Nothing on the menu sounded that good so I finally ordered one that seemed best for my taste. We all had a hard time deciding yet felt rushed to order. That was frustrating especially given the price to be there. Then most of us left our glasses half full. I'm sure we could have had the bar make up whatever we wanted, which is what we should have done. I normally would go talk to the bartender but in this case it didn't feel comfortable to even ask to do so. It looks like the menu changes so that's a good thing. Pay attention to the pictures. The tables aren't what you think as "bar tables" A table is two couches with a coffee table between them. Comfortable yes, but harder to hold a conversation (especially with the 3 guests sitting across from you) The music was a bit loud for that seating. Other sitting option was the bar, if you have 3 or less in your party. But, After seeing the bar seats they look terribly uncomfortable. Hard clear plastic. I'm not sure how many but it looks like less than 10 bar seats. You can only go in with a reservation at your reserved spot exactly when they are ready for you to Sit. It just feels so "stiff". We were 10 minutes early for our reservation and the waiting was strange. ( Its a small entrance area on the first floor of an office building by the elevator) It was pouring rain outside so we all needed the bathroom to dry off. We had to take the elevator, escorted, to the top floor where the bar is but couldn't go in afterward to wait for our table even thought it was past 9 o'clock, our reservation time. You literally can not go in unless the spot for your bottom is ready for you. And there is enough room to stand in there for a few minutes to wait. It's not like they let just anyone go up with standing room only. But they have their way I guess. Also, after using the bathroom you have to go back down to be escorted back up for your reservation. Just strange. Too bad I'll never go back. It was a beautiful place with potential if they didn't try this hard to be so uppity exclusive. I wouldn't mind a redo of our photos without the rain though. It is very beautiful/unique space Just not worth the atmosphere/stuffy vibe and high price drinks read more

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THE MERCURY ROOM is from the creators of the Monarch Bar and Verdigris. It delivers the upscale, sophisticated cocktail experience you'd find at a high-end lounge in New York or Los Angeles. Two things that will stand out from your first visit: the spectacular view of Kansas City's skyline and the uniquely crafted cocktails. It's located on the 14th floor of the Reverb Apartments in the Crossroads Arts District. Plenty of street parking available. After you check in the lobby of the building, you are taken to THE MERCURY ROOM on the top floor. When you enter the lounge, you'll experience some serious sensory overlook. The view from the floor to ceiling windows is amazing. The LED light system in the ceiling makes you feel like you floating above the city with the stars shinning down on you. It is definitely a spot for date nights and Instagram posts. It is a very intimate lounge, seating 28 guests. During Covid, the number is reduced to 14. The menu consists of about a dozen drinks, all priced at $30 (which includes tax and tip). A special cocktail, Lux Perpetuais, is made with 18-year Japanese Whiskey and costs $52. Between your drink courses, you're served some light bites from Corvino's. The dress code is "upscale smart, casual cocktail attire" with jackets required for men. You must make a two-hour reservation in advance on Tock during one of their three serving periods (4-6pm, 6-8pm and 8-10pm). It is open Tuesday thru Saturday. The waitstaff and bartenders are certainly at the top of their game. We were so impressed with our first visit on December 9th, that we made reservations for New Years Eve. read more

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