Your Guide to the Best Kansas City Happy Hours for Drinks, Apps, and Fun
Are you looking for a new place to hang out after work with your friends and co-workers? Kansas City has plenty of places advertising drink specials or discounted appetizers, but only a handful have built a loyal following around their afternoon deals.
Choosing an establishment that offers excellent prices, top-notch service, and a comfortable atmosphere can elevate your happy hour outing. Whether you're meeting coworkers after work or just catching up with friends, these local favorites are well worth adding to your weekly happy hour rotation.
Beer Kitchen
Beer Kitchen has been part of Westport's dining scene for years. Regulars are drawn to the combination of creative comfort food and an exceptional craft beer selection. Stop by during happy hour, which runs from 3 PM to 6 PM daily, to enjoy a variety of drinks and apps for $4-$7 each.
The spacious patio is one of the neighborhood's most popular gathering places when the weather is nice, making it an easy choice for relaxed conversations that stretch well beyond a $4 tall boy. Their daily menu specials are also a great option for those who want to enjoy a full meal after a discounted drink or appetizer.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Blue Sushi Sake Grill has become one of downtown's favorite stops for discounted sushi and cocktails. Their happy hour specials run Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM until 6 PM and all day Sunday, which is pretty much unheard of.
Instead of limiting the specials to just a few items, guests can choose from a generous selection of sushi rolls, appetizers, sake, wine, and mixed drinks. While many eateries limit happy hour to dine-in only, Blue Sushi Saki Grill also offers discounts for take-out and delivery during happy hour. Being located in the Power & Light District makes this a convenient place to meet up before concerts, sporting events, or evenings spent exploring downtown.
Char Bar
It's easy for an afternoon stop at Char Bar to turn into dinner. Stop inside during 3 and 6 PM on a weekday for happy hour, featuring $4 beers and $5 fried pickles, and stay to enjoy the beer garden and lawn games.
If you're really hungry, pair a discounted drink with smoked wings, burnt ends, sandwiches, and appetizers. Their award-winning BBQ is always a good option. While they don't offer happy hour discounts on the weekend, Sundays are a popular time to visit because they serve house-made fried chicken by the whole and half bird. They tend to sell out, so be sure to stop in early if fried chicken is what you crave!
BLVD Tavern
Located in the Crossroads Arts District, BLVD Tavern offers a polished dining experience without feeling overly formal. Seasonal dishes keep the kitchen creative and the dining options fresh year-round, while half-price appetizers make it easy for your group to sample several plates at a time.
Enjoy half-off appetizers, plus discounted wine and beer during happy hour, which runs from 3-6 PM on weekdays. They also have all-you-can-drink specials during weekend brunch hours. Check out their website for the most up-to-date happy hour specials.
Pierpont's at Union Station
Pierpont's brings a different atmosphere than most places on this list. Set inside historic Union Station, the dining room combines classic architecture with a menu built around seafood, steaks, and handcrafted cocktails. During the afternoon, from 3-6 PM on weekdays, you can enjoy discounts on oysters, crab cakes, seafood appetizers, steak frites, and drinks.
Their specials include $4 martinis and discounts on wine by the glass, beer, and their most popular cocktails. You can socialize and dine while taking in one of Kansas City's most recognizable landmarks. It's an excellent stop before a performance or event downtown, especially if you want to enjoy specialty food at a discounted price.
Harry's Bar & Tables
Harry's Bar & Tables has remained a Westport favorite by focusing on quality food, friendly service, and a comfortable neighborhood atmosphere. They have a slightly later happy hour than other places on our list, running from 3-7 PM on weekdays.
Stop in for discounted beverages and appetizers like sliders, pulled pork nachos, and queso, all in a great atmosphere. Conversations come easily here, making it a smart pick when you want a spot where you can actually catch up with friends or co-workers instead of competing with live music or crowded dance floors.
Extra Virgin
Extra Virgin has built its reputation around Mediterranean-inspired cooking designed for sharing. This is a great place for a group, with small plates that encourage everyone at the table to sample different flavors. Their specials for happy hour include half-off select dishes, as well as $2 off cocktails and wine by the glass.
In addition to happy hour from 4-6 PM on weekdays (and all-day happy hour on Tuesdays), Extra Virgin offers Monday Night pizza and wine night, where you can enjoy half off all bottles of wine. This is a great place to enjoy happy hour as the beginning of an evening out, rather than the end of a long day at work.
What to Know Before You Head Out
Although the restaurants we have listed here have standard happy hours, those schedules may occasionally change, especially around holidays or special events. Because of that, we always recommend calling ahead to confirm current hours and specials before you head to a restaurant, especially if you are going with a large group.
We think this is a pretty well-rounded list of happy hours in and around Kansas City, but it is just the tip of the iceberg. Visit KC regularly updates recommendations for local food and drink experiences, while Happy Hour KC maintains a directory of specials throughout the metro. Both resources are helpful if you're planning an evening in a different neighborhood or simply want to discover somewhere new.
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