The Best Sports Bars in Kansas City

Johnny Kaw's - Yard Bar Westport

★★☆☆☆ 1.5 (37)

"Yard Bar for the win!! Really can't find anything wrong with this place! It's become my new favorite in Westport over Ale House. It has a real tailgating vibe to it because of the yard games and open concept. Games include; Beer(water) pong, Giant jenga, Cornhole, and darts. The games mixed in with plenty of TVs during the football season makes for this the place to be. Giant beer can American flag on the back wall! There's a DJ at night. Our drinks weren't too expensive either.UPDATE: the basement has opened up providing a ton more room, another bar, and more yard games! Including skee-ball! The floors have been very sticky the last few times I've been"

Wings Etc

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (43)

"I am giving Wings Etc another chance. Today I had "The Baron" chicken sandwich (extra buffalo sauce) with curly fries and an iced tea. The sandwich was dry, the tea was warm, the fries were curly. It was better than last time. Our waitress was charming, and everyone else seemed to enjoy their food very much."

Cronin's Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (37) • $

"Having been here a few times now, I can say that I have not had anything on the menu that wasn't good!! There are several selections of pot pies to choose from depending on what filling you want. Be warned that these are large portions!! Staff is great with suggestions for both food and drink!"

Fitters 5th Street Pub

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (64) • $$

"I really enjoyed the potato skins. They way they cut them was just perfect size bites. They served it with ranch which I swapped for sour cream. One would think you cant mess potato skins up but I have been to places that have. Although I really enjoyed the skins, the gyro bowl was mediocre. Its served on a bed of jasmine rice with tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, the meat and taziki sauce on the side. It was bland and not must taste to it. Service was fast as it was not busy at the time I visited. The atmosphere is that of a open area bar with booths for dinning."

The Bullpen on 135th

★★★★☆ 4 (35)

"I come here specifically to eat, and the food is fantastic and extremely inexpensive. It's insane how much food you can get for $10 on Taco Tuesday.Like probably any other sports bar, this place has its own very specific demographic type of regulars. I do not belong to this demographic, but the two main bartenders (for the time of day I go in) are fantastic, remember me and what I like, and treat me well."

WestSide Grill and Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (50) • $

"Think of "Neighborhood Bar" - that dying breed of locally owned (usually family owned) restaurants/bars where being a "regular" is an earned status. Think Cheers without the neckties, and within driving distance before your air conditioning can cool off your car. That's WestSide. Located in a Lee's Summit strip mall, anchored by Big Lots and Starbucks, on MO 291, it's about as neighborhood as you can get. Why don't be surprised if the staff remembers your drink and maybe your food order by your third visit (your name might take a bit longer).Anyway, I have always gotten excellent and friendly service along with very good food. There are daily meal and drink specials. Any meal I have ever had that wasn't up to snuff was immediately taken back and replaced with whatever I actually ordered. Servers? Think "the girl next door, but with a smile and a good attitude." Parking is abundant with adequate handicap spaces near the door. It's well lit and has that safe suburban feel. Their prices are reasonable (even in our current economy), and the menu should cover most reasonable tastes, without being overwhelming. I now consider myself a regular (I did verify that status with both the bartenders and a server the other night). It's a friendly, comfortable place that's easy to relax in."

Arcade Alley

★★★★☆ 3.5 (21)

"great place to play a bunch or old video and pinball games good job!"

The Blue Line Hockey Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (254) • $

"Owner was so nice and she was working her ass off! Large variety of beer and big TVs."

Revel Sports Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.2 (20)

"I had the beef sliders and they were very good! The little corn dog appetizers were perfect football watching food! The sweet potato fries were some of the best I've had! The only problem was I didn't get one slider but that is the only criticism! I'd highly recommend this place for above average bar food!"

Nick and Jake's

★★★★☆ 4 (124) • $$

"Great food, large portions never had a bad meal here good service by the interior in the dark wood nice sophisticated"

Pin High Indoor Golf

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Super fun and way better than just a driving range. Bar and music were awesome. Lucy was the bartender and was great at making sure everything was working right."

Austins Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (147) • $$

"Lunch has been spotty at times from a good standpoint, but dinner is always great! Lots of good options and the kids love their Austin's mac and cheese. I'm a big fan of the burgers and have been surprised by their steaks as well!"

Captain's Sports Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.9 (32) • $$

"I didn't expect to be giving a 5-star review to a sports bar, but this place was sooo much more than I expected. If you want regular old, mediocre bar food and average service, this isn't your place. If you're looking for BETTER, though...BETTER service, BETTER atmosphere, and BETTER food, you need to forget those other places and come here!!We went on Sunday and I was pretty excited to see they had a brunch menu, and bottomless Bloody Mary's and mimosas until 2pm! The Bloody Mary's were awesome with the right amount of spice. The brunch menu had some great looking options, but we were drawn to the main/regular menu. We had the bacon torpedos to start. They're stuffed with a candied jalapeño cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and served with HONEY!! The bacon needed to be just a bit crispier, but the flavors were so amazing, I didn't even really care. The cream cheese had such a fantastic flavor from the candied jalapeño and the honey on the side was the perfect compliment to the spicy jalapeño. We also had some spicy garlic traditional wings, which were perfectly cooked and really nice and crispy! None of that stringy skin I'm used to getting at a lot of other places. And the sauce was fantastic!My husband had the black and blue burger, which he loved. And the beer battered fries?? Where do I begin?? They were perfectly cooked and crispy. I was expecting a thick "batter", but these were super lightly coated and the batter gave them a flavor all their own. Absolutely delicious. I'd go back for the fries alone. I had a personal pizza, the Nate's Loco, and had them substitute carnitas for the chicken. The crust was a bit disappointing (maybe a pre-made?) but the toppings were a delicious combination. I'd try it on the larger crust next time. Our server was also amazing!! Super attentive and took great care of us. We are already talking about when to go back. And I can't wait til they open the Grain Valley location!!"

Main Slice

★★★★☆ 3.9 (135) • $$

"Much larger area inside than anticipated; tables, booths and counter seating. Was mainly focused on getting a pizza and was happy that they allowed half and half toppings on sizes 14" and up. Had the Farmer's market for the vegetarian side and the Mediterranean for the combo side. Both were piled up so much that the relatively thin crust strained a bit to hold it together; a good problem to have. The toppings were fresh and tasty. The bar area was rather large with 8 large screens. Looked like a good spot to watch sports. Asked for a glass of malbec and received such a large pour that I hesitated to ask if it was a single serving. What a value! Highly recommended."

Freddy T's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (48) • $$

"Interior is very reminiscent of Tanner's bar and grill. Food was good. Homemade ranch complimented the chicken tenders well and the grilled cheese was delicious. Owner was out talking to tables and helping to take care of customers. Nice neighborhood bar."

PrimeTime Grille

★★★★☆ 4.2 (33) • $$

"Food was great loved my Rueben, our server was a sweetheart. When a glass fell off our table (we think it was a ghost... jk) they were super prompt and cleaned it up (sorry that happened by the way). We will definitely be back! Very clean and nice vibe."

Side Pockets - Lee's Summit

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (31) • $$

"It's so much bigger on the inside! 5 stars for food, service, environment. Service is a little slow but we can just go up to our server if we need anything. The food is hit or miss, the tenderloin was excellent and the fries even more so! But the pizza is gross only because of the sauce is just tomato sauce not a seasoned marinara or anything. It's cracker and thin crust not for me. The chicken skillet was alright just chicken with cheese and peppers. The mashed potatoes are from a box. The games are great! SO MANY POOL TABLES over 15 for sure. And darts! They were playing darts league and hubby and I played I got 3 bulls eyes! Overall really good experience."

Tavern on 103rd

★★★★☆ 3.9 (36) • $

"Great place! Bar staff was very friendly and attentive. Environment was relaxed and not super crowded, which is great if you just want to have some drinks and chill. Definitely would recommend if you are looking for a low key hang out. Absolutely will come back next time in town!"

Catch 22 Sports Bar And Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (41)

"Cool little sports bar in the middle of downtown Liberty. Nothing special to write home, but there is something on the menu that makes this place stand out to me. Eaten at numerous grills and restaurants in the KC area and this is the only one, that I've run across, with a true Nashville Hot Chicken. Not just a Nashville Hot Chicken in the terms of the breading or the way it's cooked such as what 'Mother Clucker' sells, but a true Nashville Hot Chicken with the sauce and everything.Being originally from TN, it was nice just to randomly see this item on the menu. Now if I ever want to grab a bite that is reminiscent of home, it's nice to be able to grab such an item from Catch 22."

Nick and Jake's

★★★★☆ 4 (361) • $$

"Awesome atmosphere! Warm environment. It would make a great location for a 1st date, friends lunch--as in ..you can have a conversation across the table & still hear what is being said. Food was incredible! Everything was extremely fresh and high quality! Found this place on Yelp- & took the family before our 3hr BrkThrough excursion. Thank you to all those that contribute on YELP!!... I have not have a bad experience anywhere with 4+ stars. Awesome method for choosing WHERE to eat! Especially when in unfamiliar cities Highly recommend!"

R Bar & Patio

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (30) • $

"I came in Saturday July 2, 2022, and it was oddly slow in there (maybe being so close to July 4). First time ever there, and they have a jukebox (AMI). I work Saturdays until 4:30p, so it as such a nice place to chill and wind down. I'm always excited to play music. Anyway, I got 2 Margaritas, and some kind of pulled pork quesadilla that was bomb. We started with a different bar tender, and then had a slender blonde bartender later who helped me pick my dinner. My only one qualm is that k would have loved to have seen other hard cider options. No worries though. The fights were on the TVs, and as it was time for me to head out, it looked like the regulars started pouring in. I'll be back for sure. I'm looking forward to coming back in a cooler night, so I can enjoy the patio potentially. Talked to a bartender for awhile who was originally from Dayton, OH. Nice to talk to someone back east since I'm from NY. Thanks for the good service."

The Peanut

★★★★☆ 4 (240) • $$

"Our waitress Christine was phenomenal! She took care of our group of 20 no problem, as well as looking after 4 other tables. She stayed on top of refills, great service and food!"

The Yoke Bar And Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (14) • $

"Great atmosphere! Love the salads. A super downtown eatery that is a local favorite!!"

Side Pockets Lenexa

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (36) • $$

"I've come to this location twice now and have enjoyed both times; once with a group of friends and once with my boyfriend. The atmosphere is very chill and laid back. Its a huge space with lots of pool tables, TVs and stool top tables to sit. The service is friendly and prompt. I love that you pay per game (only 75¢ each) and the servers bring your food and drinks to you. They had a good selection of music the two times I've been there. I've had their wings and loaded potato skins. Both were great, but the wings were a lot better than I thought they'd be; I was impressed."

Johnny's Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (136) • $$

"Johnnys is such a comfort spot for everyone! There's regular bar food and super cute lighting. We sat outside and chilled with our drinks. I got a margarita mango flavored and it was so good, I loved it! The pepper jack bites were to die for! Service was a little slow but we got our order in with a timely manner."

Atomic Cowboy

★★★★☆ 3.9 (108) • $$

"We came here for the teens birthday. He wanted pizza and we were in the area doing VR gaming (I got a better score by the way ). Parking is atrocious. After we rounded the block a couple of times, we got a spot because someone left. The back parking, we were confused about them (No Parking Customer Only). Didn't say customers to what place though and there were only 2 cars parked which made us think we couldn't park there. We were seated right away. Ordered our food. Hubs a Biscuit sandwich of sorts, the teen and I had pizza and the toddler had chicken straps and fries..aka fries. We ordered the 26inch pizza because for the price, it's cheaper than ordering by the slice for two people. We've been to the Atomic Cowboy in Westport so we knew what to expect. The pizza slices are huge but thin. It's good pizza and it's what he wanted. The toasted onions were a nice flavor to the pizza. If you're in the area and don't mind hunting for parking, check them out."

Tanner's Bar & Grill- Shawnee

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (93) • $$

"One of the handful of Tanners around the metro and easily my favorite. Good amount of seating and an open layout for plenty to come in and enjoy some food, drinks, and their favorite sporting event. The staff has always been fantastic. If you get Di behind the bar you'll be well taken care of. The food I've received has always been great. Do yourself a favor and start your trip out with the cheese balls"

Chicken N Pickle- Kansas City

★★★★☆ 4.1 (437) • $$

"GO HERE! PLAY PICKLEBALL! HAVE A GREAT TIME! This was my first time at Chicken N Pickle...and we will be back!!! Oh my goodness, so much fun! First, the staff is amazing. They are incredibly helpful and friendly. Secondly, great atmosphere. No need to feel intimidated or shy...just go out there and give it your best swing/backhand, and enjoy! I'm sure we looked crazy playing but had a great time. Then, grab some good food while you are there. We had the guac for a starter, and it was so fresh and tasty. I had the pulled pork and mac n cheese for dinner. Very good! Highly recommend this place for a fun day, evening, time out with friends or family!"

Amerisports

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (68) • $$

"I went here as this was the only restaurant that was opened during the week and I can spend my 50 dollar voucher. Since it was a Monday, they had some workers in training which was not too bad and was not busy that day. The sports bar is open on the weekdays from 3 to 10pm I believe and very limited on options to eat which makes sense. I had to order $50 dollars of food so here is what I got1. Sirloin Steak2. Pina Colada Cake3. Club SandwichThis was $48 dollars, but definitely enough food for the night and I ended up eating the sandwich for breakfast before heading to Durant, OK. Sirloin steak was actually good and cooked to perfection. I was expecting the steak to be tough, but was not too bad. I got the mashed potatoes which filled me up. They have a robot that serves the food and I grabbed it from the tray. The only thing they forgot was the utensils for the to go for the sandwich as I needed to eat the coleslaw with, but I improvised and put it in the sandwich and ate it.Overall food was good and the food came out fast. I was in and out and was able to get a good nights rest."

Fowling Warehouse - Kansas City

★★★★★ 4.9 (8)

"This was a fun new activity to do. It is a great way to be active ish and get out of the weather. It would be great for groups and is an inexpensive way to have fun. The staff was friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back."

Stadium Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (93) • $$

"Servers go the extra mile and are super sweet. Food excellent and creative. Highly recommend"

Bird Dog Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (83) • $$

"Surprised on the low reviews but to each his/her own experience. We stayed at The Oread and this was our choice for room service food. If interested please read my view of the hotel itself. It's possible that maybe room service is better than actually dining here so I am basing it on my food experience.The food was amazing. My husband had The Jayhawker which he was so good. I loved their cheeseburger which was cooked as I wanted. I added avocado which I recommend. The order of fries are enough for two people unless you're crazy like me and can eat them all. We really loved the pretzels which came with both a yummy mustard and cheese dip. Overall we truly enjoyed our food and the gal who brought up our meal was so nice. They didn't miss any details of the order, like my ranch for my fries. It's the little things, folks."

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (155) • $$

"We visited Old Chicago for lunch and decided to order a pizza. We were impressed with the many different crust styles, including a gluten free cauliflower. We ordered the Chicago 7 with the Chicago style crust. The crust was excellent. Not overly doughy. The toppings were plentiful, with plenty of sauce and cheese. We also ordered Caesar side salads. The lettuce was fresh and not overdressed. Service was great. Our waitress, Carrie, was attentive, making sure our drinks were refilled and that we had everything we need."

Volker's Eatery+Pub

★★★★☆ 3.9 (36)

"Rachel was fantastic! Super sweet and helpfulThe v-sandwich was spot on. Highly recommended!"

The Fishing Dock

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (25) • $$

"We like it but a little drive for us. Food good prices within reason. Just a friendly 'good ole boy' place-not fancy. Has some activities like bike runs, pool tournaments, etc."