Dodson's Bar & Commons

Great bar with some interesting signature cocktails. I was an absolute fan of the Cosmic Burger that you were able to order in the bar as well. I of course had to grab a burger and some tots, both were great! I tried the Watermelon Margarita which was tasty. I also tried the Clarified Milk Punch - Fruity Pebbles drink. It was funky. I thought the crushed fruity pebbles in the rum were a nice touch. Overall, the vibe was chill and casual and the bartenders were friendly. I only wished that there were maybe a couple more things on the wall. It was not only noisy in the bar but the sound was bouncing off the walls making it hard to hear and understand my friends who were sitting right next to me. Great bar with great drinks and food. I will definitely be back.

Dodson's was a fun hodgepodge of entertainment with different TV's showing anything from a video game speedrun to a panda livestream. The drinks were priced at the KC standard ($10-12) with $2 off during happy hour, so overall a good deal. My friend and I tried 6 cocktails by the end of the night and while I loved all of them, the housemade prickly pear selzer was a standout.

Paul is a great bartender go see him. The place is cozy and chill. We stopped in on a whim and I am glad we did :)

I am so sad that I didn't get a picture of my burger because it was phenomenal. Think of a diner mixed with gourmet. If you like Town Topic, this is your place. I went to Dodson's to have a beer and a burger. My friend and I ordered the double Cosmo burger which was filled with two double patties, grilled onions, cheese, burger sauce and a pickle. It was served on a potato bun. I also had a Cinder Block Dry Cider. Both the food and beer hit the spot. If you like a place that is loud, vibrant and busy, then Dodson's is the spot. The only downside is a 45-minute wait for your burger, but the excellence of the burger makes it worth it!

I came here to Cosmo burger to get some food and I have my daughter with me. It's apparently against the rules for them to serve water at this establishment if you have a kid with you. The ambiance is okay. Loud. But I just come here for the burgers.

Dodson's Bar & Commons was well worth the drive from the Northland. I only wished we had a neighborhood gathering place with awesome craft cocktails and uber friendly mixologists. The best decision we made on our first visit was to sit at the bar. There is plenty of seating elsewhere, but that's where you'll develop the greatest appreciation for what makes this place so special. We are big fans of the Suffering Bastard cocktail (made with Bourbon and Gin) and that was an easy first selection. Paul, one of the bartenders, explained how they made their version of the drink. The citrus flavoring was the difference maker. Paul led us thru the best drinks on their menu, plus some that aren't, each with a unique hook. My wife who is our house mixologist appreciated him showing her the various liquors and allowing her to smell what made each special. John, another bartender we met, was equally friendly and engaging. Beyond the great drinks and conversation, you can't beat the Happy Hour prices that end at 7pm. Next I ordered the Cock & Bull, followed by the spicy Mango Habanero Gimlet. My wife really loved the Don't Give Up The Ship, the Last Word and White Negroni. All were exceptional and would be ordered again. If you're not into cocktails, they have a wide selection of draft and canned beers. An added reason to visit is the Cosmo Burgers ghost kitchen located inside Dodson's. I'll review it separately. So you can have drinks and a meal. We can't wait to return and bring some local and out-of-town friends to enjoy the warm welcome we felt

I've gone to Dodson's for years and I kept coming back because most of the bartenders are so kind and the drinks are great. However, the female bartender who works there is deeply unpleasant every time I go in. I usually try to brush it off but I'm tired of spending 12 dollars on a drink just to have someone be actively rude to me and my friends for no reason. Won't be coming back. A big shout out to all of the other bartenders though, they're great and seem to dislike having to put up with her attitude as well.

@dodsonsbarwaldo What a place!! Games, drinks, and chill environment. Drinks to try - Cock & Bull and El Diablo. Also they have a great happy hour. We went on a Saturday and cocktails are $3 OFF!

The bartenders are amazing, especially Sarah. She works super hard and is very detail oriented and friendly. I appreciate her! (Paul, John and Deon are cool, too).

The atmosphere is great - a nice chill vibe, not super loud with comfortable seats and benches. The staff is super friendly and the cocktails are spot on. Plus, they have fun stuff like shuffleboard, old-school vid games and a big screen that only plays the iPanda channel. The only kinda weird thing - the pretty, petite bartender kept showing us her "feats of strength". She lifted a full keg over her head and was like " hey, check it out". She was also pressing cans to her forehead and flattening them like pancakes. She was very sweet though and said "come see us again!"We will.