Swordfish Tom's

This tiny, cash only bar is all of what a speakeasy can be. In a cold gusty alley, down a basement, behind a locked door, swordfish Tom's make excellent drinks in a friendly and intimate boiler room. I loved all of the drinks I had. You can tell they put a lot of thought and care into creating their cocktails. Milk punch, peanut butter washed scotch, mushroom syrup manhattan, the lone bartender and server can do it all.

How do I fit all the great things about Swordfish Tom's into one Yelp review? KC has quite a few speakeasy bars, but this is hands down always the best. The unassuming entrance is in an alley. Proceed down the stairs. The rules are simple: if the lamp is green, knock because there's room. If the lamp is red, they're at capacity, so take a seat and wait for someone to leave. The cocktails are phenomenal. Their menu is extensive, so there's something for absolutely everyone. They are CASH ONLY! But they do have an ATM in the bar for your convenience. The vibes are so cozy and intimate. The bartenders are truly some of the kindest, warmest, and unpretentious folks around. There are high top tables, couches, lounge chairs -- many options packed into the little space. If you are looking for a really special Kansas City experience, you absolutely must brave the wait and experience Swordfish Tom's.

I come here for the commitment to inclusivity. I stay for the menagerie of cocktails, the quiet ambience and friendly servers willing to guide you in the sometimes perplexing world of mixology. The drinks are creative and fabulous. While they are a bit pricier than say, a beer at the dive bar down the street, the experience is definitely more memorable.

Walk down an alley. Go down a random staircase. Wait in a room with old movie theater type seats. When they have room for you enter the tiny and crazy good bar. They do a crazy good job of crafting strange things like mushrooms into a deep and mysterious riff on a Manhattan. Find this place and g for the taste ride. One of my favorite bars anywhere.

This speakeasy cocktail bar is everything a speakeasy cocktail bar should be. Their service is great, even with just one server. The vibes are chill, perfect for a couple of small group of 2- 4 people. The drinks are unique, with complex flavors. They even have milk punch, which is always a treat. They're truly curating an experience here, so be patient if the red light is on! It was worth it!

Lovely intimate speakeasy! Only two bartenders, so the line can be a little long to be admitted. All the drinks were as you would expect from an elevated bar--interesting combinations, made with care. Great place for a date as it is rather small and easy to talk with one another. They only accept cash. There's an ATM on site that charges $1 to withdraw money.

This speakeasy had a very nice calming ambiance to it. It's a smaller bar so getting here when they open is probably better if you don't want to wait. I got the Leo Summer and my friend got a drink that I forgot the name of unfortunately. Both drinks were very good!

It's a cash only establishment but I promise you the drinks here are out of this world. The entrance to this place is a little tricky but once you find it and head down it's pretty straight forward. Like I said above it's a cash only establishment. Prices ranges around $15 per drink. The bartenders are super duper friendly. We've came here close to closing time and they're still super friendly and serve us. The interior in here is also a bonus for those who loves taking pictures. Definitely a spot to check out!

Swordfish Tom's is the epitome of speakeasy entrances. Down an unmarked alley you'll find the door to this underground bar where a single lantern will inform you if they have seating available with its red or green light. The atmosphere here is amazing and the owner couldn't be more friendly. We had a wonderful time and I must recommend the Random Rules cocktail with its delicious blackberry notes. I also sampled the Abandoned Highway, which is a warm cider, but I didn't care for this one. This is one of the top two speakeasies in all of Kansas City, so be sure to arrive early or you might be waiting a while for a seat.You can see more of our experience on our YouTube travel channel: https://youtu.be/A508y__Cka4

It's first Friday and we went to Swordfish Tom's. But we only waited 20 minutes! We arrived around 9:50pm and there was a group of 6 and a group of 2 in the waiting area. And before we knew it we were inside the speakeasy. If you don't already know Swordfish Tom's boasts some of the best cocktails in the city and is the a speakeasy in the truest sense - doorway in an alley,down the stairs, rustic, very if you know you know kind of vibes, and, of course, cash only. But don't worry they have an ATM. They are currently serving their Spring/Summer menu and I got the Celadon City. It was just the tiniest bit too sweet for me - but overall a really great, inventive cocktail. Husband had the Bourbon Heaven and Earth and a mezcal drink for his second. If you haven't been yet, just go! Don't be afraid of the red light!