Calling All Sports Fans
Sports fans need options! Now, don’t get me wrong. I love Red Robin and Applebee’s just as much as the next person, but come on! Where do the real sports fans go? Where can I go to really sit back, kick my feet up and enjoy an ice-cold brew? Where can I go to enjoy the sport and a big, fat, juicy burger? Where can I go to get some of the best sauced wings and not completely ruin my marriage? Where’s a place that I don’t have to ask the bartender to change the channel to the game? A lot to ask right? Believe it or not, Kansas City has many great places that give you all these things and more.
Brooksider
Brooksider is another great place where the TVs outnumber the pedestrians 5 to 1. It’s amazing! What differentiates Brooksider from any other sports bar and grill is that this place offers private rooms and special menus for private parties. Not a lot of places offer this—and that extra touch can really enhance the fan experience. Brooksider has more than 50 choices in beer; 20 are draft options. The food menu also gives you options—so many tasty options that it’s really hard to choose. If you decide to watch a game here, you won’t be disappointed.
Brooksider
6330 Brookside Plaza
Kansas City, MO
816.363.4070
Ugly Joe’s
Just east of State Line Road, Ugly Joe’s has happy hour every day and daily food specials that will keep you guessing. The best part about this local dive is that they have screens all over the place. You can catch practically every game that’s airing. Ugly Joe’s has more than 10 beers on tap, and they have plenty of arcade to keep you busy during the commercials. This place is definitely a great place to enjoy a game or 10.
Ugly Joe’s
1227 W. 103rd St.
Kansas City, MO
816.941.7702
The Peanut
Offering by far some of the best buffalo wings you could ever ask for, the Peanut is known to be one of Kansas City’s oldest bars. Let’s face it, you can’t beat a classic! The Peanut has several locations across KC, but my personal favorite is the downtown Ninth Street location. Their chicken nachos cant’t be touched with a long wooden stick! The Peanut is even spicing things up on Sundays with brunch, so not only do you get the option to eat pretty good, you even get a chance to watch the game without having to worry about the dishes.
The Peanut
Downtown
418 W. 9th St.
Kansas City, MO
816.221.7470
Main Street
5000 Main St.
Kansas City, MO
816.753.9499
Brass Rail Sports Bar and Grill
Brass Rail gives an eight-ball spin to the traditional thought of a bar. This Kansas City original not only has TVs, cold brews and juicy burgers, this spot also has multiple pool tables to keep you busy. This Kansas City local also donates to charity and offers free poker charity events. Did I mention the dessert beer options they have? Check them out on the next big game day.
Brass Rail
4940 NE 81st St.
Kansas City, MO
816.468.6100
Topgolf
Topgolf is another place that introduces a creative way to enjoy your favorite teams on game day. Topgolf is an adult playground that gives you a major golf workout. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, all ages and skill sets have an amazing time here. Topgolf has private bays where you can enjoy your personal game, and they also have a bar with big screens if golfing isn’t quite your thing. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the game, blow off a little steam and have a lot of fun.
Topgolf
10611 Nall Ave.
Overland Park, KS
913.562.9713
T- Shotz
This is another great place to golf—with an amazing twist that puts them on the map! Eighteen holes, great drinks, good food, green grass and bragging rights. But get this—the experience is all virtual! T-Shotz essentially amplifies what would be a normal game of golf. T- Shotz can only be found here in Kansas City, but the golf course options put you on some of the most famous courses around the world. It’ll definitely make you think twice before buying that plane ticket to Pebble Beach. Next time you think golf, think local and try T-Shotz.
T- Shotz
660 NW Metro North Dr.
Kansas City, MO
816.702.1320
The Granfalloon
This sports bar and restaurant combines fine dining and everyone’s love of sports under one roof. The Granfalloon has weekly food and drink specials, and often the drinks are catered to whatever major game is showing. The Granfalloon also gives you the option to reserve private spaces. So, if you have a league of your own and you want to celebrate or just hang out, I definitely recommend this place.
The Granfalloon
608 Ward Pkwy.
Kansas City, MO
816.753.7850
Chicken N Pickle
They do beer. They do cocktails. They do brunch, and they do chicken! Chicken N Pickle also finds a wild and creative way to introduce games to a bar that shows the big games. What’s most interesting about this place (aside from the house pickles) is that they have life-size board games and full-size tennis courts for tennis, racquetball (pickle ball here) and bean bag toss. Like a few of the other places, you can blow off a little steam and have a great time.
Chicken N Pickle
1761 Burlington
North Kansas City, MO
816.537.1405
Mc Fadden’s
Mc Fadden’s is that place that puts other sports bars to shame. It’s easy to make a reservation, plan for big events and enjoy the big games on their TVs. Did I mention they have like 20? College basketball tournaments like March Madness are a huge thing here. This bar shows all the games and circles the bar around the theme. It’s a fun and creative way to help you get more comfortable, have fun and enjoy whatever game is playing.
Mc Fadden’s Sports Saloon
1330 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
816.471.1330
Taps on Main
Taps is the only bar I know of in Kansas City—or in the state of Missouri—that allows you to pour your own beer. This family-owned bar has more than enough TVs and beer to make an evening of any affair. Watching any game here, or even hosting an event for your friends to watch the game, will certainly be worth it. Did I mention that you get to pour your own beer? From their beer wall!
Taps on Main
1715 Main St.
Kansas City, MO
816.291.4502
Jessica Samuel loves exploring all Kansas City has to offer and sharing it with readers.