Cocktail bars come and go. We do our best to keep this list up to date. It is not a bad idea to call ahead, make a reservation, and have a backup plan.

The Belfry

1532 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, 816 471 7111 , thebelfrylounge.com

In the crossroads, fantastic food and cocktails.

Swordfish Tom’s

210 W. 19 Terrace, KCMO

Down an alley.

Mutual Musicians Foundation

1823 Highland Ave., KCMO. Open 1-5 am Friday-Sunday.

Pay the cover to get in.

P.S. Speakeasy

106 W. 12th St., KCMO

Through a secret door behind reception at Hotel Phillips.

The Hey Hey Club

2700 Guinotte Ave., KCMO, jriegerco.com

At the J. Rieger & Co. Distillery

The Parlour at Monarch Bar

4808 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112 , themonarchbar.com

The back room at Monarch Bar.

The Fall

4128 Broadway Blvd., KCMO, thefallkc.com

The Nest

1044 S. 26th St., KCK. Open noon-close Thursday-Sunday. 913-281-0414

Pendergast Club

931 Broadway Blvd., KCMO. majestickc.com

Fat Matt’s Vortex

411 N. Sixth St., Kansas City, Kansas.  Open 10 am-2 am daily. 913-296-7142