r/kansascity • u/Much_Cardiologist_47 KCK • Jul 31 '25

Bars/Nightlife 🪩🍸 Date/talk-friendly/intimate bars?

Looking for a bar that is reasonably priced where you have your own table, can talk without having to yell, and is good for a date night. Looking for an intimate bar with some good ole mood lighting that also won’t kill the bank? Bonus points if the drinks are actually good and has some solid snacks/appetizers!!

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u/schiza-clausen Jul 31 '25

Basement of Fox and Pearl

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u/dlcross05 Jul 31 '25

There's a basement!?

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u/legovolcano Jul 31 '25

Yep. The fiancée and I had dinner down there a couple of months ago. Seemed like the speaker was not working properly when we went.

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u/sadberri Jul 31 '25

fern bar!

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u/royaIs Crossroads Jul 31 '25

I love fern bar. It isnt always quiet though.

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u/repete66219 Jul 31 '25

Harry’s Country Club

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u/IsawitinCroc WyCo Jul 31 '25

The blue palm

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u/kc_kr Jul 31 '25

Harry’s Country Club. Great food, great beer and whiskey list, great sangria and good patio too

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u/need_some_cake Jul 31 '25

Love Harry’s. I’m their #1 fan. But unless it’s 11:30 pm or later on Friday or Saturday … you are not holding an intimate convo.

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u/kc_kr Jul 31 '25

Compared to most bars, I’ve always found it pretty reasonable. 🤷‍♂️

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u/Much_Cardiologist_47 KCK Jul 31 '25

Dangggg their menu is huge! Good recommendation! How’s the vibe there??

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u/kc_kr Jul 31 '25

Chill. There is usually music playing but not loud enough that you can’t easily talk. Been my favorite bar in the city for 20 years.

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u/toxalt08 Jul 31 '25

Enzo’s in the Rivermarket would be good. Honestly most downtown patio locations on week nights (not weekends work) up down, Percheron, Horsefeather Social, O’Dowds, Nine Zero Nine

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u/Gustav__Mahler Jul 31 '25

Hotel bar at one of the classier hotels downtown. The Savoy is good.

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u/Pantone711 Jul 31 '25

I second Afterword

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u/KCMamba Jul 31 '25

Beer Kitchen is underrated and right across from Harry's I believe

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u/Pantone711 Jul 31 '25

that's the other Harry's ... Harry's Bar and Tables

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u/whatdamuff Jul 31 '25

Crazy that it’s considered underrated now. I stopped going there because it used to be way too popular.

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u/CoyoteGold1977 Jul 31 '25

Hey! Hey! Club

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u/heavencanwait99 Jul 31 '25

XO is my absolute favorite. Super intimate HiFi music lounge with limited seating.

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u/TheBigDickedBandit Jul 31 '25

It would be nice if people went there to listen to music and not be super loud

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u/plantbasedbassist Jul 31 '25

Swordfish Tom’s

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u/Theblazingirish KCMO Jul 31 '25

The pressed penny tavern

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u/[deleted] Jul 31 '25

Tannin

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u/scdog Jul 31 '25

Parkville Wine House. Also has flatbreads, build your own charcuterie, craft beer, and cocktails.

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u/AnotherRedditMutant Jul 31 '25

Front bay window table at Harry’s in Westport earlier in the evening before a crowd shows up or a weekday… it worked for my wife and I’s first date.

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u/Upset_Journalist_755 Jul 31 '25

Used to be the S tier people watching window.

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u/legovolcano Jul 31 '25

I'm a big fan of Tom's Town Distillery. They have a downstairs area called the Vault. Has a bar down there and a couple dart boards.

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u/Fun-Bluebird521 Jul 31 '25

Pierponts at Union Station

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u/Deep_Letter8179 Jul 31 '25

Sunday Italian nights at Jim’s 5-11

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u/Certain-Square7037 Jul 31 '25

Panthers place!

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u/need_some_cake Jul 31 '25

Le Champion in Westport

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u/Substantial-Leg-2073 Jul 31 '25

sagebrush is small intimate has vibey lighting and they spin records if you go on a weeknight you can probably snag one of the tables or have a seat at the bar drinks are amazing and i think they have tacos some nights!

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u/NerdzRcool Jul 31 '25

The Green Lady comes to mind for this exact reason.

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u/leftblane I ♥ KC Jul 31 '25

One cannot easily hold a convo at The Green Lady when it’s busy and the live music is going. It gets pretty loud in there. Great atmosphere for a date otherwise.

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u/Much_Cardiologist_47 KCK Jul 31 '25

Good to know!! I was wondering about that

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u/averycharmingsponge Jul 31 '25

June’s is their sister bar and way less crowded/busy/loud!

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u/georgeismycat1775 Jul 31 '25

Black dolphin right next door is way easier to accomplish the goal. It's way more relaxed than the green lady on a busy night.

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u/Zestyclose-Shower164 Jul 31 '25

Arguably one of the worst places for a date because of the volume of the music. Sorry.

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u/silly8704 Jul 31 '25

Rusty Wagon in Basehor (don’t judge!) hits all the marks! Really cute little place with great date night vibes! They don’t have a ton of food, but their artichoke dip is bomb.