Once the weather turns warm, Kansas Citians make their way outdoors to enjoy cocktails and drinks at some of the greatest patios around. From swanky spots and a great happy hour deck to an Irish Pub patio and a Italian veranda....here are the Top Places for an Outdoor Drink in KC.
Sol Cantina's beach-like feel--with open bar and a patio that makes you feel like your somewhere in the middle of Mexico makes Sol Cantina About KC's Top Outdoor Drink Spot. With great drinks, and awesome food like fish taco's--Sol makes you want to skip work and stay all day. Their motto is 'Day Drinkers Wanted'..and that's exactly what you can do at Sol.
Mosaic's sultry and sweet lounge opens to one of the best patio's in Kansas City, which just happens to overlook the Power and Light District. With great views of downtown, steady beats, amazing drinks and a chillaxing firepit, Mosaic tops the list of Kansas City's Best Drink Spots as one of most fashionable patios.
When you step into O'dowd's Little Dublin, you might just think you're in the middle of a pub in Ireland. This Kansas City fave sports a great place to grab an outdoor pint at both it's Plaza and Zona Rosa locations.
Kansas City's original martini lounge, The Velvet Dog is one of KC's favorite outdoor drink spots. With great drinks, plenty of seats and bocce ball to boot, you can't go wrong when you head to the Dog.
Harry's, located on the south edge of the River Market has a huge outdoor patio and is a great after work drink spot. Not only is Harry's great for people watching, but they have great bar food and even a bandstand for live music when the weather turns warm.
With a great restaurant to boot, the Zona Rosa's Bravo Italian Cucina has a awesome veranda that overlooks the town square and a beautiful fountain. With an outdoor bar and a great bellini, you might just think you're in Italy.
Considered by most to be Kansas City's place to meet, the Gran Falloon's Northland haunt (located in the Shops at Boardwalk) has a rooftop deck that can't be beat.
John's Upper Deck is the place to go for Happy Hour downtown. With a huge rooftop deck (and a great view of the city) head to John's to soak in the fresh air and listen to live bands after a long work week.
Trezo Mare's patio makes the list because it has one of Kansas City's best views. Located high on the hill at Briarcliff Village, their patio is a great place to grab an appetizer and a few drinks while enjoying the view and the summer breeze.
The Brooksider is considered by many to be the best hang out bar in the metro. A great place to start or end an evening--the Brooksider went outdoors in 2007 and opened a great patio for all to enjoy. With a Jimmy Buffett feel, you can even hang out and watch your team on their HD screens!
