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It serves beer and cocktails, but new Kansas City lounge is more about socializing

Third Place Lounge, which opened recently at 1744 Broadway, serves beer and cocktails. But that’s...

Discover the metro area's first anime and gaming bar and a burger chain offering boozy shakes

January, 2024 - October, 2024

Kansas City's nightlife continues to expand with a diverse range of new destinations that cater to varying interests. Among the highlights are the city’s first anime and gaming bar, Otaku Lounge, which offers a blend of video games, anime films, and themed nights aimed at anime enthusiasts. Third Place Lounge provides an inclusive space designed more for socializing than drinking, reflecting a broader trend of nightlife spots becoming more inclusive of sober and sober-curious patrons.

Meanwhile, Sickies Garage is making waves with its extensive menu of burgers and boozy shakes, housed in a uniquely themed setting. Additionally, spots like Taquiza and 30hop continue to enhance the city's culinary scene by combining vibrant atmospheres with diverse menu offerings, emphasizing fresh ingredients and innovative cocktails.