HI-DIVE Lounge is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

1. HI-DIVE Lounge

8.7
1411 W 39th St (btwn Terrace & Wyoming St), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 15 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: The crispy polenta is to die for

Chris M.Chris Mullins: Lots of KU douchetards. Otherwise, good place.

Tim B.Tim Barnes: Great beer selection and an excellent menu.

Tommy's The Happy Place is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

2. Tommy's The Happy Place

8.7
8019 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 6 tips and reviews

Steve L.Steve Lewis: Good music selection and friendly people!

Ryan Q.Ryan Quinn: The drinks are cheap, workers are friendly and regulars are great.

John C.John Cowan: Everything

Chez Charlie's is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

3. Chez Charlie's

8.5
3809 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Steve G.Steve Gardels: Uncle Keenan and Miss Laura spin, and are, the best. Tuesdays. Do it!

Lauren K.Lauren Krum: Don't be a jerk. Tip Mark & Bob. Boulevard Pilsners are cheap.

Scott C.Scott Crumpler: In response to Dan D. - Tipping around a buck a drink is a customary minimum at any bar, and so far every bartender I've seen there has been kind, courteous, and appreciative of tips of that size.

The Peanut is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

4. The Peanut

8.6
5000 Main St (at W 50th St), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 50 tips and reviews

Nash P.Nash Pleasant: Great whole wings! The sauces are perfect

Gerry D.Gerry D: Wings Wings Wings

Mike P.Mike Pittman: Supreme Nachos, Triple BLT, Waaaaangs, Pitchers

Zoo Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

5. Zoo Bar

8.3
1220 McGee St (at 12th St), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 11 tips and reviews

Devon F.Devon Fallon: Cash only, no ATM on site. Besides that, neat place. Relaxed atmosphere, lots of locals. Bartender even had her dog with her when I was there. Get a tattoo from Tom at Sink or Swim next door!

Stephen L.Stephen Luo: It's old, yes, but the bartender atmosphere nails it.

The P.The Pitch: Voted Best Dive Bar by us!

Mike Kelly's Westsider is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

6. Mike Kelly's Westsider

8.2
1515 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Gene C.Gene Cota: Local live music in a midtown setting... Always a good time!

Scott C.Scott Crumpler: Catch TJ Erhardt usually every other Wednesday - awesome music. Allthingstj.com posts the dates he plays here.

Scott C.Scott Crumpler: Come on a night when TJ Erhardt is at the piano. Good music that matches the vibe of the place.

Shooter's is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

7. Shooter's

8.1
4108 N Oak Trfy, Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Michael G.Michael Grimaldi: Beer prices are just right. A great dive bar.

Peyton K.Peyton Kasparian: Take car of the bartenders and they take care of you

Donna W.Donna Waters Dickerson: Every Tuesday is Ladies night! 50 cent wells and drafts 6pm to 1:30am!

Kelly's Westport Inn is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

8. Kelly's Westport Inn

7.7
500 Westport Rd (at Pennsylvania Ave), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 50 tips and reviews

SCOSCO: Grab a slice of pizza in the back and drizzle honey on it, you'll thank me.

Kansas CityKansas City: Family-run and owned, Kelly’s Westport Inn has a diverse crowd, live music, a colorful history, weekday beer specials and always someone with a good story, Kelly’s is an Irish pub like no other.

Kansas City Public LibraryKansas City Public Library: Check in to the oldest building in KC! Built in 1837 by merchant Joseph Parks, it later became Boone’s Trading Post, a wagon-train outfitter owned by Daniel Boone’s grandson Albert Gallatin Boone.

The Piano Room is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

9. The Piano Room

7.7
8410 Wornall Rd (at W 84th St), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 15 tips and reviews

Megan B.Megan Blue-Sky: This place is great, I came for trivia and will be back. Bring your own food as they only offer snacks (pretzels, peanuts, etc) for purchase.

Pete B.Pete B.: Come in on Mondays!

Angela L.Angela Lai: The bartender takes your orders, sings, makes drinks all at the same time. Great!!

The Peanut is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

10. The Peanut

7.8
418 W 9th St (btwn Washington & Bank St.), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 46 tips and reviews

J Vincent R.J Vincent Robertson: Jon, I agree the tacos are great but they are on the back on the menu. Wings and BLT with fried egg are incredible.

Prentiss E.Prentiss Earl III: if you didn't know . . . now you do . . . their wings (wing sauce) are kick ass! Read more.

Scott P.Scott Phillips: Don't expect friendly service.

Caddy Shack is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

11. Caddy Shack

7.6
700 E 3rd St (at Holmes St), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 18 tips and reviews

Zachary C.Zachary Cobb: Always a great laid back mix of people. The place is comfortable and the pizza is good. Has a unique sauce. Also recommend tenderloin sandwich.

Stina H.Stina Hergott: Super dive bar with delicious pizza. Come for the relaxed atmosphere and cheap beer.

Glen S.Glen Scott: Looks like a dive. Smells like a dive. Free popcorn. Perfect.

The Quaff Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

12. The Quaff Bar & Grill

7.7
1010 Broadway Blvd (btwn W 10th & 11th St), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 66 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Bennett: One of the best old school dive bars in KC. Feels like home.

Michael F.Michael Fuentez: Best bar in Kansas City...possibly the world.

Chris M.Chris Mullins: Anthony is awesome. End of story.

John's Big Deck is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

13. John's Big Deck

7.5
928 Wyandotte St (btwn W 9th & 10th St), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 33 tips and reviews

Carolyn C.Carolyn Cohen: Philly cheesesteak and fried pickles are bomb, great deck!

Savanna B.Savanna Brinker: Leave a tip, for your bartenders.

Kansas CityKansas City: Trudge up a narrow staircase to the third floor and you’ll be rewarded with an expansive view of downtown and beyond. After-work crowds flock here for drink specials and an ever-changing live music.

Twin City Tavern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

14. Twin City Tavern

7.5
1815 Westport Rd (State Line), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 28 tips and reviews

Jen W.Jen Weaver: Trivia on wed! Get here early to secure a table! Burgers are $2 off! And they are very tasty!

Susan W.Susan Wellford: Fun dive with a smoker-friendly patio. Great bar food. Try the Frito pie or a burger. You'll go through many buckets of beer hanging with your friends here on a Friday night.

Brandon J.Brandon Johnson: If you are not a regular they don't serve you so how do you become a regular ?

Helen's JAD is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City.

15. Helen's JAD

7.4
2002 Armour Rd, Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 17 tips and reviews

Erik R.Erik Rowley: Cool dive bar off the freeway on the way to the casino. They have some great microbrews on tap and stellar service.

JoeJoe: Try the "Garrison" aka grilled cheese and Moscow Mule.

Amanda H.Amanda Huffman: Try the Amanda pizza!