Twin City Barn & Grill - 1815 Westport Rd Kansas City, MO 64111; (816) 753-5956

Mike’s Tavern – 5424 Troost, KCMO, 64110, (816) 333-7423

For decades, this has been the closest bar to UMKC and Rockhurst College. During the day, it’s a favorite hangout of philosophy and history students. As night approaches, the crowd gets livlier (and louder), as there is often live music.