The Belfry

What a great spot. Good little beer menu, and impressive whiskey and bourbon menu, not too mention other cocktails. The pretzel bite appetizer was delicious, as was the Mac n Cheese. Had a great time talking with the amazing staff. Sergio was my bartender and his personal list of hand crafted cocktails was amazing. He told me about his passion for making new drinks so I tried a couple, and although I typically don't do cocktails, his creations were top notch. Overall, just a neat local establishment. Cheers to the chef and the staff!

Hidden, sneaky food and cocktail gem … @thebelfrylounge I’m not sure why we have not been, we walk by it all the time but finally went and it was great. The theme for me is randomly perfect. The drink menu is huge and has a variety of options. They don’t seem to go together but again randomly perfect. We all got something we wanted and they were all good. The night we went a lot were Taylor Swift inspired so the names will be different. Food ranges from sushi grade tuna to curry style poutine fries. And why not!!! We got tacos, pasta, and a beirock all in one place and all really good. I got the beirock. It was excellent. The cabbage was cooked down just enough that it was like a sauce for the ground beef and the dough was yeasty and at the correct ratio to the filling. Portions are right in the smaller range, along with the prices. So if you need two things the amount of food and price will be good. This is going to be come a staple in our rotation of places to eat and drink because we can all get what we want in the same place.

Walked here after a performance at the Kauffman Center. Friday night, still had a choice of open tables. Bit of a speakeasy vibe, good for a full meal or just drinks. Intimate little space, playful and sophisticated, complete with candlelight and neat little plants. Kind and welcoming staff. The food menu is small and top-notch with unique blends of flavors. Save room for dessert! (The cheddar bread pudding with bourbon caramel was an unexpectedly perfect pairing of flavors, went nicely with some French-press Irish coffee.) Excellently crafted cocktails (classics and innovations) and generally a great selection of spirits and beers. Everything was prepared with care. Easy to spend a lot of money here, but a really nice treat.

Can't overstate how much I recommend this gem. Came for the whiskey and stayed for the good people, good vibes, staff making me feel like a local. The whiskey was no joke though. They have several single barrels that are exclusive to The Belfry, and the two I tasted were fantastic. Every single element of their burger and fries is made in house, and they have reached perfection. Fresh, interesting flavors that harmonize flawlessly. The fries were the best I've had, crispy with pops of coarse salt. Worth the stop every time you're in town.

We came here with another couple and we all had an incredible dining experience! The atmosphere was very chill and they’re known for having one of the best bourbon lists in KC, along with an equally impressive cocktail and beer selection. At first, the bourbon/whiskey list can be a little overwhelming as there are so many to choose from. I wanted to try something I’ve never had so we were lucky enough to receive a few excellent recommendations from Chef Celina, who in addition to being a world class chef, just so happens to have an exquisite palate for bourbons. After we got a few cocktails going, we ordered the cauliflower and pretzels to start with. Both were very delicious and the cauliflower was cooked like none other I’ve ever tasted…so freakin’ good! I ended up ordering the cheeseburger and added an egg and bacon as well. The flavor of the burger was incredible, the fries were cooked perfectly and had a slight crunch…everything was insanely tasty! Our overall experience was amazing and we can’t wait to come back. This has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants in KC!