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About The Ship

If you’re looking for a popular Bar & Grill in Kansas City, MO, The Ship delivers crowd-pleasing food, drinks, and a lively place to gather. Backed by a 4.50 rating and 2185 reviews, we’re known for our inviting atmosphere, great service and quality, and accessible facilities.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (2185 reviews)
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The Ship interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Stephen J

Stephen J

a year ago

Great small venue, saw my favorite fusion band - Marbin there. Wish this venue booked more Jazz, Rock and Metal shows! KC needs another great club to pick up where the Riot Room left off.

J H

J H

5 months ago

Such a cute place! I went on a Thursday night without realizing there would be a band. It was good jazz music, just incredibly loud while sitting at the bar. Ordering is easy, you don’t need to have multiple tabs open between the bar/server as employees have a tip pool. Did try any food, but fantastic service and yummy drinks!

Art Hogarth

Art Hogarth

a year ago

Truly a unique place that has great food, excellent service, and great drinks! Been here a few times, and haven't had a bad experience yet. Bartenders are friendly and funny, service is fast, and the food is really good! Very unique bar and resturant and the atmosphere is incredible.

Casey Copeland

Casey Copeland

2 years ago

We had a fantastic time with live music, good cocktails, and great food. The service was great, they took us in our reservation immediately. Great bar and space if you want to go out for dancing and drinks when they have live music. Highly recommended. Parking easy. Well lit feels very safe.

Ashley Kelsey

Ashley Kelsey

4 months ago

I have been coming to the shop since 2022 it’s always a fun and friendly environment. The food is great and I like that they host different events and artists.

Norma Arnold

Norma Arnold

a year ago

This place has all the character you could ask for in a “gathering place”. A friend told me about this “bar that looks like the inside of an old ship.” I was intrigued, so I went for lunch. The gumbo was delicious. Also, who knew fried green beans were so amazing?!? I sat at the bar, and being a noobie, the bar tender took really good care of me. It was overall a pretty great experience. I am looking forward to catching some live music.

Garred Oldham

Garred Oldham

8 months ago

What a unique hidden gem in the West Bottoms! We stumbled upon this bar & restaurant looking for places to grab a drink with a unique theme. We made it to The Ship, parking just across the street (free). We sat at the bar and experienced the most genuine bartender service. She not only was calm and kind, but also extremely talented behind the bar. I love my espresso martinis and can confirm I had the best one of my life here! Our group also enjoyed the lavender lemonade and blackberry jalepenos margaritas. We will certainly be back and can’t wait to add food to our visit.

Pete Romano

Pete Romano

Edited 2 months ago

First time visit for me and I can say for sure I will be visiting again. What an interesting venue with a great staff. My wife's band played here and everyone was super helpful and accommodating. The facilities are nicely set up for the talent with room to load in and store gear. Lots of nooks and walkways with two stages that are far enough apart that you wouldn't know the other one was there. Even an indoor diner. Food and drink selection is excellent. Again, I can't say enough good things about the staff. Looking forward to my next visit.

haley w

haley w

7 months ago

This place was an amazing vibe! Every server seemed to be supportive of each other and would constantly step in to help out whether it was their table or not. The drinks were good and so was the food. Music was also super 2000s centric and everybody enjoyed.

Jim Hopton

Jim Hopton

5 months ago

The Ship is such a great venue. High quality food with warm, comfortable surroundings. Friendly staff and well managed. Great job to the whole staff and owners at The Ship. Well done. KUDOS!!!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO 64101, United States

Reservations

+1 816-471-7447

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 11 AM-1 AM
Wednesday 11 AM-11 PM
Thursday 11 AM-11 PM
Friday 11 AM-1 AM
Saturday 11 AM-1 AM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-11 PM
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