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The Uptown Lounge

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Google (218) 4.7
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Visitors praise The Uptown Lounge for its cozy atmosphere, excellent live music, and well-made drinks, often highlighting the ability to converse comfortably during performances. A recurring point is that the venue does not offer food service.

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3939 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
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Phone
+1 816-531-6060
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About this place The Uptown Lounge

The Uptown Lounge on Broadway Boulevard serves the 39th Street corridor's neighbourhood bar need — a more intimate and conversation-friendly complement to the larger-format programming of Missie B's nearby. The bar has the qualities that define the best gay neighbourhood bars: a loyal regular clientele, affordable drinks, and the kind of relaxed and genuine atmosphere that develops in a bar that has been serving its community for years without trying to be anything other than what it is. Broadway Boulevard puts the Uptown Lounge between the 39th Street strip and the Westport entertainment district, and the bar draws from both directions: regulars from the surrounding residential neighbourhoods who walk over for a weeknight drink, and visitors who started at Missie B's and are looking for a second stop that offers a different energy. The crowd is the local gay community in its most authentic and unpretentious form, and the bar's value — good drinks at reasonable prices in a welcoming space — is the value that the gay neighbourhood bar has always provided.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 14:00-01:30
Tuesday 14:00-01:30
Wednesday 14:00-01:30
Thursday 14:00-01:30
Friday 14:00-03:00
Saturday 14:00-03:00
Sunday 14:00-01:30

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Reno Gillenwater
Reno Gillenwater Jun 2026

Cozy place with a great atmosphere , great live music. I want to tell others and promote them, but I also like that they're a bit niche. - June 2026

Jordan Betz
Jordan Betz Jun 2026

No food here’s it’s a fantastic cocktail bar, with impeccable live music. The acoustics are perfect. You can clearly hear each word sung and hold a conversation with the people at your table effortlessly. The drinks are neigh perfects, each juice is fresh not canned or a bottle, the wells are stocked with good alcohol not the $5 vodka you’ll find in other bars. If you are anywhere near KC swing by. Wether you want to impress your special someone or are looking for for a nice place to relax and sit a spell you will never regret visiting the Uptown Lounge.

Hargleblargh
Hargleblargh Jun 2026

Had some CRAZY talent with the live music. Fresh juice and good liquor besides. Give it a visit or three

Dave S
Dave S Jun 2026
Gena Taylor
Gena Taylor Jun 2026

The Uptown Lounge is a hidden gem. The live music is amazing. Great drinks and stylish but not stuffy atmosphere. It doesn’t serve food. Great for late night and conversation with friends.

Kenneth Bland
Kenneth Bland May 2026

Looking for a smooth grown folks place 2b !! This is it !! Got there about 7:15pm didn't leave until 12 am !! Live music , they had two shows i stayed 4 both !!! They don't sever food but they have no problem with you bringing it in cornice restaurant right across tge street !!solid place !!!

Ryan Wright
Ryan Wright May 2026

Nice neighborhood live music bar. Well kept, great staff!

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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