The Belfry

Celina and her crew took great care of us and now the Belfry is going to be a regular stop-off whenever we are in KC. ANo question. We went to the Belfry not expecting much. We made a res and accidentally came about 30 mins late (sorry!), but instead of turning us away, or being sore at us, they shuffled us downstairs to the Ground Control bar where they absolutely killed. The drinks were tip top incredible most likely cause most of their liqueurs were homemade. The bartender was amazing. Super nice and full of info we had not known the day before. Don't believe these 1 star reviews, bullshit. Ended up ordering too much food, which was fine with us because everything was so damn good.

By far KC's best "kept secret" and underknown masterpiece. From the incredibly crafted drinks made by staff as well versed in conversation as they are in their drink-craft, the Michelin worthy food at exceptionally affordable prices, to their creation of a space that is the epitome of "upscale come as you are," the Belfry is truly the best destination in Kansas City. Want to shoot some pool? Then head to their pool hall. Looking for more of a speakeasy vibe? Ground Control in the basement is your spot, with a designated bartender that can tailor a drink to your preference. More of a whiskey connoisseur? I challenge you to find a collection that rivals the bottles that Chef Celina Tio has assembled. And it sounds like they are even expanding to include a space dedicated to those more inclined to wine, as Chef Tio is also a certified Sommelier. In summary, quit googling and just go the Belfry.

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.

Excellent bourbon list. The bartenders were very knowledgeable, friendly, and made unique cocktails. An eclectic food menu which exceeded expectations. An overall great experience!

What a great find! Stopped here for a late dinner during the week. Really nice spot. Sat at the bar, their gin is great. Has the chicken and biscuit dinner, that was great too. Definitely will be back. Great beer selection, great service.

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!

Have frequented the Belfry many times over the years and it's always fantastic. On our last visit I ordered a burger and it was hands down the best burger I have had in KC along with some delicious hand cut fries. Not surprising at all but it was so good I felt I needed to leave a review. Small space but you can order and hang out in the gameroom and play some pool if it's crowded.

Celina and her crew took great care of us and now the Belfry is going to be a regular stop-off whenever we are in KC. ANo question. We went to the Belfry not expecting much. We made a res and accidentally came about 30 mins late (sorry!), but instead of turning us away, or being sore at us, they shuffled us downstairs to the Ground Control bar where they absolutely killed. The drinks were tip top incredible most likely cause most of their liqueurs were homemade. The bartender was amazing. Super nice and full of info we had not known the day before. Don't believe these 1 star reviews, bullshit. Ended up ordering too much food, which was fine with us because everything was so damn good.

By far KC's best "kept secret" and underknown masterpiece. From the incredibly crafted drinks made by staff as well versed in conversation as they are in their drink-craft, the Michelin worthy food at exceptionally affordable prices, to their creation of a space that is the epitome of "upscale come as you are," the Belfry is truly the best destination in Kansas City. Want to shoot some pool? Then head to their pool hall. Looking for more of a speakeasy vibe? Ground Control in the basement is your spot, with a designated bartender that can tailor a drink to your preference. More of a whiskey connoisseur? I challenge you to find a collection that rivals the bottles that Chef Celina Tio has assembled. And it sounds like they are even expanding to include a space dedicated to those more inclined to wine, as Chef Tio is also a certified Sommelier. In summary, quit googling and just go the Belfry.

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.

Excellent bourbon list. The bartenders were very knowledgeable, friendly, and made unique cocktails. An eclectic food menu which exceeded expectations. An overall great experience!

What a great find! Stopped here for a late dinner during the week. Really nice spot. Sat at the bar, their gin is great. Has the chicken and biscuit dinner, that was great too. Definitely will be back. Great beer selection, great service.

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!

Have frequented the Belfry many times over the years and it's always fantastic. On our last visit I ordered a burger and it was hands down the best burger I have had in KC along with some delicious hand cut fries. Not surprising at all but it was so good I felt I needed to leave a review. Small space but you can order and hang out in the gameroom and play some pool if it's crowded.