The Ship

Bar & grill · Quality Hill

The Ship

Bar & grill · Quality Hill

1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO 64101

Highlights

Step into this speakeasy gem where a laid-back vibe meets classic cocktails and live music, promising a unique night out every visit.

1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO 64101 Get directions

theshipkc.com

@willtylerjames

$$ · Menu

@onthegrid

"A gem in the sea of warehouses, The Ship is the perfect last stop on your West Bottoms pub crawl. Yes, you may feel like you’re walking into an abandoned building from the outside. But walk in and be transported to another place and time. The kitschy, nautical decor is in fact from the original 1935 bar of the same name, discovered in the basement of a West Bottoms warehouse in 2004. Since then it has gone from a speakeasy to liquor license-toting establishment. However, it still maintains that undiscovered charm. Go for the live music and stay for no-fuss drinking." - Faregrounds

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@infatuation

"If you’re looking for a spot to get drinks before dinner or just somewhere that has strong cocktails and good bar food, come to The Ship. Their fries are always seasoned to perfection and the Ship-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich claims to pack “all the flavor without the savior.” They often have live music, and you’re sure to see people who were around for the Carter administration dancing with frozen cocktails in hand next to recent college grads taking Fireball shots. During Halloween, when haunted houses pop up in the surrounding warehouses, The Ship is a great place to recover after getting scared sh*tless by a werewolf holding a chainsaw." - Ryan Bernsten

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@onthegrid

"The Ship, West Bottoms. A gem in the sea of warehouses, The Ship is the perfect last stop on your West Bottoms pub crawl. Yes, you may feel like you’re walking into an abandoned building from the outside. But walk in and be transported to another place and time. The kitschy, nautical decor is in fact from the original 1935 bar of the same name, discovered in the basement of a West Bottoms warehouse in 2004. Since then it has gone from a speakeasy to liquor license-toting establishment. However, it still maintains that undiscovered charm. Go for the live music and stay for no-fuss drinking."

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Heather Stevens

Google

Let me start off with this is a must experience place! The low stars are because they had 1 (very busy) waitress for the whole bar/dining area, so service was very slow. And the food...50/50...fried pickles were great, but there Mac n cheese had absolutely no flavor to it. The place itself...a definite must see! It's a very unique bar, with a history and I would like to try it again sometime.

halee fuentez

Google

Love this spot day & night~ The ship mates & service are amazing! If you like a little kick try the Blackberry Jalapeño Margarita {mixed in house} && while you're onboard I recommend the fried pickles + peppercorn sauce && the shrimp and sausage skewers + remoulade sauce appetizers! Vibe is on point👌🏼Next time I will take pictures of my food & beverage!

Casey Copeland

Google

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.

Bella Chavez

Google

Trying to support local small businesses but definitely regret trying this one. The fact that I bit into a raw burger (not warm pink center I mean cold in the middle) ruined my appetite. I usually never leave a review and get my refund or what not. But the fact that the guy was more upset about me bringing it back than I was after having to waste time to go back was the cherry on top just plain rude. Arguing the burger is cooked according to the cook but it definitely looked like it touched the griddle and pulled off after two seconds. No apology or a care in the world and definitely not a goodbye needless to say they were never friendly even when I initially came in for my order. I walked out once they left me there waiting on my refund and I got the email confirmation.

Theresa Sahhar

Google

Fun casual place for dinner, the best local live music & dancing. Delicious gumbo & 18th & Vine beer on tap. Free street parking close by & friendly staff

Mrs. Angel Williams

Google

My husband and I had the pleasure of visiting The Ship for our date night, and I’d like to share our experience. First and foremost, the French fries and Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding were outstanding! These two items truly stood out for us. However, we did notice a few aspects that could benefit from improvement. Upon entering, we found the ambiance to be a bit overwhelming, with an odor reminiscent of a musty attic, which affected our overall experience. Additionally, we encountered some difficulties with communication, as the phone was not answered during our attempts to reach out. We also noticed that daily dessert options were not available, contrary to what the menu suggested. Overall, it was a unique experience, and while we appreciated the highlights, it may not be a place we revisit. However, others might find it to their liking!

Greg Eakin

Google

Very unique place, wish I had visited sooner. Loved the pirate ship / speakeasy themed interior. Excellent service and delicious Reuben. Nice low-key option for lunch when in the West Bottoms.

Jaime Rogers

Google

I love The Ship, it's a great venue with friendly staff. I've experienced many different types of shows at this venue as well. There is a little bit of something for everyone. It's also a very large venue, with lots of different little areas to hang out in. One of the coolest spots in KC!

Heather Stevens

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halee fuentez

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Casey Copeland

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Bella Chavez

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Theresa Sahhar

Google

Fun casual place for dinner, the best local live music & dancing. Delicious gumbo & 18th & Vine beer on tap. Free street parking close by & friendly staff

Mrs. Angel Williams

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Greg Eakin

Google

Very unique place, wish I had visited sooner. Loved the pirate ship / speakeasy themed interior. Excellent service and delicious Reuben. Nice low-key option for lunch when in the West Bottoms.

Jaime Rogers

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Patti C.

Yelp

Gumbo is flat, not vibrant, as are the cocktails. Appetizers better. Staff also doesn't seem motivated to give you a good time, just brings drinks and food without any personality. Prices are reasonable and atmosphere in old bar is wild. But ultimately, bring your own crew or don't expect to be entertained.

Mark B.

Yelp

A group of us found ourselves in the west bottoms looking for somewhere to eat. My friend's uncle was once in the navy so The Ship seemed like the perfect destination. We weren't wrong. The dining area is a claustrophobic little place, much like a submarine interior, but in an intimate way, as though the seas above were nothing but calm. The menu is small but mighty, full of interesting selections and also vegetarian friendly. The same is true for the drink menu. The servers were super friendly, in a boldly unflinching manner. I'm guessing they don't easily suffer fools but thankfully we didn't test that theory. We had a great dining experience and will happily return, especially to check out the lounge area for some live music and delicious cocktails.

Angel W.

Yelp

My husband and I had the pleasure of visiting The Ship for our date night, and I'd like to share our experience. First and foremost, the French fries and Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding were outstanding! These two items truly stood out for us. However, we did notice a few aspects that could benefit from improvement. Upon entering, we found the ambiance to be a bit overwhelming, with an odor reminiscent of a musty attic, which affected our overall experience. Additionally, we encountered some difficulties with communication, as the phone was not answered during our attempts to reach out. We also noticed that daily dessert options were not available, contrary to what the menu suggested. Overall, it was a unique experience, and while we appreciated the highlights, it may not be a place we revisit. However, others might find it to their liking!

Michael G.

Yelp

My brother and I came here for the live music as all of the live music I could find on a Thursday evening was lacking except for The Ship. Overall, the music was ten plus stars but when we added in a dinner, the experience was very disappointing. The facility is rather eccentric and eclectic with its ship theme but it's pretty cool. Very dive bar vibes in a "dicey" area of the City, The Ship has multiple areas and bars. Our female server was excellent and kept on top of keeping us happy. My mixed drink was weak, but the specialty beer made just for The Ship was decent. Where things went downhill was the food. Today, they could've put one ingredient on the menu and everything else was a side. Salt! The fried pickles were plentiful with a good ranch dip, but seriously over-salted to the point where they were not enjoyable and more than half were tossed. Same with the fries but with whatever seasoning was on them. The gumbo I had was mostly a bland salted roux with a few slivers of meat and the side of shrimp I ordered was overcooked. Garlic bread was nothing great. My brother's Reuben also unfortunately half tossed as it was just not that good although told to us that they cure their own meat for it. The Mac and cheese side was rather good surprisingly. The plan was to get some of the awesome sounding dessert, but after this poor meal, we weren't taking the chance to waste any more money. So, if not for the awesome music of Lucas Parker and Friends, The Ship was just about sunk for us. The staff and quirkiness helped keep it afloat for one star, and another for the music. About $75 for two people, a cocktail, beer, tea, two sides and two mains. Not worth it tonight.

Sandra G.

Yelp

Excellent Reuben sandwich, tasted as if smoked. Blvd Nutcracker Ale was on tap, so good. Excellent service. Love this place visited on a Saturday around 3 pm when the other West Bottom restaurants weren't open. Can't help but love this

Colleen L.

Yelp

This is a super fun and one of the most unique venues in KC. It's large with different rooms for dinner, drinks, and live music. And the ambiance is on point with the nautical theme. We started with some drinks and dinner. I went with one of their drink specials, the Dragonfruit margarita-Silver Tequila, fresh lime, agave, and dragonfruit. It was really sweet and summery. This would be fantastic on a hot summer evening on their patio. My partner ordered a fig Manhattan and thought it was good. I ordered the Cubano: shaved ham, salami, roasted pork loin, swiss cheese, pickles, mayo and mustard, pressed french roll. This version reminded me of a Cuban that the foundry had before they closed. It was one of my favorites and I'm so glad I ordered this one. I love the addition of the salami and I appreciate the pressed French roll. I'd definitely order it again. I upgraded my side to the smoked Mac and cheese: creamy classic mac and cheese, hickory smoked Kansas City style. This was some of the best Mac and cheese that I've had in KC. I would totally order it by itself as an entree. My partner tried the KC Reuben: hickory smoked pastrami, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, kc special thousand island, marbled rye. He said it had good flavor but the meat was a little on the fatty side. But he still ate it and said it was overall good. He also tried the coleslaw. He said it was alright. It had celery and red peppers so it was a little non traditional and it was chopped pretty large. We also ordered a cup of the chicken and sausage gumbo. It also had a good flavor and we'd definitely order it again. After dinner we made our way over to the music venue side. They do have a few tables throughout but you'd need to arrive early to snag one because they fill up fast. They also have bars in a few different locations so you can easily grab a drink. The dance floor in the middle is fun. It quickly filled up with people and there were even some dance offs. Definitely check out this spot and grab food, drinks, and listen to some music.

Lauren A.

Yelp

I can't believe it took me so long to come here. It's a large venue space and I enjoyed it. The food is good, The drinks are good, service is great, and the music is even better! I highly recommend

Samantha W.

Yelp

Our server was nice and friendly. The food was pretty good. My red beans and rice were kinda bland. My husband enjoyed his shrimp po boy. The one negative thing was someone in our party walked into an area where there was a bar and an employee came up to her and said what are you doing here and she said I'm just looking. He said "get out" very rudely. She saw when she walked out of the doors which were propped open that there were 2 little signs that said "ship crew only". So while it's understandable that she wasn't supposed to be there - the way she was spoken to was completely rude and unnecessary.

Kingston W.

Yelp

Let me tell you about "The Ship". The original "Ship" was a lounge that operated from about 1935 until 1995. The original location's real estate was scraped to make way for Ilus Davis Park. The owners dismantled the bar, took all of the furnishings and bric-à-brac, and put them in storage. In 2004, the current owners obtained these artifacts, and recreated The Ship in its current space. The area surrounding The Ship is in transition. It looks like it was a warehouse district, and the buildings are being repurposed or redeveloped. The bartender told me that it isn't unheard of for someone on a controlled substance to lash out and break a car window. Beyond that, the area is safer than it appears at first glance. The bar can be described as being separated into two spaces, each with its own stage. On slow nights, they operate one room. This venue hosts live music. If you check out their website (www.theshipkc*com), you'll see that the genre of music varies from night to night. There might be a cover to pay for the entertainment. Basic drink prices are really reasonable. I spent an evening, had more than a few beers and mixed drinks, and my tab was less than $30.00 before gratuity. Cover charge for the band was $10.00. I was staying near KCLive. The Ship was out of the way, compared to a lot of options. But my visit was worth the time and effort to get there.

Stephanie K.

Yelp

Went for lunch and it was super cute. The interior is decorate with lots of nautical ship items. Started with the Bloodhound drink. It was good, a gin with grapefruit. For an app we had the green beans. They were delicious and crispy The Mac and cheese is creamy. I had pulled pork on this side. It was a little more fatty than I like The Cuban was decent. Staff were quick and kind. Would definitely go back to try dinner

Lindsey L.

Yelp

The Ship is a fantastic local spot from lunch to late night to even hosting large events in their All Else The Seas Lounge. As president of the party planning committee at my work, I was tasked with organizing the holiday party and choosing The Ship as our venue. We leaned into the venue with the theme "Tis The SEASon" and it was a hit. They were super accommodating and flexible with everything from the in-house catered menu to the event time, set-up, guest count and signature cocktails (and mocktails)! For a party spot, their food is surprisingly solid. All in all, I'm always down to go to The Ship for a happy hour or hang and would love to host a party in their event space again sometime soon. Check their website for upcoming public/ticketed events and live music.

Crys F.

Yelp

This is the cutest bar, and small music venue that I've been to in awhile! The wait staff is exceptional, and we even got to see one of our favorite bartenders from another location working here. We will be back for other shows!

Mary P.

Yelp

Absolutely a great time! The fried pickles were tasty and salty, and so good drinks are reasonably priced and the clientele is like going into cheers, welcoming throng of people.

Charley B.

Yelp

How do you make one of the coolest venues in town better? You expand into the empty space next door. The Ship still has its original space, where you can dine in and watch a happy hour band, but it's expanding next door to include a large event space. There's a lot to like. There's a lot more room, too. There's also a large bar staffed by bartenders who are happy to pour an adult beverage for you. The entertainment schedule features a variety of bands and djs. Jazz, big band, old country, rock, Latin and more are included. There's something for everybody. The sound is first rate. The lights could be better, but you won't have any problem seeing or hearing who you came to see.

Jim H.

Yelp

This review is about The Ship (original bar) and not the "All Else the Sea" bar and larger venue. We made reservations for four and headed down to give The Ship a try. We believe that the concept was going to be a nautical speakeasy. The decorations and theming was nautical in nature, but at an average level. Since we were there to drink, we focused on the cocktail menu. One word: uninspiring. I had the Maple Barrel Old Fashioned.. what I received was the basic rock glass full of ice, a shot or Rye, splash of bitters, and a cherry.. no hint whatsoever of maple.. The staff was less than engaging and somewhat flat with their interaction. We were so uninspired that we settled up, I got in the car and drove over to J Riegers.

Robert F.

Yelp

I think this is a new favourite in KC! I showed up here for a date and assumed by the band we would have good music... but didn't expect much else. This is where I was WRONG! The super friendly staff helped us figure out all of the best options since neither of us was that hungry but knew we needed food before we went off to further adventures. I ordered an appetizer of Sausages and Shrimp which was absolutely delicious. My date picked a cuban sandwich.. this was absolutely one of the best version I have ever had! We had a few drinks that were also fantastic. My date had one of the house ones that was amazing. Mine was nothing more than an Old Fashioned but it was made perfectly. Go check this place out!

Jon L.

Yelp

What a cool dive bar. Came here Saturday night around 6:30 and at in the back room with no live music. Loved the decor, drinks were strong and reasonably priced and the whole place was very cool. A little off the beaten path but worth the trip.

Bailey K.

Yelp

Super fun spot. Staff are phenomenal and very polite. The food was fine but that's not really what this spot is for. The drinks were great! This place is huge with many different rooms. Nicely decorated with fun ship decor and dim lighting It's in the west bottoms and you definitely won't think you're in the right place if you've never been over there before.

Ronnie R.

Yelp

This place is humble and cozy and unique with reallly great humans working here in a cool industrial area of West Bottoms - feels like home. Food & drinks were on point - can't wait to come back

Cheri M.

Yelp

This place is basically a bar with some food. Very cool vibe walking in. I could hang out at this place a lot even though I don't drink. I had lunch with a bunch of lady friends. I ordered the classic cheeseburger with blue cheese and bacon apple jam. So yummy! It comes with chips or you can order fries for a small price. This place seems like it would be a fun place to go at nighttime since there's live music. I just might do that :) If you want to go to a cool, interesting place come here.

Meredith S.

Yelp

The food was delivered quickly, lots to choose from especially on the vegetarian side. Got a cup of Mac n cheese and shared veggies nachos during happy hour before heading to a show. Fun space, the service was a little wonky but they were filling up on Friday so no harm, no foul! Love this place as a dancing venue, bar hangout and dinner spot!

Betty C.

Yelp

I usually come here at night for the music but decided to come for dinner one day. Turns out they were also playing live music this night inside as well on a random Tuesday. It's impossible to hear anyone talk when there's music inside so be aware! Luckily it was nice enough to sit outside. Got the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. The fries are to die for . Large portion. Great taste. The atmosphere and music is usually great and it's a good time too!!! I do enjoy this place.

Elle R.

Yelp

Such an amazing atmosphere and concept, definitely unexpected after driving through the area! Drinks were great, service top-notch, and I loved that there is plenty of space for people to spread out.

Maggie C.

Yelp

What a fun place, hidden in the west bottoms, for live music, drink, and food. Heads up, if you're coming into the restaurant only, and there is a live band playing, they will still make you pay the 10$ cover before you go to your seat for food. The restaurant was decent! I ordered a Cesar salad with chicken along with some fries. I did ask for no croutons, maybe our waiter took that as no garlic bread either (which comes with the entree size), which was actually perfect since I have a gluten allergy. Cesar dressing comes vegetarian. There were several vegetarian options, and we had a vegetarian in our small group, so it was appreciated. Another person in the group had ordered the red beans and rice entree, but was presented with the gumbo. This normally would have been fine, except my friend does not eat beef, and accidentally consumed some, thinking she got red beans and rice. So, the kitchen was a bit off that night. Service was a bit slow. We got our drinks really quickly, but it did take quite a bit of time before our waiter came back for food orders, or for food to come out. Since we were told we needed to pay the cover for restaurant entrance, we went ahead and stayed for a little bit afterwards too. Lots of seating and standing room, tropical plants everywhere in the front, and a full bar available.

Roberto B.

Yelp

Best bbq on the block. There isn't really a reason to go elsewhere. The people are very friendly too

Faith B.

Yelp

This is a classic KC joint. On a recent visit back I just had to visit with my BF who had never been there. My prior visits were all night time visits for drinks. We stopped in for a late lunch. His Cubano was excellent and much enjoyed. I had a veggie Cubano, which was also great. I have an excellent Vieux Carre. Fun atmosphere and solid service make this a go-to. Who knew the dining was so good? Now that you do, you should go try it.

Sarah D.

Yelp

I was so looking forward to seeing this place because, hello, it looks like you're on a ship! How could you say no to that!? Well, didn't make it but 10 feet in the door when the bouncer said it would cost $10 to get in. If the popular jazz clubs in town are only $5 at the door, and they have live music, there is no way I'm ever paying $10 to get into a place that blasts music over a speaker.

Marissa S.

Yelp

The ship is a fun place to go on a night out. I especially love the live music, fun and eclectic decor, and dance floor. The drinks are a decent price, and actually taste great. Service is fast and the bartenders are kind. Overall, such an inviting and lively space. The cover is on the higher side, but well worth the good times in my opinion.

Phon W.

Yelp

Met a friend here for lunch in a random Tuesday and it was awesome!!! I didn't even know this place had a kitchen. The fried pickles are really good! I had the shrimp po boy, and it was amazing, The bread was awesome.

Don L.

Yelp

Food very good ; service very good; neat old warehouse ; interesting use of historical building;

Sarah W.

Yelp

So much fun! Music crosses multiple genres and very unique space. Food was good and drinks were affordable. Cover was steep for KC ($15/person) but we had a blast so no regrets.

Randy K.

Yelp

I've been wanting to try this place for some time. My wife and I visited on a late Saturday afternoon. We drove around the building to the alley. Parked, and made our way through the smells of 420 and cigarette smoke, to the bar where we were told to sit anywhere we'd like. The decor is simply amazing! One of the best themed venues in KC. Definitely picture worthy. A gentlemen walked over, provided us our menus. I asked there was "...a whiskey menu or is everything listed?" Server said everything was listed. So I looked, and there was no whiskey listed, except for in the cocktails. Not a whiskey bar. He took our drink orders, brought them back, but I'm afraid he may have fallen overboard because I don't think I saw him for the rest of the time we were there. We flagged down a server and she took our food order. My wife ordered beans and rice. Loved it! I ordered the Ship-Fil-A chicken sandwich. It was amazing! Food 4/5 stars! It seemed that like there was a great deal happening. DJ was preparing his booth. Bands were unloading their equipment and preparing for their show in another part of the building, and employees were moving around all over the place. Worth visiting for lunch? Yes. Should you expect amazing service? Meh, just go with the flow. Should you go during the night when the place is hopping? Maybe....it sounds like they have a great night life when the clubs start jumpin'! You'll always want to see if there is a theme night for the dance parties!

Netanya B.

Yelp

I had the shrimp roll. It has a nice spicy Buffalo and shrimp was breaded and crunchy. The bread was overwhelming so I ended up eating just the shrimp when I was half way done with the sandwich. I ordered a side of Mac and cheese. It was good for a side, very creamy and smoky but not very cheesy. I wouldn't order that as a full entree. I loved that it was decorated to make it feel you were on a ship. Great place go check out if you need a place to eat and sit down at west bottoms.

Marcus S.

Yelp

Great service at the bar on a Saturday night. This place is unique with multi rooms offering different music genres. The ship feels like a ship without the sea sickness, unless you go overboard on drinks. Low prices for the city! Certain nights, you'll have techno in one room and salsa dancing in another. Amazing venue and view from the back deck outside of the city at night.

Toni A.

Yelp

Yum! Went for a birthday dinner. Sadly, it was just us and a couple at another table, so plenty of room to social distance. Great cocktails, super friendly staff and solid food made our experience delightful. Masks required. Reservations recommended. Live music is on hold- but hope it returns soon. This is a true gem in the west bottoms and they as well as the other local businesses and restaurants need our support. Takeout available.

Angela B.

Yelp

Weird vibes from the bartenders. After not being served while standing at the bar, we asked if we could get a drink, and the two bartenders, looked each other and asked if they "had a tiny violin for our whining", and then wouldn't serve us. It was kind of a super awkward moment and a vibe kill for our group so we ended up leaving. I'm not 100% sure why the bartender to be so passive aggressive, they definitely gave bullying vibes to the patrons. (To elaborate, before this, a female at the bar got upset because she said we bumped into her elbow, mind you this was a Saturday night and she was reading a comic book at the bar. I would assume the bartenders knew her because she got up and walked out and from that point on, they were super awkward with us and wouldn't serve us).

Riley O.

Yelp

This place was absolutely awful. We stood at the first bar and didn't get served for 10 minutes so we went to the second bar and a patron at the bar immediately said we were touching her and to back away while we were waiting for a drink. We apologized and continued to wait for a drink and she again looked from her comic book to tell us we didn't understand spatial boundaries and the bartender then asked if we had a problem and refused to serve us then asked if we needed a tiny violin to leave. Completely unprofessional, will never be back

De'ja M.

Yelp

What a place was referred to go to the shit by a associate last night. The atmosphere is very quirky and subtle they have live music gratefully we entry before the rush happen. As we approach the counter the lady in the red shirt I felt rushed us but maybe that's just their atmosphere. We sat at the bar above the entrance it was a nice spot the pool table was next to us. We ordered drinks which consisted of Lavender mint, pineapple coconut drink and Hamms beer. The food consisted of a Poboy shrimp Ruben in grilled chicken and fries. We wanted our fries crispy, but that wasn't an option. Great event space.

Deondre J.

Yelp

This gumbo yall I loved the atmosphere and the staff. The place was huge. The whole thing was a vibe. Good drinks, and a pretty good menu to try. Although I really was only there for the drinks ..I'll be back to give the full menu a try.

Olivia S.

Yelp

Had previously only been to the Ship at night to drink, but had a surprisingly tasty meal during 2022 restaurant week! We sat at a high top where the dance floor usually is, and we really enjoyed the vibe of the place. Super interesting art on the walls. The cocktails that came with dinner were fun. Both the smoked duck breast and the trout entrees were tasty! Plenty of random street parking on the surrounding blocks. Definitely enjoyed The Ship both for dinner and for a night out!

Katrina M.

Yelp

It was a fun place to go! The food was really good! The bartender was very nice! It has a chill atmosphere

Amanda R.

Yelp

Been to the ship a couple of times for happy hour and lunch. First, the place is so funky! The back bar is my favorite! Every time I've been the drinks and service have been great. The spicy margarita is SPICY, so be prepared. The painkiller is a great balance of boozy and fruity. I was very impressed with the veggie cubano- our server recommended it and she was right- the herbed cream cheese on it is incredible. Fries have been good every time I've had them, fresh and crispy. If you're in the west bottoms, check it out!

Daniel Z.

Yelp

Another restaurant week stop to try a new place. This one didn't disappoint. The interior does make you feel like your on a ship and is so cool. Seating is broken up between like three rooms with the largest seating being in the bar area. Our waitress was so nice and so helpful. Great service all Around. I didn't order off the KCRW as I really wanted to try the shrimp po boy. It was huge and was sooo good. Came with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. The shrimp were large and had great flavor just wish there had been a couple Morris on there. I just cut them in half so I couLd hh are some I in every bite. Fries were good but also sparse. Overall great food and want to go back to try many other things on the menu.

Devan D.

Yelp

What an incredible West Bottoms gem? The ambiance is charming as is and the cocktails are quality but it's the Cajun-inspired menu and I it's status as a late-night Brazilian hotspot that will have me returning. I don't even like grits but the Shrimp and Grits were to die for. The Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes is perfect with the familiar flavors of at-home comfort food but a topping of fried onion straws and spiced brown gravy that is purely Nawlins. And then the desserts, my god the brownie sundae was so decadent! I can't wait to return!

Dana J.

Yelp

Food- kitchen closed . Drinks good. Dancing...fantastic. I'd come back. Bathroom review. Meh. Kinda nasty.

Foogie W.

Yelp

I'm here for first Friday and Mother's Day weekend....Woooohoooo! Very spacious place with excellent social distancing. Seating is large picnic tables and stools for those who prefer the bar. Nice jazz playing in the background and cool decor (brick walls, rustic hardwood floors) This is a great place to chill, enjoy the music and unwind from the week... Oh and the sausage/shrimp skewers and chicken/sausage gumbo isn't bad.

Trish K.

Yelp

Stopped by during restaurant week based on an online recommendation and felt like we were led astray. It was pretty underwhelming. The drinks were not well balanced. My salad was tiny. The carrot soup was surprisingly tasty -- possibly the highlight of the meal. My fish was fine, as was the duck. Nothing really stood out and the portions were kind of small for the price. I'm sure it's a neat place to see some live music, but I don't think we'll be back to eat any time soon, if at all.

Renee S.

Yelp

Coolest bar in Kansas City (maybe even all of America), hands down. A couple of stages with live music, fun drinks, hip vibe and atmosphere, with friendly staff and a diverse crowd. One of my go-tos and a real gem.

Vanessa B.

Yelp

A great spot with a divey vibe that supports local artists and serves good food and drinks. Tables are limited so plan to go early if you want to have a meal before a show. The staff is friendly and people of all ages (above 18 yrs of age) are there to have a wonderful time. It's the full package for entertainment and food. Feel free to dress casual or dress up!

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The Ship Review - West Bottoms - Kansas City - The Infatuation

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The 22 Best Restaurants In Kansas City, Missouri 2024 - Kansas City - The Infatuation

Heather Stevens

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Casey Copeland

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Bella Chavez

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Theresa Sahhar

Google

Fun casual place for dinner, the best local live music & dancing. Delicious gumbo & 18th & Vine beer on tap. Free street parking close by & friendly staff

Mrs. Angel Williams

Google

Greg Eakin

Google

Very unique place, wish I had visited sooner. Loved the pirate ship / speakeasy themed interior. Excellent service and delicious Reuben. Nice low-key option for lunch when in the West Bottoms.

Jaime Rogers

Google

Heather Stevens

Google

halee fuentez

Google

Casey Copeland

Google

Bella Chavez

Google

Theresa Sahhar

Google

Fun casual place for dinner, the best local live music & dancing. Delicious gumbo & 18th & Vine beer on tap. Free street parking close by & friendly staff

Mrs. Angel Williams

Google

Greg Eakin

Google

Very unique place, wish I had visited sooner. Loved the pirate ship / speakeasy themed interior. Excellent service and delicious Reuben. Nice low-key option for lunch when in the West Bottoms.

Jaime Rogers

Google

Patti C.

Yelp

Mark B.

Yelp

Angel W.

Yelp

Michael G.

Yelp

Sandra G.

Yelp

Colleen L.

Yelp

Lauren A.

Yelp

I can't believe it took me so long to come here. It's a large venue space and I enjoyed it. The food is good, The drinks are good, service is great, and the music is even better! I highly recommend

Samantha W.

Yelp

Kingston W.

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Stephanie K.

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Lindsey L.

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Crys F.

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Mary P.

Yelp

Absolutely a great time! The fried pickles were tasty and salty, and so good drinks are reasonably priced and the clientele is like going into cheers, welcoming throng of people.

Charley B.

Yelp

Jim H.

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Robert F.

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Jon L.

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Bailey K.

Yelp

Ronnie R.

Yelp

This place is humble and cozy and unique with reallly great humans working here in a cool industrial area of West Bottoms - feels like home. Food & drinks were on point - can't wait to come back

Cheri M.

Yelp

Meredith S.

Yelp

Betty C.

Yelp

Elle R.

Yelp

Such an amazing atmosphere and concept, definitely unexpected after driving through the area! Drinks were great, service top-notch, and I loved that there is plenty of space for people to spread out.

Maggie C.

Yelp

Roberto B.

Yelp

Best bbq on the block. There isn't really a reason to go elsewhere. The people are very friendly too

Faith B.

Yelp

Sarah D.

Yelp

Marissa S.

Yelp

Phon W.

Yelp

Don L.

Yelp

Food very good ; service very good; neat old warehouse ; interesting use of historical building;

Sarah W.

Yelp

So much fun! Music crosses multiple genres and very unique space. Food was good and drinks were affordable. Cover was steep for KC ($15/person) but we had a blast so no regrets.

Randy K.

Yelp

Netanya B.

Yelp

Marcus S.

Yelp

Toni A.

Yelp

Angela B.

Yelp

Riley O.

Yelp

De'ja M.

Yelp

Deondre J.

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Olivia S.

Yelp

Katrina M.

Yelp

It was a fun place to go! The food was really good! The bartender was very nice! It has a chill atmosphere

Amanda R.

Yelp

Daniel Z.

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Devan D.

Yelp

Dana J.

Yelp

Food- kitchen closed . Drinks good. Dancing...fantastic. I'd come back. Bathroom review. Meh. Kinda nasty.

Foogie W.

Yelp

Trish K.

Yelp

Renee S.

Yelp

Vanessa B.

Yelp

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