Bar

The Riot Room

30 locals recommend,
Permanently closed

Tips from locals

Stephanie
August 21, 2021
Need to get out and have fun? Dimly lit and loud, the Riot Room can be intimidating — or a godsend for those who are comfortable with the debauchery of the midtown scene. Claiming that it’s “bringing wasted back in style,” the Riot Room has a reverse happy hour at midnight. But early in the evening is when some of the area’s most ubiquitous drinking musicians can be found at the circular bar.
Need to get out and have fun? Dimly lit and loud, the Riot Room can be intimidating — or a godsend for those who are comfortable with the debauchery of the midtown scene. Claiming that it’s “bringing wasted back in style,” the Riot Room has a reverse happy hour at midnight. But early in the evening…
Bonnie
October 28, 2019
A true local dive! Great music booking of all different genres. Always check out their show schedule!
Erich & Joet
June 17, 2018
Diverse mix from metal to rap. Tons of craft beers on tap.
Kyle
September 23, 2021
Shows. Both indoor and outdoor. Little hole in the wall bar for the nocturnal.
Bonnie
January 26, 2016
Riot Room is one of few options in Westport for live music, and they also have a nice beer selection. Two stages, one indoor and one outdoor, often with different musical styles on each.

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Location
4048 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO
Old Westport