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Downtown Sushi & a Nightcap

Omakase or a lively sushi bar downtown, then a story-driven cocktail or a classic dive.

About $226–$398 for two2 hrs 45 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Downtown Sushi & a NightcapA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Akoya Omakase, the start. Stop 2, The Brass Monkey Lounge, 0.5 miles from stop 1, 10 min drive or walk. The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Downtown. Landmarks shown: Power & Light District.DOWNTOWNGRAND BLVD12TH STOAK STLOCUST STWYANDOTTE ST10 min drive or walkPOWER & LIGHTSTART Akoya OmakaseThe Brass Monkey Lounge12N0.1 miDowntown Sushi & a NightcapFoodDrinksWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap
Also close by
  • VOO Lounge, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Hemma Hemma Dinette, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Banksia Bistro (Downtown), food, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Spokes Café (Main St), coffee, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • The Midland, music, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Pawn and Pint, games, 2 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Akoya OmakaseOmakase tiers vary; confirm the price and reservation.about 90 min · 106 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · hours checked recently · then 10 min drive or walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Blue Sushi Sake Grill (Power & Light).
  2. The Brass Monkey LoungeReserve on Tock; 21+ for the Garden Bar.about 65 min · 307 Admiral Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Zoo Bar.

How the night flows

Book sushi first (Akoya is closed Sundays), then head to a nightcap; the Brass Monkey is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Confirm parking near 12th Street and Admiral Boulevard.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 17, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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