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Wings at The Peanut, Then the Community Bookshelf

Cheap wings and cold beer, a downtown dive bar since 1933, then a walk to the book-spine parking garage.

About $18–$30 for two1 hr 22 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Wings at The Peanut, Then the Community BookshelfA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, The Peanut, the start. Stop 2, Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, optional, 0.3 miles from stop 1, 12 min walk. The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Downtown. Landmarks shown: Power & Light District.DOWNTOWN12TH STGRAND BLVDBROADWAY BLVDWYANDOTTE ST12 min walkPOWER & LIGHTSTART The PeanutKansas City Public Library…12N0.1 miWings at The Peanut, Then the Community…DrinksMuseumWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Kansas City Public Library (Central Library), museum, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Mildred’s (Baltimore), food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Majestic Restaurant and Jazz Club, food, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Spokes Café (Main St), coffee, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • Artifact Coffee & Goods, coffee, 3 min walk from stop 1
  • The Phoenix Jazz Club, music, 3 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. The PeanutOrder wings; about a 20 minute wait since they're made to order.about 50 min · 418 W 9th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · then 12 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Kansas City Public Library, Central BranchA free look at the Community Bookshelf on the way out.optional · about 20 min · 14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · hours freshly checkedWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Walk-ins only, no reservations; better with a game on.

Good to know

Reservations
Check with the place
Parking
Confirm parking near 9th Street.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
A big part of the night
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for The Peanut. Check their pages or call before you go.

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We last looked over this date on September 21, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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