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Late Barbecue, Then a Dive-Bar Nightcap

Barbecue at Gates on Main Street, then a late drink at Hi-Dive Lounge on West 39th, which pours until 1:30 AM.

About $25–$42 for two2 hrs 18 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Late Barbecue, Then a Dive-Bar NightcapA map of a neighborhood or two, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Gates Bar-B-Q (Main Street), the start. Stop 2, Hi-Dive Lounge, 1.3 miles from stop 1, 8 min drive. The route is about 1.3 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Westport, Valentine.WESTPORTVALENTINE39TH STRoanoke Park8 min driveSTART Gates Bar-B-QHi-Dive Lounge12N¼ miLate Barbecue, Then a Dive-Bar NightcapFoodDrinksDriveStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 1.3 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • La Fresca Crepes & Ice Cream (39th Street), food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Rebel Coffee, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • 39th Street Brewery, brewery, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Room 39, food, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • The Smalter Gallery, art, 3 min walk from stop 2
  • Prospero’s Books, shopping, 3 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Gates Bar-B-Q (Main Street)A sandwich or plate each; the price on file is an estimate from Gates' carry-out menu.about 55 min · 3205 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours freshly checked · then 8 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Hi-Dive LoungeA beer or a whiskey at the dive. Drink prices are not posted.about 75 min · 1411 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours freshly checkedWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Eat at Gates (open to 10 PM Monday to Thursday and to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays), then drive about ten minutes to Hi-Dive Lounge, which is open until 1:30 AM.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Confirm parking at each stop.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
A big part of the night
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

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 October 4, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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