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Northtown Barbecue & a Brewery

Barbecue or a burger in North Kansas City, then a pint at a brewery with an outdoor space. Both stops rotate by date.

About $40–$120 for two2 hrs 31 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Northtown Barbecue & a BreweryA map of a neighborhood or two, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Hawg Jaw Que & Brew, the start. Stop 2, Cinder Block Brewery, 1.0 miles from stop 1, 6 min drive. The route is about 1 mile end to end.BURLINGTON ST6 min driveSTART Hawg Jaw QueCinder Block Brewery12N¼ miNorthtown Barbecue & a BreweryFoodBreweryDriveStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 1 mile end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • The Commons at Cinder Block Brewery, games, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • FM Music Vintage Sounds, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Driftwood Ceramics (Pots & Pints), art, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Restless Spirits Distilling, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • McLain's Market (North Kansas City), coffee, 3 min walk from stop 2
  • Sweet EMOtion KC, dessert, 3 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Hawg Jaw Que & BrewOrder within your own budget.about 70 min · 900 Swift St, North Kansas City, MO 64116 · hours checked recently · then 6 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Tay’s Burger Shack, Chicken N Pickle.
  2. Cinder Block BreweryTry a flight and sit in The Commons.about 75 min · 110 E 18th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Up North Brewery, Velo Garage & Tap House.

How the night flows

Eat first, then head to the brewery. Cinder Block's Commons is 21+ after 3pm unless a child is with a parent.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Confirm parking at each stop.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
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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