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Barbecue at Q39, Then Dueling Pianos

Barbecue at Q39 on 39th Street, then Hammers on Main, where two pianists take your requests all night.

About $40–$130 for two2 hrs 50 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Barbecue at Q39, Then Dueling PianosA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Q39 Midtown, the start. Stop 2, Hammers Dueling Piano Bar, 0.7 miles from stop 1, 5 min drive. The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Westport, Valentine.WESTPORTVALENTINEWALNUT ST5 min driveSTART Q39 MidtownHammers Dueling Piano Bar12N¼ miBarbecue at Q39, Then Dueling PianosFoodMusicDriveStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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  • Tailleur, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Cheval, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Bubble Wrapp, shopping, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • Unicorn Theatre, music, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • The Madrid Theatre, music, 2 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Q39 MidtownSandwiches start at $12 and barbecue plates run $22 to $28 on its own menu.about 75 min · 1000 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours checked recently · then 5 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Hammers Dueling Piano Bar$10 cover each Friday and Saturday; drinks extra. 21+.about 90 min · 3901 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Dinner first, then a five-minute drive to Hammers, which opens at 7 PM. Friday and Saturday have a $10 cover each.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Lots at Q39; street parking on Main.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
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 September 23, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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