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River Quay Night Out

Cheeseburgers, funky basement cocktails, then ice cream, all within a block or two on Delaware Street.

About $33–$97 for two2 hrs 36 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for River Quay Night OutA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Disco Burger (River Market), the start. Stop 2, Varsity Club, under 0.1 miles from stop 1, 2 min walk. Stop 3, Betty Rae’s Ice Cream (River Market), under 0.1 miles from stop 2, 4 min walk. The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: River Market. Landmarks shown: City Market.RIVER MARKETGRAND BLVDWALNUT STINDEPENDENCE AVEOAK STI-35I-70CITY MARKETSTART Disco BurgerVarsity ClubBetty Rae’s Ice Cream123N0.1 miRiver Quay Night OutFoodDrinksDessertWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • MuNi, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The Farmhouse, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • River Market Antiques, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 3
  • Breakout KC, games, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Murmuration Eatery & Cocktail Bar, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Fountain City Scoops & Floats, dessert, 2 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Disco Burger (River Market)Order a cheeseburger or a patty melt; vegetarian and vegan options are listed.about 50 min · 319 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · then 2 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Kansas City Taco Company, Sushi Nami (City Market).
  2. Varsity ClubFind the back entrance to the basement bar. Confirm hours and try a house cocktail.about 70 min · 319 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · then 4 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Strange Days Brewing Co., River Bluff Brewing (River Market), Thou Mayest (River Quay).
  3. Betty Rae’s Ice Cream (River Market)Finish with a scoop of something bold.about 30 min · 412 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Disco Burger is closed Tuesdays, and the bar’s hours are not confirmed, so check before you go. Betty Rae’s is a short walk from the other two and stays open until 10pm to 11pm.

Good to know

Reservations
Check with the place
Parking
Park once in the River Market and walk between the three stops.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Disco Burger (River Market), Varsity Club. Check their pages or call 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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