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Rooftop Sunset & a Hidden Cocktail

Catch the skyline at sunset from Percheron’s rooftop, then move to a story-driven cocktail lounge.

About $108–$140 for two2 hrs 40 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Rooftop Sunset & a Hidden CocktailA map of a neighborhood or two, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Percheron Rooftop Bar, the start. Stop 2, The Brass Monkey Lounge, 1.3 miles from stop 1, 10 min drive. The route is about 1.3 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Crossroads, Downtown, River Market. Landmarks shown: Union Station, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Crown Center.CROSSROADSDOWNTOWNRIVER MARKETGRAND BLVDCHARLOTTE ST12TH STOAK STSW BLVDI-670I-35I-70US-7110 min driveUNION STATIONKAUFFMAN CENTERCROWN CENTERSTART Percheron Rooftop BarThe Brass Monkey Lounge12N¼ miRooftop Sunset & a Hidden CocktailRooftopDrinksDriveStreetcar 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
  • Latin Night at Society, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • PT’s Coffee (Crossroads), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Sushi Kodawari, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Café 333, music, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Town Topic, food, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Rooftop Cinema Club, music, 2 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Percheron Rooftop BarTry a patio spritz and a mezze platter. The rooftop is open-air and seasonal, so check that it is open.about 75 min · 2101 Central St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours freshly checked · then 10 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. The Brass Monkey LoungeAsk about the story behind the drinks. Reserve on Tock; 21+ for the Garden Bar.about 75 min · 307 Admiral Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Le Lounge (Hotel No Vacancy), Fern Bar, Swordfish Tom’s.

How the night flows

Arrive at Percheron before sunset (all ages until 8pm, 21+ after), then drive to Admiral Boulevard. Book the lounge on Tock; it is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Confirm parking near 2101 Central and near 307 Admiral Boulevard; do not assume shared lots.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
A big part of the night
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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