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Distillery Cocktails & a Hidden Speakeasy

Start in a 110-year-old distillery tasting room, then find the green lantern at a tiny alley speakeasy.

About $70–$152 for two2 hrs 24 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Distillery Cocktails & a Hidden SpeakeasyA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Tom’s Town Distilling Co., the start. Stop 2, Swordfish Tom’s, 0.3 miles from stop 1, 9 min walk. The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Crossroads. Landmarks shown: Union Station.CROSSROADSGRAND BLVDMCGEE STBROADWAY BLVD18TH STSW BLVD9 min walkUNION STATIONSTART Tom’s Town Distilling Co.Swordfish Tom’s12N0.1 miDistillery Cocktails & a Hidden SpeakeasyDrinksWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Mildred’s (Crossroads), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Bird Comedy Theater, music, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Café Corazón (Crossroads), coffee, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • Buffalo State Pizza Co. & Bar (Crossroads), food, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • The Basement: A Live Escape Room, games, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Up-Down KC, games, 2 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Tom’s Town Distilling Co.Order cocktails and a bite, or book a distillery tour ahead of time. Confirm prices.about 75 min · 1701 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · then 9 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Swordfish Tom’sUse the east alley entrance and look for the green lantern. Spirits and cocktails only, 21+. Confirm hours and payment.about 60 min · 210 W 19th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108Website Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Both are 21+ evening stops. Reserve or book a tour at Tom’s Town first, then walk to Swordfish Tom’s, which has no food, so eat at the distillery.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Confirm parking on Main Street and near West 19th Terrace; the Crossroads fills on First Fridays.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
A big part of the night
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for any stop. 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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