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BROOKSIDE AND WALDO

A Bier Hall, Then Shuffleboard in Waldo

German-style beer in the Bavarian-style bier garden at KC Bier Co., then a game of shuffleboard or an arcade round at Dodson's.

About $25–$100 for two2 hrs 27 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for A Bier Hall, Then Shuffleboard in WaldoA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, KC Bier Co. (Waldo), the start. Stop 2, Dodson's Bar & Commons, optional, 0.5 miles from stop 1, 12 min walk. The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Waldo.WALDOMAIN STPENNSYLVANIA AVEBALTIMORE AVE12 min walkSTART KC Bier Co.Dodson's Bar & Commons12N0.1 miA Bier Hall, Then Shuffleboard in WaldoBreweryGamesWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Cosmo Burger (Waldo), food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Bobby Baker's Lounge, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Crows Coffee (Waldo), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Waldo Pizza, food, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • Lew's Grill & Bar, drinks, 3 min walk from stop 2
  • Betty Rae’s Ice Cream (Waldo), dessert, 8 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. KC Bier Co. (Waldo)Beer brewed on site, with pretzels and sausages. Happy hour is Tuesday to Thursday 3 to 6 PM. Half-liter biers run $6.95 to $7.75 on its menu.about 75 min · 310 W 79th St, Kansas City, MO 64114 · hours checked recently · then 12 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Dodson's Bar & CommonsOptional. Shuffleboard, arcade games and cocktails. Cans start at $4 and cocktails top out at $12 on its menu.optional · about 60 min · 7438 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Start at the bier hall (closed Monday; you can bring your own food), then walk or drive up Wornall to Dodson's. Weekends from 11 AM to 4 PM are family hours at Dodson's.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Street parking along Wornall Road and lots near each place; check the current rules before you go.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
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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