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Whiskey, Then a Hi-Fi Nightcap in the Bottoms

A whiskey at the West Bottoms distillery bar, then a late cocktail or a mocktail in a lounge tagged for its hi-fi sound system.

About $14–$48 for two2 hrs 4 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Whiskey, Then a Hi-Fi Nightcap in the BottomsA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, West Bottoms Whiskey Co., the start. Stop 2, In The Lowest Ferns, 0.1 miles from stop 1, 4 min walk. The route is about 0.1 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: West Bottoms, Crossroads, Downtown. Landmarks shown: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.WEST BOTTOMSCROSSROADSDOWNTOWN12TH STWYANDOTTE STCENTRAL STKAUFFMAN CENTERSTART West Bottoms Whiskey Co.In The Lowest Ferns12N¼ miWhiskey, Then a Hi-Fi Nightcap in the BottomsDrinksWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Java Garage, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Fountain City Winery, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Hammerpress, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Chef J BBQ, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Full Moon Escape, games, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The Beast, things to do, 1 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. West Bottoms Whiskey Co.A flight or an old fashioned each. The bar lists its own hours; confirm before you go.about 50 min · 1321 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64102 · hours checked recently · then 4 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. In The Lowest FernsCocktails, natural wine or mocktails. The lounge posts a mocktail menu, so it works if one of you is not drinking.about 70 min · 1105 Hickory St, Kansas City, MO 64101Website Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Go to the distillery bar first, then to the lounge, which opens at 8 PM Thursday to Saturday. Eat dinner before.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Confirm parking at each stop.
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 not confirmed for In The Lowest Ferns. 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 October 3, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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