Kansas City/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 24, 2020
Check out 3 top budget-friendly sports bars in Kansas CityThe Blueline. | Photo: Satit N./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best sports bars near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sports bars in Kansas City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. The Blueline

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Topping the list is The Blueline. Located at 529 Walnut St. in River Market, the sports bar is the highest-rated budget-friendly sports bar in Kansas City, boasting four stars out of 183 reviews on Yelp.

"We are KC's only premier hockey bar," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.

2. Tavern On 103rd

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Next up is Lea Manor's Tavern on 103rd, situated at 1217 W. 103rd St. With 4.5 stars out of 17 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.

Yelper Emily G., who reviewed Tavern on 103rd on Oct. 11, wrote, "Love this place! They instantly made us feel welcome. We are new to the area and are so happy that we have found a new local spot!"

Dan Q. noted, "This place is very modern and clean and still has the feel of a neighborhood pub."

3. Sandtrap Bar & Grill

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Mission Lake's Sandtrap Bar & Grill, located at 13037 Holmes Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced sports bar and traditional American spot, which offers sandwiches and more, four stars out of 24 reviews.

Daniel Z. noted, "Very neat little neighborhood-type bar. Customers and employees were very nice. Cold bottles of beer. [I will] definitely be back."

Yelper Kathy M. wrote, "This is not a dive bar, but a solid neighborhood bar/restaurant."


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