The 10 Best Bars in Missouri — 2026

We compared all 1131 bars in Missouri on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Little BarSt Louis Dive barHappy hourLive music

Tue-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm

(314) 696-2052 Website View listing

#2 · Goat & RabbitKansas City

Mon 4pm-12am, Wed-Fri 4pm-12am, Sat-Sun 11am-12am

(913) 638-4830 Website View listing

#3 · Oak and SteelKansas City

Mon 5pm-10pm, Tue-Thu 2pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 2pm-11pm, Sun 2pm-7pm

(816) 610-8955 Website View listing

#4 · Q Kansas CityKansas City LGBTQ+

Fri-Sat 8pm-3am

(816) 320-6885 Website View listing

#5 · Small Change STLSt Louis Dive barHappy hourDog-friendly

Mon-Thu 5pm-12am, Fri-Sat 5pm-1am, Sun 5pm-12am

(503) 327-9592 Website View listing

#6 · The Hi-Dive LoungeKansas City Dive barLounge

Mon-Sat 11am-1:30am, Sun 11am-12am

(816) 931-5800 Website View listing

#7 · Rewind Video and DiveNorth Kansas City Dive barKaraoke

Mon-Thu 6pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-1am, Sun 3pm-10pm

(816) 994-7380 Website View listing

#8 · Whiskey Creek Wood Fire GrillJoplin Bar & grill

Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm

(417) 623-2111 Website View listing

#9 · Galaxy Gaming LoungeSt Charles Lounge

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

(636) 627-1202 Website View listing

#10 · The RochesterKansas City

Mon-Thu 6:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-10pm, Sun 8am-6pm

(816) 561-2626 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (saloon, dive bar, bar & grill, lounge, lgbtq+, tavern, karaoke, hookah, arcade, happy hour, live music, dog-friendly, beach, biker, country), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.