Afterword Tavern & Shelves

BOOK BINDING CLASS! Afterword x Cherry Pit Collective // Join Kelsey Pike from Cherry Pit Collective to learn how to make books! Learn 3 basic bookbinding structures - Single sheet books, Pamphlet stitch, and Japanese Stab Binding. Basic supplies will be provided (copy paper for book mock-ups), but feel free to bring your own, nicer paper to work with. We will make samples of each, then have time to experiment with the techniques learned on a final book. With your $70 ticket you will get 1 complimentary cocktail and make your very own classic cocktail book as well as 2 other blank books!

Link for tickets 🎟️🎟️ https://afterword-shop-2020.square.site/

Next week is Negroni Week!! Come see us for your gin fix 😇 https://www.negroniweek.com/

For our upcoming fall menu, we wanted to update the classics! so stoked for this Tequila Sour; comin’ at ya in two weeks!

👀 we’ve got something for everyone! but we want to hear from you- what authors, books, or series do YOU want to see at Afterword?

Did you know we take special orders for books?!? Well now you know. Here’s a few of our most recent requests!

Today for First Fridays we will be pairing up with Manor Records Rolling Record Store pop up from 4-7 pm!
They will have their tent setup up so come swing by on what looks to be a BEAUTIFUL night in KC!

do you or someone you know want to sell some art or other bookish goods at a super cool streetfest in the crossroads?!?
send us an email [email protected] if you want to join us! (free to participate)

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Unleashing creativity and sipping in style! 🎨🍷 Today’s sip and paint class on the patio was filled with laughter, inspiration, and beautiful masterpieces. Cheers to art in the sunshine! ☀️

Espresso (martinis) may not solve everything but it’s worth a shot… every Thursday!

We are pretty much *obsessed* with our new featured artist! has work on display until the end of October and you’ve got to come take a peek 👀

Where are you? You’re missing the ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
When you get here, try the Pink Squirrel: Strawberry Vodka, housemade Vanilla Ice Cream, whipped cream & strawberry dust!

Join us THIS SATURDAY for a day of fun! From 12-5 will be serving up some amazing icecream cocktails (The Devil Wears Prada is making its return)! From 4-8 will be popping up with some amazing hot dogs, from 8-10 DJ Ritz will be serving up some amazing jams and will be our new resident artist starting Saturday. We’d love to see you there!

We want to say Good Luck, Babe! To some of our new Kansas City Teachers! Our Dealer’s Choice for the month of August is a delicious strawberry basil sparkling lemonade called Good Luck, Babe! With every purchase of this drink we are giving 50% of the proceeds to some very special teachers to help them get started! So, again. Help us say Good Luck, Babe!

Tuesdays are for TEQUILA (and mezcal). Join Devin and Nick tonight for 25% off all tequila drinks and pours. (you can also ask the staff about their favorite shot which happens to be our amazing well tequila ). Pictured: Pretty in Pink. Strawberry infused elderflower liqueur vanilla liqueur, agave syrup, and fresh squeezed lemon juice all topped with sparkling Prosecco. $12 today. Keep your eyes peeled for our very special August 1st announcement!

We heard a rumor you were thirsty, we have the solution to that! We open at 12 tomorrow and have an amazing author () popping up for a signing. Featured: Mexican Gothic. You know her. You love her. .spirits mezcal infused with watermelon, fresh mint simple syrup, house squeezed lime, and Zac’s chili tincture that will rival your spiciest pepper.

Come join Devin tonight for Wine & Whiskey night! Enjoy 25% off of all whiskey drinks, whiskey pours, and wine pours/bottles! Pictured:Tropic of Capricorn a white whiskey & rolling standard blend infused with sweet corn, cilantro simple syrup, fresh squeezed lime juice, , and , with cilantro avocado oil drops

Come celebrate the holiday weekend and keep the party going!!! Dealer's choice for first Friday!!

Join us for a special whiskey tasting with on July 9th from 6-8pm! Try some amazing whiskey, eat some amazing snacks, and learn about Kansas’ first Post-Prohibition distillery with us! You can buy tickets here or in person: https://afterword-shop-2020.square.site/

Mark your calendars, set up alerts, share with your friends➡️ June 21 we’re launching our new summer menu and throwing a party!
Tarot from
Hot dogs from
Collage making with
And a special appearance from DJ Ritz!

Plus our summer menu, of course 🥂 cya there?

Cheers to you, cheers to me, cheers to it being Friday- eve!

You already know the drill- espresso martini night is ON, the shelves are stocked, and we are readdyyyy to see you!

First Friday, Afterword style! Join us Friday June 7 for a book release party celebrating “The Way I See It” by Dr. Ashley Smith!

A bit about the author and book: “Born with a rare condition that makes her legally blind, Dr. Ashley knows what it takes to overcome adversity and live a bold, happy life. Through heartfelt storytelling and professional insights, this powerful collection of short lessons offers actionable wisdom and tools to help you find happiness as well.“

When your drink matches your book 💅 this is the Pretty in Pink: strawberry washed tequila, elderflower liqueur, agave, vanilla liqueur and topped with bubbles 🎀💖🌸

Happy hour @ Afterword 📚 4-6 pm Tuesday-Friday
+ 10% off book purchases!

Come sip with us 🍸

Helloooo! It’s time for an external refresh at Afterword and we need YOUR help! Have a friend who is a mural artist? Are you a mural artist? We are looking to redo our murals outside!

Please share this post, and if you’re an artist send your portfolio to [email protected]. It doesn’t have to be fancy, we just want to see your work!

Things to know:
- please submit your portfolios by 5/17
- this is a PAID opportunity, so if you have pricing information make sure to include that (if not it’s not a deal breaker)

Dm us with any questions you may have ❤️

Many have asked, and now it’s time for… AFTERWORD BOOK CLUB!

We are so excited to host on 5/28 from 6-8 pm. We’ll be chatting about this quarters books & booze fiction selection: Cemetery of Untold Stories. You’re invited if you received the book through books & booze OR we can order it for you OR you’re welcome to source the book from a different place (Libby lovers looking at you) and come join us!

To RSVP email [email protected]. This is a free event, we just want to make sure to have enough space for everyone! So excited to dive into this with you! 📚

Welcome travelers! You’ve arrived in Egypt again (lucky you). While you’re here, make sure to check out the second novel from Egypt ☀️

ICYMI our literary passport highlights books from different countries every quarter. This quarter, we’re featuring books from Egypt, Bulgaria, and Colombia. The passport is free with the purchase of any of the books in the program and is a great way to explore celebrated literature from around the world! 🌎 let the adventure begin!

It’s tequila Tuesday and our current marg is looking extra refreshing! Blueberry infused tequila + mezcal + orange curaçao + aloe liqueur + lime. All the usual suspects but with an Afterword twist (naturally)

The entire tequila Tuesday menu is 10/10 and we hope you agree. To make a good time even better, it’s 50% off industry & education night- which includes educators and students ICYMI!

We’re a bookstore bar, of course our entire space looks like it could be a backdrop for TTPD.

Stop in for a literary themed drink or to peruse some books from IRL tortured poets 🤍

This could be yours 👀 tonight 👀 if you wanted 👀

It’s espresso martini Thursday, which means a special menu of espresso martinis, which means it’s the most delicious night of the week.

Pre-Friday cheers anyone?

Wine & whiskey Wednesday- say that 5 times fast 🤪 25% off all bottles of wine and pours of whiskey (excluding top shelf)
Come sip on something yummy 🍷🥃