Char Bar

Char Bar Smoked Meats & Amusements | KC BBQ | Voted Best Beer Garden in KC | Dog-Friendly Patio Chef-driven. Award-winning. Kansas City barbecue.

You’ve tried the rest, now try the…WHOMP! — Char Bar Smoked Meats and Amusements. Pitmaster Mitch Benjamin brings his smoke and magic as well as his world award-winning sauces to the heart of historic Westport. Come see why many claim Char Bar and its amusing playground is the best barbecue spot in Kansas City.

09/05/2024

Calling all Chiefs fans & Swifties: The Traylor Hideaway is BACK & ready for football season 💛❤️

This cocktail was the star of the show for the Super Bowl last season & made it into Forbes Magazine - try it today as we face off against the Baltimore Ravens. Available at both Char Bar locations every game day!

Photos from Char Bar's post 09/04/2024

Happy Red Wednesday, KC ❤️🏈 Chiefs Football is officially back tomorrow - Kick off the season with us & try our baby back rib masterpiece, the McDuff Sandwich!

Going to the game or hosting a watch party? Let us feed your squad with the The Big Red Tailgater (feeds 10-12), The Jabroni Hatchback (feeds 6) or the BBQ Family Pack 🔥
Order online here: https://order.toasttab.com/online/char-bar-westport

09/04/2024

KC, we’re turning 10 & we couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️ To show our gratitude, we’re throwing an anniversary party you won’t want to miss. Join us on Thursday, September 26th as we celebrate 10 YEARS of KC's Best BBQ & Patio, fantastic company & unforgettable memories at Char Bar!

We’re excited to welcome Shakedown Strings, a Grateful Dead strings tribute band for a free show to kick off the night. Their performance promises to capture the spirit of the Dead in a unique & unforgettable way!

Event Details:
🗓️ Thursday, September 26th
⏰ Show starts at 7PM so come early & grab a spot!
📍 Char Bar - Westport on the Patio

Come see us & be a part of the party! Whether you’re a longtime friend or new to Char Bar, we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Feel free to bring your friends & family—everyone’s invited 🥳

08/31/2024

Today's the day! 12-5PM, come enjoy the great weather on our patio & the aroma of roasting hatch chiles 🌶️

08/29/2024

.:10 Years:.

Join us in celebrating 10 Years of Char Bar in Westport Kansas City with Shakedown Strings on Thursday, September 26th - free and open to the public

Come see why many claim and its amusing playground is the best barbecue spot in . Along with a free show from , this will be an evening not to be missed.

Get in the groove and let the good times roll

Details - https://www.facebook.com/events/414770847845393/

08/29/2024

Get a taste of New Mexico starting tonight for dinner with our special Hatch Chile menu 🌶️ From hand-crafted cocktails using spirits from our friends at Mean Mule Distilling Co to our delicious hatch-inspired dishes - let’s kickoff the hottest event of the year 🔥

Don’t forget to try our special Char Bar Hatch Chile Table Sauce - we’ll have bottles available for purchase! Pre-orders for cases of your own hatch chiles are still available ➡️ https://culinaryvirtue.com/product-category/char-bar/hatch-chile-fest/

Photos from Char Bar's post 08/26/2024

🐾 Happy National Dog Day from Char Bar! To all our furry friends who make Char Bar a little brighter - this one's for you! 🐾

Dining with your pup? Don't forget to snap a pic & tag us or use the hashtag —we love seeing your fur babies enjoying the dog-friendly patio 🐶❤️

Photos from Char Bar's post 08/22/2024

Labor Day is right around the corner - let your fork do the work! Join us for a special Labor Day Brunch on Monday, September 2nd from 10AM to 2PM 🥂

Celebrate the long weekend with crowd favorites like the Burnt End Benedict or one of our Rise 'N' Shine cocktails!

08/20/2024

KC Teachers - Celebrate your first week back to school with a Happy Hour! Join us this Friday, August 23rd from 4-7PM for our normal happy hour specials + $4 Crown Apple Shots & $6 Apple-tinis 🍎✏️ Cheers - you deserve it!

Don't forget to ask us how you can enter to win a backpack full of school supplies & Westport gift cards!

Photos from Char Bar's post 08/19/2024

Our 2nd Annual Hatch Chile Fest is right around the corner 🌶️ Join us for a weekend full of amazing food, delicious cocktails & the aroma of Hatch Chiles!

Food & Drink specials starting next Thursday, August 29th / Live chile roasting & music from DJ JD on Saturday, August 31st / Pre-orders are still open for half & full cases of hot or mild hatch chiles 🔥

Don't miss out - Pre-Order here ➡️ https://culinaryvirtue.com/product-category/char-bar/hatch-chile-fest/

08/17/2024

Sunday cravings = solved! Come indulge in our delicious Fried Chicken, only at Char Bar Westport. The perfect way to wrap up the week 🙌🏼

Photos from Char Bar's post 08/16/2024

Is it Red Friday yet? 🏈❤️ Eat like a champion all season long because The McDuff Sandwich is BACK for the 3-peat!

A whole rack of baby back ribs, chipotle mayo, pickles, caramelized onions, coleslaw on a Ciabatta loaf & served with a bucket of fries! Bring the squad - a full McDuff feeds 4 people & a half McDuff feeds 2 🙌🏼

Backstory: When Kansas City Chiefs cornerback, Trent McDuffie was drafted back in 2022, he became a huge fan of Char Bar ribs. We created this masterpiece in honor of him - the perfect meal to cheer him on, on Chiefs game days!

Photos from Char Bar's post 08/14/2024

4 more days until the last session of our Summer Yoga Series 🧘🏻‍♀️ The weather will be beautiful on Saturday for a relaxing morning on the patio with Yoga Master, Anna Koehler! ALL levels are welcome to join, just bring a mat & a friend - see you there ✨

🗓️ This Saturday, August 17th from 9-10AM @ Char Bar Westport
🎟️ $20 at the door (cash or Venmo) - includes a complimentary mimosas, sound bath & first dibs at brunch!

08/13/2024

Gloomy day? No problem, come see us for some slow smoked BBQ to brighten up your day!

08/12/2024

3 more weeks until our 2nd Annual Hatch Chile Fest 🌶️ We’ll be featuring our Hatch Chile food & cocktail specials all weekend long, starting on Thursday, August 29th 🍹

🔥 Keep the party going on Saturday, August 31st for music from DJ JD, lawn games & the delicious aroma of the live chile roasting at 12PM!

Don’t forget to pre-order your Mild or Hot Chiles - half & full case available ➡️ https://culinaryvirtue.com/product-category/char-bar/hatch-chile-fest/

08/09/2024

Soccer fans - join us TOMORROW Saturday, August 10th at 10AM for a Brunch Watch Party as the US Women's Soccer team takes on Brazil for the gold medal 🥇

BBQ brunch favorites, Rise 'N' Shine cocktails & all TV's playing the game, see you there! ⚽️🇺🇸

08/05/2024

KC, are you ready for Chiefs Football? The 30 day countdown has began & we're kicking off the season with a Home Opener Watch Party 🏈 Join us as we face the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, September 5th at 7:20PM!

Cheer on the Chiefs with KC BBQ, more TVs around the restaurant & a lively game day atmosphere 🔥

08/01/2024

Thursdays are for the Trivia Players! Char Bar in Westport has FREE trivia at 8pm on the PATIO! 😎

$50 and $25 gift cards for the Top 2 teams, 3rd place picks the Theme Round for next week.

07/30/2024

Our 2nd Annual Hatch Chile Fest kicks off August 31st but you can start pre-ordering your own cases of roasted Hatch chiles today! Half & full cases available in hot or mild flavors 🌶️

Join us for the party to pick up your freshly-roasted chiles & enjoy the music, delicious aromas & our Hatch Chile food & cocktail specials. August 31st. 12-5PM. 🔥

Pre-Order here ➡️ https://culinaryvirtue.com/product-category/char-bar/hatch-chile-fest/

07/29/2024

Happy National Chicken Wing Day! Treat yourself to our Jumbo Smoked Chicken Wings - as an appetizer or an entrée 🍗🔥

Celebrate National Chicken Wing with us today & try our Jumbo Smoked Chicken Wings 🔥 They're served as an appetizer but be warned - they're so good, your table will be fighting over the last one!

Red eye coffee-brined whole wings with spicy bbq drizzle & buttermilk-chive dressing for dipping - YUM 🤤

07/26/2024

One more patio yoga session left in our Summer Yoga Series 🧘🏻‍♀️ If you missed the first two - this is your chance to join us on Saturday, August 17th from 9-10AM for a relaxing morning with AKC Yoga!

$20 at the door includes a complimentary mimosa, sound bath and first dibs at brunch. All levels are welcome - just bring a mat & your friends ✨

Photos from Char Bar's post 07/25/2024

Need a place to celebrate? Look no further! Our patio is the perfect place to host your upcoming summer party ☀️ From small get-togethers to large-scale events, Char Bar - Westport is ready to give you the ultimate KC BBQ experience. Great for birthdays, corporate parties, reunions, and much more!

Whether you’re looking to host at our place or yours - we got you covered! On & off-site catering is quoted per event. Pick-up, delivery, set-up & full-service options are available. Parties of 25 people or more, please inquire at https://charbar.tripleseat.com/party_request/19432.

07/24/2024

Wednesday's are all about the Bologna BLT Club - Order it as an entrée or share it with the table 🔥

Photos from Char Bar's post 07/22/2024

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 31st from 12-5PM because the Hatch Chile Fest is BACK for a second year 🌶️

Spice up your weekend with Hatch Chile Food & Cocktail specials starting Thursday, August 29th through the weekend, then join the fiesta on Saturday with music from DJ JD, a live chile roasting at 12PM & cases of freshly roasted chiles available for purchase🔥 Stay tuned for more information!

Photos from Char Bar - Parkville's post 07/18/2024

Have you visited our Parkville, MO location? 🔥

Photos from Char Bar's post 07/17/2024

Make plans to join us for Whiskey Tango Friday - this week is your LAST chance to play Chicken S #!t Bingo for the summer🐓 Starting at 7PM & $5 to play - you could walk away with up to $120 plus a Fried Chicken Dinner for 2!

We're so excited to welcome back our friends at Dogs For Our Brave, Inc. as our Charity of the Week! DFOB provides professionally trained service dogs at no cost to veterans who have suffered debilitating injuries or illness in service to our country. Come out & support this amazing cause 🐶🇺🇸

Don't worry, we'll be back in the fall when the summer heat starts to cool off - keep an eye out for updates!

Chicken S#!T For Charity 07/16/2024

Chicken S #!t Bingo at Char Bar is making headlines! 🔥🐓

Make sure to join us this Friday at 7PM for our last Whiskey Tango Friday of the summer - we're taking a break until the weather cools off so come out & bring your $5 bills to play while you support a great cause, Dogs For Our Brave, Inc.! 🐶

Chicken S#!T For Charity Story by Dave Eckert It’s called Chicken S #!T Bingo, and you will find it happening every week as part of Whiskey Tango Friday night’s at Char Bar in

07/16/2024

Sorry Taco Tuesday - Chimichanga Tuesday is where it's at 🔥
If you haven't tried it yet, this is your chance! Burnt End Chimichanga w/ Black Beans, Rice, Chihuahua Cheese, Charred Poblano Cream, Ancho BBQ, Avocado, Pico & Cilantro - all for $14 🙌🏼

It's Chimichanga Tuesday! Bring your appetite, this dish is packed with our delicious Burnt Ends & all the fixin's 🔥

Photos from Char Bar's post 07/12/2024

Need some fun Friday night plans? Join us tonight at 7PM for a cluckin’ good time 🐓

Two-step the night away with Lorna Kay's Country Club & don’t forget your $5 bills for a round or two of Chicken S #!t Bingo - you could win 50/50 of all ticket sales + a Fried Chicken Sunday Dinner for 2! Come support our friends at Midwest Innocence Project 💃🏼

Reminder: NEXT week will be our last Whiskey Tango Friday for the summer - come see us before the party ends!

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KC, we’re turning 10 & we couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️ To show our gratitude, we’re throwing an anniversary par...
3 more weeks until our 2nd Annual Hatch Chile Fest 🌶️ We’ll be featuring our Hatch Chile food & cocktail specials all we...
This Mother’s Day, show Mom some extra love & treat her to KC BBQ 🌸 We’re rolling out the red carpet this weekend & firi...
Tag someone you’d like to share a beer with today 🍻 Happy National Beer Day!
Let your tastebuds do the voting! Char Bar has been nominated in SEVEN categories for the Kansas City Star's Kansas City...
2 more days left of KC Restaurant Week! Join us at both Char Bar locations this weekend for brunch & dinner 🙌🏼 Weekend B...
KC BBQ + Chiefs Football: Name a better duo. We’ll wait 🔥 When Peter Schrager picks Char Bar burnt ends over Buffalo win...
Happy New Year from the Char Bar family! 🎉 We had a big year with big events, even bigger celebrations & a second Char B...
In case you missed it on the NFL Network this morning - Peter Schrager knows good BBQ 🔥Naked Burnt Ends are so good, the...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Char Bar! ✨🎄🎅🏼
Today is the LAST DAY for Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners📣Get those last minute pre-orders in and we'll have it ready for pi...

Address


4050 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City, MO
64111

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 10am - 11pm

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