About The Ship

If you’re looking for a popular Bar & Grill in Kansas City, MO, The Ship delivers crowd-pleasing food, drinks, and a lively place to gather. Backed by a 4.50 rating and 2185 reviews, we’re known for our inviting atmosphere, great service and quality, and accessible facilities.

Last updated: Apr 22, 2026

Business Hours

Closed · Thursday 11 AM-11 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-11 PM
Thursday 11 AM-11 PM
Friday 11 AM-1 AM
Saturday 11 AM-1 AM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-11 PM

Customer Reviews

4.50
Based on 2185 reviews
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Stephen J

Great small venue, saw my favorite fusion band - Marbin there. Wish this venue booked more Jazz, Rock and Metal shows! KC needs another great club to pick up where the Riot Room left off.

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J H

Such a cute place! I went on a Thursday night without realizing there would be a band. It was good jazz music, just incredibly loud while sitting at the bar. Ordering is easy, you don’t need to have multiple tabs open between the bar/server as employees have a tip pool. Did try any food, but fantastic service and yummy drinks!

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Art Hogarth

Truly a unique place that has great food, excellent service, and great drinks! Been here a few times, and haven't had a bad experience yet. Bartenders are friendly and funny, service is fast, and the food is really good! Very unique bar and resturant and the atmosphere is incredible.

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Casey Copeland

We had a fantastic time with live music, good cocktails, and great food. The service was great, they took us in our reservation immediately. Great bar and space if you want to go out for dancing and drinks when they have live music. Highly recommended. Parking easy. Well lit feels very safe.

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Ashley Kelsey

I have been coming to the shop since 2022 it’s always a fun and friendly environment. The food is great and I like that they host different events and artists.

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Norma Arnold

This place has all the character you could ask for in a “gathering place”. A friend told me about this “bar that looks like the inside of an old ship.” I was intrigued, so I went for lunch. The gumbo was delicious. Also, who knew fried green beans were so amazing?!? I sat at the bar, and being a noobie, …

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Garred Oldham

What a unique hidden gem in the West Bottoms! We stumbled upon this bar & restaurant looking for places to grab a drink with a unique theme. We made it to The Ship, parking just across the street (free). We sat at the bar and experienced the most genuine bartender service. She not only was calm and kind, but also …

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Pete Romano

First time visit for me and I can say for sure I will be visiting again. What an interesting venue with a great staff. My wife's band played here and everyone was super helpful and accommodating. The facilities are nicely set up for the talent with room to load in and store gear. Lots of nooks and walkways with two …

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haley w

This place was an amazing vibe! Every server seemed to be supportive of each other and would constantly step in to help out whether it was their table or not. The drinks were good and so was the food. Music was also super 2000s centric and everybody enjoyed.

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Jim Hopton

The Ship is such a great venue. High quality food with warm, comfortable surroundings. Friendly staff and well managed. Great job to the whole staff and owners at The Ship. Well done. KUDOS!!!

People Also Ask

Where is The Ship located?
The Ship is located at 1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO 64101, United States, Kansas City, MO, United States. You can get directions here.
What is The Ship rated?
The Ship has a rating of 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 2185 customer reviews.
What are The Ship's hours?
The Ship's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact The Ship?
You can reach The Ship by phone at +1 816-471-7447.
What type of business is The Ship?
The Ship is a restaurants business located in Kansas City, MO. <!-- VOILA_REWRITTEN --> If you’re looking for a popular Bar & Grill in Kansas City, MO, The Ship delivers crowd-pleasing food, drinks, and a lively place to gather. Backed by …