Impressive Small Concert Venue, Perfect KC Locatio...

Impressive Small Concert Venue, Perfect KC Location. The Record Bar is a small concert venue in Kansas City within walking distance of major local hotels and other events venues and restaurants of downtown KC. If you stay at a hotel like the Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center, you re within just a few blocks of easy walking to the venue. The venue has a small outdoor seating area which turned out to be fortuitous as I waited under the awning out of the drizzle early before the doors opened. The door staff were incredibly friendly and efficient in checking IDs, issuing wristbands, and checking tickets really, some of the nicest and engaged security folks I ve encountered at a venue. I was surprised to see a variety of seating options around the open dance floor on the main level and some seating on a balcony above as someone who likes to sit during concerts, I really appreciated the seating. Hint: the seating is limited, so get there early to stake your claim. The stage is small, but the combination of stage, floorspace, and balcony created a nice, intimate space to view the band. I went to see The Church, a band I ve seen live other times in other venues and cities. The staging and sound at the Record Bar were the best I ve witnessed for this band. There was a long bar with very busy, efficient, and skilled bartenders I really appreciated the professionalism and hustle of these staff. There were also some staff roaming to collect glasses, plates, and trash very friendly and efficient and a nice touch. If you want food, you order/pay at the bar, get a buzzer, and go to the food window when your buzzer goes off very efficient process for a club. The menu and the food were pretty good I was surprised at the quality. Overall, the prices were extremely good; food, drinks, and tickets were reasonably and accurately priced. The crowd was young, friendly, and were by-in-large there just to have a good time a good vibe at this venue. Overall, I rate Record Bar as a terrific value for small club intimacy, fantastic staff, well run processes/services, great combo of seating/stage/lighting, good food, and great prices. I ll be looking forward for my next opportunity to attend a concert at the Record Bar. Highly recommended.