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P.S. Speakeasy, Kansas City, MO
P.S. Speakeasy, Kansas City, MO
P.S. Speakeasy, Kansas City, MO
P.S. Speakeasy, Kansas City, MO
P.S. Speakeasy, Kansas City, MO

P.S. Speakeasy

4.1
4.1
475 Reviews
$30 and under
Speakeasy
Hidden from the long arm of Prohibition-era law, Kansas City’s speakeasies welcomed revelers seeking good spirits and a spirited good time.An affectionate nod to the city’s glamorous, freewheeling nightlife, P.S. is Hotel Phillips’ contemporary incarnation of the 1930’s speakeasy, artfully crafting cocktails concealed in a long-forgotten basement mail sorting room, accessible only by an secret door. Under the radar, underground and undercover, P.S. celebrates its USPS roots, delivering today’s imbibers nothing short of a certified first-class experience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (816) 221-7000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Kansas City
  • Cross street
    Baltimore
  • Parking details
    Public Lot (parking fee) and Street Parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 475 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Romantic

  • Kansas City, MO

    Romantic

475 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just go and get an old fashion and the fugitive run and live your life

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  2. KenishaT

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    It was a great place but I was taken aback when I got my ticket and was overcharged on my ticket and the price on the receipt didn’t match the menu. Our waitress states that we received and old menu, when all the menus had the price. I felt she thought we were intoxicated not to notice. I believe they also put too many drinks on our ticket.

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  3. KristaB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience2
    No food here. Not much atmosphere and the speak easy part was lame

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  4. TamaraM

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The drinks were yummy the service was great the bartender was awesome! I little louder than what I was expecting especially since it was a smaller area

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  5. DianeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely spot, parking was difficult but once we found a spot the experience was enjoyable.

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  6. JeffreyH

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Intimate, quiet, helpful bartenders, great drinks and atmosphere.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Service was more than slow despite 80% of the restaurant being empty. Had none of the wines listed on the menu. Puddles of water all over the floor. Will not return.

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  8. Herky

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made a reservation for our anniversary and then when we showed up they wouldn’t let us in…said they had no more openings for the night. Didn’t care about our reservation at all. It appears like they know HOW to take a reservation, they just don’t know how to HOLD the reservation, which is really the most important part of a reservation. (Say that to yourself using your best Jerry Seinfeld voice) All joking aside, a big reason we stayed at this hotel was the speakeasy, so it was quite disappointing that they wouldn’t let us in and gave us absolutely no explanation. No matter what they say, a reservation means nothing at this place. Best to make other plans.

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  9. JennyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous, quaint, and clean establishment! Music at a perfect level and lighting was ideal.

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  10. MaryB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there for live jazz. The musicians were great and the noise level was appropriate for the space. We just had cocktails. They were delicious and unique. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Such a unique space. The mystery about it's location added to the fun! I'd recommend it!

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  11. ShilohM

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This speakeasy was absolutely lovely. Cocktail prices were common, $13-$16 each and my husband and I each had two. All were amazing and the bartenders were super kind, efficient and knowledgeable!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was a guest staying at Hotel Phillips upstairs. PS is below Floor1, you check in your reservation with the clerk. Nice little drink before hitting the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts! I don’t like standing in long lines, so I’m glad I came here first.

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  13. ZeruiahD

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall4food1service4ambience4
    Very fresh drinks, with a variety of signature and traditional cocktails. No snacks, which is traditional for a speakeasy, but still expected. Very clean atmosphere and seating was posh!

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  14. NickJ

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Had a 10pm reservation and when we showed up they could not get us in. Poor communication and acted indifferent about getting us a seat. All we heard was we can’t sit you, we don’t know what time we can get you in, if at all. Some heads up would have been nice so we could have made other plans. My only thought leaving was, what is the point of having a reservation if you cannot honor it.

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  15. shawnav

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Horrible customer service. Waiter had no personality, took forever to bring a drink (30mins). Would not go here again.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    I have been here three + times and the ambience is superb. Only qualm is the service is not great. The espresso martini is soooooooo delicious! Probably my favorite in KC! There is a mezcal drink called the ouija there that is really really sweet. So if you like Mezcal but not overly sweet drinks, I would suggest asking for less simple syrup. Overall, very pleasant experiences! Oh, and they have a fun little Photo Booth!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our bartender, Bri, was FANTASTIC! She was so knowledgeable and attentive. She created a great atmosphere, as well!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall3food1service2ambience4
    Waitress was very inattentive. The bartender was amazing. He mixed drinks, bussed table, washed glasses, delivered drink orders.

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  19. Wino

    Denver

    144 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    144 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food1service3ambience4
    They don’t serve food. Had a reservation, but open seating so ended up behind the column and could not see the Jazz band, but they sounded good. Very slow service, only 2 servers who were also the bartenders for approximately 40 customers. Ouija drink was unique with mezcal and orange marmalade, very good, but a touch sweet, a little club soda helped reduce the sweetness. A cozy speakeasy atmosphere.

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  20. SusanC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Mystic and rude aren’t the same thing. There was no food just average overpriced drinks.

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  21. MartinH

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a wonderful place. Great selections and cocktails.

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  22. MartinH

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved this place and definitely will be back! It was wonderful!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only liquid “food,” which was very good! Definitely worth a repeat visit

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  24. grossguy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food1service5ambience5
    Service ambiance were exceptional the music level made it a little hard to have a conversation. No food available I understand but nuts or dry goods bites would have been appreciated, even if for $$. They clearly are not afraid to charge a premium. Overall, really good time

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  25. Mhill

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I appreciated the feel of human connection it was a great experience for

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  26. CarolO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the Speakeasy. Didn't serve food. Service was Great!! Wish they had more days with live music. The trio hit the spot.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic experience with the team at PS. We sat at the bar and were well taken care of, and also had the bartenders ear for recommendations. My wife found her favorite cocktail of our night out here and it was a great way to close out our evening.

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  28. JodiJ

    Kansas City

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food5service4ambience2
    Did not have a speak easy vibe at all. We won’t go back.

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  29. shannonp

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    We visited the speakeasy after dinner. For a speakeasy, it was rather noisy. The drinks were priced a bit on the high side but not terrible. The service was extremely slow. We much have waited for 30 mins to receive 2 drinks. We went to order another round and at about the 20-25 min mark I cancelled the round and collect our check to leave.

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  30. KristenB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Very cool place, speakeasy vibe….small and great ambiance, except when large groups start getting super loud. Loved the drinks, the service, and the vibe. They should probably try to keep the size of groups smaller to avoid the inevitable noise. But worth the visit, we’d go again!

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  31. Disappointed

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The whole reason we stayed at Hotel Phillips was because of the Speakeasy. We made our reservations, left our other party at Power and Light early to make our Speakeasy Reservation in time and we got there and they wouldn’t let us in. It was very disappointing. No courtesy call or anything.

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  32. Ardecy

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Cocktails were so sweet they were barely drinkable. (yes this includes an old fashioned and a new york sour, not just sugary fruit drinks) People were vaping, tables wobbled. We went here in 2019 and were so impressed -- we would gush about it to friends and tell them it was a must in downtown KC. I would not recommend this to anyone now.

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  33. BillyK

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    No food here. It is a great place to have a drink and relax while enjoying great music and extremely great service.

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  34. Dominick

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Staying at the hotel, I booked a reservation for my first night at 10:45p. Got to the hotel counter to check in for my reservation and was told that they weren't taking anybody down there until more people left. I waited and waited, watched a few people leave and never did get to go down. The high-strung woman behind the counter said that last call was at 11:30p despite Open Table having bookings for as late as 11:45. Made a reservation for my second night at the same time and was sent down almost immediately for a seat at the bar, but quickly realized why they were struggling the night before, there's only one bartender. Had to wait several minutes to order the house old fashioned, but was disappointed to watch the bartender pour my drink into a cocktail glass from a beaker that was bulk-made instead of making it upon order. The Hotel Phillips is lovely but skip this pretentious, short-staffed "speakeasy" and head straight to the Green Lady Lounge for their excellent drinks and even better jazz.

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  35. funtimes

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    This was our first Speak Easy experience and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. We had their gin drink with elderflower and their margarita, both were amazing. They temporarily do not have a Chef, so they were not serving food.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food1service4ambience3
    No food available. Was much louder and boisterous than I expected for a speakeasy. Had 2 well balanced and good cocktails, one that was a bit unbalanced and not good. Service was good.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great awesome amazing I would definitely recommend this place

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  38. BillG

    Kansas City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    Another table (6 people) was very loud-even the waitress turned her head to look at them. We couldn’t hear each other’s conversation.

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  39. angG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Brie was serving my partner and I at the bar and was very welcoming and fun. We had a great experience and it was obviously super convenient.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing time. We didn't have food but the cocktails were amazing. They have changed their drink menu from what they have listed on their website but the bartender was able to accommodate our order from the old menu. Great atmosphere

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

P.S. Speakeasy is rated 4.1 stars by 475 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today
Google Map for P.S. Speakeasy

106 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105-1902

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Baltimore
  • Neighborhood
    Kansas City
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot (parking fee) and Street Parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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