The Ship
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 1:19 PM
1221 Union Ave · Mon closed | Tue 11am 11pm | Wed 11am 12am | Thu to Sat 11am 1am | Sun closed
About The Ship
A Kansas City original 'sunken treasure' · a classic cocktail lounge and live music venue in the historic West Bottoms neighborhood, originally opened in 1935. Features two rooms including the restored original vintage Ship barroom and the spacious All Else The Sea music room. Hosts live music and events almost every night across multiple genres. Known for creative cocktails, Cuban sandwiches, and a unique ship themed atmosphere unlike anything else in KC.
Tonight
SaturdayRegular schedule
Monday
No specials listed.
Tuesday
Honky Tonk Tuesday: Rex Hobart & The Honky Tonk Standards
Free admission; all ages
Wednesday
Cougar Club: Cougars & Jaguars
Dance party with DJs; 21+
Thursday
Jazz Thursday: Matt Carrillo · Yung Mehico & Friends
Free admission
Friday
FAR FAR AWAY
Drag show and DJ showcase
Saturday
TodayEast of Abilene · Saturday Matinee
Seating 6PM; showtime 7PM 9PM
Everybody Everybody: A Night of '90s Club Classics
DJ Bill Pile & friends; 21+
Sunday
No specials listed.
Coming up
Groove Jazz with KC GREEN · Matinee Show
Seating 6PM
Platinum Disco w/ Bill Pile
21+
Honky Tonk Tuesday: Blake Camp Band
Free admission; all ages
Ship E Oke
Karaoke
Use Your Atlas / Golden Groves / Anjo
Free admission