Extremely homophobic and disturbing staff. I came in a few nights ago on 3/17 when my friend who is a gay man was ripped off the dance floor shoved against the wall then kicked out. When I continuously asked security what happened he said "its between me and him" I was with my friend the entire time and not once did he do anything wrong. The security clearly just had an issue with the way he was dancing. I encourage this establishment to take a look into who they are hiring because having a blatantly homophobic and unwelcoming business is not a good look.
Casey Stanton
Came out to the levee to celebrate beating cancer. Big macho man security guy said I couldn’t come in because I was “too drunk”. I was laughing with friends in line waiting to come in. Absolutely did nothing wrong. He let all my friends in but me, singled me out to be petty. Completely singled me out. He just felt like being a tough guy. Don’t go to this place. Management is piss poor. I don’t care how many phone calls I need to make, this guy is going to lose his job. Completely ruined our night.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Aurora Conroy
I am from Arkansas and have an Arkansas drivers license. They told me that my ID was fake and ruined the front of it. I now have to go back to Arkansas to get a new driver license since they ruined the one I have. If you are from out of state please just stay away. The security guards were also joking about violating my two guy friends which is not okay, and made them very uncomfortable. I really do not recommend.
Junior Cisneros
I used to love this place and would always make it a stop whenever I was in KC to visit friends and family. The music is great and the environment was usually very enjoyable.Unfortunately we will not return to this establishment. One of the bartenders was extremely unprofessional and rude to us. Maybe she was having a bad day, but nonetheless she was very rude. Later that night we witnessed her shove a guy, and then had security kick him and his group out. Not sure what the discussion was, but we did see her shove him out of the way.The only reason I didn’t leave a one star review is because, historically this place has been a very enjoyable bar, but I didn’t think we will not be returning after our last experience.
Service: 1
Jennifer Love
Getting in makes it feel super sketchy but once you're in it's a blast!
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 4
Saul Antonio Gutierrez
Overall the Music experience is great! They have amazing Dj’s and the drinks are always good. Unfortunately one of the times I came here I was on the dance floor with my friends and one of the bartenders shoved me really hard. I turned around and just said excuse me, she/he they/them turned around and said you were in the way, I replied you could have said excuse me. She walked off, two minutes later security walked up to me and says the bartender told us you shoved her, I explained I didn’t and even other people that were there explained that I didn’t. They did not care and threw me out. It’s the entitlement and lies for me to be honest. But hey, if they want to continue to treat patrons like this, they will continue to get bad reviews.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Markus B
They don’t let folks in on the last hour before closing, at least not black dude. Kinda
Service: 1
Paul
My friend was denied enterance for wearing the same fanny pack as a girl entering at the same time. He is gay, this is homophobic and detestable to see from a bar that tries to ally with the LGBTQIA+ community. The bouncer said “why is a guy wearing a woman’s bag.” It’s scary to see that people like this are hired at Levee.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cami M.
Tiny place, with a tiny dance floor. But a super fun and happy vibe. Everyone dances! They bring in popular bands from the region. The line is down the street before they open at 4 o'clock, and often times the tables are all taken by 4:15. Otherwise you need to stand. So get there by 4 o'clock. I was surprised to find the food options are healthy, and generous. My group had a GREAT time.
Tristin Killian
I was denied access because I’m a man and had a shoulder bag. Anyone that is allied or in the LGBTQ+ community may feel unsafe here. I’ve entered the club with the same bag and have spent plenty of money here. Safe to say I will never ever be back. I am very disappointed that this is a place I used to speak highly of.
Me and my friends were denied due to have a gay person in our group. Where my bag was bigger than his. It’s 2024, we were going to be paying customers. Please acknowledge your mistakes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ivan Hernandez
Denied me for having a bag???? I told them they could check and they still denied me,
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rickie Suber Jr (Chef Junior)
Great location to enjoy the city with multiple bars and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jamie Brizendine
First visit to The Levee. Went for a private birthday party.I was really disappointed in The Levee. The party room was without heat. So we spent the 2.5 hours of celebration in our coats. It was really hard to enjoy the food when it was freezing inside.Cool vibe. Neat atmosphere. But that massive oversight on a private party, to not have some kind of heat in that back bar was unacceptable. Especially when they have an employee back there. Good thing I dressed for the elements outside, because they were needed for being in the bar. Really wish I had worn a hat, as I feel like I'm hungover sick and had nothing but a Red Bull and a Coke.Guess it's a good enough place to get drunk in, just don't expect them to put a whole lot of thought into your comfort. They will literally let you freeze.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Camdyn Clark
-7 outside and we had walked from another club and they wouldn’t let us inside because our *only* sober person was “too drunk” to enter. he was shaking immensely from being so cold and they said he was drunk. we had to walk 10 minutes back to FH and my friends were in tears and having panic attacks from how cold they were. ridiculous.
Extremely homophobic and disturbing staff. I came in a few nights ago on 3/17 when my friend who is a gay man was ripped off the dance floor shoved against the wall then kicked out. When I continuously asked security what happened he said "its between me and him" I was with my friend the entire time and not once did he do anything wrong. The security clearly just had an issue with the way he was dancing. I encourage this establishment to take a look into who they are hiring because having a blatantly homophobic and unwelcoming business is not a good look.
Came out to the levee to celebrate beating cancer. Big macho man security guy said I couldn’t come in because I was “too drunk”. I was laughing with friends in line waiting to come in. Absolutely did nothing wrong. He let all my friends in but me, singled me out to be petty. Completely singled me out. He just felt like being a tough guy. Don’t go to this place. Management is piss poor. I don’t care how many phone calls I need to make, this guy is going to lose his job. Completely ruined our night.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I am from Arkansas and have an Arkansas drivers license. They told me that my ID was fake and ruined the front of it. I now have to go back to Arkansas to get a new driver license since they ruined the one I have. If you are from out of state please just stay away. The security guards were also joking about violating my two guy friends which is not okay, and made them very uncomfortable. I really do not recommend.
I used to love this place and would always make it a stop whenever I was in KC to visit friends and family. The music is great and the environment was usually very enjoyable.Unfortunately we will not return to this establishment. One of the bartenders was extremely unprofessional and rude to us. Maybe she was having a bad day, but nonetheless she was very rude. Later that night we witnessed her shove a guy, and then had security kick him and his group out. Not sure what the discussion was, but we did see her shove him out of the way.The only reason I didn’t leave a one star review is because, historically this place has been a very enjoyable bar, but I didn’t think we will not be returning after our last experience.
Service: 1
Getting in makes it feel super sketchy but once you're in it's a blast!
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 4
Overall the Music experience is great! They have amazing Dj’s and the drinks are always good. Unfortunately one of the times I came here I was on the dance floor with my friends and one of the bartenders shoved me really hard. I turned around and just said excuse me, she/he they/them turned around and said you were in the way, I replied you could have said excuse me. She walked off, two minutes later security walked up to me and says the bartender told us you shoved her, I explained I didn’t and even other people that were there explained that I didn’t. They did not care and threw me out. It’s the entitlement and lies for me to be honest. But hey, if they want to continue to treat patrons like this, they will continue to get bad reviews.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
They don’t let folks in on the last hour before closing, at least not black dude. Kinda
Service: 1
My friend was denied enterance for wearing the same fanny pack as a girl entering at the same time. He is gay, this is homophobic and detestable to see from a bar that tries to ally with the LGBTQIA+ community. The bouncer said “why is a guy wearing a woman’s bag.” It’s scary to see that people like this are hired at Levee.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tiny place, with a tiny dance floor. But a super fun and happy vibe. Everyone dances! They bring in popular bands from the region. The line is down the street before they open at 4 o'clock, and often times the tables are all taken by 4:15. Otherwise you need to stand. So get there by 4 o'clock. I was surprised to find the food options are healthy, and generous. My group had a GREAT time.
I was denied access because I’m a man and had a shoulder bag. Anyone that is allied or in the LGBTQ+ community may feel unsafe here. I’ve entered the club with the same bag and have spent plenty of money here. Safe to say I will never ever be back. I am very disappointed that this is a place I used to speak highly of.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Me and my friends were denied due to have a gay person in our group. Where my bag was bigger than his. It’s 2024, we were going to be paying customers. Please acknowledge your mistakes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Denied me for having a bag???? I told them they could check and they still denied me,
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great location to enjoy the city with multiple bars and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
First visit to The Levee. Went for a private birthday party.I was really disappointed in The Levee. The party room was without heat. So we spent the 2.5 hours of celebration in our coats. It was really hard to enjoy the food when it was freezing inside.Cool vibe. Neat atmosphere. But that massive oversight on a private party, to not have some kind of heat in that back bar was unacceptable. Especially when they have an employee back there. Good thing I dressed for the elements outside, because they were needed for being in the bar. Really wish I had worn a hat, as I feel like I'm hungover sick and had nothing but a Red Bull and a Coke.Guess it's a good enough place to get drunk in, just don't expect them to put a whole lot of thought into your comfort. They will literally let you freeze.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
-7 outside and we had walked from another club and they wouldn’t let us inside because our *only* sober person was “too drunk” to enter. he was shaking immensely from being so cold and they said he was drunk. we had to walk 10 minutes back to FH and my friends were in tears and having panic attacks from how cold they were. ridiculous.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1