Brewery
Unclaimed profileMartin City Brewing Co. Pizza & Taproom - 135th Street
Kansas City, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Martin City Brewing Co.'s 135th Street taproom is a beer-first operation, with a year-round core lineup, rotating seasonals, and a VIP club boasting over 20,000 members. Happy hour brings craft pints at $4.50–$5.50, alongside wells, house wine, and sangria. The beer program shines; other drinks are functional happy-hour fillers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Martin City Idle Pale Ale, a core offering. If you're there during happy hour, craft pints are $4.50–$5.50. For something different, try a rotating seasonal or limited release, especially if you're into hoppy or stout styles.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer enthusiasts will find a solid rotation of styles, from IPAs to stouts. The VIP Beer Club adds a layer for regulars who want perks. Casual drinkers can grab a well drink or house wine during happy hour, but the beer is the draw.
- When should I go?
- The bar's social atmosphere, as noted by guests, suits an after-work crowd or a laid-back evening.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour craft pints are $4.50–$5.50; wells and house wine are $6.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A brewery taproom with a strong local beer identity, backed by an active VIP Beer Club with over 20,000 members. The beer list includes award-winning IPAs and rich creamy stouts, with a rotating selection that keeps things interesting.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Minimal wine program: only house wine and sangria appear during happy hour. No dedicated wine list or varietals are documented, so the wine offering is basic and functional.
Menu strengths
- — House wine and sangria are available at happy hour, offering a non-beer option.
Standout selections
- — House Wine at $6.50 during happy hour
Pricing: House wine $6.50 during happy hour
Beer
Core beers year-round, seasonal and limited releases rotate. Styles include IPAs and stouts, with award-winning IPAs mentioned. Martin City Idle Pale Ale is a core offering. Happy hour discounts craft pints.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning IPAs and rich creamy stouts; VIP Beer Club with over 20,000 members
Standout selections
- — Martin City Idle Pale Ale; Rotating seasonal and limited-release beers
Pricing: Craft pints $4.50–$5.50 during happy hour
Spirits
Only well drinks are documented, offered at happy hour. No specific spirits or cocktail menu found, so the spirits program is minimal and price-focused.
Standout selections
- — Wells at $6.50 during happy hour
Pricing: Well drinks $6.50 during happy hour
How it sits with the food
Pizza is the natural companion to the beer; the hoppy IPAs and creamy stouts can stand up to hearty toppings. No specific pairing notes are provided, but the taproom's pizza-and-beer concept is clear.
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