Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Brick
Kansas City, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Brick, a Crossroads Arts District staple since 1999, runs a straightforward beverage program. The menu shows a cocktail list and a few spirit-based classics, plus a beer selection that includes a Boulevard wheat Beermosa. Non-alcoholic drinks are clearly priced. It's a competent, no-frills bar for casual drinking.
- What should I order?
- Try the Pink Pony Club, praised for balance. For a beer-based twist, the Beermosa with Boulevard wheat and orange juice. The Irish Coffee (Jameson, City Market coffee, sugar, whipped cream) and Bloody Mary with pepper-infused vodka are solid spirit-driven picks.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate straightforward, well-made classics and local beer options. The accessible non-alcoholic menu also suits designated drivers or those skipping alcohol. Casual Crossroads visitors looking for a reliable bar without pretension will feel at home.
- When should I go?
- Evenings in the Crossroads Arts District, especially before or after exploring galleries. The bar's friendly, energetic service (per guest reviews) suits a relaxed after-work or weekend stop.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Pepsi products, iced tea, and lemonade run $2.25; ginger beer or Abita root beer $3.75; coffee and hot tea $3.00. Cocktail and beer prices aren't listed, but the non-alcoholic range suggests moderate pricing.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Longevity in the Crossroads since 1999, a Beermosa made with Boulevard wheat, and a pepper-infused vodka Bloody Mary. The bar's local beer focus and a well-regarded Pink Pony Club cocktail give it neighborhood character.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
A cocktail menu exists, but only one cocktail, the Pink Pony Club, has been singled out by a guest as well-mixed with balanced alcohol. No other specific cocktails or prices are documented.
Menu strengths
- — A guest praised the Pink Pony Club for being well-mixed and balanced.
Beer
Beer appears via the Beermosa (Boulevard wheat & orange juice) and guest reports of local beers and bottled domestics. No detailed beer list or prices are available.
Standout selections
- — Beermosa – Boulevard wheat & orange juice.
Nonalcoholic
Clear non-alcoholic menu with Pepsi products, iced tea, lemonade, ginger beer, Abita root beer, coffee, and hot tea. All items are priced, showing a thoughtful approach to non-drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of non-alcoholic options, including ginger beer and root beer.
Standout selections
- — Ginger Beer or Abita Root Beer – $3.75.
- — Coffee & hot tea – $3.00.
Pricing: Pepsi products, iced tea & lemonade $2.25; Ginger Beer or Abita Root Beer $3.75; Coffee & hot tea $3.00.
Spirits
Spirit-based drinks include Irish Coffee with Jameson and Bloody Mary with pepper-infused vodka. No dedicated spirits list or pricing is documented.
Menu strengths
- — Classic spirit-forward cocktails with specific spirits (Jameson, vodka).
Standout selections
- — Irish Coffee – Jameson, City Market coffee, sugar & whipped cream.
- — Bloody Mary – pepper-infused vodka & house-made mix.
How it sits with the food
Beer-battered items on the menu suggest the Beermosa or a local beer would complement fried foods. The Bloody Mary's pepper-infused vodka could pair with savory brunch dishes. Non-alcoholic ginger beer offers a spicy counterpoint to rich food.
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