Dodson's Bar & Commons — Restaurant in Kansas City

Ditch the douchie dive waldo experience and step up to the Dodson. In the old cruddy waldo bar location (didnt think it would ever clean up enough)..the Dodson is tasteful and lovely..certainly the new shining star of the entire waldo area.

The Dodson was one of the original street cars lines and in honor of the neighborhood...they have coined the name accordingly.

If a sexy new spot with ample comfy commons seating, a nice long and well situated bar, and an elite selections of spirits wasn't enough..they have happy hour every day from 3-7 EVERY DAY.

Look for what I am sure will be a well thought out menu in the near future and make this place a MUST STAY spot in your waldo world.

This place will, if not has already, changed the climate of the waldo area. The bartenders are informed and on task, the prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is nothing less than welcoming and delightful.

Make waldo your new go-to and the Dodson your...

Normally I would give them 5 stars but tonight, I'll give them 3. I was with my best friend who had a bit of a misunderstanding with the Bartender Paul a few weeks ago. She and I were at the bar and I left because I was ready to go home. I paid my tab and left. The off shift Bartender was flirting with my friend and led her to believe he was paying for her drinks. When she was ready to leave, she found out she was responsible. She was not happy and left without paying for her tab. She came in the next day, and paid her tab as well as tipped them generously. Tonight, we went into the bar and I got a beer while she got a water. I was asked to leave. I was shocked that I was held reasonable for my friends actions even though the owner said she was welcome back. Very disappointed by their actions and won't be back. You don't...

I think this is one of the best bars in KC. They are extremely knowledgable about beers, spirits and cocktails. Everything they do has great intention to it, including hand picking the booze on the shelves! Fantastic selection, from Vermouth to Whiskey and they also have spirits that are hard to find, or new for you to tap into. The bar staff is extremely knowledgeable, warm, humorous and kind. The pop up restaurants are an added suprise, and it pulls all the elements together. Thought and precision went into creating Dodson's, just look at the hand crafted bartop. you can just tell by the passion the owners and staff have for their place, that it is one of a kind. Games a going, music rocking, pandas playing and the windows open..this is a fabulous add to our KC locally...