Fern Bar KC occupies a historic bank building in the Crossroads, keeping the bones of the space intact while running a cocktail program built around rotating menus. Bartender Sam has become a draw in their own right, developing a following for the bar's drink craft.
The James Beard Foundation named Fern Bar KC's bar team a semifinalist for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service in 2026. Regulars point to the atmosphere as much as the drinks — the room itself, with its bank-building details, is part of the draw alongside a menu that changes often enough to keep return visits interesting.
The James Beard Foundation named Fern Bar KC's bar team a semifinalist for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service in 2026. Regulars point to the atmosphere as much as the drinks — the room itself, with its bank-building details, is part of the draw alongside a menu that changes often enough to keep return visits interesting.