Spending an evening at Monarch feels like stepping into a dream, and after a few of the cocktails from this exquisite bar, you’ll likely feel like you’ve made the whole thing up. Designed and owned by architect David Manica of Manica Architecture, every detail in The Monarch — from the hand-cut crystal butterfly chandelier floating over the marble bar to the art deco-inspired upholstery and gilded tables — is meant to impress. There is perhaps nothing more astonishing than th

"In the cocktail world, to use a cliché, not only is everything up to date in Kansas City, it is light years ahead. Beyond just spirits in a glass, this stunningly creative establishment offers an immersive European/ American cocktail experience that is as much about the sum of its parts as it is about having a drink. The unification of art and design focused on the ethereal butterflies, and the intense attention to using the world’s finest ingredients for the cocktails, make

The Monarch Bar is the place to drink in Kansas City, where you can relax on velvet couches or watch the bartenders behind the beautiful white marble bar. This winter head to the “Mid-America” section of the beautifully designed menu and order an Angry Elf. This cocktail is made with tequila, red pepper, prickly pear, and Lambrusco, combining flavors of smoky, spicy, and sweet in this holiday treat. Read The Full Article #KC #cocktails #bartender #bar #Bestof #cocktailbar

The Pitch just released the winners for “Best of Kansas City 2018” and The Monarch is honored to be recognized as BEST New Bar, BEST Upscale Bar and BEST Bartender (our GM and Bar Director, Brock Schulte)!! A huge THANK YOU to the voters, our guests and our hard-working staff and a toast to our fellow nominees, finalists and winners. It’s been an amazing first year for us. We wouldn’t be The Monarch without all of your support. Cheers!! #KC #cocktails #bartender #bar #Bestof

"Kansas City has a truly world-class cocktail bar in The Monarch." Photograph by Anna Petrow #cocktails #KC #awards #Bestof #BestBar

"Each menu from The Monarch is created to mirror the annual migration of the monarch butterfly, and blends fresh seasonal ingredients next to the bar’s signature and delightfully boozy creations." Photograph by Aaron Leimkhuler #cocktails #KC #food #chef

"The Monarch Cocktail Bar & Lounge takes this cocktail classic seriously, with a dedicated menu offering seasonal Negroni variations year-round." Photograph by Brandon Cummins #cocktails #KC #food

"Here are some suggestions for big-batch summer cocktails from bartenders, just in case you get sick of the old stick-a-bottle-of-vodka-into-a-watermelon trick." Photograph by Naomi Driessnack #cocktails #KC #food #chef