Bachelor and bachelorette parties are one of, if not the most, enjoyable events leading up to a wedding, so it’s only fitting there should be a lot of planning involved. Should you go to a bar, wine tasting, sporting event, or golfing? The possibilities are endless, especially in our beautiful city, which is why we’ve rounded up some bachelor/bachelorette party ideas in Kansas City so you can start planning your night out. We’ve broken them down by category and included some of our favorite local places to make planning that much easier – keep reading for some great ideas and inspiration for your party!
Dinner/Bars
If your bachelor or bachelorette party is in the evening, why not start the evening with dinner? You’ll want a full belly if you’re intending on drinking throughout the night, plus, who doesn’t love to go out to eat? A restaurant with delicious food and drinks is a one stop shop where you can enjoy your evening with your best friends celebrating your last hoorah before tying the knot!
Here are our top restaurant picks for bachelor/bachelorette dinners:
Cafe Trio
Howl at the Moon
Julep Cocktail Club
The Jacobson
All of the restaurants above serve mouthwatering food and cocktails to get your night started on the right foot!
Wine Tastings/Brewery Tours
Is there anything better than touring local wineries, breweries or distilleries with your best friends, sampling wines and spirits that are made on sight? We think not, and luckily we have some amazing wineries, breweries and distilleries in the Greater Kansas City area that are perfect for celebrating a bride or groom-to-be! Here’s a list of our favorites:
Wineries
Belvoir Winery
Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery
KC Wine Co.
Pirtle Winery
Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery
Breweries and Distilleries
Boulevard Brewing Co.
Cinder Block Brewery
Union Horse Distilling Company
Holladay Distillery
Not only can Overland provide transportation so you and your entourage can enjoy all the wine and spirits you’d like without having to worry about driving, but we can also plan a custom wine tour of your choosing, letting you map out which and how many wineries you’d like to tour. We can also plan a custom brewery and distillery tour if you prefer spirits to wine!
Golf Outings
Golfing for a bachelor/bachelorette party is one of the most popular choices and fore good reason; you get to spend an ample amount of time outdoors with your best friends. Whether you want to walk and play the first nine or rent a cart and play eighteen, Kansas City has a plethora of beautiful golf courses perfect for a bachelor/bachelorette celebration. Here’s a list of our top picks:
Canyon Farms Golf Club
Ironhorse Golf Club
Shoal Creek Golf Course
Falcon Valley
Don’t want to spend all day golfing? Try Topgolf! Topgolf Overland Park is the perfect bachelor/bachelorette spot for those who want to play point games while enjoying upscale drinks and bar food.
Royals or Chiefs Game
We’re so fortunate to live in a city that’s home to two major league teams! To us, there’s nothing more exciting than going to a Royals or Chiefs game for an all around good time. Attending a Royals or Chiefs game is the cherry on top to a perfect bachelor/bachelorette party; you can enjoy an ice cold beer and delicious concession stand food while cheering on your favorite sports team with your entourage!
If you have an upcoming bachelor or bachelorette party and are planning on doing any of the activities above, don’t drive yourself – hire a chauffeured transportation service. Not only will your day or evening be less stressful by not having to coordinate separate rides for your bridesmaids/groomsmen, but you won’t have to worry about finding downtown parking and you and your entourage can enjoy as many drinks as you’d like without having to worry about having a designated driver in your group.
Overland Chauffeured Services has been providing special event transportation for nearly 40 years and is the only chauffeured service company in Kansas City with a Smith System Defensive Driving Training Program (an elite professional driver training company), so you’re in excellent hands. Your safety is our top priority which is why we invest in ongoing training for our employees. We’re also Kansas City’s premier chauffeured transportation service, offering only the safest and most luxurious vehicles with unsurpassed stellar service. Our fleet consists of luxurious limousines, sedans, SUVs, Coaches, and vans, perfect for small or large groups. Call (913) 381-3504 or send us a message to request a free quote for special event transportation today!
All of us at Overland wish you a wonderful and safe bachelor/bachelorette party and a fantastic wedding!