KC's big new beer garden opens next week
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Two Birds One Stone announced it will officially begin pouring pints on Thursday, June 12.
The big picture: The high-profile beer garden and restaurant is the latest addition to the massive riverfront redevelopment supercharged by CPKC stadium.
What they're saying: "This is a big beer garden," Jerrod Gardiner, general manager, tells Axios. "I believe, legally, we can have 530 people down here."
What to expect: The bar boasts nearly two dozen local beer taps along with draft wine, cocktails, and a full bar program. A food menu will have handheld bites and shareables.
- "An absolutely excellent burger … little takes on nachos and stuff," Gardiner says.
The vibe: Patio furniture burnishes bright KC Current colors. A wall inside wields local sports pennants and posters. On another hangs a giant "KC" sign made out of painted pickleballs.
Behind the scenes: Gardiner says they're having a tough time hiring and need more servers, bartenders, line cooks and dishwashers to apply.
- "We're going to be opening on a bare-bones staff."
Zoom out: The bar is owned by PortKC and operated by Tandem Hospitality Group, the same company that manages Origin Hotel, which opened across the street last fall.
What we're watching: Gardiner's favorite detail was the storage container-turned-stage on the east side of the beer garden. He hopes their talent management group can help them book some local acts.
- They're not ready for musicians quite yet, but "someone could plug into it right now."
Stop by: Hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-10pm. First come, first serve.
What's next: While Two Birds One Stone has its opening in sight, the cocktail lounge upstairs called Moonstone is still under construction.
Editor's note: This story was updated to correct the first name of Jerrod Gardiner, and to show that Two Birds One Stone is owned by PortKC and operated by Tandem Hospitality Group (not owned and operated by the Thrash Group).