
The Ship
In the West Bottoms sails The Ship, described as a classic cocktail lounge. But a lounge with quite a history. Opening in downtown Kansas City in 1935, The Ship was a port of call for a diverse mix of Kansas Citians including lawyers, judges, police, prostitutes and hoodlums. I stumbled across the current location quite unexpectedly on a warm Sunday afternoon. The sign and location alone suggest an interesting experience.