Afterword Tavern & Shelves

Cocktail bar · Crossroads

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Part literary salon, part cocktail bar, with seasonal menus and local events. Highlighted by Flatland KC and KCtoday, it’s a relaxed Crossroads hangout where book clubs and great drinks coexist.

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