Need to escape from a Thanksgiving gathering? Many bars will be open
We’ve all been there.
Family get-togethers at Thanksgiving can bring lots of joy, but they can also bring lots of stress.
Sometimes, when the rest of the family is napping off their turkey comas or heading out shopping, you just need to get out for a bit.
Thankfully, there are some bars in the area that sympathize.
Or, why not bring some of the family for a visit with your long-lost uncle, Jack Daniels?
Or, if you’re out shopping the early Black Friday deals, you can blow off some steam afterward with a cold drink.
Many of Wichita’s bars will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but here are a few that will be open. I may have missed a couple – if you’re wondering whether your favorite bar will be open, it’s best to call.
Mort’s Martini and Cigar Bar, 923 E. First St., 316-262-1785: Open 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Emerson Biggins, 808 E. Douglas, 316-303-9800: Open 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Rock Island Live, 101 N. Rock Island, 316-303-9800: Open 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Revolution Lounge, 233 N. Mosley, 316-425-8315: Open 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Industry Old Town, 126 N. Mosley, 316-265-6760: Open 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Club Bounce, 115 N. Rock Island, 316-202-5601: Open 9 p.m.-2 a.m. for Trina concert, “Thanksgiving Night Slay,” $20 tickets required
Joe’s Old Town, 222 N. Washington, 316-303-9885: Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Steel Bar, 221 N. St. Francis, 316-992-5419: Open 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Club Boomerang, 1400 E. First St., 316-262-2412: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Hill Bar & Grill, 4800 E. Douglas, 316-201-1190: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Dempsey’s Burger Pub, 3700 E. Douglas, 316-425-3831: Open 9 p.m.-2 a.m., drinks only
Rain Cafe & Lounge, 518 E. Douglas, 316-261-9000: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m., drinks only
Hooters, 3151 N. Rock Road, 316-687-9464: Open 5-10 p.m.
Oasis Lounge, 4121 W. Maple, 316-943-9260: Open 3 p.m.-2 a.m.
Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas, 316-267-3100: Open 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Vagabond Cafe, 614 W. Douglas, 316-303-1110: Open 7 a.m.-2 a.m.
Blarney Stone Pub, 2120 N. Woodlawn, 316-260-9195: Open 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Walt’s East, 7732 E. Central, 316-691-8800: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m., kitchen open until 10 p.m.
Dudley’s Sports Bar & Grill, 8550 W. 21st St. North, 316-440-7555: Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m., also offering Thanksgiving dinner
Champs Bar & Grill, 1106 S. Seneca, 316-262-1284: Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Whiskey Dick’s, 801 S. Seneca, 316-201-6209: Open 3 p.m.-2 a.m.
Lucky’s Everyday, 1217 E. Douglas, 316-201-6910: Open 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Harry’s Uptown, 3023 E. Douglas, 316-687-6511: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Magoos, 2304 S. Oliver, 316-612-9600: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Mulligan’s Pub, 8343 E. 32nd St. North, 316-636-2220: Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Blu Nightclub, 8715 W. Maple, 316-722-8033: Open 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Side Pockets, 600 S. Tyler, 316-729-4000: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m., drinks only
Matt Riedl: 316-268-6660, @RiedlMatt
This story was originally published November 18, 2016 at 2:00 PM with the headline "Need to escape from a Thanksgiving gathering? Many bars will be open."