You’ve tried the rest, now try the…WHOMP! — Char Bar Smoked Meats and Amusements. Pitmaster Mitch Benjamin brings his smoke and magic as well as his world award-winning sauces to the heart of historic Westport. Come see why many claim Char Bar and its amusing playground is the best barbecue spot in Kansas City. Chef-driven. Award-winning. Kansas City barbecue.
Explore offerings from Char Bar on 4050 Pennsylvania Avenue in Kansas City, with popular happy hour, on tap, throwback beers, and crisp & clean available at this location.
Happy Hour
4 items
Happy Hour
MON-FRI 3-6 PM (DINE-IN ONLY)
Four Bucks
$4.00
throwback beers / well drinks / jr. fries / jr. sweet potato fries / bbq pork rinds
Five Bucks
$5.00
4 roses shot / kc local draft beers / jr. onion rings / jr. fried pickles
Six Bucks
$6.00
house red and white wine / mini mac & cheese / “loaded” jo-jo potatoes
so good, we only serve it once a week, sundays from noon ‘til out—and when it’s out, it’s out. served with whipped potatoes, pan gravy, creamy slaw, buttermilk biscuit & tabasco-honey
SIDES
WEEKEND BRUNCH. *This item may be raw or uncooked. Please note that some food items we prepare may contain nuts or trace amounts of nuts.
TWO FRIED EGGS*
$4.00
DOUBLE-SMOKED BACON
$5.00
BRUNCH POTATOES
$5.00
BISCUITS & JALAPENO JAM
$5.00
BRUNCH FIXIN’S
WEEKEND BRUNCH. *This item may be raw or uncooked. Please note that some food items we prepare may contain nuts or trace amounts of nuts.
SMOKED MEATS. served with pickles, toast & TWO mini nice fixin’s
PICK 2 MEATS
$22.00
choice of three rib bones, pulled pork butt, smoked pit ham, hand-cranked sausage, turkey breast or smoked vegan jackfruit
PICK 3 MEATS
$27.00
choice of three rib bones, pulled pork butt, smoked pit ham, hand-cranked sausage, turkey breast or smoked vegan jackfruit
KINGDOM TRAY
SMOKED MEATS. serves 2 people
KINGDOM TRAY
$45.00
kansas city burnt ends, half slab of smoked ribs, four jumbo smoked wings, choice of two junior sides
THE WHOMP! PLATTER
SMOKED MEATS. serves 3–4 people
THE WHOMP! PLATTER
$70.00
kansas city burnt ends, half slab ribs, pulled pork butt, pit ham, brisket, turkey breast & hand cranked sausage; served with bucket of fries, jar o’ pickles & two junior nice fixin’s
NICE FIXIN’S
BBQ PIT BEANS
$4.50 - $8.00
POTATO SALAD
$4.50 - $8.00
CREAMY CABBAGE SLAW
$4.50 - $8.00
SPICY PURPLE SLAW
$4.50 - $8.00
BACON-BROCCOLI SLAW
$4.50 - $8.00
CRISPY STUFF
FRENCH FRIES
$5.50 - $9.00
SWEET POTATO FRIES
$5.50 - $9.00
CRISPY JO-JO POTATOES
$5.50 - $9.00
BEER-BATTERED PICKLES
$8.00 - $11.00
HAND-BATTERED ONION RINGS
$9.00 - $12.00
SUPER STUFF
SIMPLE HOUSE SALAD
$8.00
JALAPENO CHEESY-CORN BAKE
$6.00
CAST-IRON CAROLINA CARROTS
$7.00
CHARRED COWBOY CAULIFLOWER
$9.00
“PIG-TAIL” MAC N’ CHEESE
$8.50
SANDWICHES
*This item may be raw or uncooked. Please note that some food items we prepare may contain nuts or trace amounts of nuts.
PICKLED PIG
$13.00
pulled pork butt, creamy slaw, table sauce, deep-fried hot pickles, farm-to-market egg bun
g-free dressings: lemon vinaigrette, charred peach vinaigrette, bbq ranch, balsamic vinegar & EVOO. *This item may be raw or uncooked. Please note that some food items we prepare may contain nuts or trace amounts of nuts.
AVOCADO SALAD
$12.00
avocado, kale, quinoa, red cabbage, pickled red onion, broccoli, fuji apple, sun-dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, lemon vinaigrette
COUNTRY CRUNCH SALAD
crispy country ham, tillamook cheddar, napa cabbage, kale, iceberg, cauliflower, spiced pecans, charred peach vinaigrette
served with pickles & TWO mini nice fixin’s [no texas toast]
PICK 2 MEATS
$22.00
choice of three rib bones, pulled pork butt, smoked pit ham, hand-cranked sausage, turkey breast or smoked vegan jackfruit
PICK 3 MEATS
$27.00
choice of three rib bones, pulled pork butt, smoked pit ham, hand-cranked sausage, turkey breast or smoked vegan jackfruit
NAKED BURNT ENDS
$26.00 - $36.00
a whole platter of kansas city burnt ends
THE WHOLE HOG
$24.00
three rib bones, pulled pork, hand-cranked sausage
THE HOLY TRINITY
$31.00
three rib bones, black angus brisket, burnt ends
SMOKED RIBS
$24.00 - $34.00
NICE FIXIN’S
BBQ PIT BEANS
$4.50 - $8.00
POTATO SALAD
$4.50 - $8.00
CREAMY CABBAGE SLAW
$4.50 - $8.00
SPICY PURPLE SLAW
$4.50 - $8.00
BACON-BROCCOLI SLAW
$4.50 - $8.00
[no ramen noodles]
SUPER STUFF
SIMPLE HOUSE SALAD
$8.00
JALAPENO CHEESY-CORN BAKE
$6.00
CAST-IRON CAROLINA CARROTS
$7.00
CHARRED COWBOY CAULIFLOWER
$9.00
[no beer blanc]
SMOKEHOUSE SANDWICHES
LISTED PRICES INCLUDE A $2 UP-CHARGE FOR GLUTEN-FREE BUN. *This item may be raw or uncooked. Please note that some food items we prepare may contain nuts or trace amounts of nuts.
PICKLED PIG
$15.00
[no fried pickles / sub regular pickles] pulled pork butt, sliced hot pickles, creamy slaw
TRIPLE CROWN
$16.00
pulled bbq pork, smoked ham, smoked bacon, fontina cheese, caramelized onion, pickles, duke’s mayo
BRISKET CHEESESTEAK
$19.00
[no gouda / sub extra provolone] chopped brisket, provolone, peppers, caramelized onion, XO jus
SMOKED MEATS. served with pickles, toast & TWO mini nice fixin’s
PICK 2 MEATS
$22.00
choice of three rib bones, pulled pork butt, smoked pit ham, hand-cranked sausage, turkey breast or smoked vegan jackfruit
PICK 3 MEATS
$27.00
choice of three rib bones, pulled pork butt, smoked pit ham, hand-cranked sausage, turkey breast or smoked vegan jackfruit
KINGDOM TRAY
SMOKED MEATS. serves 2 people
KINGDOM TRAY
$45.00
kansas city burnt ends, half slab of smoked ribs, four jumbo smoked wings, choice of two junior sides
THE WHOMP! PLATTER
SMOKED MEATS. serves 3–4 people
THE WHOMP! PLATTER
$70.00
kansas city burnt ends, half slab ribs, pulled pork butt, pit ham, brisket, turkey breast & hand cranked sausage; served with bucket of fries, jar o’ pickles & two junior nice fixin’s
avocado, kale, quinoa, red cabbage, pickled red onion, broccoli, fuji apple, sun-dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, lemon vinaigrette
COUNTRY CRUNCH SALAD
[no country ham, no cheddar] napa cabbage, kale, iceberg, cauliflower, spiced pecans, cider vinaigrette
SANDWICHES
THE JACKKNIFE
$13.00
[no butter, no cheese / sub grilled sourdough or farmbread no crispy jalapeños / sub pickled jalapeños] vegan smoked jackfruit, avocado
NICE FIXIN’S
SPICY PURPLE SLAW
$4.50 - $8.00
CRISPY STUFF
SWEET POTATO FRIES
$5.50 - $9.00
FRENCH FRIES
$5.50 - $9.00
[no seasoning / sub salt & pepper]
CRISPY JO-JO POTATOES
$5.50 - $9.00
[no seasoning / sub salt & pepper]
Reviews
4.5
5,096 reviews
5 stars
3,586
4 stars
993
3 stars
278
2 stars
122
1 star
117
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Cody Hannah
2 days ago
2.0
Went to Char Bar yesterday. Absolutely worst service I’ve ever had. Lucky for them their foods at least always decent. But when your servers can’t even keep up with the 2-3 tables they had, theirs a huge problem. Plus the manager had to make multiple trips to our table because even he couldn’t remember what he asked us for and what we requested. Overall experience 3/10 and only a 3 because the food was edible.
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Bryan Herman
5 days ago
4.0
Really good bbq spot in the heart of KC. Food was excellent but oh man does the wait for it take forever. I've been twice and each time I waited 45 minutes for my meal to come out. I get seated instantly and enjoy complementary beer for the trouble though.
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L L
Sep 30, 2026
2.0
Food was good, not great. Drinks and happy hour is decent. Parking is easy. Service is easily the worst thing. Lots of waiters and staff standing around talking but not helping anyone. Had to literally flag someone down just to pay. Definitely need some improvements in customer service.
HC
Henry Cummings
Sep 28, 2026
4.0
Had the Sunday fried chicken special. I'm not a fried chicken guy, but the wife wanted it and it was a shareable portion. Chicken was nicely done and juicy, not dry. Slaw was good. Mashed potatoes were definitely instant. Small portion of burnt ends was okay, but I've had better. (Just my personal taste... you might love them) Was also put off by the fact the 6 people next to us - who came in 10 to 15 minutes after us - got their food before us. It happens, I know, but it's irritating. All in all not bad. Would eat here again if somebody wanted to, but wouldn't go out of my way for it. James (our server) was excellent.
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Travis Truong
Sep 7, 2026
5.0
The smoked chicken nuggets were juicy, well-seasoned, and delicious. Those chicken nuggets were also pretty big and there were a good amount of them which was a good value despite the high price for an appetizer. What makes those chicken nuggets even better was that it came with four sauces and I especially enjoyed the white BBQ and BBQ ranch sauces the most. The holy trinity platter was delicious too especially the burnt ends so tender that it almost melted in my mouth. The ribs were juicy and flavorful also, and the brisket was also tender. The onion rings were crispy and the ranch dipping sauce perfectly accompanies the onion rings. The BBQ pit beans were delicious too and the bacon elevated the typical baked beans. Overall, I would come back here the next time I'm in KC and try brunch or the Sunday fried chicken when I get the chance. Overall, it's a solid choice for BBQ in Kansas City especially on days when Joe's BBQ is closed or when lines for Joe's gets too long.
Yes, Char Bar - Westport accepts reservations but they are not required.
What are the brunch hours at Char Bar - Westport?
Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
When is happy hour available at Char Bar - Westport?
Happy hour is available Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
What are the kitchen hours at Char Bar - Westport?
The kitchen is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Does Char Bar - Westport have fully vaccinated staff?
Yes, all staff at Char Bar - Westport are fully vaccinated.
What types of pickup and delivery services does Char Bar - Westport offer?
They offer in-store pickup, curbside pickup, delivery, same-day delivery, and no-contact delivery.
What is the dress code at Char Bar - Westport?
The attire at Char Bar - Westport is casual.
Is Char Bar - Westport wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Char Bar - Westport has wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, seating, and restrooms.
Are there nearby places I can visit before or after dining at Char Bar - Westport?
Yes, nearby places include Westport Alley (a bar and dance club), The Beaumont Club (a bar), and Guy's Deli (a delicatessen and sandwich shop) which you might enjoy during your visit to the area.
How can the nearby U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer help when visiting Char Bar - Westport?
The U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer offers truck rentals which can be useful if you need moving or transportation services while visiting Char Bar in Westport.
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