Brewery Profile

Brewery Emperial

Kansas City’s beer scene includes taprooms built around quick pours, neighborhood bars with house-made beer, and breweries that function as full dining stops. Brewery Emperial falls into the latter category, pairing its brewing facility with a full-service restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitor should expect more than a bar counter and a draft list: the setting is designed for sitting down over food as well as sampling beer made on site. One of the most visible features is the large outdoor beer garden and patio area, which gives the brewery a different feel from smaller indoor-only taprooms. The beer selection rotates, so the experience may vary from one visit to the next.

Travelers in this part of the Midwest often look for breweries that can serve as relaxed meal stops, especially when a day includes several neighborhoods, museums, sports, or live entertainment elsewhere in the city. Brewery Emperial fits that kind of itinerary because it combines local beer with a food menu rather than requiring a separate restaurant stop. The kitchen emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, which gives visitors a way to connect the beer visit with the region’s broader food culture without needing to know a specific beer style in advance. Since the brewery does not rely on a fixed set of named beers in the information available, the most accurate expectation is a changing draft lineup that may include different styles depending on the day.

For planning purposes, treat the taproom or restaurant staff as the best source for the current pours, food offerings, and any day-specific details. The known amenities are straightforward: beer brewed on site, a full-service restaurant, and a notably expansive outdoor patio and beer garden. That makes the brewery useful for groups with mixed priorities, such as one person interested in craft beer and another mainly looking for a meal or a place to sit outside. Visitors should not assume details such as reservations, parking arrangements, pet policies, entertainment, or brewery tours unless they confirm directly, as those specifics are not established here. The rotating nature of the beer program also means that checking the day’s list before ordering is part of the visit. In fair weather, the outdoor space is likely to be a major part of the appeal; in colder or wet conditions, the restaurant and indoor brewery setting remain the core experience.

Brewery Emperial operates a full-service restaurant alongside its brewing facility in Kansas City, Missouri. A significant feature of the location is the expansive outdoor beer garden and patio space available for patrons. The establishment focuses on producing a rotating selection of craft beers complemented by a food menu emphasizing locally sourced ingredients.

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1829 Oak St, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108

Phone: 816-610-8828

Website: http://www.breweryemperial.com

Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30am - 10pm (Kitchen until 9:30); Friday & Saturday 11:30am - 11pm (Kitchen until 10:30); Sunday 1pm - 7pm (Kitchen until 6:30)

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Daily Happy Hour

    Oct 7, 2026

    Enjoy happy hour daily Monday to Friday from 2-5pm and the last hour every night.

  • Daily Rotating Food Trucks

    Oct 8, 2026

    Brewery Emperial hosts rotating food trucks daily, offering a variety of food options for patrons to enjoy.

  • Local Thursdays ft. Jamogi & the Jammers

    Oct 8, 2026

    Manor Records' live music series Local Thursdays at Electric Park to J. Rieger & Co. with free live local music, drinks, and vibes. Featuring @jamogi.bridges on April 23, 2026, fr…

  • Local Thursdays ft. True Lions

    Oct 8, 2026

    A session of Manor Records' Local Thursdays live music series featuring True Lions on April 30, 2026, from 6-8 PM at Electric Park to J. Rieger & Co.

  • Local Thursdays ft. Teri Quinn

    Oct 8, 2026

    Part of Manor Records' Local Thursdays live music series featuring Teri Quinn on May 7, 2026, from 6-8 PM at Electric Park to J. Rieger & Co.

  • Local Thursdays ft. Jass

    Oct 8, 2026

    Manor Records presents Local Thursdays live music featuring Jass on May 14, 2026, from 6-8 PM at Electric Park to J. Rieger & Co.

  • Breakfast Service

    Oct 9, 2026

    Now serving breakfast Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 9am to 2pm.

  • Trivia Night

    Oct 12, 2026

    Brewery Emperial hosts weekly trivia nights, providing an engaging activity for visitors.

  • Music Makers Happy Hour @ Brewery Emperial

    Nov 2, 2026

    A monthly Happy Hour kickback for musicians of all types hosted by Flare Tha Rebel & Manor Records at Brewery Emperial. Enjoy 20% off food/beverage and happy hour beer specials fr…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brewery Emperial located?
Brewery Emperial is located at 1829 Oak St, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Brewery Emperial's hours?
Current hours are: Monday-Thursday 11:30am - 10pm (Kitchen until 9:30); Friday & Saturday 11:30am - 11pm (Kitchen until 10:30); Sunday 1pm - 7pm (Kitchen until 6:30). Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Brewery Emperial?
Visit http://www.breweryemperial.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.