Kansas City bar up for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar in 2025 Spirited Awards

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Published: Apr. 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM CDT|Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM CDT
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City’s Fern Bar received international recognition as an honoree in the 2025 Spirited Awards.

The honor was for Regional Top 10 for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar in the Central Region.

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This places Fern Bar on a list of 30 standout cocktail bars across the East, West and Central Regions.

The 2025 Spirited Awards are presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. The awards are among the industry’s highest honors and shape cocktail culture globally.

Fern Bar and a bar in St. Louis are the only bars in Missouri to earn recognition in this year’s awards.

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Fern Bar offers non-alcoholic cocktails, a cocktail menu that changes seasonally and spirits. More information can be found on the Fern Bar website.