Kelly's Westport Inn, Historic bar in Westport neighborhood, Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Kelly's Westport Inn is a traditional pub in Kansas City housed in a preserved brick building from the mid-1800s, featuring a rooftop terrace for guests. The establishment serves local beers and pizza slices to visitors.
Built in 1850 by the Ewing brothers, the structure originally functioned as a supply store for travelers heading west on major migration routes. Over more than 170 years of continuous operation under various commercial purposes, it has become one of Kansas City's oldest standing structures.
The pub was featured as inspiration for the sitcom 'Malcolm & Eddie,' showing how places can influence popular entertainment beyond their local region.
The pub operates daily with a rooftop terrace where visitors can enjoy views of the neighborhood. It is easy to access and welcomes casual drop-ins throughout the day.
The building is the oldest standing structure in Kansas City, having operated continuously since its construction without interruption. Its unbroken history of use makes it a rare surviving example from the city's earliest era.
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