Our Story

Like many great ideas, Barley Bus began over a drink with a friend.

Our friendship was forged from a mutual love of beer, wine, and spirits. Like many people, we enjoy the almost ceremonial experience of sitting down for a great meal and sipping on a great beer, mature wine, or stiff cocktail.

It was this love of booze and food that inspired us to start our own bar and restaurant nearly a decade ago.

Eager to share our love of incredible local beers, wines, and spirits, our goal was to create an eatery that delivered a welcoming atmosphere and superior service. We wanted to create a space where people would gather to celebrate, connect, and relax. We dreamed of owning a bar with high standards, huge laughs, and an appreciation for quality food and drink.

The universe, however, had other plans.

After a deal with a local restauranteur fell through we gathered at a local watering hole feeling slightly defeated and wholly dejected. As we sipped on some of Kansas City’s best brews we resolved to keep going and got to work on a new idea.

We knew we had the passion, knowledge, and drive to share our love for beer, wine, and drinks with the world – we just weren’t sure how we were going to do it.

As the night wore on and ideas, good and bad, were considered and rejected we eventually came across a concept that was simply too good to be true: A mobile bus tour that would offer private or public tours of local breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Inspired and excited, we eagerly researched every aspect of the brewery bus model and realized that it combined our love for bringing people together with great, local beverages.

The rest, as they say, is history.

For over 6 years, we have been sharing our incredible city, unique culture, and world-class breweries, wineries, and distilleries with people throughout the world. We look forward to sharing our city, our vibe, and our unabashed love of booze with you for many years to come.

Omaha bound!

Our adventures started with a single bus, a big dream, and the desire to showcase KC thriving breweries, wineries and distilleries. We now operate four buses, have a team of knowledgeable and friendly guides, and are proud to offer several brewery, winery and distillery tours. In 2022 we expanded our mobile alcohol adventures to Omaha, delivering big laughs, fun facts and merry libations along the way. We hope to see you soon!