The New Jaudon Roadhouse

Jaudon Roadhouse is a great little place to get a bite, a drink and socialize.

Food is really very good - good variety on the menu, good specials and the buffalo burger is worth going back for.  Prices are reasonable.  

Entertainment varies from jukebox to live bands and karaoke.  Pool table and electronic bar-games are also offered.

Strong patronage by locals - a lot of characters - but there is a growing crowd of younger folks and professionals - a good mix for a honky-tonk dive bar.

Smoking is still allowed in the establishment, so if that is an issue for you you might want to pass - but it is well-ventilated so it's not that horrible hanging cloud you see some places.  

I've been there many times and will be there many more - hope to see you there!

(This review is a repost from my personal blog)

Who'd have expected to find a bar at 203rd & Holmes? And how many people from the KC area have even heard of the unincorporated town of Jaudon (pronounced juh-DAWN) southwest of Belton? Our bartender was eager to fill us in on some of the local history.

There a long history of a military presence here, from a nearby training area all the way back to Civil War skirmishes. Our bartender told of stories of homes not too far away still bearing scars, including one with a cannonball still lodged in the chimney.

Which brings us back to the bar. The Roadhouse is actually constructed atop a Civil War era military bunker. The original building has served many purposes throughout its 100+ year life, most recently as a gun shop. An addition was built on the south side of the building several years ago, seamlessly integrating itself to the look and feel of the original building to its north. That addition housed a small bar that was then called the Jaudon Hideout.

Recently the gun shop closed, and the building underwent a major renovation to expand the bar to fill the entire building. The inside has been renovated to modernize it, all while still retaining the historical feel.

In addition to drinks the bar features a nice menu, with a particular emphasis on buffalo burgers. Amenities include pool tables, several dart boards, and a patio. There is poker Tuesday and Friday nights as well as Sunday afternoon, and karaoke and live blues acts provide entertainment throughout the rest of the week.