2026 Best of Johnson County Drinks & Bar winners

Best Winery: Bourgmont Winery

Located in South Johnson County, ​​Bourgmont Winery offers a scenic, open setting that’s well-suited for both large celebrations and more intimate gatherings. With world-class estate grown white, red, and sparkling wines, each tasting, tour, and event is elevated with a sense of quality, thoughtfulness, and a local touch.

Bourgmont comes alive throughout the week with live music and local food trucks every Thursday and Friday evening, a rotating calendar of seasonal events, and a vibrant wine club for those who want to become a part of our community.

Have any questions or want to make a reservation? Contact [email protected] or call 913-213-3518.

Finalists: KC Wine Co, Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery, Serendipity Farm & Vine

Best Bartender: Jameson Huckaba, Vintage ’78 Wine Bar

Finalists: Pat Owens, Tequila Harry’s, Evan Spieker, Wandering Vine at the Castle

Best Beer Selection (liquor store): Gomer’s of Kansas Fine Wine & Spirits

Finalists: Justin’s of Lenexa, Brown Bag Liquor

Best Beer Selection (restaurant): Barley’s Kitchen + Tap

Finalists: Burg & Barrel, Brew Lab, The Bar, Vintage ’78 Wine Bar

Best Bloody Mary: Tavern in the Village

Finalists: Atomic Cowboy, Gert’s Grille

Best Brewery: Limitless Brewing

Finalists: Transport Brewery, Rockcreek Brewing Co., Discourse Brewing

Best Cheap Drinks: The Peanut

Finalists: Johnny’s Tavern, Maloney’s, Mi Ranchito, The Bar, Atomic Cowboy

Best Cocktails: Drastic Measures

Finalists: Quaint, Wild Child, Vintage ’78 Wine Bar, The Primrose

Best Date Bar: Drastic Measures

Finalists: Vintage ’78 Wine Bar, Wandering Vine at the Castle, The Primrose, Atomic Cowboy

Best Dive Bar: Jerry’s Bait Shop

Finalists: The Other Place, Sully’s Pub, Callahan’s West

Best Happy Hour: Red Door Woodfired Grill

Finalists: Nick & Jake’s, The Bar, Johnny’s Tavern, Houlihan’s

Best Margarita: K Macho’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Finalists: Mi Ranchito, Cactus Grill, Jose Pepper’s

Best Sports Bar: Johnny’s Tavern

Finalists: The Peanut, The Other Place, Tanner’s, The Bar

Best Wine List (restaurant): Vintage ’78 Wine Bar

Finalists: Café Provence, Wandering Vine at the Castle

Best Wine Selection (liquor store): Gomer’s of Kansas Fine Wine & Spirits

Finalists: MDL Wine & Spirits, Brown Bag Liquor, Justin’s of Lenexa