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Live Music Venue & Dining in West Bottoms, Ka

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About The Ship

Welcome to The Ship, a two-room live music and dining destination located in Kansas City’s West Bottoms at 1221 Union Ave, MO 64101. The Ship comprises The Ship Lounge and All Else The Sea, offering intimate performances and versatile event spaces. With a combined capacity of up to 450 for private events, this venue is known for hosting live music almost every night, ranging from local acts to touring artists.

Whether you’re seeking a casual night with dining and drinks or planning a larger gathering, The Ship provides a straightforward, friendly ticket experience. We’ve got you covered with easy access to tickets, seating information, parking details, transit options, and nearby hotel and restaurant recommendations to help plan your visit.

Venue details
The Ship features two distinct rooms: The Ship Lounge (smaller) and All Else The Sea (larger). The combined configuration supports seated experiences (approx. 100 in All Else The Sea) or larger standing events (up to 300 in All Else The Sea). The Ship itself seats about 70. For private events, both rooms together can accommodate up to 450 attendees. A virtual tour and seating chart are available, and seating numbers are published on official and third-party ticket sites.

Parking and access
There is ample street parking around the Union Avenue, Mulberry, Santa Fe, and 11th Street corridors. Entrance to The Ship is typically around the back of the building. If you’re using rideshare or local transit, West Bottoms is served by Ride KC routes 101 and 106 stopping nearby for convenient access.

Nearby hotels & dining
Planning an overnight or a longer stay? Nearby options include 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City, Kansas City Marriott Downtown, and Hilton Garden Inn KC/Kansas. For dining before or after shows, there are multiple nearby options within a short ride or walk in the downtown and West Bottoms area. We recommend checking official hotel sites and trusted dining partners for current offers and packages.

Notable events
The Ship hosts live music almost every night, with a mix of intimate sets and larger performances. For private events, weddings, corporate gatherings, or large parties, the venue team can coordinate setups across both rooms to fit your needs and ensure a smooth experience for guests.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO 64101.
  • Venue type: two-room live music and dining venue (The Ship Lounge and All Else The Sea).
  • Capacity: The Ship ~70; All Else The Sea ~100 seated or ~300 standing; combined private events up to 450.
  • Seating chart: seating numbers published; a virtual tour is available; seating charts appear on third-party ticket sites.
  • Parking: ample street parking around Union, Mulberry, Santa Fe, and 11th Street; entrance around back.
  • Transit: Ride KC routes 101 and 106 stop near the West Bottoms.
  • Nearby hotels: 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City, Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Hilton Garden Inn KC/Kansas.
  • Notable events: hosts live music almost every night; private events and large gatherings accommodated (up to 450 total across both rooms).
  • Demolished/renamed: The current Ship location (West Bottoms) was rebuilt after the original 1935 Ship—demolished in 1995—and relocated/relaunched by 2014.