Best of KC 2025: Goat & Rabbit keeps us coming back for more cocktails

Goat & Rabbit / Photo by Tiffany Watts

Earlier this month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can take a peek at the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of some local people, places, and things that we thought clearly won 2025. We’ll be publishing these items online throughout November.

Goat & Rabbit has carved out its spot on 39th Street with cocktails that push past the ordinary. The menu blends classics like the espresso martini with inventive options built on unexpected flavors like roasted shishitos, Thai basil, and yuzu. 

At one point this year, their menu consisted of drinks like the Plum Luck, made with Kanbe’s Market plum syrup and rosewater. And Yuzu You, Boo, a specialty cocktail made with a blend of gin, yuzu curacao, roasted shishitos, and Thai basil, showcasing a mix of local sourcing and unexpected flavor play. Even the mocktails are crafted with the same care, making Goat & Rabbit a spot where non-drinkers aren’t left out of the fun.

The lounge itself sets the tone. The vibe is always relaxed but intentional, stylish without being pretentious, and buzzing enough to feel alive whether you’re there for happy hour or a late-night round.

When paired with the bar’s friendly, knowledgeable staff, the experience feels less like a night out at a cocktail bar and more like being welcomed into a neighborhood favorite that just happens to have world-class drinks.

Click below to read the November Best Of 2025 Issue of The Pitch Magazine: