The country's largest Old Fashioned menu.
Kansas City's finest whiskey collection — 1,216+ expressions and growing.
Three experiences under one roof.
Most whiskey lovers are stuck choosing from the same 20 bottles everywhere they go...
We built The Sentinel Room because we refused to settle — and we believe you shouldn't have to either.
Step into a space where the whiskey selection is world-class, the cocktails are crafted with intention, and the conversation is the point. Shareable charcuterie boards and flatbreads made with fresh ingredients. An Old Fashioned menu unmatched anywhere in the country. A room designed not for rushing — but for reconnecting.
Next door, The Sentinel's Reserve Whiskey Library opens the door to discovery — 1,216+ expressions from around the world, available by the pour or by the bottle. Explore something new, revisit an old favorite, or let our staff guide you to your next great find.
Kansas City's premier whiskey destination, on the historic Independence Square in Independence, Missouri.
Three Spaces. One Destination.
The Cocktail Lounge
Speakeasy-style cocktail lounge featuring the country's largest Old Fashioned menu, handcrafted cocktails, and shareable bites.
Explore the Lounge →The Sentinel Parlor
The way in — where the cocktail lounge meets the whiskey library. A curated collection of bottles, gifts, and refined finds that extends the experience beyond the glass.
Browse Bottles & Gifts →The Whiskey Library
The Sentinel's Reserve — 1,216+ expressions from around the world. Explore by the pour, take home a bottle, or let our staff guide your discovery.
Browse the Library →How It Works
Walk In
No reservations needed. First come, first served. Just arrive and find your seat.
Explore
Our staff guides you through 1,216+ whiskeys, curated flights, and cocktails for every palate.
Make It Yours
Track your tastings, discover your favorites, and join Collective 33 for exclusive access.
Collective 33 Whiskey Club
Two hand-picked pours every month from our Reserve Library. First access to all events before they go public. First access to new Reserve Library bottle drops. Member-only pricing on neat pours and flights every Wednesday. $150 per year.
Common Questions
What is The Sentinel Room?
The Sentinel Room is Kansas City's premier whiskey bar and cocktail lounge, located at 208 W Lexington Ave in Independence, Missouri. It features 1,216+ whiskey expressions, the country's largest Old Fashioned menu with 38 original recipes, and a full cocktail lounge with handcrafted drinks and small plates.
Where is The Sentinel Room located?
The Sentinel Room is located at 208 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050, in the historic Independence Square area east of Kansas City.
What is Collective 33?
Collective 33 (C33) is The Sentinel Room's whiskey club membership. Members receive 2 monthly exploration pours of hand-selected whiskeys, early access to exclusive events, allocated bottle access, Whiskey Wednesday discounts, a birthday cocktail, and automatic loyalty enrollment. Membership is $150/year ($12.50/month).
How many whiskeys does The Sentinel Room have?
The Sentinel Room's Whiskey Library houses over 900 expressions spanning bourbon, rye, scotch, Irish, Japanese, and world whiskeys. The collection is constantly growing, and you can browse the full library online at sentinelroom.com/library.
What are the hours for The Sentinel Room?
The Sentinel Room is open Tuesday through Thursday from 3 PM to 10 PM, Friday from 3 PM to midnight, and Saturday from noon to midnight. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Does The Sentinel Room host events?
Yes, The Sentinel Room hosts regular events including distillery tastings, themed whiskey flights, the Spirit Series featuring distillery representatives, and special seasonal events. C33 members get early access to event registration. Check the events calendar at sentinelroom.com/events.
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