The Phoenix stands as one of the city's oldest jazz and blues clubs, operating since 1905 in the historic Phoenix Hotel building on the National Historic Registry. Originally serving as the Valerius Saloon on the first floor with a hotel upstairs, this venerable establishment has been delivering authentic Kansas City jazz since 1990. The cozy, old-school bar vibe captures the essence of speakeasy culture. Live music fills the space six nights a week, with a beloved jazz brunch every Sunday morning, complete menu offerings, and a palpable sense of history in every corner.