The former Bar K property at 501 Berkley Parkway is now listed for sale or lease through Cushman & Wakefield. The 3.1-acre site features a 7,650-square-foot bar/restaurant, outdoor dog park, event spaces, and solar panels — positioned in the heart of Kansas City’s growing Berkley Riverfront development corridor.
Details of the Property
Following Bar K’s closure and Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, its flagship riverfront property is available for new use. The listing includes:
- 📍 Address: 501 Berkley Parkway, Kansas City, MO
- 📐 Lot Size: 3.1 acres
- 🏢 Building: 7,650 sq. ft. bar/restaurant built from shipping containers
- 🌳 Amenities: Outdoor dog park, patio, event lawn, stage with sound system, 24 solar panels, and modern kitchen
- ⚖️ Ownership: Chaotic Bongos LLC (purchased in 2021 from Bar K’s founders)
Bar K’s Rise and Fall
Launched in 2016, Bar K became a nationally recognized “dog bar” concept, winning USA Today’s No. 1 Dog Bar award in 2024 and expanding into St. Louis and Oklahoma City. Despite its popularity, Bar K closed all three locations in July 2025, citing operational challenges. The company later filed for bankruptcy, reporting liabilities between $1 million and $10 million.
The Riverfront Redevelopment Context
The property’s availability aligns with a broader wave of Kansas City riverfront investment:
- Kansas City Current Stadium: The first purpose-built stadium for a women’s professional sports team.
- NorthPoint Development: Hundreds of new apartments rising near the riverfront.
- Connectivity: A new bicycle-pedestrian bridge and a 0.7-mile extension of the KC Streetcar line.
Together, these projects are transforming Berkley Riverfront into a live-work-play district with high potential for retail and entertainment businesses.
FAQs: Bar K Property and Riverfront Development
What is available at the former Bar K property?
The site includes a 7,650-square-foot bar/restaurant with a kitchen, outdoor dog park, patio, event lawn, and solar panels on 3.1 acres.
Why is the Berkley Riverfront attractive for investors?
The area is undergoing major redevelopment, with new apartments, a professional stadium, improved transit, and cultural amenities making it a prime growth corridor in Kansas City.
How-To: Reimagine the Bar K Property
- Assess demand for food, beverage, event, or wellness spaces in Kansas City’s urban core.
- Leverage the site’s unique indoor/outdoor features, stage, and event spaces.
- Explore mixed-use or multi-tenant concepts to maximize flexibility.
- Integrate with nearby riverfront attractions and transit to drive foot traffic.
Local Expertise
Wardell & Holmes Real Estate helps investors, retailers, and developers navigate Kansas City’s evolving commercial property landscape, including emerging opportunities on the Berkley Riverfront.
Contact us:
BROKER: Andrea WARDELL
Email: Andrea@wardellholmes.com
Phone: 816-806-9492
