Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque closes to fix ongoing building issues after recent storms
A popular Kansas City barbecue restaurant announced it would temporarily close to resolve ongoing building maintenance issues after recent storms.
Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque, located at 1727 Brooklyn Ave., shared the news on social media Friday. The restaurant said the recent heavy rainfall has led to flooding and plumbing issues.
“Unfortunately, as a result, we will be closed for the next few days as we work diligently with the city to remedy them,” the restaurant wrote on its X account, formerly Twitter. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”
The issues caused by storm water created new problems and exacerbated others, which required immediate attention, the restaurant said in its post.
Located in Kansas City’s 18th and Vine Jazz District, Arthur Bryant’s has been a staple in the city’s barbecue repertoire dating to the early 1900s.
Since its inception, the restaurant has hosted its share of celebrities, including Steven Spielberg, Michael Landon, Robert Redford, Jack Nicholson, Wilt Chamberlain and Bryant Gumbel.
Former presidents Barack Obama, Harry Truman and Jimmy Carter also got their fix of Kansas City barbecue at Arthur Bryant’s.
This story was originally published May 4, 2024 at 10:41 AM.
