Despite World Cup enthusiasm, Lawrence bars say 23-hour alcohol service ‘just doesn't make sense’ 10.8%
KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR - By Grant Schere, Issis Banks - 7/2/2026, 8:00 AM
Anecdotal 12.2% - Negativity Bias 10.8% - Optimism Bias 8.9%
Under state law, bars in Kansas and Missouri can legally serve alcohol up to 23 hours a day during the World Cup. Some have opted to — notably The Quaff in Kansas City, Missouri — but for others, even citywide soccer fever doesn’t translate to all-night demand. Dave King, owner of The Stag and Dempsey’s Burger Pub in Lawrence, said it's... more