The old fern-bar standard, the Harvey Wallbanger, made Imbibe magazine's recent list of "The 25 Most Influential Cocktails of the Past Century." So I was not surprised, ...

Several kinds of plants — snake grass, sharkskin agave, dragon tree — thrive inside Fern Bar, a newly opened Crossroads cocktail joint. But you will find no ferns. That’s because, said owner ...

He described Fern Bar as a “world-class cocktail bar in a casual environment.” “There are so many high-end cocktail bars in KC that are absolutely wonderful,” he said.

In the 1970s, Fern bars, bedecked in Tiffany lamps, potted plants, and flattering lighting, were designed for young single professionals looking to mingle and sip on fun, fruity drinks.

Fern bars were a welcoming space for single women, which ushered in the “ladies’ night” concept. Prior to this, many young, single women did not gather in bars to socialize.

Ran on: 03-02-2011 Henry Africa, born Norman Jay Hobday, at his namesake joint and original fern bar, so named because of the lush plants he used to decorate the place. Jerry Telfer/S.F. Chronicle.

Fern Bar and a bar in St. Louis are the only bars in Missouri to earn recognition in this year’s awards. ALSO READ: Woman hospitalized after I-70 police chase, fiery crash in Kansas City.

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Several kinds of plants — snake grass, sharkskin agave, dragon tree — thrive inside Fern Bar, a newly opened Crossroads cocktail joint. But you will find no ferns. That’s because, said owner ...

This places Fern Bar on a list of 30 standout cocktail bars across the East, West and Central Regions. The 2025 Spirited Awards are presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.