* Lava Tonic - tiki bar! good and strong drinks. Beware of the proof!

* Central Standard Brewing - locally owned brewpub with great beers.

* The Brickyard - the place to be in the downtown district.

* Hopping Gnome - really good brewery that specializes in IPAs.

* Dockum - a hip speakeasy in the basement of the Ambassador.

* Industry Old Town - haven't been yet, but looks like a fun cocktail and rooftop in Wichita!

* Douglas Social - bar with 80s vibes. Haven't been, but looks fun!

* Grace Hill Winery - our family friends the Sollo's started this winery 15 years ago. A must stop if you have an extra day in Wichita, it's about 30 minutes outside of the city, but delicious locally made wines.

* Club Rodeo - not a place I frequent often, but if you want a real Kansas cowboy experience you can hit up this club and see live bull riding on the hour every hour and get your country two step on with the locals.