The Belfry Collective is Kansas City’s destination for award-winning dining, craft cocktails, whiskey, and private events. Founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Celina Tio, our four unique venues — The Belfry, Gerard’s Pool Hall, Ground Control, and Wolf Den — offer something for everyone, from intimate tastings to lively game nights.

Restaurant Week January 9th through the 17th!

If you’ve never checked out Ground Control, now is your chance, all while helping the reStart organization

Ground Control’s Next Tasting Menu

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Can AI truly impress in the kitchen? Some say yes. We're not so sure. So, we’re putting it to the test...again!

For this special evening, Chef Celina asked AI to create a five-course tasting menu. She will interpret its descriptions and bring them to life on the plate the way she chooses.

Meanwhile, Chef Steven and our culinary team will prepare the same menu using the exact recipes the AI provides, with one exception: they are allowed to override any instructions that would compromise food safety (you’re welcome).

Grab a friend or your partner because here’s the twist: when you sit down, you and your guest will each be served one version of the dish. We won’t tell you whose is whose. You’ll just have to taste and decide: human intuition that has practical taste and memories to draw from, or machine logic that has an endless supply of online posted menus? We want you to decide!

$120/person not including taxes and gratuity

$40 optional beverage pairings


This will be a sell out! When it does, we will open up reservations on January 22nd.
 

Reserve your space for this one of a kind event or our new theme night in Wolf Den!

Theme Nights Have Arrived at The Wolf Den!

Wolf Den’s mid-century vibe means we’re wine- and classic cocktail–focused plus a featured TV Dinner so you can stay focused on your game or book club chat.

We have many different “nooks” of varying sizes - if you know your group size, let us know so we can save you the perfect spot. Interested in hosting your own book club here? Shoot us a message and we’ll be happy to set aside a cozy area just for you.

Every Wednesday is Game Night and 3rd Wednesdays is Spines & Vines Book Club

Upcoming Book Schedule - Conversation begins at 6:30PM but feel free to come earlier!

  • January 21 - Spines & Vines Book Club - I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin

  • February 18 - Spines & Vines Book Club - My Life in France by Julia Child (with some special featured dishes this night!)

Hours of Operation

Monday through Thursday

4 PM to 10 PM

Friday and Saturday

4 PM to 12 AM

Sunday

CLOSED

The Belfry and Gerard’s Pool Hall

Wednesday and Thursday

5 PM to 10 PM

Friday and Saturday

5 PM to 12 AM

Sunday

CLOSED

Ground Control

Wednesday Theme Night - 5PM to 10PM

Book Club Conversation starts at 6:00 PM

**Available for Private events

Wolf Den