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Is Woodyard Bar-B-Que Still Open? Update (Kansas City, KS)

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As of September 2026, Woodyard Bar-B-Que is listed open on woodyardbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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woodyardbbq.com ·

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What the source shows: The business's website shows a last-modified date of 2026-09-07 and a 2026 copyright notice with current hours, confirming current operation.

  • Season / episode Season 9, Episode 10
  • Original air date
  • Address 3001 Merriam Drive, Kansas City, KS 66106

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Woodyard Bar-B-Que in the episode "Kansas City Barbeque Tour" (S9E10, aired 2010-07-12), featuring the restaurant's smoked barbecue as part of the episode's stops across Kansas City-area barbecue joints. Woodyard Bar-B-Que is a barbecue restaurant with a full bar at 3001 Merriam Drive in Kansas City, Kansas. According to the restaurant's website (last modified 2026-09-07, copyright 2026), Woodyard Bar-B-Que is open seven days a week including holidays, with its kitchen running 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (10 p.m. Friday and Saturday) and its bar open 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 9, Episode 10
Original air date
Episode title
Kansas City Barbeque Tour
What was featured
Kansas City-style barbecue and full bar at a KC-area smokehouse
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Woodyard Bar-B-Que

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodyard Bar-B-Que still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Woodyard Bar-B-Que is listed open on woodyardbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Woodyard Bar-B-Que after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Woodyard Bar-B-Que in the episode "Kansas City Barbeque Tour" (S9E10, aired 2010-07-12), featuring the restaurant's smoked barbecue as part of the episode's stops across Kansas City-area barbecue joints. As of September 2026, Woodyard Bar-B-Que is listed open on woodyardbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Woodyard Bar-B-Que located?

3001 Merriam Drive, Kansas City, KS 66106. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Woodyard Bar-B-Que?

Season 9, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 12, 2010. The episode is titled “Kansas City Barbeque Tour”.

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Address
3001 Merriam Drive, Kansas City, KS 66106
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
woodyardbbq.com

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