What makes it fun
Let's start with the name, which is a nod to the Kansas City speakeasy The Hey Hay Club, which was located at 4th and Cherry for much of the 1930s. Visitors enter the bar through a discreet door on the distillery's ground level and are greeted by a reproduction of the sign from Robert Altman's 1996 film, Kansas City. The club itself features velvet and leather banquettes, plaid wingback chairs, a gorgeous crystal chandelier, and deep blue-green walls. The high-end appearance and feel of the bar may make it appear elite, but grouped seating, a blazing fireplace, and a range of board games move the energy toward cozy rather than exclusive.
