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DoubleTap KC is an independent, locally owned virtual-reality arcade and pub in Kansas City’s River Market, at 310 Oak Street. Founded by KC-native entrepreneur Terry Keith with partner Eddie Reese, it opened in June 2020 after the concept took shape in 2018–2019. The 5,000-square-foot venue pairs private VR gaming lanes with a full bar of local beer and spirits, classic arcade and console games, board games, and a rotating slate of weekly events (trivia, music bingo, karaoke, sports watch parties). Billed as KC’s premier VR arcade and pub, it occupies a historic River Market building once tied to the Muehlebach Brewing Company, next to Strange Days Brewing Co.

Description

DoubleTap KC is a virtual-reality arcade and social pub in the River Market district of Kansas City, Missouri, at 310 Oak Street. Housed in roughly 5,000 square feet of a historic building — reported to have once held the Muehlebach Brewing Company — it sits next to Strange Days Brewing Co. 1

The venue’s signature draw is its private VR lanes, where guests can eat, drink, and socialize while playing solo or head-to-head across a rotating library of titles (shooters, rhythm games, escape-room experiences, and multiplayer adventures); contemporary listings cite 50+ titles, while early coverage described roughly 30 VR games rotated monthly. Lanes are offered in individual, standard (up to five people / two headsets), and party (up to ten people / three headsets) configurations. Beyond VR, the space offers classic arcade and retro console games, board games, and a full bar that has featured local and regional beer on tap (e.g., KC Bier Co., Boulevard) alongside cocktails built on local spirits such as J. Rieger and Tom’s Town. 123

DoubleTap programs a regular calendar of events — trivia night, music bingo, karaoke, and sports watch parties — and markets a private event space for team-building, corporate outings, fundraisers, and parties. It runs daily food-and-drink specials and permits outside food or delivery. 34

Ownership and history

DoubleTap KC is independently and locally owned. It was founded by Terry Keith, who serves as co-founder/owner (described in business listings as CEO/owner), with Eddie Reese as his partner and the venue’s operations manager. 12

Keith is Kansas City born and raised, holds a degree in entrepreneurship and business management from the University of Central Missouri, and spent roughly seven years in healthcare IT at Cerner. He first tried virtual reality in late 2018 and, recognizing the appeal of a social, “group atmosphere” VR experience paired with a bar, began developing DoubleTap with Reese soon after — initially as a nights-and-weekends venture while keeping his day job. 12

The business was originally slated to open in February 2020 but was delayed by COVID-19-related construction complications. It held a soft opening in June 2020, with the formal grand-opening celebration on June 20, 2020 — making DoubleTap one of the rare KC hospitality launches to push forward at the height of the pandemic. 12 It has continued operating in the River Market through 2026. 56

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Footnotes

  1. Startland News — “DoubleTapKC powers past real-world complications with River Market VR arcade, pub” (June 2020). Identifies Terry Keith (co-founder) and Eddie Reese (operations manager); Keith KC born-and-raised, UCM degree, ex-Cerner; 5,000 sq ft; ~7 VR lanes; nine beers on tap (KC Bier Co., Boulevard) plus cocktails (J. Rieger, Tom’s Town); historic building once housing Muehlebach Brewing Company; next to Strange Days Brewing Co. https://www.startlandnews.com/2020/06/doubletapkc-vr-arcade-pub/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  2. Flatland KC — “Double Tap Virtual Reality Arcade Parlor Opening in River Market” (June 8, 2020). Keith tried VR in late 2018; Reese as partner; lane pricing tiers (individual/standard/party); ~30 VR games rotated monthly; six arcade games; full bar; outside food allowed; 310 Oak Street next to Strange Days. https://flatlandkc.org/news-issues/double-tap-virtual-reality-arcade-parlor-opening-in-river-market/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  3. DoubleTap KC — official “About” page: concept (VR arcade + pub), offerings (VR titles, classic arcade & retro consoles, board games, full bar, food), weekly events (trivia, music bingo, karaoke, sports watch parties), founded 2019 / opened 2020, address and phone. https://www.doubletapkc.com/about ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  4. KC River Market member directory — DoubleTap KC listing (VR arcade & pub; food/drink specials; private event space; hours). https://kcrivermarket.com/member/double-tap-kc/ ↩

  5. Yelp business listing — DoubleTap KC, 310 Oak St, Kansas City, MO; categorized as Arcades; “Updated March 2026”; phone (816) 800-4001. https://www.yelp.com/biz/doubletap-kc-kansas-city ↩ ↩2

  6. Visit KC — DoubleTap KC listing (River Market VR arcade & pub). https://www.visitkc.com/listings/double-tap-kc/ ↩

  7. Instagram — official @doubletapkc account (per seed; consistent with official site links). https://www.instagram.com/doubletapkc/ ↩

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