Maxwell's Bar & Grill: Dinner, beer and whiskey in downtown Kirksville

Maxwell's Bar & Grill serves burgers, sandwiches, salads and appetizers alongside a beer and whiskey selection at 215 West Washington Street in downtown Kirksville. Its official website presents both parts of the business: a place for a meal and a destination for adults interested in exploring drinks.

Whiskey flights are among its advertised offerings. Check the current selection with staff rather than planning around an old bottle list. The same applies to draft beer: a broad advertised selection does not establish that a particular drink is available on the day you visit.

A downtown specialty with local recognition

Maxwell's adds a beverage specialty to downtown's dining choices while maintaining a food menu for a full meal. The Kirksville Daily Express named Maxwell's the Best Beer Selection winner in its 2025 Best of Kirksville results. That is a dated local recognition, useful context for the business's focus.

Bringing a group

Maxwell's large-party policy is unusually specific: it does not accept reservations or call-ahead seating. Parties larger than ten may need to split among tables if a sufficiently large table is unavailable.

The website also describes a small conference room seating 12–16, with a minimum group of eight. It is available on a first-come basis and can be requested upon arrival. A group should therefore allow for seating flexibility; sending an inquiry does not reserve the room.

For policy questions, the business lists nicholas.moore.maxwells@gmail.com. Its hours page currently lists Tuesday and Wednesday service from 3–9 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Check that page before a special trip, and confirm kitchen availability if arriving close to closing.

For another downtown bar and grille, see Dukum Inn.

Information checked September 27, 2026.