Kite's Grille & Bar

Phone (785) 776-4300

615 N. 12th St. 
Manhattan, KS  66502

bo@kiteslive.com

www.kiteslive.com

In October 1954, the Shamrock Tavern was purchased from owners and operators "Slim" and Marie Redecker. Later that same year, former K-State basketball and baseball player Keith "Kite" Thomas opened what would turn into a 40 year tradition for K-State students and alumni. During Keith's professional career he played for the Philadelphia Athletics, New York Yankees and Washington Senators. He was a Kansas City native and had just retired from professional baseball when he decided to open "Kite's Bar and Grille" which quickly became a second home for many K-State Fans.