Visit Wichita: Where To Eat When Downtown At An INTRUST Bank Arena Event

Press release from Visit Wichita:

2021-12-14

If you are at downtown Wichita’s INTRUST Bank Arena for a concert or a sporting event, like a Thunder Hockey game or the 2022 regional rounds of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship, you will have plenty of choices for a great meal.

There are excellent food options inside the arena, including outlets of several local restaurants, and you’re within walking distance of a smorgasbord of eateries.

We’ve already covered Wichita sports bars within walking distance of INTRUST Bank Arena, so if dining while not missing a game is important, head over to that blog post. In this post we’re going to focus on other restaurant styles that are within a mile walking distance. You can also travel by free trolley, Bike Share ICT or a short drive in your own vehicle or a ride-hailing service.

Here are some of our favorite downtown Wichita restaurants, listed from closest to farthest from the arena:

Don’t need a full meal, but would love a hot cup of coffee or nearby watering hole? Hand-crafted coffee can be found near the arena at Sunflower Espresso, Paradise Donuts Old Town, Leslie Coffee Co., Placeholder Coffee, Il Primo Espresso Caffe-Epic Center and Cocoa Dolce - Downtown. Breweries you can walk to from the arena include Third Place Brewing, PourHouse by Walnut River Brewing Company, River City Brewing Co. and Nortons Brewing Co. For cocktails and wine, try Cana Wine and Cocktails, Dockum, Jenny Dawn Cellars, Lucky’s Everyday, Mort’s Martini & Cigar Bar and Alzavino Wine Tavern. Additionally, INTRUST Bank Arena is in walking distance to several fast-food options, including Wendy’s, Spangles, Subway, Sonic and McDonald’s.

Click here to see more Wichita restaurants; there are more 1,000 across the city from food trucks to fine d

This press release was produced by Visit Wichita. The views expressed here are the author’s own.