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Some people collect autographs, some collect antiques, others collect stamps. My hobby is a little different, I collect bars. This site represents my collection, documenting each bar I visit.
This is not a review site, there's plenty of those already. Most posts in this bar diary are slice-of-life recaps of the half hour or so I spent having a beer. I hope you enjoy browsing through my collection!
--ScooterJA Few Random Favorites
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Shorty’s Somewhat Fancy Bar
05 July 2019(Downtown, Des Moines, IA) Scooter’s 1343rd bar, first visited in 2019. We tried to go to El Bait Shop next but it was wasn’t happening — far too crowded. So...
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Main Street Station
10 July 2010(Downtown, Milo, IA) Scooter’s 746th bar, first visited in 2010. Milo was always going to be a last-minute decision. We were on a schedule, and Milo was about thirty minutes...
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Chuck’s Bar
02 June 2011(North Historic District, Savannah, GA) Scooter’s 882nd bar, first visited in 2011. This was the first bar we spotted after descending the steps to the riverfront. It’s a quirky, funky...
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#938: Sandy’s Toddle Inn
Posted on November 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Chaffee, MO) Scooter’s 938th bar, first visited in 2011. I very rarely see a bar that has a big “Stag” sign out front. Little did I realize this would... -
#937: The Roundabout
Posted on November 2011 | No Comments(Chaffee, MO) Formerly Curve Inn Scooter’s 937th bar, first visited in 2011. This is a brand new bar & grill that opened within the past couple of months at the...