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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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Royal Mile
06 July 2019(Downtown, Des Moines, IA) Scooter’s 1345th bar, first visited in 2019. This is a fantastic-looking English pub right in the heart of downtown. Along with the great interior, there is...
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McShane’s Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar
27 August 2023(Corktown, Detroit, MI) Scooter’s 1697th bar, first visited in 2023. And another great bar! We love Detroit. We stayed here for quite a while, sharing several plates of appetizers while...
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WelCo Brewing Project
08 November 2024(Smithville, MO) Scooter’s 1824th bar, first visited in 2024. I was camping nearby at Smithville Lake and got bored one afternoon so decided to head into town to check out...
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#963: Sonny’s Place
Posted on November 2012 | No Comments(Downtown, Dexter, MO) Scooter’s 963rd bar, first visited in 2012. I stopped in briefly here and chatted with the owner’s mother over a beer. The owner’s name is Scott, a... -
#962: He’s Not Here
Posted on November 2012 | No Comments(Downtown, Dexter, MO) Scooter’s 962nd bar, first visited in 2012. Stopped in here for a couple of drinks on the day after Thanksgiving. The long bar had several middle-aged to...

