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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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Kansas City Archive
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#1578: Our House KC
Posted on November 2022 | No Comments(West 39th, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1578th bar, first visited in 2022. Awesome restaurant/bar/coffee shop/bakery with year-round rooftop seating. Since we were here for breakfast, I had an Irish coffee.... -
#1573: West Bottoms Whiskey Co.
Posted on September 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1573rd bar, first visited in 2022. We didn’t know this even existed until the bartender at 9th & State mentioned it was the source for... -
#1572: The Campground
Posted on September 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1572nd bar, first visited in 2022. We were unable to go inside because it was far too packed, so had to settle for drinks from... -
#1571: Voltaire
Posted on September 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1571st bar, first visited in 2022. I had avoided coming in here for a drink for years because I assumed it was way too upscale... -
#1570: 9th & State
Posted on September 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Lots of things Scooter’s 1570th bar, first visited in 2022. We had tried to visit here a week earlier but it was closed for a... -
#1569: Fountain City Winery
Posted on September 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1569th bar, first visited in 2022. We were out for some Saturday afternoon bar hopping and stumbled across this place, that we’d never even heard... -
#1547: The Pressed Penny Tavern
Posted on August 2022 | No Comments(West Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Boozefish Scooter’s 1547th bar, first visited in 2022. Been meaning to come here ever since it was Boozefish back in the ancient times, nut... -
#1546: Sidestreet Bar
Posted on August 2022 | No Comments(Midtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1546th bar, first visited in 2022. Dive bar with pool tables and an absolutely stunning patio. The bartender was very friendly and welcoming. I had... -
#1542: Sinkers Lounge
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1542nd bar, first visited in 2022. Mini golf themes bar that I came to as part of a birthday party. I had an old fashioned... -
#1541: Blade & Timber
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1541st bar, first visited in 2022. Axe throwing bar that I visited for a birthday party. I had two Guinness, lots and lots of misses,... -
#1540: Nimble Brewing
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1540th bar, first visited in 2022. This had been open for a couple of years, but it was my first chance to visit. Unfortunately I... -
#1539: Red Sash Brewing
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Border Brewing Scooter’s 1539th bar, first visited in 2022. New (to me) brewery located in the former home of Border Brewing. though I’ve had their... -
#1538: King G Bar & Deli
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1538th bar, first visited in 2022. Turning what was a one-off into a neighborhood trend, this is the second building along this strip to be... -
#1537: Border Brewing Company
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1537th bar, first visited in 2022. My first visit to their new location, just over a block east of their original location. I had the... -
#1530: Electric Park at J. Reiger & Co.
Posted on April 2022 | No Comments(East Bottoms, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1530th bar, first visited in 2022. The outdoor bar at J Reiger that was closed for the season the last time we were here.... -
#1518: Budweiser Brew House
Posted on April 2022 | No Comments(Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Also listed as “Budweiser Stadium Club” Scooter’s 1518th bar, first visited in 2022. Inside security, near gate G77. Had a Guinness and... -
#1512: River Bluff Brewing @ River Market
Posted on March 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1512th bar, first visited in 2022. The second location if a brewery out of St. Joseph that conveniently opened in the same building where I... -
#1511: Tasting Room at J. Reiger & Co.
Posted on January 2022 | No Comments(East Bottoms, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1511th bar, first visited in 2022. We found out about this distillery complex less than a week before COVID lockdowns started in early 2020... -
#1509: Alma Mader Brewing Company
Posted on September 2021 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1509th bar, first visited in 2021. Though I’ve had their beer several times at other bars, this was my first visit to their actual location.... -
#1488: Panther’s Place
Posted on July 2021 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1488th bar, first visited in 2021. Not quite a speakeasy,. but pretty close. You have to follow them on Instagram to be apprised of when... -
#1452: Bar Stilwell
Posted on February 2021 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1452nd bar, first visited in 2021. The bar in the main lobby of the new Loew’s Hotel. The bar features split-level seating areas with an...
