Scooter's Bar Journal » Columbus Park

The North End

scooterj — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 18:15:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)
Formerly La Sala’s

Scooter’s 1075th bar, first visited in 2015.

Formerly La Sala’s Deli, this was converted into a bar a couple of years ago and I just kept forgetting to go check it out until tonight.

For what seems to be a dive, the limited number of tap handles contain a great selection of local and import brews.

It was too cold to check out the patio, so we sat at a small table against the wall. We had a couple rounds of Peroni and some really good appetizers.

910 E. 5th St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
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Garozzo’s Ristorante

scooterj — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 433rd bar, first visited in 2008.

Formal restaurant, the bar is well-separated from the dining area so can be enjoyed on its own.

526 Harrison St
Kansas City, MO 64106
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Comedy City

scooterj — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

MOVED – No longer at this location.
Now located in Westport at the Westport Flea Market. No longer has its own bar, shares with the Westport Flea Market’s bar.

New address: 817 Westport Rd Kansas City, MO 64111

Scooter’s 271st bar, first visited in 2007.

When it was located in its own building in Columbus Park, Comedy City had it’s own bar downstairs from the main stage.

300 Charlotte St
Kansas City, MO 64106
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Caddy Shack

scooterj — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 70th bar, first visited in 2006.

Caddyshack, or “The Shack” as many of the regulars refer to it, is a popular dive bar and night spot for downtown Kansas City barhoppers.

On our first visit in 2006 we were warmly greeted by our bartender, who asked our names and immediately engaged us in conversation. The owner, Joe, came out to meet us as well. On subsequent visits we have learned that Joe makes it a habit of getting to know his customers, circulating among the crowd saying hello and making conversation.

The interior of the bar is divided into two main sections. The front section contains booths and low tables surrounded by office chairs. The back section contains a mix of high and low bar tables interspersed among the pool tables.

Caddyshack features free popcorn, optionally seasoned with their special blend of spices, and has recently begun making their own pizza. The pizza is Sicilian style, based upon a recipe Joe has been making for over 30 years, and is available until 2:00am. Other standard bar foods are also available.

Entertainment includes pool tables and other usual bar games. About once a month they have a karaoke night that is wildly popular, often drawing standing-room-only crowds.

In 2007 though early 2008 Caddyshack underwent an extensive renovation. In addition to fixing up the bathrooms and cleaning up the interior, the unused back patio was closed and a new, much bigger patio was built on the building’s east side. The picture a the top this article was taken before construction, the new patio sits off the right-hand side of that photo. This patio is now one of the busiest spots downtown after 1:30am.

700 E 3rd St
Kansas City, MO 64106
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