Welcome!
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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Power & Light District Archive
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#1336: Pizza Bar
Posted on May 2019 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1336th bar, first visited in 2019. I had no idea until later that, while I’ve been in here before, I’d never actually had a drink... -
#1335: County Road Ice House
Posted on May 2019 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Gordon Biersch Scooter’s 1335th bar, first visited in 2019. I wasn’t originally planning to even count this as a new bar since I had already... -
#1106: Yard House
Posted on June 2015 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1106th bar, first visited in 2015. This was the 4th bar and my first new bar on my bachelor party. They are best known for... -
#982: Bar Louie
Posted on June 2013 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Famous Dave’s BBQ Scooter’s 982nd bar, first visited in 2013. I stopped in here to take advantage of the Tuesday $1 burger special and stuck... -
#857: Garment District
Posted on February 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 857th bar, first visited in 2011. Locally owned clothing boutique. In the center is a bar serving wine, martinis, and a small selection of bottled... -
#685: Savvy Coffee & Wine Bar
Posted on February 2010 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Went out of business, again, in May 2010. Cant help but think their hours had a lot to do with it. Scooter’s 685th... -
#680: Gordon Biersch Brewery
Posted on December 2009 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 680th bar, first visited in 2009. Kansas City location of a brewpub restaurant chain. Beer is served directly from the vats via chilled taps. The... -
#678: Tengo Sed Cantina
Posted on December 2009 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 678th bar, first visited in 2009. I was in here on a snowy Tuesday night so I was the only customer. Often this place gets... -
#677: Johnny’s Tavern
Posted on December 2009 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 677th bar, first visited in 2009. Downtown KC location of a sports bar chain. It wasn’t super busy during my visit but it seems less... -
#658: The Jones
Posted on July 2009 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 658th bar, first visited in 2009. Seasonal rooftop pool & bar on the roof of the downtown Cosentino’s grocery store. There is a swim-up bar... -
#554: The Marquee
Posted on May 2009 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 554th bar, first visited in 2009. The Marquee Bar fills the north lobby of the AMC Mainstreet Theatre in downtown Kansas City. You do not... -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 464th bar, first visited in 2008. Ride the mechanical bull! 111 E 13th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 [launch map] (816) 442-8145 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/464-115x115.jpg "PBR Big Sky")
#464: PBR Big Sky
Posted on June 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 464th bar, first visited in 2008. Ride the mechanical bull! 111 E 13th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 [launch map] (816) 442-8145 Visit Web Site -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 463rd bar, first visited in 2008. Upscale bowling alley and lounge 1370 Grand Ave Kansas City, MO 64105 [launch map] (816) 471-2316 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/463-115x115.jpg "Lucky Strike")
#463: Lucky Strike
Posted on June 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 463rd bar, first visited in 2008. Upscale bowling alley and lounge 1370 Grand Ave Kansas City, MO 64105 [launch map] (816) 471-2316 Visit Web Site -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 462nd bar, first visited in 2008. 101 E. 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64105 [launch map] Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/462-115x115.jpg "Flying Saucer")
#462: Flying Saucer
Posted on May 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 462nd bar, first visited in 2008. 101 E. 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64105 [launch map] Visit Web Site -
#460: Living Room Bar
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 460th bar, first visited in 2008. In the center of the courtyard of the KC Live! block of the Power & Light District. An entirely... -
#392: McFadden’s
Posted on December 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 392nd bar, first visited in 2007. Initially positioned itself as an Irish sports bar but it’s really neither. Food is good, service is spotty. Gets... -
#32: Drum Room
Posted on January 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 32nd bar, first visited in 2006. Restoration of vintage popular nightspot, though the drum-shaped bar that gave it its name no longer exists. 1335 Baltimore...
