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801 Chophouse

scooterj — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1755th bar, first visited in 2024.

Highe-end steakhouse chain, we came here and at at the bar for our anniversary. In addition to steak and seafood, I stuck to cocktails for my drinks.

71 E 14th St
Kansas City, MO 64106
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Sinkers Lounge

scooterj — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:12:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1543rd bar, first visited in 2022.

Mini golf themes bar that I came to as part of a birthday party. I had an old fashioned and was almost tricked into an illicit pickle vodka shot.

53 W. 13th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
United States
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Blade & Timber

scooterj — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1542nd bar, first visited in 2022.

Axe throwing bar that I visited for a birthday party. I had two Guinness, lots and lots of misses, and one bullseye.

1303 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO 64105
United States
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Pizza Bar

scooterj — Sat, 11 May 2019 17:15:00 +0000

(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 here! That has now been rectified. Though I never got a chance to look at the beer list, as I was handed an unidentified pink bomb and told “drink this”.

1320 Grand
Kansas City, MO 64106
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County Road Ice House

scooterj — Sat, 11 May 2019 17:14:00 +0000

(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 been here when it was Gordon Biersch. But it is so completely transformed that it’s impossible to call the the same place. The bar itself isn’t even in the same part of the building anymore.

The menu includes much of the same BBQ from Joe’s KC, so the food is automatically good given that alone.

The beer list is pretty standard, so I had Guinness.

100 E 14th
Kansas City, MO 64106
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Yard House

scooterj — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 17:10:00 +0000

(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 their yard beers, which aren’t literally a yard tall but sure feel like it!

1300 Main
Kansas City, MO 64105
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Bar Louie

scooterj — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:10:00 +0000

(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 around for a few beers as well. The burgers were delicious.

The bar area is a central island, with booths around the outer walls. There’s a small outdoor seating area on the sidewalk, and some of the windows are garage doors that open up when the weather is nice. With lots of TVs this has a sports bar feel. It was quite busy for a non-event Tuesday night, but it wasn’t terribly noisy and drinks/food came quickly.

101 E. 14th St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
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Garment District

scooterj — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:10:00 +0000

(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 beer.

1350 Main
Kansas City, MO 64105
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Savvy Coffee & Wine Bar

scooterj — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:12:00 +0000

(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 bar, first visited in 2010.

Coffee and wine bar on a busy corner in downtown KC. A nice spot to sit and people watch. Free wifi available. The restrooms have some of the coolest sinks ever.

Odd hours though:

Mon – Wed 7 am – 4 pm
Thurs – Fri 7 am – 11pm
Saturday – 5 pm – 1am
Closed on Sunday

1201 Main
Kansas City, MO 64106
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Gordon Biersch Brewery

scooterj — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:11:00 +0000

(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 bar area is removed from the restaurant and has a more cozy feel than you might expect from a place of this size. The large windows behind the bar are a nice touch.

100 E. 14th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
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Tengo Sed Cantina

scooterj — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:11:00 +0000

(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 pretty packed. They serve Mexican food, but I haven’t heard good things about it.

1323 Walnut
Kansas City, MO 64105
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Johnny’s Tavern

scooterj — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:10:00 +0000

(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 likely to draw the Axe-wearing crowd than it’s neighbor McFadden’s down the street. I didn’t try the food but the menu looked impressive, with a good variety of sports bar favorites.

1310 Grand
Kansas City, MO 64106
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The Jones

scooterj — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:10:00 +0000

(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 as well as a standard part for those who prefer not to get in the water. The Jones Ultra Pool is essentially an outdoor pool themed night club. Admission charges apply.

1271 Main, 6th Floor
Kansas City, MO 64106
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The Marquee

scooterj — Sat, 02 May 2009 17:10:00 +0000

(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 have to be seeing a movie to visit the bar and it it quickly becoming a popular hangout. Lots of comfortable seating in the lounge areas for watching sports on the plasma TVs or hanging out. Live music weekend evenings.

1400 Main
Kansas City, MO 64105
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PBR Big Sky

scooterj — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:11:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 464th bar, first visited in 2008.

Ride the mechanical bull!

111 E 13th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
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Lucky Strike

scooterj — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 463rd bar, first visited in 2008.

Upscale bowling alley and lounge

1370 Grand Ave
Kansas City, MO 64105
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Flying Saucer

scooterj — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 462nd bar, first visited in 2008.

101 E. 13th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
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Living Room Bar

scooterj — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:10:00 +0000

(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 outdoor bar. Closed in the winter.

14th & Walnut
Kansas City, MO 64106
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McFadden’s

scooterj — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:10:00 +0000

(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 crowded at night with the striped-shirt set.

1330 Grand
Kansas City, MO 64106
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(816) 471-1330
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Drum Room

scooterj — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 18:10:00 +0000

(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 Ave
Kansas City, MO 64105
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(816) 303-1686
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