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The Campground

scooterj — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:14:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1573rd bar, first visited in 2022.

We were unable to go inside because it was far too packed, so had to settle for drinks from the slightly more limited outdoor bar. But that was okay, their outdoor seating area is pretty terrific.

I had a cocktail called The Huntsman while my wife had one called Bronson’s Milk Punch.

1531 Genessee St
Kansas City, MO 64102
United States
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West Bottoms Whiskey Co.

scooterj — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:14:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1574th bar, first visited in 2022.

We didn’t know this even existed until the bartender at 9th & State mentioned it was the source for the whiskey used in their cocktail called The Murdock. (Murdock, as it turns out, is the nickname of the bespectacled figure in the West Bottoms Whiskey logo.)

There’s picnic table out front and a seating area inside just past the bar. There’s also a cozy sofa seating area in the loft above the bar.

I had a coffee-based cocktail called The Whiskey Waker. My wife, not a fan of whiskey, opted for a glass of wine.

1321 W 13th St.
Kansas City, MO 64102
United States
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Voltaire

scooterj — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:13:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1572nd bar, first visited in 2022.

I had avoided coming in here for a drink for years because I assumed it was way too upscale for the likes of me. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Sure, it’s a very nice place, but completely relaxed and fun.

We had some appetizers, my wife had some sort of crazy cocktail (photos), and I had a Fox Trotter Scottish Ale from Stockyards Brewing (across the street).

1617 Genessee St
Kansas City, MO 64102
United States
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9th & State

scooterj — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:12:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)
Formerly Lots of things

Scooter’s 1571st bar, first visited in 2022.

We had tried to visit here a week earlier but it was closed for a private event, so gave it another try today. It quickly became a new favorite.

Over 110 years old, the building was originally a Pabst bar back in the days when the big breweries operated their own little chain bars all over. It has since been NUMEROUS things, see the history in one of the photos for details.

This is primarily a cocktail bar, though they do have other options. I started with one called The Murdock, which was made with West Bottoms Whiskey, which is how I found out West Bottoms Whiskey existed so would get added to our itinerary for the day. I followed that up with a coffee based cocktail called The Ape Hanger. My wife had a Fancy Glory Hole, named after a row of likely glory holes found in the basement from one of the building’s past uses as a fetish club.

The bar includes two ping-pong tables, something you don’t normally expect to see in a cocktail bar.

1717 W. 9th St.
Kansas City, MO 64101
United States
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Fountain City Winery

scooterj — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1570th 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 of, while on our way to a different bar.

We ended up both having wine flights and then buying a couple of bottles to take home. All of their wines are inspired by Kansas City fountains.

There’s a large seating area in the front and a cozier area toward the back with leather sofas. There’s also event space.

I had he wines with checkmarks by them in my flight card photo. The one called “Pour les Jeunes” is what we bought two bottles of.

1409 W. 11th St.
Kansas City, MO 64101
United States
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Stockyards Brewing Company

scooterj — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1205th bar, first visited in 2017.

Craft beer brewery located in what used to be the Golden Ox restaurant. Visited on a Friday afternoon after work.

Beer consumed: Brunch Stout, Black IPA

1600 Genessee
Kansas City, MO 64102
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The Ship

scooterj — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1067th bar, first visited in 2014.

The Ship is a re-creating of a classic decades-old Kansas City institution that was demolished in the 1990s to make way for a city park in what is now the Government District. After the bar’s interior was discovered in a warehouse it was restored and operated on the down-low for a few years.

I’d been wanting to go for a long time, but no one who knew the location would tell me for obvious reasons. I had managed to narrow it down to about the half-block but could never identify the specific door or hours.

Earlier in 2014 The Ship went legit, and now it is easy to spot with its blazing 1930s-esque electric signage, though with its entrance being in an alley you still have to have a general idea of where to look.

The interior re-creation uses as much of the original bar’s decor as was salvageable, creating an atmosphere that looks very much like being on the ship. The main room, where the bar is located, features live music. A small corridor offer additional limited seating, leading to additional rooms in the back that can be used for more seating or private events.

1217 Union Ave
Kansas City, MO 64101
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Grandma’s Bar & Grill

scooterj — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)
Formerly Connie’s Genessee Inn

Scooter’s 946th bar, first visited in 2012.

Dive bar with hot wings and other basic bar food. There’s a pool table in the side room.

1615 Genessee St
Kansas City, MO 6410
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Woodswether Cafe

scooterj — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 708th bar, first visited in 2010.

Long time breakfast/lunch dinner that recently opened its bar and started staying open late. Excellent, inexpensive food. Nightly dinner specials, karaoke on alternate Thursdays, and watch parties for major sports events.

1414 W. 9th St.
Kansas City, MO 64101
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Replays Sports Bar

scooterj — Fri, 20 Feb 2004 18:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 16th bar, first visited in 2004.

Sports bar on the lower level of Kemper Arena. Open before most events and after sporting events. Located near Gate 2.

1800 Genessee
Kansas City, MO 64102
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