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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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Come Back In
13 August 2016(Downtown, Madison, WI) Scooter’s 1158th bar, first visited in 2016. A dive-ish bar that shares the same kitchen (and I believe owners) as Eseen Haus but has a different menu....
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Atwater Brewery
26 August 2023(Detroit, MI) Scooter’s 1695th bar, first visited in 2023. I’d had their Java Porter many times both from stores and at other bars, now I finally got to see where...
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The Cellar
15 July 2009(Lincoln, NE) Scooter’s 573rd bar, first visited in 2009. A retro lounge (in decor, not theme) with a regular, laid-back vibe. The bartender was really into what we were doing...
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#271: Comedy City
Posted on June 2007 | No Comments(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... -
#245: Manny’s Restaurant
Posted on April 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 245th bar, first visited in 2007. Mexican restaurant with a bar in the front. 207 Southwest Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 474-7696... -
#241: Cashew
Posted on April 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 241st bar, first visited in 2007. Popular upscale bar. I’m not a fan, I’ve found the bartenders to be somewhat unfriendly. 2000 Grand Blvd Kansas... -
#225: Anthony’s Restaurant & Lounge
Posted on March 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 225th bar, first visited in 2007. Italian restaurant with lounge singers, the bar has hard-to-find beers on tap and is open until 3am. 701 Grand... -
#212: The Mango Room
Posted on January 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Closed in 2009. Replaced by Ingredient Scooter’s 212th bar, first visited in 2007. Came here several times on various downtown pub crawls. 1111... -
#99: Ponak’s Mexican Kitchen
Posted on July 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 99th bar, first visited in 2006. Mexican restaurant & bar. I didn’t really care for the restaurant side, but the bar side seems to be... -
#80: Screenland Theatre bar
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 80th bar, first visited in 2006. Because we arrived here well after the start of the night’s last feature, the bartender seemed puzzled by our... -
#76: Grinders
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 76th bar, first visited in 2006. Great pizza and wings, excellent beer selection, spotty service. Picnic table just outside the back door leaving to a...


![Manny’s Restaurant (Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 245th bar, first visited in 2007. Mexican restaurant with a bar in the front. 207 Southwest Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 474-7696...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/245-115x115.jpg)




![Willlie’s Pub (Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 196th bar, first visited in 2006. Mizzou-oriented sports bar. 1501 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 527-0188 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/196-115x115.jpg)




![JP Wine Bar (Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 79th bar, first visited in 2006. Upscale wine bar 1526 Walnut St Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 842-2660 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/jp-115x115.jpg)




![12th Street Rag (Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 74th bar, first visited in 2006. In the lobby of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown 200 W 12th St Kansas City, MO 64105US [launch map]...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/74-115x115.jpg)


