Scooter's Bar Journal » West Plaza

The Pressed Penny Tavern

scooterj — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:12:00 +0000

(West Plaza, Kansas City, MO)
Formerly Boozefish

Scooter’s 1548th bar, first visited in 2022.

Been meaning to come here ever since it was Boozefish back in the ancient times, nut never had an opportunity until today.

Had a meat & cheese spread and a couple of espresso martinis.

1511 Westport Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
United States
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Madison’s

scooterj — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:10:00 +0000

(West Plaza, Kansas City, MO)
Formerly The Point

Scooter’s 1444th bar, first visited in 2020.

I had been here a few times when it was The Point. The remodel that make sit Madison’s was so extensive that I can claim this as a new bar, as even the bar area itself is in an entirely different part of the building.

This is a hard one to categorize, as it has elements of a dive bar and an upscale bar at the same time. So I’m filing it under both. There is a limited menu of rather good bar food, and two enormous patios â€” one in the east courtyard and another a level down in the south parking lot.

I returned on Dec 31, 2020 and got updated photos.

917 W 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64111
United States
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The New Point

scooterj — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 17:16:00 +0000

(West Plaza, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 88th bar, first visited in 2006.

Bar/restaurant between Westport and The Plaza

917 W 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Twin City Tavern

scooterj — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 17:15:00 +0000

(West Plaza, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 87th bar, first visited in 2006.

Neighborhood bar & grill that is a long-time institution. Popular among all walks of life and a major opponent of the smoking ban.

1815 Westport Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Mike Kelly’s Westsider

scooterj — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 17:10:00 +0000

(West Plaza, Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 20th bar, first visited in 2004.

Combines fine dining with a dive bar. The web site makes it look formal, but during an afternoon visit I sat at the bar and the bartender told me dirty jokes.

Updated in 2022 with photos, finally!

1515 Westport Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
US
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