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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!
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Kansas City Archive
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#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... -
#967: Anton’s Tap Room
Posted on January 2013 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 967th bar, first visited in 2013. Sat at the bar for a late evening dinner. As a bar, this place is great. They have done... -
#957: Arthur’s Lounge
Posted on October 2012 | No Comments(Platte Ridge, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 957th bar, first visited in 2012. This is a bar that I was supposed to visit way back in 2006, but as I was... -
#946: Grandma’s Bar & Grill
Posted on January 2012 | No Comments(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... -
#933: VFW Post 9997
Posted on September 2011 | No Comments(Sheffield, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 933rd bar, first visited in 2011. I’ve known about this VFW for a couple of years, and chose this year’s Veterans Day (11/11/11) to pay... -
#859: Blue Bird Bistro
Posted on February 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 859th bar, first visited in 2011. Fine dining restaurant serving a locally-grown menu. Towards the back of the restaurant is an upscale bar/lounge. 1700 Summit... -
#858: Westside Local
Posted on February 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 858th bar, first visited in 2011. A restaurant serving locally grown food, but also very popular for its beer garden. A small back room features... -
#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... -
#754: Rivals Sports Bar
Posted on September 2010 | No Comments(Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 754th bar, first visited in 2010. Sports bar at Kauffman Stadium overlooking the outfield. I’m listing it as “private” since you have to buy... -
#735: JR’s Bar & Grill
Posted on July 2010 | No Comments(Northland, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Shaker, Buster’s Bar & Grill Scooter’s 735th bar, first visited in 2010. Though from the inside it appears to be a typical bar for a... -
#713: Eddie’s Bar & Grill
Posted on June 2010 | No Comments(Robandee, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 713th bar, first visited in 2010. This is a bar I’d never heard of and likely would never have known about, if not for my... -
#709: BB’s Lawnside BBQ
Posted on June 2010 | No Comments(Legacy East, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 709th bar, first visited in 2010. (This entry fixes an injustice… I’ve actually visited BB’s several times over the years but for some reason... -
#708: Woodswether Cafe
Posted on May 2010 | No Comments(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... -
#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... -
#684: Savoy Grill
Posted on February 2010 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 684th bar, first visited in 2010. Given that this bar is located inside what could be considered downtown’s ritziest restaurant, I was really surprised that... -
#683: Los Corrals
Posted on February 2010 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 683rd bar, first visited in 2010. This is an extremely popular Mexican restaurant. The bar is a separate room in front, it is fairly tiny... -
#681: Harleys & Horses Bar & Grill
Posted on January 2010 | No Comments(Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 681st bar, first visited in 2010. Biker & rock/blues themed bar in a converted restaurant near Worlds of Fun. The bar is a rectangle in the... -
#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... -
#679: Qudos Cigar & Cognac Bar
Posted on December 2009 | No Comments(Financial District, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 679th bar, first visited in 2009. A very comfortable, laid-back lounge on Grand Avenue downtown. The main lounge area features plush leather chairs. 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...
