VFW Post 2368

scooterj — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 18:17:00 +0000

(Malden, MO)

Scooter’s 1009th bar, first visited in 2013.

This was a little more of a mixed crowd than the Bears lodge next door — closer to an equal mix of women and men. In fact I was surprised at first to also see children shooting pool at the table by the front door — but then I realized that even though it was dark out it was actually only a little bit after 6:00. The bartender did a good job of making sure the kids stayed in their own area and away from the drinkers.

In addition to the pool table there’s a small DJ booth next to the women’s restroom. The men’s restroom is all the way in the far back, in the meeting area.

I had an enjoyable visit here and ended up staying for a couple of drinks.

122 W Main
Malden, MO 63863
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(573) 276-2690

Fraternal Order Of Bears Lodge #238

scooterj — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 18:16:00 +0000

(Malden, MO)

Scooter’s 1008th bar, first visited in 2013.

I’m listing this under the “Private Club” category, though I walked in and was served without question so it may very well be open to the general public.

This is a great classic small town dive bar. It was pretty busy — not quite full but getting close. The clientele was mostly working-class guys my age or older.

Apart from a handful of pool players around the corner from where I was sitting, nearly everyone in the bar was entranced by the airing of “Casino Royale” playing on the TV over the bar.

110 W. Main
Malden, MO 63863
US
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(573) 276-2942

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VFW Post 2368

Fraternal Order Of Bears Lodge #238