Downtown Archive

#539: The Pool Hall

Posted on April 2009 | No Comments
(Downtown, Platte City, MO) Scooter’s 539th bar, first visited in 2009. We actually came to Platte City expecting to visit Outlaws, but we found that place long gone (it’s something...
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Welcome!
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!

--ScooterJ
A Few Random Favorites
- American Tavern
  15 July 2011
  (St. Joseph, MO) Scooter’s 907th bar, first visited in 2011. American Tavern is a beautifl, timeless, classic example of a dive bar all-around. It is rustic, dirty, and charming. This...
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- Shorty’s Somewhat Fancy Bar
  05 July 2019
  (Downtown, Des Moines, IA) Scooter’s 1343rd bar, first visited in 2019. We tried to go to El Bait Shop next but it was wasn’t happening — far too crowded. So...
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- Mo Brew
  31 August 2018
  (West 39th, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1263rd bar, first visited in 2018. Craft beer bar that borders on both sports bar and five bar. Great staff. Open and airy with...
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