Scooter's Bar Journal » Downtown

1st Barrel Brewing

scooterj — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, St. Joseph, MO)

Scooter’s 1721st bar, first visited in 2023.

We stopped in here for a quick visit on the way home from Omaha. My flight consisted of the 4am Nebraska Vista (IPA), Pain in the Mash (stout), 3D Dale’s Dangerous Drink (brown ale), and Fat Heather (Scotch Ale brewed with heather).

510B Edmond St
St. Joseph, MO 64501
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The Angry Swede Brewing Company

scooterj — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 18:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, St. Joseph, MO)

Scooter’s 1446th bar, first visited in 2020.

This new brewery is located in (what appears to be) an old bank building in downtown St. Joseph. In addition to their own craft beer they feature guest taps (all were from KC Cider on this visit), craft cocktails, and wine.

In the basement is a “speakasy” area that you are welcome to take your drinks to even if the basement bar itself is not open.

I had a flight with Sif’s Hefeweizen, Lupulin Smash IPA Centenniel, and Valkyrie Vanilla Porter. I also had a full pour of Mjolnir Stout.

513 Francis St
St. Joseph, MO 64501
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Hammerjack’s Rock’n'Roll Sports Bar

scooterj — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:41:00 +0000

(Downtown, St. Joseph, MO)

Scooter’s 922nd bar, first visited in 2011.

I wasn’t planning on coming here, but for some reason we would up here instead of the more-our-speed Felix Street Pub. It was now just about “last call” time, so this would be the final bar of the day.

This is a rock-and-roll dance club. The bar runs down one side, while the stage and dance floor are on the other side. There was no cover, though i don’t know if that’s normally the case or if it was just because we were there so late.

512 Felix St
St. Joseph, MO 64501
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Shaft Nightclub

scooterj — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:40:00 +0000

(Downtown, St. Joseph, MO)

Scooter’s 921st bar, first visited in 2011.

My exterior photo did not turn out, so I stole this photo from Google Street View.

This is technically a gay bar, but other than the dancers in a back this seemed more like an all-are-welcome type of place. Similar to Balanca’s or The View back home.

There was a cover charge, but it was only a buck so I went ahead and paid. The drink was a mystery shot, something minty tasting. We chatted with a middle-aged couple standing at one of the tables.

615 Felix Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
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Rendezvous Bar & Grill

scooterj — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:39:00 +0000

(Downtown, St. Joseph, MO)

Scooter’s 920th bar, first visited in 2011.

This dive is located a block down the street from Foster’s. Another responsible bartender working here. B had water while I had a gin & tonic.

619 Felix Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
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(816) 364-9105

Foster’s

scooterj — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:38:00 +0000

(Downtown, St. Joseph, MO)

Scooter’s 919th bar, first visited in 2011.

Fosters is a martini & wine bar primarily. We got here pretty late and they were preparing to close.

The bartender only served us because we were walking, which I appreciated. We had Jim Beam shots.

726 Felix Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
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(816) 364-4400
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