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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!
--ScooterJA Few Random Favorites
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Strawberry Hill Brewing
(Strawberry Hill, Kansas City, KS) Scooter’s 1838th bar, first visited in 2025. After a few years of delays, this finally opened in the Fall of 2024. But since it’s only…
Latest Posts
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#872: Fannie’s on the Beach
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(South Beach, Tybee Island, GA) Scooter’s 872nd bar, first visited in 2011. Up until this point, the bars I had visited on Tybee seemed more for the locals. Fannie’s, however,... -
#871: The Sand Bar
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Tybee Island, GA) Scooter’s 871st bar, first visited in 2011. This is a new bar across the street from Nickie’s. The front contains a small L-shaped bar, the back... -
#870: Nickie’s 1971 Bar & Grill
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Tybee Island, GA) Scooter’s 870th bar, first visited in 2011. There are two entrances to this establishment. The door on the left leads to the bright-decored pizza (and more)... -
#869: Rock House
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Tybee Island, GA) Scooter’s 869th bar, first visited in 2011. An open, airy music menu right on the corner of the busiest intersection in Tybee. There’s karaoke, live acts,... -
#868: Wind Rose Cafe
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Tybee Island, GA) Scooter’s 868th bar, first visited in 2011. From the outside, all appearances are that this is a quaint and charming cafe, possibly not even having a... -
#867: Bernie’s
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Tybee Island, GA) Scooter’s 867th bar, first visited in 2011. We stepped into this bar on 16th (Tybrisa St.) looking for a quick bite to eat, and I’m glad... -
#866: Doc’s Bar
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Tybee Island, GA) Scooter’s 866th bar, first visited in 2011. Another small dive that, while on the main tourist strip, seems geared towards the locals. There’s video poker, a... -
#865: Benny’s Tybee Tavern
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Tybee Island, GA) Scooter’s 865th bar, first visited in 2011. A pretty nice dive that seems to be more for the locals than the tourists. There were several interesting... -
#864: The Riptide
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(On the Pier, Tybee Island, GA) Scooter’s 864th bar, first visited in 2011. This is a seasonal outdoor bar under the big rotunda on the fishing pier. There’s a small... -
#863: Jean Bonnet Tavern
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(Bedford, PA) Scooter’s 863rd bar, first visited in 2011. This historic tavern was established around 1762, making it among the very oldest bars I have been to. Check out the... -
#862: Handlebar Saloon
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(Sugar Grove, OH) Scooter’s 862nd bar, first visited in 2011. Basic little dive bar and grill in a small town. There’s a basic menu of burgers and various other items... -
#861: Bullfrog’s Bar & Grill
Posted on May 2011 | No Comments(Lee’s Summit, MO) Formerly McKeever’s Scooter’s 861st bar, first visited in 2011. Well-done strip mall bar, re-opened after a significant upgrade and remodel of the old McKeever’s. Golden Tee Live,... -
#860: Germania Club
Posted on February 2011 | No Comments(North Kansas City, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. now Grain to Glass Scooter’s 860th bar, first visited in 2011. Updated June 2017 –... -
#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... -
#856: Kelso’s
Posted on January 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, North Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 856th bar, first visited in 2011. Italian family restaurant with great pizza. The front end of the restaurant has a small sports bar. 300... -
#855: Lucky 7 Tavern
Posted on November 2010 | No Comments(Downtown, Mountain Grove, MO) Scooter’s 855th bar, first visited in 2010. I found this place operating entirely on BARDAR, but for a while I thought my BARDAR was broken as... -
#854: Rendezvous Charles Vergos
Posted on November 2010 | No Comments(Downtown, Memphis, TN) Scooter’s 854th bar, first visited in 2010. This is a famous basement BBQ place located in a basement in an alley a few blocks north of Beale... -
#853: Mr. Handy’s Blues Hall Juke Joint
Posted on November 2010 | No Comments(Downtown, Memphis, TN) Scooter’s 853rd bar, first visited in 2010. Something about this bar caught my eye earlier in the evening, and I just had to see more. We entered... -
#852: Black Diamond
Posted on November 2010 | No Comments(Downtown, Memphis, TN) Scooter’s 852nd bar, first visited in 2010. A nice quiet smoky dive, a great place to take a break from the excitement of Beale Street and recharge...
