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!
--ScooterJA Few Random Favorites
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Van Till Family Farm Winery
(Rayville, MO ) Scooter’s 1844th bar, first visited in 2025. This winery has been on our list for a while, as we had been to its former satellite location in…
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#437: Cosmo’s
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(Ripley, Independence, MO) Scooter’s 437th bar, first visited in 2008. This was the first of many bars we went to today where the bartender lamented that they have lost business... -
#436: Rack Daddy’s
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(Ripley, Independence, MO) Scooter’s 436th bar, first visited in 2008. We took a couple of seats at the bar populated by older, blue-collar men. B needed to break a large... -
#435: Neighbors Cocktail Lounge
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(Leeds, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 435th bar, first visited in 2008. Having been kicked out of this place at the end of our last run through Independence (one member of... -
#434: Old Chicago
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(Shawnee Mission, KS) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Next became a Mickey’s Irish Pub. Now it’s called Saints. Now it’s called Saints. Scooter’s 434th... -
#433: Garozzo’s Ristorante
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 433rd bar, first visited in 2008. Formal restaurant, the bar is well-separated from the dining area so can be enjoyed on its own. 526 Harrison... -
![(West End, Dallas, TX) Scooter’s 432nd bar, first visited in 2008. Pizza/pasta place with a mid-sized bar. 2001 N Lamar St # 125 Dallas, TX 75202US [launch map] (214) 999-0066](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/spiatza-115x115.jpg "Spiatza Pizza & Pasta Co")
#432: Spiatza Pizza & Pasta Co
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(West End, Dallas, TX) Scooter’s 432nd bar, first visited in 2008. Pizza/pasta place with a mid-sized bar. 2001 N Lamar St # 125 Dallas, TX 75202US [launch map] (214) 999-0066 -
![(West End, Dallas, TX) Scooter’s 431st bar, first visited in 2008. 1800 N Market St Dallas, TX 75202US [launch map] (214) 999-0662 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/cad-115x115.jpg "Cadillac Bar")
#431: Cadillac Bar
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(West End, Dallas, TX) Scooter’s 431st bar, first visited in 2008. 1800 N Market St Dallas, TX 75202US [launch map] (214) 999-0662 Visit Web Site -
![(West End, Dallas, TX) Scooter’s 430th bar, first visited in 2008. 1801 N Lamar St # 100 Dallas, TX 75202US [launch map] (214) 748-5711 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/westend-115x115.jpg "West End Pub")
#430: West End Pub
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(West End, Dallas, TX) Scooter’s 430th bar, first visited in 2008. 1801 N Lamar St # 100 Dallas, TX 75202US [launch map] (214) 748-5711 Visit Web Site -
![(Plano, TX) Scooter’s 429th bar, first visited in 2008. Bowling alley bar, but totally isolated from the bowling alley. 2521 K Ave Plano, TX 75074US [launch map] (972) 881-0242](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/plano-115x115.jpg "Plano Super Bowl")
#429: Plano Super Bowl
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(Plano, TX) Scooter’s 429th bar, first visited in 2008. Bowling alley bar, but totally isolated from the bowling alley. 2521 K Ave Plano, TX 75074US [launch map] (972) 881-0242 -
![(Addison, TX) Scooter’s 428th bar, first visited in 2008. Known for its huge beer selection 14999 Monfort Dr. Addison, TX 75254US [launch map] (972) 991-7093 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/428-115x115.jpg "Flying Saucer")
#428: Flying Saucer
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(Addison, TX) Scooter’s 428th bar, first visited in 2008. Known for its huge beer selection 14999 Monfort Dr. Addison, TX 75254US [launch map] (972) 991-7093 Visit Web Site -
![(Dallas, TX) Scooter’s 427th bar, first visited in 2008. A private club to get around the local smoking ban. Membership was easy. 14902 Preston Rd Dallas, TX 75254US [launch map]...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/hideaway-115x115.jpg "Al’s Hideaway")
#427: Al’s Hideaway
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(Dallas, TX) Scooter’s 427th bar, first visited in 2008. A private club to get around the local smoking ban. Membership was easy. 14902 Preston Rd Dallas, TX 75254US [launch map]... -
#426: Austin Avenue Grill & Bar
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(Plano, TX) Scooter’s 426th bar, first visited in 2008. Huge places divided into multiple rooms — each room with its own format. A private club to get around the local... -
![(Plano, TX) Scooter’s 425th bar, first visited in 2008. Played a lot of trivia here 701 W Parker Rd Plano, TX 75023US [launch map] (972) 398-9900](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/jj-115x115.jpg "Jake’s Joint")
#425: Jake’s Joint
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(Plano, TX) Scooter’s 425th bar, first visited in 2008. Played a lot of trivia here 701 W Parker Rd Plano, TX 75023US [launch map] (972) 398-9900 -
#424: Industry Bar
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(Dallas, TX) Scooter’s 424th bar, first visited in 2008. Maybe I went on the wrong night of the week. I’ve heard great things about this bar and I wanted to... -
#423: Boomer’s Sports Bar
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(Purcell, OK) Scooter’s 423rd bar, first visited in 2008. Boomers is located right in the heart of downtown Purcell. It’s slightly larger than most small town bars and a little... -
![(Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 422nd bar, first visited in 2008. On the casino floor 3200 NORTH AMERISTAR DRIVE Kansas City, MO 64161US [launch map] 816-414-7000 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/422-115x115.jpg "Blackjack Bar")
#422: Blackjack Bar
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 422nd bar, first visited in 2008. On the casino floor 3200 NORTH AMERISTAR DRIVE Kansas City, MO 64161US [launch map] 816-414-7000 Visit Web Site -
#421: Balanca’s
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 421st bar, first visited in 2008. The first time I visited I got the cold shoulder. Since then I’ve had a great time and the... -
#420: Hereford House
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Destroyed by explosion and fire shortly after midnight on October 20, 2008. In June 2010 the owner was indicted for the arson. Until... -
#419: 1924 Main
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Closed at end of business Feb 14, 2010. Something new is in the works at this location. Scooter’s 419th bar, first visited in... -
#418: Michael Smith’s Restaurant
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 418th bar, first visited in 2008. Visited during a scavenger hunt. I wasn’t sure how welcome we’d be at the bar of a fine dining... -
#417: Tootsies
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Now called “Eighteen 22 Ultra Lounge” Scooter’s 417th bar, first visited in 2008. Visited during...
