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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…
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![(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... -
#416: Martini Loft at The Aladdin
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 416th bar, first visited in 2008. The tiny bar on the mezzanine level of the Aladdin Hotel. Visited during a scavenger hunt. At first the... -
![(Downtown, Mission, KS) Scooter’s 415th bar, first visited in 2008. Neighborhood dive/sports bar tucked away on a side street in downtown Mission. 5902 Woodson Rd Mission, KS 66202US [launch map]...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/415-115x115.jpg "Keyhole Tavern")
#415: Keyhole Tavern
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Mission, KS) Scooter’s 415th bar, first visited in 2008. Neighborhood dive/sports bar tucked away on a side street in downtown Mission. 5902 Woodson Rd Mission, KS 66202US [launch map]... -
#414: R G’s
Posted on December 2007 | No Comments(40 Hwy, Independence, MO) Scooter’s 414th bar, first visited in 2007. This was confusing because the marquee sign had me convinced this was a Chinese restaurant, but inside it was... -
#413: Sandbar
Posted on December 2007 | No Comments(40 Hwy, Independence, MO) Scooter’s 413th bar, first visited in 2007. We took turns playing pool and hanging out with the stuffed-and-mounted residents. After I sent the cue ball flying... -
#412: Bamboo Hut
Posted on December 2007 | No Comments(40 Hwy, Independence, MO) Scooter’s 412th bar, first visited in 2007. Serves up stek & fried chicken A quick walk from Harvey’s. Our bartender didn’t seem veery receptive to us... -
#411: Harvey’s Tavern
Posted on December 2007 | No Comments(40 Hwy, Independence, MO) Scooter’s 411th bar, first visited in 2007. The place with a fireplace and stuffed deer heads in the back room. After enjoying the warmth of the...
