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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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#263: Bootlegger’s Saloon
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Salina, KS) Scooter’s 263rd bar, first visited in 2007. We both had Bud Light. $1.25 for a 10oz. draw. B got carded, as he often does due to his youthful... -
#262: Knucklehead’s Tavern
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Salina, KS) Scooter’s 262nd bar, first visited in 2007. We both had Bud Light. $1.00 for a 10oz. draw. This place was pretty small and pretty brightly lit on the... -
#261: Brownie’s
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Abilene, KS) Scooter’s 261st bar, first visited in 2007. B had Bud Light, I had Coors Light. $1.50 for a 12 oz. draw. This place had a pretty impressive stock... -
#260: Downsouth Tavern
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Abilene, KS) Scooter’s 260th bar, first visited in 2007. We both had Bud. $1.50 for a 12 oz. draw. We were seated next to a guy who told us about... -
#259: Lumber Yard Restaurant & Bar
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Chapman, KS) Chapman was hit by a devastating tornado in early 2008, but the downtown area only had minor damage. I have attempted to contact the owner without success to... -
#258: Uptown Lounge
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Junction City, KS) Scooter’s 258th bar, first visited in 2007. We both had Bud Light. 12 oz draws were $2.00 each. This was one of the more run-down places we... -
#257: JC Bar
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Junction City, KS) Scooter’s 257th bar, first visited in 2007. As we sat inside the woman sitting to B’s left would not stop talking to us about tornados. Meanwhile a... -
#256: Corner Club
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Junction City, KS) Formerly Corner Club (Private) Scooter’s 256th bar, first visited in 2007. This place was formerly a private club… the word “private” had since been scratched out on... -
#255: Cock & Bull
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Manhattan, KS) Formerly My Place Tavern Scooter’s 255th bar, first visited in 2007. Based on its name I was certain would be a pretty rough and tumble gay bar, though... -
#254: Rambler’s Steakhouse & Saloon
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Wamego, KS) Scooter’s 254th bar, first visited in 2007. We both had Bud Light. 12 oz draws were $2.00 each. As we sipped our beer the bartender called around to... -
#253: Twilighter Country Club
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Topeka, KS) Scooter’s 253rd bar, first visited in 2007. We had been searching for a bar recommended by a bartender at an earlier stop, following a set of scrawled instructions... -
#252: Stingers
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Topeka, KS) Scooter’s 252nd bar, first visited in 2007. We both had Bud Light. 14 oz draws were $1.75 each. Our bartender, Norma, was very helpful and wrote down directions... -
#251: Perry Bar & Grill
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Perry, KS) Scooter’s 251st bar, first visited in 2007. We both had Bud Light. 12 oz draws were $1.25 each. There was a fish fry in progress while we were... -
#250: Slow Ride Roadhouse
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Lawrence, KS) Scooter’s 250th bar, first visited in 2007. We both had Bud. 16 oz draws were $2.25 each. The ceiling fans were designed to look like engines. Check out... -
#249: Helen’s Hilltop
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Tonganoxie, KS) Scooter’s 249th bar, first visited in 2007. Kick-ass biker bar, though we were too early to have any company there. B had a Bud Light, I had a... -
#248: Dodie’s Roadhouse
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Basehor, KS) Scooter’s 248th bar, first visited in 2007. We both had Bud Light. 16 oz draws were $2.50 each. The interior was decorated with marlins and had t-shirts stretched... -
![(Scarritt Pointe, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 247th bar, first visited in 2007. 3600 Independence Ave Kansas City, MO 64124US [launch map] (816) 231-0526](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/247-115x115.jpg "Askew Inn")
#247: Askew Inn
Posted on April 2007 | No Comments(Scarritt Pointe, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 247th bar, first visited in 2007. 3600 Independence Ave Kansas City, MO 64124US [launch map] (816) 231-0526 -
#246: Bar Natasha
Posted on April 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Closed September 2008. Replaced by Flo’s Cabaret in early 2009. Scooter’s 246th bar, first visited... -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 245th bar, first visited in 2007. Mexican restaurant with a bar in the front. 207 Southwest Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 474-7696...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/245-115x115.jpg "Manny’s Restaurant")
#245: Manny’s Restaurant
Posted on April 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 245th bar, first visited in 2007. Mexican restaurant with a bar in the front. 207 Southwest Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 474-7696... -
![(Midtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 244th bar, first visited in 2007. Hipster dive on Main Street. 3945 Main St Kansas City, MO 64111US [launch map] (816) 561-1600 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/244-115x115.jpg "Embassy")
#244: Embassy
Posted on April 2007 | No Comments(Midtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 244th bar, first visited in 2007. Hipster dive on Main Street. 3945 Main St Kansas City, MO 64111US [launch map] (816) 561-1600 Visit Web Site -
#243: Jardine’s Restaurant
Posted on April 2007 | No Comments(Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 243rd bar, first visited in 2007. Great jazz spot. Drinks are expensive, but the atmosphere is worth it. 4536 Main St Kansas City, MO 64111US...
