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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!
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#941: Rustic Lodge
Posted on November 2011 | No Comments(Zalma, MO) Scooter’s 941st bar, first visited in 2011. Afiliated with Modern Day Veterans Chapter 207, Rustic Lodge (aka “The Rustic”) is a long-time Zalma institution and a regional draw,... -
#940: Sportsman’s Lounge
Posted on November 2011 | No Comments(Advance, MO) Scooter’s 940th bar, first visited in 2011. I knew this bar existed, but on previous visits to this town I had been unable to find it. This time... -
#937: The Roundabout
Posted on November 2011 | No Comments(Chaffee, MO) Formerly Curve Inn Scooter’s 937th bar, first visited in 2011. This is a brand new bar & grill that opened within the past couple of months at the... -
#935: Crossroads Public House
Posted on November 2011 | No Comments(Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL) Scooter’s 935th bar, first visited in 2011. Stopped in here around 1am after the LebowskiFest and a subsequent driving tour of the city. Our local friend... -
#934: DRB’s at Diversy River Bowl
Posted on November 2011 | No Comments(Logan Square, Chicago, IL) Scooter’s 934th bar, first visited in 2011. Bowling alley bar, well-separated from the bowling alley itself. Visited this while here for Lebowskifest 2011. 2211 W. Diversy... -
#932: Ebbets Field
Posted on September 2011 | No Comments(Springfield, MO) Scooter’s 932nd bar, first visited in 2011. I’m amazed I was able to find this place later to add it to this list! We were visiting a friend... -
#931: W.F. Cody’s
Posted on September 2011 | No Comments(Springfield, MO) Scooter’s 931st bar, first visited in 2011. While my friend Ken and I were in Springfield visiting our buddy Nik, we spent about an hour here downing a... -
#924: Uncle D’s Sports Bar & Grill
Posted on September 2011 | No Comments(St. Joseph, MO) Scooter’s 924th bar, first visited in 2011. Just barely off the beaten path, this is a pretty good sports bar that was pretty busy with people watching... -
#917: Norty’s Bar & Grill
Posted on July 2011 | No Comments(St. Joseph, MO) Scooter’s 917th bar, first visited in 2011. This is the second location for Norty’s. It used to be located on Messanie, but it burned down in 2007.... -
#910: First Ward House
Posted on July 2011 | No Comments(St. Joseph, MO) Scooter’s 910th bar, first visited in 2011. The First Ward House opened in 1878 and is one of the contenders for Oldest Bar West of the Mississippi.... -
#905: Magoon’s Saloon
Posted on July 2011 | No Comments(St. Joseph, MO) Scooter’s 905th bar, first visited in 2011. Magoon’s Saloon is a place we chose to visit simply because we liked the name, and it turned out to... -
#902: Pappy’s Grill & Pub
Posted on July 2011 | No Comments(St. Joseph, MO) Scooter’s 902nd bar, first visited in 2011. We almost didn’t stop here because it looked too much like a restaurant, but once inside we decided to go... -
#898: Adams Bar & Grill
Posted on July 2011 | No Comments(St. Joseph, MO) Formerly Phipps Tavern Scooter’s 898th bar, first visited in 2011. This is one of those places that looks a lot bigger — and nicer — on the... -
#896: Cordonnier’s Place
Posted on July 2011 | No Comments(St. Joseph, MO) Scooter’s 896th bar, first visited in 2011. This is a fish restaurant, specializing in catfish & carp. Just inside the main entrance is a bar area. A... -
#895: Biggins Sports Bar
Posted on July 2011 | No Comments(St. Joseph, MO) Formerly Mackenzie’s Scooter’s 895th bar, first visited in 2011. This is the new location for Biggins, having opened here just a few weeks ago after previously being... -
#894: Hap’s Place
Posted on July 2011 | No Comments(St. Joseph, MO) Scooter’s 894th bar, first visited in 2011. Hap’s is primarily a well-known catfish restaurant (located right by the river), but it has a small bar in the... -
#893: Pop’s Place
Posted on July 2011 | No Comments(St. Joseph, MO) Scooter’s 893rd bar, first visited in 2011. Pop’s Place is quite a bit bigger, and nicer, than I was expecting! It has at least 3 pool tables,... -
#891: Southgate Grill & Lounge
Posted on July 2011 | No Comments(Hyde Park, St. Joseph, MO) Formerly 6106 King Hill Avenue Scooter’s 891st bar, first visited in 2011. Southgate is divided into two main areas. The larger restaurant area takes up... -
#889: Vinnie Van Go-Go’s
Posted on June 2011 | No Comments(North Historic District, Savannah, GA) Scooter’s 889th bar, first visited in 2011. Divey pizza place on the City Market, with outdoor seating and limited indoor seating along the bar. We... -
#888: Churchill’s British Pub
Posted on June 2011 | No Comments(North Historic District, Savannah, GA) Scooter’s 888th bar, first visited in 2011. This was located right next to JJ Bonerz, but since it didn’t open until 5pm I wasn’t able... -
#887: Cotton Exchange Tavern
Posted on June 2011 | No Comments(North Historic District, Savannah, GA) Scooter’s 887th bar, first visited in 2011. This was tied with Chuck’s as our favorite bar on the riverfront, due in part to the intimate...
