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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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Shorty’s Somewhat Fancy Bar
05 July 2019(Downtown, Des Moines, IA) Scooter’s 1343rd bar, first visited in 2019. We tried to go to El Bait Shop next but it was wasn’t happening — far too crowded. So...
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Deerhead Tavern
14 November 2010(Jacobsville, Evansville, IN) Scooter’s 809th bar, first visited in 2010. A pizza pub, jazz tavern, and sidewalk cafe all rolled up into one. This is a new one for me...
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Confluence Brewing
05 July 2019(Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA) Scooter’s 1338th bar, first visited in 2019. Though I’ve had some of their beer before, this is my first visit to an Iowa brewery....
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#369: The Studio Restaurant & Bar
Posted on July 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Scooter’s 369th bar, first visited in 2007. 1118 McGee Street Kansas City, MO 64106US [launch map] 816-214-9701 Visit Web Site -
#339: Experience Sports Bar & Grill
Posted on July 2007 | No Comments(Welborn, Kansas City, KS) Formerly Rax Scooter’s 339th bar, first visited in 2007. This was a bit of a surprise. This was the only bar whose web site we had... -
#322: Too Tall’s Two: The Inferno
Posted on June 2007 | No Comments(Kirksville, MO) Scooter’s 322nd bar, first visited in 2007. B: Bud Lite 10oz draw – $1.50 S: Fat Tire 10oz draw – $2.50 This place was originally Too Tall’s, then... -
#320: Woody’s Wooden Nickel
Posted on June 2007 | No Comments(Kirksville, MO) Scooter’s 320th bar, first visited in 2007. B: Bud Lite 14oz draw – $1 S: Mule Kick 14oz draw – $1.75 They were just opening up and the... -
#309: Scooters
Posted on June 2007 | No Comments(Ottumwa, IA) Scooter’s 309th bar, first visited in 2007. B: Tall Kamikaze – $3.50 S: Tall Kamikaze – $3.50 We entered through the back door and discovered that this was... -
#308: Tom Tom Tap
Posted on June 2007 | No Comments(Ottumwa, IA) Scooter’s 308th bar, first visited in 2007. Hotel bar for the Hotel Ottumwa B: Bud Lite 16oz draw – $2 S: Bud Lite 16oz draw – $2 Our... -
#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... -
#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...