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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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Outdoor seating Archive
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#188: Bogart’s
Posted on September 2006 | No Comments(Independence, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Now Erin’s Pub Scooter’s 188th bar, first visited in 2006. When we visited it a cool stained... -
#184: Race Day Cafe
Posted on September 2006 | No Comments(Raytown, MO) Scooter’s 184th bar, first visited in 2006. Biker-friendly bar in Raytown. (Tuesday is Bike Night if I remember correctly.) A small place, but it has lots to do... -
#172: Legends Cafe
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Nord East, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 172nd bar, first visited in 2006. This place was big, really big, and featured a patio at one end. Brandon did some exploring and found... -
#170: Elsie’s Bar & Restaurant
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Nord East, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 170th bar, first visited in 2006. Elsie’s is either a bowling alley with a separate bar and restaurant, or it’s a restaurant/bar with a bowling... -
#165: NE Palace
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN) Formerly First Chance, Last Chance Revisited 17 years later in 2023, scroll down for more. Scooter’s 165th bar, first visited in 2006. This place used to... -
#163: Tony Jaro’s River Garden
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Nord East, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 163rd bar, first visited in 2006. This was a rectangular bar with a sticky floor. We selected Iron Range Amber Lager because we liked the... -
#162: Psycho Suzi’s
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Nord East, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 162nd bar, first visited in 2006. We arrived just as 200+ scooters started pulling in for a scooter party. We dashed inside to get our... -
#152: Brothers
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 152nd bar, first visited in 2006. Downstairs bar, next to “Refuge”. Square shaped bar. As we were chatting and getting rather lit, two young Asian people... -
#150: Champps Sports Bar & Cafe
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 150th bar, first visited in 2006. This was a cool stop — a long outdoor bar in an alley. Mary was our bartender. We then found,... -
#147: Mackenzie
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 147th bar, first visited in 2006. Located in the Orpheum Theater building, this bar boasted two levels plus a patio out back. Our bartender was Gary... -
#98: John’s Big Deck
Posted on July 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Was closed for 3 months for cleaning/remodeling. Re-opened March 13, 2009 under new management. Scooter’s 98th bar, first visited in 2006. John’s Deck is three bars... -
#97: Chez Charlie’s
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Westport, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 97th bar, first visited in 2006. A pretty hard core dive bar, with strong, cheap drinks. Has a pretty regular following. Can be hard to... -
#93: Levee Bar & Grill
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Westport, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 93rd bar, first visited in 2006. Live music / dance place at night, popular lunch spot by day. Nice patio. 4235 Baltimore Ave Kansas City,... -
#91: Harpo’s
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Westport, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 91st bar, first visited in 2006. Popular among college kids for it’s 75-cent draws of Natural Light… you’ll see college kids loading up trays with... -
#86: Gilhouly’s
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(West 39th, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 86th bar, first visited in 2006. The bartender had not arrived yet and the only person who could legally get us a beer was... -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 79th bar, first visited in 2006. Upscale wine bar 1526 Walnut St Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 842-2660 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/jp-115x115.jpg "JP Wine Bar")
#79: JP Wine Bar
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 79th bar, first visited in 2006. Upscale wine bar 1526 Walnut St Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 842-2660 Visit Web Site -
#76: Grinders
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 76th bar, first visited in 2006. Great pizza and wings, excellent beer selection, spotty service. Picnic table just outside the back door leaving to a... -
#71: Red Front Bar & Grill
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 71st bar, first visited in 2006. From the web site: The Red Front Bar is located on Admiral Blvd. in the heart of downtown. A... -
#70: Caddy Shack
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 70th bar, first visited in 2006. Caddyshack, or “The Shack” as many of the regulars refer to it, is a popular dive bar and night... -
![(Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 69th bar, first visited in 2006. Basic semi-upscale bar & grill 612 W 47th St Kansas City, MO 64112US [launch map] (816) 753-0555 Visit Web...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/69-115x115.jpg "Tomfooleries")
#69: Tomfooleries
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 69th bar, first visited in 2006. Basic semi-upscale bar & grill 612 W 47th St Kansas City, MO 64112US [launch map] (816) 753-0555 Visit Web... -
![(Waldo, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 65th bar, first visited in 2006. Restaurant with bar near the front 321 E Gregory Blvd Kansas City, MO 64114US [launch map] (816) 444-2252 Visit...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/19-115x115.jpg "Governor Stumpy’s Grillhouse")
#65: Governor Stumpy’s Grillhouse
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(Waldo, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 65th bar, first visited in 2006. Restaurant with bar near the front 321 E Gregory Blvd Kansas City, MO 64114US [launch map] (816) 444-2252 Visit...
