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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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Mutual Musicians Foundation
29 September 2013(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 999th bar, first visited in 2013. I came here on the last leg of a 21st birthday party. The birthday girl didn’t make it this...
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American Tavern
15 July 2011(St. Joseph, MO) Scooter’s 907th bar, first visited in 2011. American Tavern is a beautifl, timeless, classic example of a dive bar all-around. It is rustic, dirty, and charming. This...
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New Holland Brewing – Holland Tap Room
05 October 2024(Downtown, Holland, MI) Scooter’s 1812th bar, first visited in 2024. This brewery has been on my bucket list for a few years, and today our driving route just happened to...
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#1872: Celtic Mist Pub
Posted on January 2026 | No Comments(Downtown, Springfield, IL) Scooter’s 1872nd bar, first visited in 2026. There were several bars available to choose from on the downtown square, but since we were planning to go to... -
#1871: Brewhaus
Posted on January 2026 | No Comments(Downtown, Springfield, IL) Scooter’s 1871st bar, first visited in 2026. We arrived in Springfield too late to visit out hotel’s bar, so after getting settled in we headed out into...

