Scooter's Bar Journal » Belton

Broken Hatchet Brewing

scooterj — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:11:00 +0000

(Downtown, Belton, MO)

Scooter’s 1496th bar, first visited in 2021.

A relatively new brewery that has finally created a reason to visit downtown Belton!

I had the High Ridge Red, ‘The Village’ DunkAle, and was also one of the first people to order Dicky Goober’s Double IPA, which was one of the best (if not the best) IPAs I have ever tasted!

422 Main St, Belton, MO 64012
Belton, MO 64012
United States
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Goodfellas Bar & Grill

scooterj — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:12:00 +0000

(Belton, MO)

Scooter’s 758th bar, first visited in 2010.

This is a new Italian Gangster / Gangster movie themed bar in Belton. It’s small but has room to move around. There’s a curved bar with a kitchen behind it (no idea if they actually serve food though). There’s a pool table, a juke box, and a small stage in the front corner for karaoke and other live performances.

1016 North Scott Ave
Belton, MO 64012
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One-Eyed Jacks

scooterj — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:15:00 +0000

(Belton, MO)

Scooter’s 516th bar, first visited in 2008.

I’ve never seen this place not busy, and this afternoon was no exception. While relatively peaceful on the bar side, the billiards side was crowded and peppered with arguments and bickering. Already this early on the afternoon there was talk of people that needed to be thrown out. This is the kind of place I can see fights likely breaking out at, yet at the same time looks like a fun place to hang out.

114 E North Ave
Belton, MO 64012
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(816) 322-2793

The Locker Room

scooterj — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:14:00 +0000

(Belton, MO)
Formerly Jose Pepper’s

OUT OF BUSINESS
Closed July 2009.

Scooter’s 515th bar, first visited in 2008.

Locker Room opened in September 2008 in a former Jose Pepper’s restaurant. The bar has a nice decor that fits the theme well, and our bartender slung drinks with lightning speed while entertaining us with magic tricks (and teaching us how to do them). We were surprised to see children running around, but should have expected that with the word “Family” on the sign out front.

1314 E North Ave
Belton, MO 64012
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816) 331-7600

Frankie and Johnny’s

scooterj — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:13:00 +0000

(Belton, MO)

Scooter’s 514th bar, first visited in 2008.

A relative newcomer to Belton in a former bowling alley, this bar was much bigger, and much nicer, than I expected it to be. And in my book this is usually a bad sign. However the upscale appearance didn’t translate to expensive drinks, and our bartender was very friendly and attentive. The beer was served very cold — so cold in fact that it was hurting our bartender’s hands.

Located off the outer road on the east side of US-71.

17209 S. 71 Highway
Belton, MO 64012
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J and J Roadhouse

scooterj — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:10:00 +0000

(Belton, MO)
Formerly Jaudon Hideout

Scooter’s 511th bar, first visited in 2008.

This was a surprising find. Who’d have expected to find a bar at 203rd & Holmes? And how many people from the KC area have even heard of the unincorporated town of Jaudon (pronounced juh-DAWN) southwest of Belton? Our bartender was eager to fill us in on some of the local history.

The town of Jaudon was organized in 1893 as a stop on the Kansas City and Southern Railroad. It was named for James A. Jaudon, from a family of French settlers in the area on whose land the town was founded.

There a long history of a military presence here, from a nearby training area all the way back to Civil War skirmishes. Our bartender told of stories of homes not too far away still bearing scars, including one with a cannonball still lodged in the chimney.

Which brings us back to the bar. The Roadhouse is actually constructed atop a Civil War era military bunker. The original building has served many purposes throughout its 100+ year life, most recently as a gun shop. An addition was built on the south side of the building several years ago, seamlessly integrating itself to the look and feel of the original building to its north. That addition housed a small bar that was then called the Jaudon Hideout.

Recently the gun shop closed, and the building underwent a major renovation to expand the bar to fill the entire building. The inside has been renovated to modernize it, all while still retaining the historical feel.

In addition to drinks the bar features a nice menu, with a particular emphasis on buffalo burgers. Amenities include pool tables, several dart boards, and a patio. There is poker 2 Tuesday and Friday nights as well as Sunday afternoon, and karaoke and live blues acts provide entertainment throughout the rest of the week.

Jaudon is located at 203rd & Holmes (MO Hwy D), southwest of Belton, MO. From Kansas City take Holmes south 12-1/2 miles beyond I-435 to 203rd Street. From US-71 take the MO-58 exit and go west through Belton to MO-D (Holmes). Turn left and go 4 miles to 203rd Street.

20300 Holmes Rd
Belton, MO 64012
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(816) 331-4867