Welcome!
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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Nemo’s Bar
27 August 2023(Corktown, Detroit, MI) Scooter’s 1697th bar, first visited in 2023. And another great historic dive bar! As we approached we were worried we wouldn’t be able to get in because...
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Alaskan Brewing Company Tasting Room
14 May 2023(Lemon Creek, Juneau, AK) Scooter’s 1656th bar, first visited in 2023. I didn’t realize the main tap room closes at 7pm and just barely made it in time to be...
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Big John’s Corner Bar
03 March 2008(The Square, Independence, MO) Scooter’s 440th bar, first visited in 2008. A very tiny, long-standing institution in the heart of downtown Independence. Since this was my first visit we were...
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#411: Harvey’s Tavern
Posted on December 2007 | No Comments(40 Hwy, Independence, MO) Scooter’s 411th bar, first visited in 2007. The place with a fireplace and stuffed deer heads in the back room. After enjoying the warmth of the...