Scooter's Bar Journal » Downtown https://www.scootersbars.com A journal of the many places I have raised a glass or two... or twelve Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:35:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Christine’s Firehouse https://www.scootersbars.com/2018/09/christines-firehouse/ https://www.scootersbars.com/2018/09/christines-firehouse/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2018 17:10:00 +0000 scooterj http://www.scootersbars.com/?p=9278 (Downtown, North Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1264th bar, first visited in 2018.

Christine's Firehouse, North Kansas City

New location! Right around the corner from the old place. It’s only been open a few days so they’re still working on the finishing touches. Modern new digs but the food and drinks are all the same as before.

Christine's Firehouse, North Kansas City

Christine's Firehouse, North Kansas City

Patio is still being worked on but is usable as long as you watch your step!
Christine's Firehouse, North Kansas City

Future “indoor” patio area
Christine's Firehouse, North Kansas City



North Kansas City, MO 64116
US
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(816) 255-2343
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]]> https://www.scootersbars.com/2018/09/christines-firehouse/feed/ 0 Screenland Armour https://www.scootersbars.com/2017/11/screenland-armour/ https://www.scootersbars.com/2017/11/screenland-armour/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:10:00 +0000 scooterj http://www.scootersbars.com/?p=9040 (Downtown, North Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1216th bar, first visited in 2017.

Screenland Armour, North Kansas City

Movie theater with an excellent craft beer bar in the lobby.

Beers consumed: Victory At Sea (Ballast Point), Zellige (4 Hands), Liquid Truth Serum (Dogfish Head)

Screenland Armour, North Kansas City

Screenland Armour, North Kansas City

Screenland Armour, North Kansas City


408 Armour Rd
North Kansas City, MO 64116
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(816)994-7380
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Scooter’s 1175th bar, first visited in 2016.

Colony Espresso & Beer, North Kansas City

Coffee shop in the front, craft beer bar in the back with plans to add a brewery operation in 2017.

So far I’ve had Tuberfest 2016 (Marzen) by Lagunitas, S’mores Stout by Big Muddy, Wet Dream (brown ale) by Evil Twin, Black Rype IPA by Martin City, and Snow & Tell (Scotch ale) by Boulevard.

Colony Espresso & Beer, North Kansas City


312 Armour Rd
North Kansas City, MO 64116
US
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(816) 800-4699
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]]> https://www.scootersbars.com/2016/10/colony-espresso-beer/feed/ 0 Calibration Brewery https://www.scootersbars.com/2016/06/calibration-brewery/ https://www.scootersbars.com/2016/06/calibration-brewery/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:10:00 +0000 scooterj http://www.scootersbars.com/?p=8654 (Downtown, North Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 1131st bar, first visited in 2016.

Calibration Brewery, North Kansas City

New microbrewery, bringing the total in North Kansas City to 3. I only had 10 minutes, just enough time for one beer, so will have to return for a more thorough visit.


119 Armour
North Kansas City, MO 64116
US
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816-994-8277
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]]> https://www.scootersbars.com/2016/06/calibration-brewery/feed/ 0 Kelso’s https://www.scootersbars.com/2011/01/kelsos/ https://www.scootersbars.com/2011/01/kelsos/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:10:00 +0000 scooterj http://www.scootersbars.com/?p=7312 (Downtown, North Kansas City, MO)

Scooter’s 856th bar, first visited in 2011.

Kelso's, North Kansas City

Italian family restaurant with great pizza. The front end of the restaurant has a small sports bar.

Kelso's, North Kansas City


300 Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64116
US
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(816) 221-8899
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