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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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Missouri Archive
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#1579: Our House KC
Posted on November 2022 | No Comments(West 39th, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1579th bar, first visited in 2022. Awesome restaurant/bar/coffee shop/bakery with year-round rooftop seating. Since we were here for breakfast, I had an Irish coffee.... -
#1575: Vignettes
Posted on October 2022 | No Comments(North Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1575th bar, first visited in 2022. Normally I wouldn’t list pop-up bars on this site. However, this is a permanent pop-up bar that is open... -
#1573: The Campground
Posted on September 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1573rd bar, first visited in 2022. We were unable to go inside because it was far too packed, so had to settle for drinks from... -
#1574: West Bottoms Whiskey Co.
Posted on September 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1574th bar, first visited in 2022. We didn’t know this even existed until the bartender at 9th & State mentioned it was the source for... -
#1572: Voltaire
Posted on September 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1572nd bar, first visited in 2022. I had avoided coming in here for a drink for years because I assumed it was way too upscale... -
#1571: 9th & State
Posted on September 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Lots of things Scooter’s 1571st bar, first visited in 2022. We had tried to visit here a week earlier but it was closed for a... -
#1570: Fountain City Winery
Posted on September 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1570th bar, first visited in 2022. We were out for some Saturday afternoon bar hopping and stumbled across this place, that we’d never even heard... -
#1546: The Craic
Posted on August 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Parkville, MO) Scooter’s 1546th bar, first visited in 2022. Irish bar in downtown Parkville that I’d been meaning to visit for a long time, but it was always too... -
#1548: The Pressed Penny Tavern
Posted on August 2022 | No Comments(West Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Boozefish Scooter’s 1548th bar, first visited in 2022. Been meaning to come here ever since it was Boozefish back in the ancient times, nut... -
#1547: Sidestreet Bar
Posted on August 2022 | No Comments(Midtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1547th bar, first visited in 2022. Dive bar with pool tables and an absolutely stunning patio. The bartender was very friendly and welcoming. I had... -
#1543: Sinkers Lounge
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1543rd bar, first visited in 2022. Mini golf themes bar that I came to as part of a birthday party. I had an old fashioned... -
#1542: Blade & Timber
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1542nd bar, first visited in 2022. Axe throwing bar that I visited for a birthday party. I had two Guinness, lots and lots of misses,... -
#1541: Nimble Brewing
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1541st bar, first visited in 2022. This had been open for a couple of years, but it was my first chance to visit. Unfortunately I... -
#1539: King G Bar & Deli
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1539th bar, first visited in 2022. Turning what was a one-off into a neighborhood trend, this is the second building along this strip to be... -
#1540: Red Sash Brewing
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Border Brewing Scooter’s 1540th bar, first visited in 2022. New (to me) brewery located in the former home of Border Brewing. though I’ve had their... -
#1538: Border Brewing Company
Posted on July 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1538th bar, first visited in 2022. My first visit to their new location, just over a block east of their original location. I had the... -
#1537: Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery
Posted on June 2022 | No Comments(Platte City, MO) Scooter’s 1537th bar, first visited in 2022. The last stop of the day was this winery several miles north of Platte City. (Despite the Platte City address,... -
#1536: Riverwood Winery
Posted on June 2022 | No Comments(Rushville, MO) Scooter’s 1536th bar, first visited in 2022. Part winery, part distillery. I decided to stick with just the wine side of things since I was starting to get... -
#1535: Weston Wine Company
Posted on June 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Weston, MO) Scooter’s 1535th bar, first visited in 2022. This place feels more like a wine bar than a winery, primarily because at least at the time of our... -
#1534: Pirtle Winery
Posted on June 2022 | No Comments(Weston, MO) Scooter’s 1534th bar, first visited in 2022. This winery tasting room is located on the second (main) level of an old church. There’s outdoor seating on a deck... -
#1533: Holladay Distillery
Posted on June 2022 | No Comments(Weston, MO) Scooter’s 1533rd bar, first visited in 2022. This was a very cool find that I’ve probably driven past dozens of times and never noticed. The tasting room is...
