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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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Shorty’s Somewhat Fancy Bar
05 July 2019(Downtown, Des Moines, IA) Scooter’s 1343rd bar, first visited in 2019. We tried to go to El Bait Shop next but it was wasn’t happening — far too crowded. So...
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Bushwhacker’s Landing
23 November 2025(Pensacola, FL) Scooter’s 1859th bar, first visited in 2025. This was a completely accidental find. We had spent the afternoon at Flora-Bama. While we were there we decided to have...
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Velvet Dog
06 May 2003(Union Hill, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 12th bar, first visited in 2003. This is one of the trendier bars, a genre I typically am not a fan of. But of...
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#1199: Badlands Saloon & Grille
Posted on June 2017 | No Comments(Downtown, Wall, SD) Scooter’s 1199th bar, first visited in 2017. Bar/restaurant located across the street from the famous Wall Drug. In addition to a burger I had an 11th Hour... -
#1198: Pie Zanos
Posted on June 2017 | No Comments(Downtown, Buffalo, WY) Scooter’s 1198th bar, first visited in 2017. I forgot to take any pictures while I was here and it could be years before I make it back... -
#1195: Iron Horse Bar & Grille
Posted on June 2017 | No Comments(Gardiner, MT) Scooter’s 1195th bar, first visited in 2017. We sat out on the deck overlooking the Yellowstone River and had some delicious steaks. Beer-wise, I had a Black Butte... -
#1194: Antler Pub & Grill
Posted on May 2017 | No Comments(Gardiner, MT) Scooter’s 1194th bar, first visited in 2017. I forgot to take an outside picture, so this one is stolen from Google Street View. This is a bar /... -
#1192: WYOld West Brewing Company
Posted on May 2017 | No Comments(Downtown, Powell, WY) Scooter’s 1192nd bar, first visited in 2017. Brewery/restaurant in downtown Powell. The restaurant and bar are separated on opposite sides of a central hallway. The sinks in... -
#1190: Pat O’Hara Brewing Company
Posted on May 2017 | No Comments(Cody, WY) Scooter’s 1190th bar, first visited in 2017. Brewpub/restaurant serving their own beers plus a few others from the region. Because Wyoming also has some looney liquor laws we... -
#1188: Vernal Brewing Company
Posted on May 2017 | No Comments(Vernal, UT) Scooter’s 1188th bar, first visited in 2017. Because of Utah’s strict liquor laws, we had to sit on the restaurant side since we had kids with us. Because... -
#1187: Dillon Dam Brewery
Posted on May 2017 | No Comments(Dillon, CO) Scooter’s 1187th bar, first visited in 2017. Family-friendly brewpub. My flight included King George’s Imperial Brown Ale, Here’s Your DAM IPA, Sweet George’s Brown, and McLuhr’s Irish Stout.... -
#1186: Crown Point Tavern
Posted on May 2017 | No Comments(Antioch/Vivion, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1186th bar, first visited in 2017. Restaurant/Bar with rotating craft beer selection. Downstairs, the former Marcy’s Lounge is now a game room named Crowncade. 2631... -
#1184: Velo Garage & Tap House
Posted on March 2017 | No Comments(North Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1184th bar, first visited in 2017. Recently opened in a former costume store and an adjoining retail space that had been vacant for years. Half... -
#1182: Brewery Emperial
Posted on December 2016 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1182nd bar, first visited in 2016. The newest microbrewery to open in the downtown area. Has a a courtyard and a menu of food that... -
#1181: Mir’s Bar & Grill and Hookah Lounge
Posted on November 2016 | No Comments(Vivion West, Northmoor, MO) Scooter’s 1181st bar, first visited in 2016. Hookah bar that had just recently opened for business. Nice plush lounge areas, and a back pool room with...




















