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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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Downtown Archive
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#532: Bo Ling’s
Posted on January 2009 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 532nd bar, first visited in 2009. Upscale Chinese restaurant in the City Market. The bar is backed by large windows looking out over 5th street.... -
#510: The Pendergast Club
Posted on November 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 510th bar, first visited in 2008. (From the web site…) The Pendergast Club (Boss Tom’s Hangout) A Private Club for Members and Guests Only. Located... -
#504: Indie on Main
Posted on September 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 504th bar, first visited in 2008. From the web site: This music-centric bar is the best place to grab a drink before and after a... -
#503: Delaware Cafe
Posted on September 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Delaware Market Cafe Scooter’s 503rd bar, first visited in 2008. Nice restaurant with bar on the side. 300 Delaware St Kansas City, MO 64105US [launch... -
#467: Twist
Posted on July 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Sarah’s On Grand OUT OF BUSINESS Scooter’s 467th bar, first visited in 2008. Looked like a nice little martini bar, but nothing seems to lats... -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 464th bar, first visited in 2008. Ride the mechanical bull! 111 E 13th Street Kansas City, MO 64105US [launch map] (816) 442-8145 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/464-115x115.jpg "PBR Big Sky")
#464: PBR Big Sky
Posted on June 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 464th bar, first visited in 2008. Ride the mechanical bull! 111 E 13th Street Kansas City, MO 64105US [launch map] (816) 442-8145 Visit Web Site -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 463rd bar, first visited in 2008. Upscale bowling alley and lounge 1370 Grand Ave Kansas City, MO 64105US [launch map] (816) 471-2316 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/463-115x115.jpg "Lucky Strike")
#463: Lucky Strike
Posted on June 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 463rd bar, first visited in 2008. Upscale bowling alley and lounge 1370 Grand Ave Kansas City, MO 64105US [launch map] (816) 471-2316 Visit Web Site -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 462nd bar, first visited in 2008. 101 E. 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64105US [launch map] Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/462-115x115.jpg "Flying Saucer")
#462: Flying Saucer
Posted on May 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 462nd bar, first visited in 2008. 101 E. 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64105US [launch map] Visit Web Site -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 461st bar, first visited in 2008. Live music venue. VERY loud. Cool bathrooms. 1522 McGee St Kansas City, MO 64106US [launch map] (816) 471-1522 Visit...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/461-115x115.jpg "Crosstown Station")
#461: Crosstown Station
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 461st bar, first visited in 2008. Live music venue. VERY loud. Cool bathrooms. 1522 McGee St Kansas City, MO 64106US [launch map] (816) 471-1522 Visit... -
#460: Living Room Bar
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 460th bar, first visited in 2008. In the center of the courtyard of the KC Live! block of the Power & Light District. An entirely... -
#433: Garozzo’s Ristorante
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 433rd bar, first visited in 2008. Formal restaurant, the bar is well-separated from the dining area so can be enjoyed on its own. 526 Harrison... -
#421: Balanca’s
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 421st bar, first visited in 2008. The first time I visited I got the cold shoulder. Since then I’ve had a great time and the... -
#420: Hereford House
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Destroyed by explosion and fire shortly after midnight on October 20, 2008. In June 2010 the owner was indicted for the arson. Until... -
#419: 1924 Main
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Closed at end of business Feb 14, 2010. Something new is in the works at this location. Scooter’s 419th bar, first visited in... -
#418: Michael Smith’s Restaurant
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 418th bar, first visited in 2008. Visited during a scavenger hunt. I wasn’t sure how welcome we’d be at the bar of a fine dining... -
#417: Tootsies
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Now called “Eighteen 22 Ultra Lounge” Scooter’s 417th bar, first visited in 2008. Visited during... -
#416: Martini Loft at The Aladdin
Posted on January 2008 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 416th bar, first visited in 2008. The tiny bar on the mezzanine level of the Aladdin Hotel. Visited during a scavenger hunt. At first the... -
#392: McFadden’s
Posted on December 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 392nd bar, first visited in 2007. Initially positioned itself as an Irish sports bar but it’s really neither. Food is good, service is spotty. Gets... -
#391: 13th Street Bar & Grill
Posted on October 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. This became the new location of Tarantino’s, and is now the Power & Light Grille.... -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 349th bar, first visited in 2007. 1627 Oak St Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 472-4400 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/349-115x115.jpg "Madrigall")
#349: Madrigall
Posted on July 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 349th bar, first visited in 2007. 1627 Oak St Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 472-4400 Visit Web Site -
#348: Paddy O’Quigleys Pub & Grille
Posted on July 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Closed in early 2008, less than a year after opening. Scooter’s 348th bar, first visited in 2007. 100 E 20th St Kansas City,...
