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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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#70: Caddy Shack
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 70th bar, first visited in 2006. Caddyshack, or “The Shack” as many of the regulars refer to it, is a popular dive bar and night... -
#51: Dos Hombres
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Closed Fall 2009. Reopened in January 2011 as Hickock’s Southwest Bar & Grill Scooter’s 51st... -
#50: Vivace
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Now the Redhead Tavern. Update again: Now it’s Thirsty’s Cantina Update: Now it’s called Thirsty’s... -
#32: Drum Room
Posted on January 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 32nd bar, first visited in 2006. Restoration of vintage popular nightspot, though the drum-shaped bar that gave it its name no longer exists. 1335 Baltimore... -
#30: Winslow’s City Market Barbecue
Posted on September 2005 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 30th bar, first visited in 2005. BBQ restaurant with a separate bar on the other side of the kitchen. The bar opens to the largest... -
#29: Cup & Saucer
Posted on August 2005 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Closed in 2006 Reopened Jan 2010 as a wine/coffee bar called K City. Scooter’s 29th... -
#28: Drafter’s
Posted on August 2005 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Closed in 2007. Started to re-open as The Belfry but that went under before it got going. Scooter’s 28th bar, first visited in... -
#26: 12 Baltimore
Posted on July 2005 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 26th bar, first visited in 2005. Technically the hotel bar for the Hotel Phillips, but since it has a seperate street entrance it caters just... -
#21: Jilly’s
Posted on July 2004 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Re-opened in late 2008 as CODA. Scooter’s 21st bar, first visited in 2004. As Jilly’s,... -
#17: The Bulldog
Posted on May 2004 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 17th bar, first visited in 2004. Specializes in prohibition-era and pre-prohibition drinks. One of the few bars in town that serves absinthe. Be sure to... -
#16: Replays Sports Bar
Posted on February 2004 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 16th bar, first visited in 2004. Sports bar on the lower level of Kemper Arena. Open before most events and after sporting events. Located near... -
#14: Harry’s Country Club
Posted on September 2003 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 14th bar, first visited in 2003. Hands down one of the best bars in Kansas City! Great tap beer selection including all the local Boulevard... -
#11: Minsky’s Pizza
Posted on April 2003 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 11th bar, first visited in 2003. Good pizza, sandwiches, and appetizers. Great bar with a terrific selection. Service can get pretty slow at lunchtime. If... -
#9: River Market Brewing Co
Posted on April 2003 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Closed at the end of business on January 31, 2009. Scooter’s 9th bar, first visited in 2003. Good home-brewed beers plus bottled standards.... -
#8: Peanut Downtown
Posted on March 2003 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 8th bar, first visited in 2003. Cool dive bar with good beer selection and a variety of live music. Good food (burgers vary however) and... -
#5: Oldham
Posted on April 2002 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS This later became Kabal, which was forced to close after numerous fights, shootings, and a firebombing. It then reopened as Skybox, and history... -
#4: Tanner’s Bar & Grill
Posted on April 2002 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Tanner’s downtown location usually attracted decent crowds but was notorious for poor service. It closed in 2008. Scooter’s 4th bar, first visited in... -
#3: The Quaff
Posted on October 2001 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 3rd bar, first visited in 2001. The Quaff is a pretty popular sports bar in downtown Kansas City. The main bar is fairly small, but...
