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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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Kansas City Archive
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![(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... -
#459: Dicarlo’s Mustard Seed
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(Knobtown, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Maniax Scooter’s 459th bar, first visited in 2008. Mexican restaurant / burger joint / bar / dance This place changes its name and format every... -
#458: Mike’s Tavern
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(UMKC, Kansas City, MO) Closed November 2009 after more than 40 years in business. Re-opened under new ownership in May 2010. Scooter’s 458th bar, first visited in 2008. Our last... -
#457: Bob’s In Motion
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(East Side, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 457th bar, first visited in 2008. aka Mr. Bob’s Place Security hit us the second we stepped in but gave us the ok. I... -
#454: Flamingo Lounge
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(East Side, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 454th bar, first visited in 2008. “We’re going to be the only white people in here,” said B. “Naw, this is going to be... -
#453: Lafferty’s
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(East Side, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 453rd bar, first visited in 2008. I’ve been driving by this place for over 20 years and never been inside until tonight. A guy... -
#435: Neighbors Cocktail Lounge
Posted on March 2008 | No Comments(Leeds, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 435th bar, first visited in 2008. Having been kicked out of this place at the end of our last run through Independence (one member of... -
#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... -
![(Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 422nd bar, first visited in 2008. On the casino floor 3200 NORTH AMERISTAR DRIVE Kansas City, MO 64161US [launch map] 816-414-7000 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/422-115x115.jpg "Blackjack Bar")
#422: Blackjack Bar
Posted on February 2008 | No Comments(Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 422nd bar, first visited in 2008. On the casino floor 3200 NORTH AMERISTAR DRIVE Kansas City, MO 64161US [launch map] 816-414-7000 Visit Web Site -
#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... -
#407: Doc Hollidays Bar & Grill
Posted on December 2007 | No Comments(Knobtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 407th bar, first visited in 2007. Just down the road from Tool Shed, this place is also technically in Kansas City (just barely) and was... -
#406: Tool Shed Cocktail Lounge
Posted on December 2007 | No Comments(Knobtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 406th bar, first visited in 2007. It was my turn to buy so B & D went to use the restroom while I ordered us... -
![(Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 394th bar, first visited in 2007. Upscale restaurant lounge 500 Nichols Rd Kansas City, MO 64112US [launch map] (816) 561-1845 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/394-115x115.jpg "Brio Tuscan Grill")
#394: Brio Tuscan Grill
Posted on December 2007 | No Comments(Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 394th bar, first visited in 2007. Upscale restaurant lounge 500 Nichols Rd Kansas City, MO 64112US [launch map] (816) 561-1845 Visit Web Site -
#393: Mac’s South KC Jazz & Blues
Posted on December 2007 | No Comments(Hickman Mills, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 393rd bar, first visited in 2007. Practically in Grandview but technically in Kansas City, Mac’s South KC Jazz & Blues is both a popular... -
#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...
