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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!
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#170: Elsie’s Bar & Restaurant
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Nord East, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 170th bar, first visited in 2006. Elsie’s is either a bowling alley with a separate bar and restaurant, or it’s a restaurant/bar with a bowling... -
#166: Stasiu’s
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Now Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room Scooter’s 166th bar, first visited in 2006. Home of the... -
#161: Dusty’s Bar
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Nord East, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 161st bar, first visited in 2006. The bar was pretty busy so we sat at a table and the smell of Dago Burgers was mouthwatering.... -
#158: Irv’s Bar
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(North Side, Minneapolis, MN) OUT OF BUSINESS Killed by the smoking ban. All contents auctioned off May 14, 2007, the bar has since been converted into office space. Scooter’s 158th... -
#157: Kieran’s Irish Pub
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) MOVED – No longer at this location. Moved to 600 Hennepin Ave, Ste 170, in March 2010. Scooter’s 157th bar, first visited in 2006. Big Irish-theme restaurant/bar... -
#154: Sawatdee Bar & Cafe
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) OUT OF BUSINESS Closed in March 2010. Scooter’s 154th bar, first visited in 2006. It’s funny… we remember this place for it’s funky name, but that’s all... -
#153: Pizza Luce’ Downtown
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 153rd bar, first visited in 2006. People ordering whole pizzas were directed to the left, people ordering by the slice were directed to the right. The... -
#151: Loon Cafe
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 151st bar, first visited in 2006. These were the most expensive draws of the night, $11 for 2 Miller Lites! I can’t even imagine what it... -
#149: O’Donovan’s Irish Pub
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 149th bar, first visited in 2006. This was a pretty upscale place but not snobbily so, and was one of our most expensive beer tabs of... -
#145: Liquor Lyle’s
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Uptown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 145th bar, first visited in 2006. Yep, it was happy hour, so we had no choice but drink two beers. This place had a cool, funky,... -
#144: Uptown Bar & Cafe
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Uptown, Minneapolis, MN) TEMPORARILY CLOSED – Re-opening soon Closed November 1, 2009 and demolished to make way for new retail stores. The general manager is trying to find a suitable... -
#142: CC Club
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Uptown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 142nd bar, first visited in 2006. I’m surprised we even stopped considering how hard it was to get here. We had to keep circling around because... -
#139: Matts Bar
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 139th bar, first visited in 2006. Home of the famous “Jucy Lucy” burger, this place was absolutely packed with a lunchtime crowd. 3500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis,... -
#134: Wok ‘N Roll
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Mason City, IA) Scooter’s 134th bar, first visited in 2006. The Chinese bar/restaurant with a funny name. A fairly elegant place but a pleasant spot for a drink. The bartender... -
#133: Rhythm and Brews
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Mason City, IA) Formerly Cousin’s Sports Bar Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Now called “Toast Bar” Scooter’s 133rd bar, first visited in 2006. This... -
#131: Burke’s Bar & Grill
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Mason City, IA) Formerly The Stoned Toad Scooter’s 131st bar, first visited in 2006. Food was weighing heavily on our minds and that picture of a burger on the front... -
#129: Mug Shotz
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Mason City, IA) Formerly Route 65 Scooter’s 129th bar, first visited in 2006. This places is called Mugshotz if you go by the newer sign on the side or Route... -
#128: Willow Run Lounge
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Mason City, IA) Scooter’s 128th bar, first visited in 2006. We asked for a good place to eat. “Right here,” said the bartender. Well, we didn’t really want tacos, though,... -
#123: Half Moon Inn
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Clear Lake, IA) Scooter’s 123rd bar, first visited in 2006. This place was more of a restaurant but had a small bar towards the back. Its advertising spoke of its... -
#122: Other Place
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Clear Lake, IA) Scooter’s 122nd bar, first visited in 2006. This bar is a small chain with most of their locations clustered in north-central Iowa, but for some reason it... -
#112: Good Time Charley’s
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Creston, IA) Scooter’s 112th bar, first visited in 2006. This was a fairly large place with a long bar, font and rear entrances, that was split lengthwise with the bar...
