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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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Food Available Archive
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#56: Jake’s Smokehouse Bar & Grill
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(South Waldo, Kansas City, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Now called Murphy’s Pub and Grill. It’s still the same people. Just a new... -
#53: Grand Saloon
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(South Waldo, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 53rd bar, first visited in 2006. Located south-southeast of Waldo, this bar almost seems out of place in the neighborhood. (Though BB’s being located... -
#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... -
#48: Depot Saloon
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(Avondale, MO) Scooter’s 48th bar, first visited in 2006. Depot Saloon is located in the heart of the tiny town of Avondale, which is located about a half mile north-northeast... -
#42: Moxie Bar & Grill
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(Northland, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 42nd bar, first visited in 2006. Award winning neighborhood bar & grill, very popular in the Northland 4011 N Oak Trfy Kansas City, MO 64116US... -
#35: Recordbar
Posted on March 2006 | No Comments(Westport, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 35th bar, first visited in 2006. Popular strip mall music venue that also serves some pretty good food. Since they don’t open until 4:30 they’ve... -
![(Northland, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 34th bar, first visited in 2006. Generic suburban chain 8350 NW Roanridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64151US [launch map] (816) 741-4433 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/02/34-115x115.jpg "Chili’s Grill & Bar")
#34: Chili’s Grill & Bar
Posted on February 2006 | No Comments(Northland, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 34th bar, first visited in 2006. Generic suburban chain 8350 NW Roanridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64151US [launch map] (816) 741-4433 Visit Web Site -
![(Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 33rd bar, first visited in 2006. Casino bar (location approximate) 8201 NE Birmingham Road Kansas City, MO 64161US [launch map] Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/01/33-115x115.jpg "AmeriSports Brew Pub")
#33: AmeriSports Brew Pub
Posted on January 2006 | No Comments(Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 33rd bar, first visited in 2006. Casino bar (location approximate) 8201 NE Birmingham Road Kansas City, MO 64161US [launch map] Visit Web Site -
![(Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 31st bar, first visited in 2005. Fine dining restaurant with bar in front. 4740 Jefferson St Kansas City, MO 64112US [launch map] (816)...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/12/31-115x115.jpg "Capital Grille")
#31: Capital Grille
Posted on December 2005 | No Comments(Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 31st bar, first visited in 2005. Fine dining restaurant with bar in front. 4740 Jefferson St Kansas City, MO 64112US [launch map] (816)... -
#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... -
#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... -
#23: Prickly Pear Cafe
Posted on November 2004 | No Comments(LAS terminal D, Las Vegas, NV) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Does not seem to be open anymore, but something has likely replaced it... -
#20: Mike Kelly’s Westsider
Posted on July 2004 | No Comments(West Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 20th bar, first visited in 2004. Combines fine dining with a dive bar. The web site makes it look formal, but during an afternoon... -
![(Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 19th bar, first visited in 2004. Irish themed restaurant-bar with a really nice rooftop deck. 4742 Pennsylvania Ave Kansas City, MO 64112US [launch map] (816)...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2004/06/19-115x115.jpg "O’Dowd’s Little Dublin")
#19: O’Dowd’s Little Dublin
Posted on June 2004 | No Comments(Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 19th bar, first visited in 2004. Irish themed restaurant-bar with a really nice rooftop deck. 4742 Pennsylvania Ave Kansas City, MO 64112US [launch map] (816)... -
#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... -
#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... -
#10: Chappell’s Restaurant & Sports
Posted on April 2003 | No Comments(North Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 10th bar, first visited in 2003. It’s been a few years since I’ve been here so I don’t remember a whole lot. Good food and... -
#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....
