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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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#136: South Federal Reserve
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Mason City, IA) Formerly Sallee’s Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Is back to its original name: Sallee’s. Scooter’s 136th bar, first visited in 2006.... -
#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... -
#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... -
#127: Players Sports Bar & Dance
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Clear Lake, IA) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Now called Rumorz. Scooter’s 127th bar, first visited in 2006. All I can really remember about... -
#124: Retlaw’s at the Lake
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Clear Lake, IA) Scooter’s 124th bar, first visited in 2006. We had a choice between draws for $4.50 total or a pitcher for $5.00. It was a tough call, but... -
#121: Rookie’s
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Clear Lake, IA) Scooter’s 121st bar, first visited in 2006. This was a 2-sided bar on Main Street right downtown. We noticed that the lower level side of the bar... -
#109: Berts Pub & Grub
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Afton, IA) Scooter’s 109th bar, first visited in 2006. Afton, Iowa is the former county seat of Union County, and has a nice town square to prove it. While people... -
#108: Long Branch Lounge
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Arispe, IA) Scooter’s 108th bar, first visited in 2006. This place had a pretty big dance floor. When we explained to the bartender that we had come up through Lamoni,... -
#98: John’s Big Deck
Posted on July 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Was closed for 3 months for cleaning/remodeling. Re-opened March 13, 2009 under new management. Scooter’s 98th bar, first visited in 2006. John’s Deck is three bars... -
#94: Side Kicks Saloon
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Midtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 94th bar, first visited in 2006. Hard-core gay bar with dance floor. Our vest-on-bare-chested bartender kept calling us “honey”. 3707 Main St Kansas City, MO... -
#92: Blayney’s of Westport
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Westport, Kansas City, MO) OUT OF BUSINESS Closed in mid 2009 Scooter’s 92nd bar, first visited in 2006. Music venue. They wanted to charge us a cover but we talked... -
![(West Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 88th bar, first visited in 2006. Bar/restaurant between Westport and The Plaza 917 W 44th St Kansas City, MO 64111US [launch map] (816) 561-7660...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/new_point_ext-115x115.jpg "The New Point")
#88: The New Point
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(West Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 88th bar, first visited in 2006. Bar/restaurant between Westport and The Plaza 917 W 44th St Kansas City, MO 64111US [launch map] (816) 561-7660... -
#83: Kelly’s Westport Inn
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Westport, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 83rd bar, first visited in 2006. In one of the oldest buildings in KC (if not THE oldest). Opens at 8:30am and popular among all... -
#77: The Brick
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 77th bar, first visited in 2006. Monday-Saturday 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM Sunday Noon – Midnite Good food, delivered until 10pm. Popular hipster live music... -
#76: Grinders
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 76th bar, first visited in 2006. Great pizza and wings, excellent beer selection, spotty service. Picnic table just outside the back door leaving to a... -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 74th bar, first visited in 2006. In the lobby of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown 200 W 12th St Kansas City, MO 64105US [launch map]...](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/74-115x115.jpg "12th Street Rag")
#74: 12th Street Rag
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 74th bar, first visited in 2006. In the lobby of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown 200 W 12th St Kansas City, MO 64105US [launch map]... -
#71: Red Front Bar & Grill
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 71st bar, first visited in 2006. From the web site: The Red Front Bar is located on Admiral Blvd. in the heart of downtown. A... -
#67: Brooksider Bar & Grill
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(Brookside, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 67th bar, first visited in 2006. Very popular Brookside hangout – sports bar / live music venue 6330 Brookside plz Kansas City, MO 64113US [launch... -
#60: 75th Street Brewery
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(Waldo, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 60th bar, first visited in 2006. Restaurant / brew pup. I am a particular fan of their Muddy Mo Stout. 520 W 75th St Kansas... -
#59: Lew’s Grill & Bar
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(Waldo, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 59th bar, first visited in 2006. Popular Waldo hangout and live music venue. Seems especially popular with the striped-shirt crowd. 7539 Wornall Rd Kansas City,...
