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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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Upscale Archive
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#308: Tom Tom Tap
Posted on June 2007 | No Comments(Ottumwa, IA) Scooter’s 308th bar, first visited in 2007. Hotel bar for the Hotel Ottumwa B: Bud Lite 16oz draw – $2 S: Bud Lite 16oz draw – $2 Our... -
#269: The Blue Goat
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Salina, KS) Formerly The Spot Scooter’s 269th bar, first visited in 2007. A wedding party was in its death throes as we entered this place. Soaking wet, we decided not... -
#267: Big Nose Kate’s
Posted on May 2007 | No Comments(Salina, KS) Scooter’s 267th bar, first visited in 2007. We were in downtown Salina, but we did not have our bearings and did not know where to go. We spotted... -
#246: Bar Natasha
Posted on April 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Closed, but a new bar has opened in the same location. Closed September 2008. Replaced by Flo’s Cabaret in early 2009. Scooter’s 246th bar, first visited... -
#243: Jardine’s Restaurant
Posted on April 2007 | No Comments(Plaza, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 243rd bar, first visited in 2007. Great jazz spot. Drinks are expensive, but the atmosphere is worth it. 4536 Main St Kansas City, MO 64111US... -
#241: Cashew
Posted on April 2007 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 241st bar, first visited in 2007. Popular upscale bar. I’m not a fan, I’ve found the bartenders to be somewhat unfriendly. 2000 Grand Blvd Kansas... -
![(Old Town, Lenexa, KS) Scooter’s 240th bar, first visited in 2007. Upscale lounge in downtown Lenexa. 13424 Santa Fe Trail Dr Lenexa, KS 66215US [launch map]](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/blue-115x115.jpg "Blue")
#240: Blue
Posted on April 2007 | No Comments(Old Town, Lenexa, KS) Scooter’s 240th bar, first visited in 2007. Upscale lounge in downtown Lenexa. 13424 Santa Fe Trail Dr Lenexa, KS 66215US [launch map] -
#156: Brass Rail
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 156th bar, first visited in 2006. We had noticed a large group in a fenced area in front of The Gay 90s, a place we had... -
#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... -
#152: Brothers
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 152nd bar, first visited in 2006. Downstairs bar, next to “Refuge”. Square shaped bar. As we were chatting and getting rather lit, two young Asian people... -
#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... -
#147: Mackenzie
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 147th bar, first visited in 2006. Located in the Orpheum Theater building, this bar boasted two levels plus a patio out back. Our bartender was Gary... -
#143: Independent Uptown
Posted on August 2006 | No Comments(Uptown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 143rd bar, first visited in 2006. Heading inside a double door and then up a few flights of enclosed metal stairs we weren’t sure if we... -
![(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 79th bar, first visited in 2006. Upscale wine bar 1526 Walnut St Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 842-2660 Visit Web Site](http://www.scootersbars.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/jp-115x115.jpg "JP Wine Bar")
#79: JP Wine Bar
Posted on June 2006 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 79th bar, first visited in 2006. Upscale wine bar 1526 Walnut St Kansas City, MO 64108US [launch map] (816) 842-2660 Visit Web Site -
#66: GAF
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(Waldo, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 66th bar, first visited in 2006. Our bartender on our first visit was a recent transplant from New Zealand. This place sways back and forth... -
#62: Hanibal’s Waldo Bar
Posted on May 2006 | No Comments(Waldo, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Fin’s Waldo Bar Changed hands in early 2008. Scooter’s 62nd bar, first visited in 2006. I liked this place better back when it was Fin’s... -
#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... -
![(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)... -
#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...
