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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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Wine or Cocktail Bar Archive
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#1713: The District
Posted on October 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Omaha, NE) Scooter’s 1713th bar, first visited in 2023. After Leavenworth Bar we headed out to revisit The Elbow Room, which we had both previously visited in August 2014.... -
#1706: Howard & Fine
Posted on October 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Omaha, NE) Scooter’s 1706th bar, first visited in 2023. This is a speakeasy tucked in the back of the downtown location of Moe & Curly’s Pub. (Omaha’s Three Stooges... -
#1702: Casa Di Vite
Posted on September 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Excelsior Springs, MO) Scooter’s 1702nd bar, first visited in 2023. We were heading to Atlas Saloon Brewery when we noticed a few (within the past year) wine bar that... -
#1700: Baus (Bar)ber
Posted on August 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Rochester, MI) Scooter’s 1700th bar, first visited in 2023. As soon as I found out that there was a fancy cocktail bar with a barber shop inside, I had... -
#1699: Orion Boat House
Posted on August 2023 | No Comments(Lake Orion, MI) Scooter’s 1699th bar, first visited in 2023. After taking a break for most of the afternoon, we went back out in the evening to find a place... -
#1695: Atwater Brewery
Posted on August 2023 | No Comments(Detroit, MI) Scooter’s 1695th bar, first visited in 2023. I’d had their Java Porter many times both from stores and at other bars, now I finally got to see where... -
#1693: Vivio’s Food & Spirits
Posted on August 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Detroit, MI) Scooter’s 1693rd bar, first visited in 2023. Our first stop after getting picked up at the airport. We were looking for someplace that would have brunch food... -
#1690: District Pour House + Kitchen
Posted on August 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Shawnee, KS) Scooter’s 1690th bar, first visited in 2023. Since my brother wasn’t into the food truck BBQ at the last place, we came over here for burgers instead.... -
#1687: Tin Mill Restaurant
Posted on August 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Hermann, MO) Scooter’s 1687th bar, first visited in 2023. After dinner we were supposed to go to Hermann WurstHaus to pick up all kinds of delicious meats, but they... -
#1686: Fernweh Distilling Co.
Posted on August 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Hermann, MO) Scooter’s 1686th bar, first visited in 2023. While I as at the brewery, my wife sent me a pic of the menu at they place they all... -
#1681: Hermann 1837 Cellar Bar
Posted on August 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Hermann, MO) Scooter’s 1681st bar, first visited in 2023. This historic bar (lots of memorabilia) is located in the basement of a downtown hotel (the Hermann Crown Suites). There... -
#1680: Bank Bar & Bistro
Posted on August 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Hermann, MO) Scooter’s 1680th bar, first visited in 2023. This wasn’t a planned stop but we noticed it open as we were heading to our next destination so decided... -
#1669: Jolly Pumpkin – Old Mission
Posted on July 2023 | No Comments(Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, MI) Scooter’s 1669th bar, first visited in 2023. By the time I’d returned with the dogs the gang had relocated here. Unfortunatley a wedding had... -
#1662: Pak’s Backyard
Posted on July 2023 | No Comments(Port Austin, MI) Scooter’s 1662nd bar, first visited in 2023. Another place where they wanted everyone outside, at least today was a nice day instead of the rain we had... -
#1660: Bird Creek Farms
Posted on July 2023 | No Comments(Port Austin, MI) Scooter’s 1660th bar, first visited in 2023. I almost didn’t count this as a bar, but we ended up seated in the outdoor bar area and had... -
#1657: BLVD Tavern
Posted on May 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1657th bar, first visited in 2023. We visited this somewhat-upscale cocktail bar for the first time today, for brunch. Since it was brunch, I had... -
#1646: Griz Bar
Posted on May 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Juneau, AK) Scooter’s 1646th bar, first visited in 2023. We started out trying to go to Red Dog Saloon but it was closed. My wife wanted to buy something... -
#1641: Laka Lono Rum Club
Posted on April 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Omaha, NE) Scooter’s 1641st bar, first visited in 2023. Now after midnight so technically Saturday, a friend had texted me this recommendation while I was at another bar earlier... -
#1636: W XYZ Minneapolis
Posted on April 2023 | No Comments(Downtown, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 1636th bar, first visited in 2023. After returning to my hotel and getting settled in, I remembered that one should always make an effort to visit... -
#1596: Grand Trunk Pub
Posted on November 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Detroit, MI) Scooter’s 1596th bar, first visited in 2022. After leaving Detroiter Bar we called to check on our companion who was getting some much needed sleep back at... -
#1594: Elephant Room
Posted on November 2022 | No Comments(Downtown, Detroit, MI) Scooter’s 1594th bar, first visited in 2022. We knew our companion would still be needing some more nap time at the hotel, so we headed on over...
