Diagonal Archive

#106: G & L Bar and Grill

Posted on August 2006 | No Comments
(Diagonal, IA) Scooter’s 106th bar, first visited in 2006. From the outside this was probably the most run-down looking of any place we visited but once we stepped in we...
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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!

--ScooterJ
A Few Random Favorites
- Thorn’s Showcase Lounge
  30 May 2018
  (Downtown, Seward, AK) Scooter’s 1247th bar, first visited in 2018. Researuant/lounge famous for their “Bucket Of Butts” (halibut bites), which I highly recommend! Beer-wise, I had an Amber by Alaskan...
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- Grand Trunk Pub
  25 November 2022
  (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...
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- Ruckmoor Lounge
  20 November 2022
  (Crosswoods, Columbus, OH) Scooter’s 1587th bar, first visited in 2022. We almost cut this from our itinerary because we were running an hour behind, but we are so glad we...
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