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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!
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Kansas City Archive
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#1074: Tapcade
Posted on February 2015 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1074th bar, first visited in 2015. Officially part of the new Screenland Crossroads theater, this new arcade/bar (just opened the day before our visit) feels... -
#1073: The Belfry
Posted on February 2015 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1073rd bar, first visited in 2015. I’ve known about this place since it opened a while back, but bring that it’s in a spot that’s... -
#1072: Border Brewing Company
Posted on February 2015 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) MOVED – No longer at this location. Scooter’s 1072nd bar, first visited in 2015. This place had been in business for all of about 2 hours... -
#1071: Westport Ale House
Posted on February 2015 | No Comments(Westport, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Streetside Records Scooter’s 1071st bar, first visited in 2015. The last time I was here, this was Pennylane Records and I was buying cassettes and... -
#1069: Bier Station
Posted on January 2015 | No Comments(Waldo, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1069th bar, first visited in 2015. This fairly recent addition to Kansas City has already leaped to top spaces in multiple lists of the best... -
#1068: Waldo Pizza Tap Room
Posted on January 2015 | No Comments(Waldo, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1068th bar, first visited in 2015. It’s been several years since Waldo Pizza opened their Tap Room, but until this particular night I had only... -
#1067: The Ship
Posted on November 2014 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1067th bar, first visited in 2014. The Ship is a re-creating of a classic decades-old Kansas City institution that was demolished in the 1990s to... -
#1057: All Star Pizza & Pub
Posted on September 2014 | No Comments(Northland, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1057th bar, first visited in 2014. Sports bar / pizza joint in a suburban shopping center. I’d known about it for a couple of years... -
#1035: Judge’s Pizza & Pub
Posted on August 2014 | No Comments(Shwerwood Estates, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Pancake House Scooter’s 1035th bar, first visited in 2014. I didn’t really know what to expect since I have never heard anyone talk about... -
#1013: The Well
Posted on January 2014 | No Comments(Waldo, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1013th bar, first visited in 2014. I have to admit I was a little worried about coming here because I’ve heard horror stories from those... -
#1012: Milwaukee Delicatessen Company
Posted on January 2014 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1012th bar, first visited in 2014. This re-creation of a restaurant that occupied this space nearly a century earlier has help save a building that... -
#999: Mutual Musicians Foundation
Posted on September 2013 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 999th bar, first visited in 2013. I came here on the last leg of a 21st birthday party. The birthday girl didn’t make it this... -
#982: Bar Louie
Posted on June 2013 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Famous Dave’s BBQ Scooter’s 982nd bar, first visited in 2013. I stopped in here to take advantage of the Tuesday $1 burger special and stuck... -
#967: Anton’s Tap Room
Posted on January 2013 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 967th bar, first visited in 2013. Sat at the bar for a late evening dinner. As a bar, this place is great. They have done... -
#957: Arthur’s Lounge
Posted on October 2012 | No Comments(Platte Ridge, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 957th bar, first visited in 2012. This is a bar that I was supposed to visit way back in 2006, but as I was... -
#946: Grandma’s Bar & Grill
Posted on January 2012 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Formerly Connie’s Genessee Inn Scooter’s 946th bar, first visited in 2012. Dive bar with hot wings and other basic bar food. There’s a pool table in... -
#933: VFW Post 9997
Posted on September 2011 | No Comments(Sheffield, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 933rd bar, first visited in 2011. I’ve known about this VFW for a couple of years, and chose this year’s Veterans Day (11/11/11) to pay... -
#859: Blue Bird Bistro
Posted on February 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 859th bar, first visited in 2011. Fine dining restaurant serving a locally-grown menu. Towards the back of the restaurant is an upscale bar/lounge. 1700 Summit... -
#858: Westside Local
Posted on February 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 858th bar, first visited in 2011. A restaurant serving locally grown food, but also very popular for its beer garden. A small back room features... -
#857: Garment District
Posted on February 2011 | No Comments(Downtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 857th bar, first visited in 2011. Locally owned clothing boutique. In the center is a bar serving wine, martinis, and a small selection of bottled... -
#754: Rivals Sports Bar
Posted on September 2010 | No Comments(Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 754th bar, first visited in 2010. Sports bar at Kauffman Stadium overlooking the outfield. I’m listing it as “private” since you have to buy...
