Quad Cities Bars

Since the last update, I hit Bowlmor Lounge in Davenport, El Patron in Rock Island (bar only has three seats, but it counts), the American Legion in Milan, and Excalibur in Moline, which didn't even spend a week on the “What’s Left” list.  Interesting place – Hispanic dance club with medieval (dragons, swords, castles) décor.   The count is now 390 (click to view).  After setting a torrid pace in March and April, I had readjusted my goal of hitting 400 to Memorial Day, but forgot something about  spring and summer:  there’s yard work to be done, plus my wife isn't bowling on Wednesday nights, so I don’t have that extra 90 minute window to knock off two or three new places. Now, more bar news:   It looks like some progress is being made on The Beach House and The Clubhouse in Bettendorf .   Not so much with Rubikon in Moline .   I spotted a place in Leclaire that looked like it might be opening as a bar, but I see the awning now says “Café Loco Fresh”.   If they have an

Added since the last update:  Lucky Shamrock (old Augie’s on 20 th ) and Rozz-Tox in Rock Island ; American Legion in East Moline ; and Blueport Junction in Davenport .  New total is 386 (click to view).  Bar news: ·          The new iteration of Cheer’s in Moline , which had been operating under that name, looks like it’s now called Salute on 7 th.   ·          What I originally thought was going to be The Clubhouse (old Northwoods Steakhouse), is actually going to be The Beach House – found that out at the Parrot Head Social.  ·          There’s a new sign above the old Tailgater’s in downtown Moline that indicates it’s becoming Rubikon, and also noticed a club on 5 th Ave. called Excalibur, which apparently is open.  Both go on the “What’s Left” list. ·          Word is that Club Fusion has closed, so that comes off the What’s Left list (aw, shucks).  That list still sits at 13, with 3 not open yet. ·          On the awning of the University Club in downtown Moline ,