A little hidden gem, very small with inside and outside seating (if it's not cold). Excellent…read moreselection of wines and be sure to try the charcuterie board. A little hard to find as it's behind the German restaurant which is now closed. But wander to the back and you'll find this little place. Friendly, warm and welcoming. 4stars (really 5) but for size

A perfect little wine stop in the middle of Cocoa Village shopping. The man has a wonderful sushi…read morewine drink that cools you down right. I opted for dry red wine for my afternoon sip. Air conditioning and good vibes, perfect pit stop. The server was friendly and talkative, for great customer service.

Only been once but plan to be back. Boyfriend and I did one of the Tuesday Night Education Classes…read more They discuss wine from certain areas, was Italy this week. You sample delicious wines along with cheese that they feel pairs good with each flavor. They have full menu for dinner and ample wines and beers to choose from. The staff are intelligent and helpful and seem to genuinely enjoy educating you

Almost don't want this secret spot to get too busy, but Rebellion is a hidden gem! The ambience is…read morefantastic - casual yet intimate and perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. They serve up a delicious assortment of wine and a fabulous specialty "Rebellion" burger (I believe only on Wednesday at this location) that you don't want to miss out on! Just look at how dense it is! The person who waited on us was the owner who is knowledgeable about the menu and clearly has a passion for wine! How he described all of the options made everything sound so intriguing! You really can't go wrong! I will definitely be coming back again and again for the rebellion burger and to try all the different wines! Their location in Cocoa Beach serves more food options (burger included) all the time, if you don't want to wait around for Wednesdays to roll around! They also have a wine club membership, which can be fun if you are into wine and experiencing new flavors.

Ambiance 4 Nice seating, clean. Bathroom sketchy…read more Music 5 Dj was so good. Really enjoyed the music. Grown n sexy vibe. Service 3 After we got our bucket of beers. Our waitress was non-existent. We had to ask the waitress who was helping the ppl next to us to get our waitress attention. Our hookah never came. While we waited for our hookah, we ordered mojitos since they couldn't do coconut margs. Those took forever, we got tired of waiting & closed out. Fridays are fun, we may try again. Service has to get better or my next visit will be my last.

So this spot is new in the downtown cocoa area. Because of that I think they have some kinks to…read morework out. However the place is BEAUTIFUL! Very classy, lux etc. it's a hookah lounge we went on wine down Wednesday. 7 dollar cocktails and discounts on hookah. I'm not gonna say that I'm a hookah expert but I like mine strong and with a thick cloud they use the large hookahs and I didn't think my hookah was filled correctly. My friend and I struggled with it. Now again the hookah was even beautiful Versace inspired vase and hose. They do not serve food. Snacks like chips, and Chex mixx. Service was good. We had the place to ourselves so we were taken care of. I definitely think it has potential to be something amazing just because we really don't have anything like this in our area.

OK this was fun. Chief Cherry and his band Red Beans and Rice were playing. I like all kinds of…read moremusic so this was perfectly suitable. Seating is a little old and dated but it's a pub so who cares. With their windows open you can sit outside, they have a very generous patio area. I moved from inside to outside, had a nice glass of wine and enjoyed the atmosphere. It's an incredibly friendly atmosphere lots of fun people and if you want dessert after having one of their giant pretzels there's ice cream next-door. The music was fine, the people were fine and did I mention that they are dog friendly? I got to pet all the puppies! That just made me even happier if it was possible. I hardly ever go anywhere anymore since Covid so this was a wonderful change. I will be back for sure and enjoy the ambience, the wonderful service, and the atmosphere. There is absolutely nothing to dislike about the Village Idiot pub!

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more Apparently, the Yelp Skynet a.k.a. the AI that green or red flags reviews, doesn't like the actual name of this pub despite the fact it is the pub's name. Ergo, I will use the abbreviation VI for the remainder of this review. Besides that, you really can't go wrong going to any of the pubs in Historic Cocoa Village. VI is one of the pubs on the eastern side of the Village, in between the famous Fat Donkey's Ice Cream and the furthest east pub in the village, Ryan's. Appearance-wise, the outside fits primarily with the building, but there are some minute details that give it its own personality, primarily around its name. There is also a section of the road and sidewalk that have been garrisoned for VI as outdoor seating and games such as bean bag toss. Indoors, it is definitely your kinda pub that many of the patrons are friends. The right side (East) have long tables with many pub and drinking games such as Hook & Ring and Shut The Box. There is a bookshelf filled to the brim with board games in case patrons prefer traditional or childhood classics. The left side (West) is the "Patio," a room that is decorated by numerous plants, neon lighting, widker and a black-and-white checkerboard floor. Finally, the middle of the pub is the actual bar, in the form of an L-shape serving a nice arrangement of beers from many breweries, cideries, distilleries, and meaderies across the United States. I had the Kentucky Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale by Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. Other beer selections I would recommend include the Pineapple Cider by the famous Carib Brewing Co. and the Mango Cart by Golden Road Brewing. Personal note on the latter: Mango Carts, well for me, only taste good when straight from the tap. Cans are not good. And the food, it is minimal, but boy does VI know how to tug at my heartstrings as everything they have features, or could feature, cheese. They have pretzels with cheese, pickles with cheese, and my personal favorite, grilled cheese sandwiches. And for the more sophisticated patron, they have numerous choices in charcuterie boards, too. I will also state the drink prices are a bit on the high side compared to some other places I been to. And there are two restrooms that are single-serving and gender-specific. I don't believe the latter has to be gender-specific because they are single-serving. The barn doors are an interesting choice because they are not very good at blocking sound. I guess that is why VI blasts the music so nobody can hear the flatulence. Speaking of music, VI does have a small corner stage for small acts, possibly singular, to perform. Unless there is a pull-out large stage for outdoor performances, I don't see big bands, per se in higher number of members, performing here unless they can all jam in that tight-spaced stage. Ultimately, I am going to give VI three-out-of-five stars for this review. They are a solid pub that has all the fixin's of a good bar to go to. Maybe it is safe to say they really don't stand out too much, especially amongst the more unique bars in Historic Cocoa Village. But still, a good place to have a drink with friends with that "Everybody knows your name" kinda vibe.

Everything was top drawer! The entrees and cocktails were first class. Andrea was very…read moreknowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations on menu choices. Wonderful experience.

Wonderful food and service. The ambiance is very special…read more Would highly recommend. Love it

WINE The wine delivery system is unique for the area, but…read moreintuitive nonetheless. While a minimum of $30 must be loaded onto each card, multiple guests can share one card. You will just have to reload more funds that much quicker. Overall worth it with a vast selection of wines to choose from. FOOD Features an a la carte menu with a great variety of small to large bites. We ordered the Pepper-Bacon Wrapped Dates, Lobster and Short Rib Veranda Sliders and the Wild Mushroom Flatbread. We were happy with our selections, the quality of the food and presentation. THE VERANDA The wine veranda and restaurant seating occupies the second floor of the building. An indoor second floor dining room spans the length of the building with open air veranda seating at the extremities of the building. It's a nice touch being seated in the veranda but it could get sweltering hot on bright sunny days.

Very neat concept for wine tasting. The food was surprisingly fantastic: white pizza with chicken…read moreconfit artichokes and carbonara sauce, pizza with tomatoes and arugula (gluten free crust available), charcuterie board with three cheeses, three proteins, pickled vegetables, blackberry jam and honeycomb with very good, lamb was tasty with cous cous, and of course a myriad of wines to choose from. No mocktails nor other non-alcoholic drinks other than coke and water. But great service, great space perfect for celebrating or a nice dinner out.

Alfredo's Paradiso rates 5 stars in my book. This is an Italian scratch kitchen, meaning that if…read moreyou can think of it, they can make it as , long as they have the ingredients. For example, we dined there a few days ago with friends. Three of us ordered me u items, while our 4th diner ordered shrimp parmigiana, which is not on the menu, but they made it for him. That being said, the food and atmosphere are both top-notch. The service is very good, but we usually dine there early, before it gets busy. If you love and/or crave great Italian food, Alfredo's is my recommendation, hands down. They are open for dinner only, starting at 4:30 pm. Reservations are a must. The owner/chef, Alfredo, is warm and friendly and drops by to check on your meals after they have been served.

Very disappointed. We went in the past and had some very good food. The penne con sarde and other…read moredishes were authentic. This recent trip was flat. The menu was reduced, mostly pasta. We ordered anyway, penne ala vodka. Not great. Service was so-so and it was dim and worn down.

Friendly bartenders. Attentive service. Great prices & nice HH. Darts & TouchTunes. They have a few…read morefried items for their menu. Bar is spacious & outside patio area. Front area is a liquor store.

Great neighborhood bar in the rear. We keep coming back! They have food trucks some nights and…read moremusic and trivia nights