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.

This is my kind of bar! Dark, divey, and very low key. It is a smoking bar so steer clear if that…read morebothers you. We had a good time hanging out here. The drinks were good and the bartenders were friendly. It was a Saturday so there was karaoke which was fun. One annoyance is they could use some more tables. Some random people kind of set up shop at ours, but the table was bolted down and there really weren't any others available even though the place wasn't super packed. Other than that though it's a cool place to hang out if you're into the dive bar scene.

Was disappointed as I had heard they served food but it the offerings were very limited and only…read morelisted what I call "bar food" on a menu posted on a wall! The drinks are cheap but watered down. It was dark inside and and you had to go up to the bar to place a drink order. No table side service. My group had one drink and went elsewhere to eat. We wont be going back.

We were in town doing training with the Cocoa Beach Police department for a couple of days and…read moredined out for lunch and dinner every day. While all of the local restaurants we visited were amazing what made Salty Sisters stand out among the rest was the fantastic service, Chanel and Jenny were incredible, they truly went out of their way to make us feel welcome. From their perfect menu recommendations to their attention to our meal it was a wonderful experience. And happy to report Salty Sisters had, hands down, the best french fries of any establishment we visited. We will definitely be back for the incredible service and yummy food. Great job Salty Sisters.

Really want to like this place more, but it continues to be a (somewhat) hit & (mostly) miss option…read moreeach visit. Keep in mind, the bar is pretty low for a beachside sports bar like this. They have a good rotation of local bands, outdoor seating, friendly staff, cold beers but very average food. The outdoor area is large, but feels neglected. The beer selection is ok, but there is a large amount of the selection dedicated to what my friend called "redneck rodeo beers" (PBR, Busch Light, etc. - just missing some Natty Lights). I'd say that a good third of our orders over our combined visits have been a little off (missing items, wrong wing seasoning, overcooked, overseasoned, etc.), but the waitresses have been very good in fixing what you bring to their attention. Giving it the benefit of the doubt with the 3rd star (the waitresses saved the day!) and hoping our next visit is as amazing as I want it to be!

Great local bar where everyone really does know your name! Miss Sandy on Fridays & Saturdays is…read moreamazing!! Always brightens up your day!

This place is fun and the drinks are reasonable. They do lots of Karaoke here as well as sports. It…read moreis tucked back in small strip shopping center and you have to keep your eyes peeled to see it.

Extremely nice bar...advanced tv screens, golden tea, and well lit and spaced pool tables. But the…read morewings wow!!! People have recommended so I said "fine". The wings are competing with my favorite in brevard and that's a well traveled list. Yum try any sauce and slap it with the bomb cheese curds.

We were in town on the Saturday of the Men's Final Four and wanted a place to watch the Florida…read moreGators. It was a great place to watch the game and the bartender was very friendly and he made great drinks. The food was also good as hubby had the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and I went with the Cheese Quesadilla. The space is really big and they have a lot of TV's and for those who play pool they have that as well. If we lived closer this would be our sports bar for sure.

I come everyday with my crew, I came during the evening and the staff is very rude to the people…read morethat spend money. My crew and I spend 200$ a day at lunch. It won't happen anymore. We will find a new spot to spend money. I am done with this place. Sorry you people are stupid and have idiots running your establishment at night. I love that the night staff spend enough money to keep the place open while they drink for free. Where are the owners, do they not see this? A management problem for sure

The bartenders only seem interested in serving the regulars. I waited at the bar for over 10…read moreminutes while watching people who walked up after me get their drinks first. I understand places get busy, but completely overlooking new customers is unacceptable. If you're looking for good customer service, don't waste your time here--there are plenty of other places that will actually acknowledge you and serve you in the order you arrived.

Great atmosphere, entertainment, food, and servers! Parking is sometimes a little tricky, so walk…read moreor ride a bike if you have that option. It is worth it regardless!

Good food, good service, nice ambience. The people there…read moreare a friendly, helpful, and do a good job.

Great service. Great Food. And whole vibe was amazing! Beach access is across the back parking lot…read more Definitely recommend and will be back.

If you're looking for a place to go to eat right now and you're reading reviews, you need read no…read morefurther because this is where you should go. Florida native here. I've lived in multiple coastal cities and had many fish tacos....the ones at sandbar are perfect. We had peel and eat shrimp those were great also. Hurricane was made well. Excellent service from the bartender also solidified the fact that I will be back.

Exceptional wings and great staff at this local bar and grill. The location is perfect and the…read moreinside is comfortable. I had a cinnamon something or other dry rub and wow!!! Great recommendation for the bartender.

Staff is very attentive and the clientele are all locals and they make you feel like you're at…read morehome. Thank you for everything!

Great people and staff. Megan and Lee are amazing bartenders. The review would be if they had…read morepeanut butter whiskey (screwball)!!!

One and done there! Went there for my birthday to play some pool... not there to drink! I asked…read morefor an ice water and the bar tender went back and forth with me about bottled water or ice water. When I said ice water she told me it would still cost me $2. I told my friend we should have went to Graham's! She rudely handed my friend his credit card back and told me they are a place of business meant to sell stuff. Well they were, we were paying $1.25 a game for pool while Graham's charges 25 cents during the day and treat their customers with respect! I have twenty thousand ride share trips over the last five years and will no longer tell tourists to visit this hole! What horrible service. First time in my life I have been told I would be charged for ice water at a local bar! Let's support Graham's, Sandbar, Slide Inn, Jumps Tiny Tavern, Coconut's, and all the others that actually treat their customers with respect. I'm one and out at Lamp Post and will no longer recommend them to my passengers... actually I will recommend they go elsewhere. ‍