Love JPS! The vibe is great. You can sing, service is fast and the bartenders are friendly if you're friendly to them. Tip well and enjoy this awesome Burlington dive! read more

Our favorite dive in Burlington. It's the perfect place to sneak into to escape the sun, have a cheeky pint or two, and play some pool or darts. read more

I used to be a frequenter of JPs because they didn't attract the college crowd and you could just sit without loud and annoying noise or people bothering you. But I actually stopped going because of a lot of small cons and one a big con-- I'll start with the big con: the clientele/DJ. the most recent visit I had, a group of white men chose a karaoke song by Kanye West which utilizes the n word repeatedly (Gold Digger). With the area being like 95% white, surely the bar would use a censored version of the lyrics which does not encourage use of racial slurs. But no! That's not the case with JPs. In front of a very crowded room, these white men proceeded to yell out the n word every single time it occurred in the song, at the top of their lungs, while the crowd in the pub sang along (with hard r to boot). DJ did not stop the music or the karaokers. None of the staff at JPs put a stop to that behavior. My friend and I got up and left promptly because we were so uncomfortable with how the situation was being handled. i do not think it is justifiable to encourage that type of behavior at all and witnessing this really turned my experience with JP's sour. But it's a good explanation for why you never see people of color in the bar-- it's clearly not a safe space for them. Here are the small cons as well: -the bathroom is not very nice or clean -the bouncer is kind of rude -the dj is always apathetic -the clientele is mostly white millennial men, with some older men. There were very rarely other women there when I used to go regularly, so the vibe doesn't feel super safe. -there is an abysmal shortage of seating (the space fits many, but there are only a few chairs and tables) -don't love having to pay to play pool or foosball (yes I know many bars make you pay, I still think it's weird). -if you don't arrive super early, other people who got there first will fill the karaoke queue by getting in line for 3-5 songs each, so you'll just have to wait for the same 5 people to go over and over again for a couple hours before you get a chance. It's not an effective system, with no limit to how many spots you can reserve for yourself. Those small things could be forgivable each on their own, but they pile up, and the instance where I saw the true colors of the clientele and staff at JP's for the first time really threw me. read more

We werent even going to go into JP's on Saturday but the doorman convinced us. Glad we listened to him. Had a blast. Next time we are in town we will definitely come back. Thank you Corey and the rest of the JPs staff. read more

Only came here with friends for the Karaoke and it seemed ok. The doorman seemed cool and the ladies running the Karaoke were cool and inviting. I don't drink so my non alcoholic drinks were free since I was the driver. Bar lady seemed overly occupied though and the bathrooms are pretty rough, . I think the Zen Lounge - around the corner is a little better in all these aspects. Not a bad spot though. read more

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It's a dive bar - but that's OK. On a summer afternoon, all I wanted was a cold draft domestic light beer - which is hard to find in this crazed state of tree hugging Subaru driving beer snobs. Joking, but half true. Nuke box, pool tables, stupid TV but bubbly fun bartender and lots of craggy locals. This place fills a niche. It's cheap too. read more

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Wow this place is no manner!! My colleges are drinking at the bar and my other friend and I decided to leave early and we stay at the front door waiting for Uber, here came the rude waiter you guys can't stand here..have to get out of the stairs. This bar doesn't even have customer in there. I'd said waiters need to learn how to use a nicer language or sorry maybe he uneducated! read more

Have never been so disrespected by a bouncer before in my life - younger guy with a tattoo behind his ear. He was extremely rude to my 65 year old mother about checking her ID even though there was not a line. The DjS only pick their friends to play karaoke, the queue has nothing to do with when you will sing. The staff is HORRIBLE. read more

Please keep an eye on your surroundings & if you are a young girl, do not, DO NOT, leave your drink unattended. & watch out for the bartenders as well. the older gentleman definitely spiked my drink as no one else had control or enough reach to expose it of drugs. had two drinks & woke up completely unaware of what happened the night before. read more

Ewww. JPs totally ruined any good vibes we had going. Rude bouncer, rude bartender (ignored us in favor of obvious regulars), $13 Patron shots (which tasted watered down). Used to go there as a 21 year old and don't remember it being like that. Keep an eye on your drinks ladies, just sayin. read more

Super rude aggressive bouncer ruining the vibe, young blonde hair guy, im guessing they don't take kindly to outsiders here. He targetted us for a hassle. read more

This place is definitely a gem. Cheap beer, cool bartenders, chill vibe. A breath of fresh air from the uppity Vermont brewery scene.

The Kareoke system is totally unfair. The same individuals who can show up super early block the whole night and don't let space for non-insiders. The whole mechanism of how this works seems biased on who the manager knows. Quite an exclusive experience, not in a good way. read more

The security for JPs work in a college town and have not learned how to tell what an out-of-state ID looks like. They were extremely rude about it. They also said if we could get the IDs independently verified by the police that we would be allowed in. The ID was indeed verified by a cop who walked with us into the bar. They then refused service because we had argued that the ID was actually valid. Will never come back to this bar and neither should you. They are rude, discriminatory, and unprofessional. 0 stars tonight. read more

Do you ever get the feeling that you're not welcome in certain places. Well, JP's exudes this feeling. I walked in...silent stares. The bar tender couldn't be bothered to address us when we were clearly trying to order drinks. He just stared at us while cutting lemon wedges and handling his knife. The rest of the crowd was not much better - it was rough. The drinks (Miller Lites) weren't even that cheap. The only saving grace was the video quiz machine bolted into the bar. Needless to say we finished our beers quickly and never looked back. read more

Service was terrible. Specifically went in for the karaoke night which was advertised and promoted online. No where online did it state that Friday night karaoke is a 21+ event. I was not let in because I am 20 years old. I love to go to karaoke regularly and most places will just draw Xs on your hand if you are underage so you don't drink. However, upon arriving, I learned this bar is only 21+. It would have been helpful if they put this online in advance. The bouncer was extremely rude and condescending as well. I noticed the inside was pretty quiet and not many people were here. Don't recommend this place. read more

I am not understanding why everyone doesn't love this bar as much as I did, the one time I went. First of all Karoke. Amazing. Omg it was good, it was bad, it was ugly. It was the best combination of songs I've ever heard. I mean people were fearless, the dance floor was hysterical. I've never seen people get into it like they were here. Beers? Okay so I just drank heady toppers (I'm from out of town, don't judge me). But I got served quickly so I have no issues. The rest of the beer selection looked really good. The bathrooms are downstairs which was sketchy cause you know, drunk people and stairs. But other than that they were clean and reasonable. I'd 100% go back. read more

2 words. KARAOKE NIGHT. I love dive bars. I love karaoke. I love good beer. JP's has all 3 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (you may want to call and check with them on the days in case they change). Apparently it's not so awesome on non-karaoke nights. I went on a Thursday, got a pint of Switchback ($4.25, $8 for a Pitcher), and signed up to sing Like a Prayer by Madonna. By the end of the night, I had made a few new friends, sung with the karaoke DJ (who was the best singer in the bar by far), discovered that Raspberry Hefeweizen tastes like crystal lite & JPs makes a mean Long Island Iced tea. They have 1 pool table, 2 foosball tables, and 1 of those game machines (i'm a fan of photo hunt). If you're looking for a dive bar, this is a good place to go. read more

What a dive! And don't get me wrong, I love a good dive bar. I practically lived at the Needs back when it was still on College and a little divier than it is now. But this place is a dive in a gross, "I am sorta drunk yet way too sober to be here" kinda way. The crowd ranged from wasted to almost comatose when I was there late one weeknight. Those really wasted people then started to sing karaoke and it was just painful. Also, carpet floors at a dive bar? Really?? That's just gross! read more

What a fun karaoke venue! It's definitely a dive bar. But what's nice is that it's not full of college kids (Burlington is such a college town). I only have ever gone on karaoke nights with decently sized groups of people, and have had a blast! I wouldn't go alone or just with one or two other young females, as the crowd is a little older and weirder in the bar area. read more

This place is definitely a dive. That being said what red-blooded american doesn't enjoy a little divey goodness now and then? $5 mini-pitchers of PBR, pool and foosball tables as well as Big Buck. Can't go wrong! There's also karaoke on Saturday nights. Go here, get your drunk on, then head over to Red Sq. or Rira's. Though some others have said that the staff isn't super friendly I didn't find it to be the case at all. Quick and professional all around. read more

This is the last of the good ol boys. Take it or leave it. JPs tolerates the changes yet never do they change. Loved it then n will forever.

Had a friend wait at the bar for ten minutes to get a round of drinks for us. He's black. She refused to serve him. Literally said, "I'm not serving you." So, yeah... read more

I would realistically give this place a 4.5, but I can't, and 4 just seems to low, so there you go. I personally know the staff there, and they're excellent. They've gotten rid of a lot of people, so those who had serious issues with them in the past will likely find no problem there. As for the overall experience, the drinks are cheaper, they're bigger, and they're better made. The karaoke is damn good fun, and the pool table is solid. Yeah it's a bit slow on the weekdays, but it's a pretty active hang out on the weekends. I was there for new years going into 2010, and it was seriously one of the most entertaining nights of my life, I had an excellent time. I've been to the other places around, and they're great, but they seem to be missing something that I just happen to find at JP's. Not sure sure why the above reviewers didn't like the place, but I assure you it's not bad at all, in fact, you may just enjoy it more than any other place in the Burlington area. read more

| horrible experience| I wish I could write a charming review about drunken karaoke and crazy locals, however, that is quite the opposite of my experience. I'm from MN and went out with my friends who were all local. The doorman said my ID couldn't be accepted because it had tape on it (to help pull from my wallet). After I had the tape removed he said he wouldn't accept it. He refused to scan it (I'm 23). The lady outside also worked there and after a puff of her cigarette said that she wouldn't accept it either. All they needed to do was get the scanner. When we asked for it, they refused. Told us that we were bringing in a bad attitude. No swearing, or even voice raising occurred. The staff there were so rude and disrespectful. Will NEVER go back. Unless it is to file a complaint to the manager about the lack of experience the staff has with out-of-state ID's. read more

I used to go there when I drank. Amy makes the best drinks but now she's mad at me for some reason. And Nicole P if you read this, text me at 8023101157. I miss everyone! read more

A mind-blowing collection of crazy (not in a good way) locals and people who want to prove how cool they are by hanging out with crazy locals. It smells bad as soon as you walk inside the bar. The decor is ugly, dirty, and gross. The drinks were not much less expensive than you could get at any of the other local places so there is really no reason to go to JP's other than to watch the trainwrecks roll by. All that said, it was a pretty fun night. But I'll never go back. read more

GREAT for drunken Karaoke, cheap drinks, and air hockey. LOUSY for everything else.

I loved it when I went. Karaoke! Yay! A good time. It's nice to go somewhere not packed with asshole college students.

Great white Russians...best I've ever had. The dude would certainly abide if he came to JPs. They did have karaoke but the talent was lacking...just busted chicks making sounds more like skinning a cat then actual songs. I have to point out the bathroom situation...absolutely gross. Coming from a guy, it says something. Lacks basic amenities such as toilet paper, soap, hand drier or towels, and doors on the stall. It would be more sanitary if you popped a squat in the wilderness. Given this, I would refuse to eat there. All in all I give JP a Okay on the Avioli scale...for Damn good white Russians. read more

Walk into JPs and you will see ALL walks of life. The drinks are cheap and the Karaoke is fun. I cant say I come here often but I do have a good time when I do. read more

In my opinion the best dive bar in Burlington. Friendly staff, clientele consist of all walks of life. Karaoke nights are fun and hilarious. 2 foosball tables are a fun way to spend time at a bar. read more

This bar is huge and super dive-y. However, if you are there with the right people and in the right state-of-mind, it can be a lot of time. When my friends and I came here a few weeks ago, the place was packed and the karaoke list was insane. This place is definitely a hit with the VT college kids. read more

Not that impressed. It is a dive bar and fits the bill pretty well, but that doesnt mean it gets more stars. 2 fights broke out while i was there, they have terrible kareoke going on in the back, and the drinks are fairly priced. Interesting crew in this place. read more

I'm surprised to see so many negative reviews here. Karaoke nights here are a lot of fun and everyone I've ever gone with has had a great time. read more

An entirely Painful experience. I drank a couple drinks (exactly 2) and then sang Don McLean's "American Pie". When I went outside to smoke a cigarette I wasn't allowed back in. I watched my female friend who had drunken more then me be allowed back in with not so much as a visual evaluation. But apparently if your portrayal of an american classic isn't immaculate you won't be allowed back in. Before this, all the staff treated me with cold disinterest and i had to work to a ridiculous amount just to get the two drinks i got, but I'd been to shitty dives before and was used to this this kind of treatment. But i wasn't allowed back in after two drinks... that's not a crappy dive bar that is just ineptitude and personal bias from the staff. This bar was beyond Unpleasant. It was Offensive. read more

I used to enjoy going to JPs. Now that I have friends from outside of Vermont, however, my relatively positive experiences have quickly vanished. Apparently JPs Bar prefers Vermonters only. As a Vermonter myself, it was embarrassing and humiliating not only for me but those I invited as well. The bouncer this evening, as well as his compadre and co-worker smoking cigarettes in my face, claimed that my friend's ID with illegitimate even though it is very real. He claimed he had "read all the books" but when we asked him to please get their scanner, he refused. He and his female coworker were completely rude, defensive, and uneducated. He was unwilling to get the scanner and unwilling to be proven wrong. I will not be returning. I will not recommend them to my friends. I will absolutely share this experience with anyone who mentions JPs in my presence. Thank you, in advance, for the future time and money my friends, family, and I do not choose to spend on you. Good luck in your future endeavors with what I hope will be better suited employees. read more

hahahah this place has buck hunter.. and it has karaoke.... need I say more? the scene can get a little annoying.. like a college bar but not? it has the potential to be loads of fun read more

Knowledgable bartender, except for the "new guy", decent beer selection, bring your own karaoke selection. I recommend 80s, specifically David Bowie's hits from "Labyrinth" read more

I have been to this bar a few times. For being a little hole in the wall it's pretty great. The staff is always friendly. We loved Aubrey! There is pool, Foosball, arcade games, and karaoke. The drinks are always good. read more