Absolutely loved this spot! Super chill, Fire DJ and good food. We enjoyed a Friday night here and…read moreit was free entry.

I have never been so insulted in my life by a bartender. I asked for vodka martini and when i was…read moreasked for the flavor with a confused look in my eye, I replied with vermouth. Once I figured out the bartender lacked the skills to make a basic martini, I asked what he liked to make to see if I could get something else. He then said he serves 21-35 year olds and has never been asked for vermouth. Are you kidding me?? Insult the customer over your own lack of training. Great job. Left immediately to go to Tin Whiskey where I was served an amazing vodka martini. Highly recommend skipping this place.

What an inviting place where I can enjoy a great Kava drink and then relax with some awesome…read morepeople. As soon as you step in, you're invited by an extremely nice kavatender. Then the drinks are so refreshing and delicious you gotta have another. The drinks are so naturally delicious that each flavor has distinct tastes that pleases and relaxes. Love this place.

From the owner: Chameleon Kava Lounge, established in March 2024, offers a social atmosphere with coffee, kava,…read morekratom, and kombucha. Unwind with friends or participate in weekly events like pool and poker games. A drive-thru option allows for quick pick-up on the go. All our kava and kratom teas are brewed in house with love and care. Stop by and try our home brewed kratom today.

Cocoa Joes Food & Spirits- Cocoa-4-Stars (Alcohol pour only)…read more Well, I woke up this morning, and I got myself a beer. The future's uncertain, and the end is always near." -- The Doors When Cocoa Joe's Food & Spirits Pool and Billiard Hall came up as the next place to be reviewed on my Munch-a-Tron, I had a flashback to Player's Billiard Hall...recalling that review and the flack that followed (I know it's not officially a restaurant as much as the name suggests, a pool hall) I decided to forego any offerings of an edible nature and focus solely on why people come to little dives such as this: the drinks, the barkeep, entertainment and the drinks. As I entered I was engulfed in a cloud of stale cigarette smoke and I quickly had to check my phone for the year. Yep, still in 2019, though I swear this place is stuck in the 70s. Circumventing the law legally, they allow for smoking and as such, it is just as Dalton described the infamous bar in the movie Roadhouse, filled with "power drinkers and trustees of modern chemistry." My barkeep for this afternoons soiree was Erin. Like the establishment she plies her trade in, Erin is a monument to the 70s, when, no doubt, she was most likely a top notch catch (I mean this in nothing but a good way). She is efficient, humorous, engaging and man, can she pour a whiskey correctly! Well over a 2 oz. pour on my Dewar's. Glancing at the menu (see pictures) I decided to stick with my first impression on name only and passed on the delectables offered. Hey, I am sure they are fine for what they are, pool hall food, but it's just not my cup of tea. The Scotch, on the other hand, is right up my ally and as such, with pours like the one I got from Erin, you can bet sweet biffy I'll be back. The rating here is obviously all about the barkeep and the pour. The Big Boy says, "for sports viewing or a rousing game of billiards with generously poured drinks and frothy pitchers of cold beer, this is your place." #bigboydiningout #iamthebigboy

This little dive bar has a crowd of friendly regulars that hang out. They play some very nice tunes…read moreon the sound system and have 2 pool tables inside. The service is good and the prices are reasonable. The Cajun boiled peanuts are served on the house if you want some.

Good spot to spot by for a late night drink with friends…read more Nothing fancy, but a good vibe, great service, and fun environment. Great prices on beers and shots. We'll definitely be back.

I can't speak to the weekend crowd and vibe, but for a post-work drink, this was a great spot!…read more I got the green tea bag which is exactly like a green tea shot with different proportions (and meant to be sipped on). It was refreshing and delicious. Bartender was friendly, interior decor is funky and British, and bathrooms were clean. They also have a pool table and saw some people playing while we were there.

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.

Definitely a dive locals bar. But it's one of those places you feel like your welcome and everyone…read morewill eventually know your name! I didn't go for the bar portion I heard they had great wings so i ordered take out. Before I get to the wings I'll discuss the limited bar encounter that I had. They have a pool table, I saw two dartboards and a shuffle board. The place seemed like it was clean it did not look dirty to me or run down. They have the standard on the wall bar electronic jukebox. The only downfall in my opinion for the bar is that they smoke inside so it was very smoky. But while I was waiting for my wings the staff is very nice and the patrons that I came in contact with we're very nice. I ordered Lemon pepper wings, They were fried to perfection just like I like them and the seasoning was really good. I've never had a lemon pepper seasoning like the lemon pepper seasoning that they had but it was so flavorful. They also have a liquor store and a drive-through liquor store.

Honestly the bar was cool until the customers (overly comfortable) & bartender started yelling…read morebecause my friend was throwing up outside. My first & last experience !

The kava tastes like dirt, but with a flavor it's not so bad. It was $12 for two smalls. The…read more"bartender" with the dreads was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made us feel very welcomed . Calm, chill, friendly environment.

Morgan was welcoming when I walked in, she greeted me right away. For your first visit you get a…read morecomplimentary kava shell. I'm not a fan of kava but I stopped in for tea. They had three levels. Calming, moderate/ mild, & focused energy inducing. I enjoyed a mix of the two mild & focused. They have flavor shots & pureed fruits. They also have mocktails & espresso. The restroom was pretty clean. There's a pool table & couch (area) w/ a tv. Chill vibes & reasonable prices. Recommended.

Mushroom chic cozy Kava and Kratom bar with a local social feel. With coffee, tea and kombucha also…read moreavailable for those who don't wish to partake. They have quite a wide array of menu which rotates on a screen above the bar. The bartender was super friendly and personable in answering any questions I had. On Wednesdays they also have a crafting activity stationed on top of the pool table located by the window. For those desiring a quiet area there's a quiet working room area for those that would like to work on something or just desire a more isolated space. I got the calm coconut Kava ice cream and with just half, I was quite calm allowing me to reach for some filtered water available at your leisure by the restrooms. This place is super cute, definitely plan to return.

Friendly staff. Very knowledgeable about their products. Atmosphere is calming, they don't have…read moreoverhead lights, but instead have smaller colored lights. Very relaxing and easy going feeling when I'm here. For food they have smaller snack options (chips/candy/etc)