We knew we were in for a treat when we found this to be a neighborhood dive, surrounded by houses…read moreon all sides. We knew we were going to love this place when a neighbor came out to distract his pit bull as we walked by. And when we stepped in to head the bartender explaining to a couple of other customers how terrified she is of clowns, we somehow knew we were going to have more fun here than we'd had all day. It turned out that bartender's name was Becky, and she's 1/2 of the couple who owns the bar. The other half is her husband, Waylan, who showed up later at the end of our visit. "Having a name like Waylan is like having the biggest cock," she said. Or maybe it was B who said that, I don't remember and my notes aren't very clear. :) There is quite a collection of bras on the bar, a recent development. "A while back one of the customers just up and took her bra off, and said she wanted to hang it up. So we did. Then other ladies started doing it," Becky explained. "Now boxer shorts have even started to join the collection." We ended up spending out entire visit chatting with the bartender about their history with the bar. We really enjoyed our time here. In addition to the great personalities, this is a fun-looking bar all around and I'de love to visit again when it's busier. In fact, here's how good a time we had -- when we first arrived we noticed the Silver Strike machine and put a few dollars in it to play. But we never got around to actually doing so! :)

Great little local bar? Customers and employees super welcoming! Nice place to just hang out!read more

Great little bar been to most around the town, but this one is the best by far not even from here…read more The bartenders are very friendly, good atmosphere.

Omg, this place is awesome…read more My friend and I went here a couple weekends ago and it was such an awesome experience. We were definitely taken care of. The waitress was super nice and fast. The drinks were pretty cheap, even considering you don't get a whole lot in each cup. For almost four hours, my friend and I ordered drinks and played video games, swapping between the SNES and N64. It was SO fun playing those retro games. We both had a blast and wish there was something like this in the Omaha area. We would definitely come back here again!

My buddy and I went here while on a guys weekend in St. Jo. This place is incredible. The ambiance…read moreis perfect for every 80s and 90s kid. They have video game consoles ranging from NES to N64 to the switch. Our service was phenomenal. The drinks were amazing. We spent 4 hours drinking fantastic drinks and playing video games. The only thing close to this in Omaha is beercade but this place is so awesome and unique. I can't wait to go back to St. Jo just for this place.

We've been to this bar and grill twice since moving to town. Both times we fully enjoyed…read moreeverything! Bartenders/waiters were pleasant. Food was really good! Lots of large screen TVs. Tator Tots and chips are great! We've had their fried tacos, BBQ sandwich, pizza, wings and jalapeño poppers. Will definitely go back there try other things on the menu!

This bar screams hometown and was full of people that matched the description. It was a packed…read morenight when my friends and I visited, and like any busy bar it took a minute to get to the front of the line. The music was loud and fun, I liked the variety of genres. Their selection of beers on tap was limited, but they had a variety of beers otherwise. We didn't get food so I can't speak to that but if you are looking for a bar, it's a great option in St Joe!

My friend and I stopped in here to grab a couple drinks before heading to the next bar…read more The bartender was really busy but nice and got our drinks pretty quickly. The drinks were good. We went up to the rooftop to check it out and it looked nice. We didn't stay up there too long though. This was a happening bar and I would go back again.

On two occasions a group of us in our late 60s have tried to have lunch here on a Monday. The first…read moretime one of our members called ahead to be sure they could accommodate a group that runs between 8 and 20 routinely. They were assured that they could. When we arrived, however, there were only 2 staff on duty, a bartender and a cook. Nonetheless, the bartender and I moved tables and got ready for up to 15. 18 arrived, and the barkeep added a table. He indicated more than once that NO ONE had prepared him for us or even mentioned our reservation. Service was slow, as you can imagine, food arrived over a period of 30 minutes, and several of our group were unhappy but I detailed the situation to them and mentioned that it was not the bartender/server's fault. the food was good, in almost everyone's estimation. Obviously the cook knew what HE was doing. I tried to get everyone back in there again for about a year before they all said ok, and we scheduled again, 2 or 3 weeks before our visit. when we arrived it was the same story. I asked to speak to the manager or owner, but neither was there. later, I attempted to find the owner's name to discuss this nicely with them, as I have been in business management since 1974, and understand the demands and that owners would always like to know if things aren't right in their absence. After research, I was told the owner listed in the current, 2023, city directory was gone and a new owner had it. In any case, we polled the group and decided to take our group of 16 elsewhere. I noticed we constituted about a 100% increase in lunch attendance from what I saw, and our tab that day at a similar business exceeded $ 225. That's a lot to lose on inefficient communication! I doubt I can convince that gang to try them again, but I liked the food. Maybe I'll get it from Grubhub next time because this is ridiculous. If you have more than 6 for lunch there, keep moving....

American Tavern is a beautifl, timeless, classic example of a dive bar all-around. It is rustic,…read moredirty, and charming. This was one of my favorite finds of the day. Though they have draft beer, we decided to go with bottles for this one. Our bartender, Jessie, was very friendly. The main room features a long L-shaped bar against a wall of brick and detailed woodwork. The men's room floor slopes to one side and features a toilet mounted so that the bowl is partly under the sink and must be approached from the side. There's also a big back room that takes up the ground floor of the neighboring building, that room has pool tables, Silver Strike, darts, and enough room for live entertainment. We spent most of our visit back here playing Silver Strike.

One of the better dive bars in this city. The crowd of regulars are welcoming, the service is quite…read morefriendly, and the atmosphere screams of Midwest hole-in-the-wall. This is a great spot for a beer, but I'm not sure about the mixed drinks. I've found that few dives can make a good martini, but that's not what we're here for, right? There's also a pool table; a relic of one, but in good condition.

It is friendly crowd. They play good music on the jukebox. They offer happy hour and beer…read morespecials. Staff are friendly and efficient. The new owners have cleaned it up and made a few changes by adding some lighting. Coldest bottles of beers in town and they serve draft seers in a frosty mugs. I highly recommend.

Great bar. Great people. Stopped in for a beer and when I went to leave, my bike battery was dead…read more The owner, even though he was locking up to go home, stayed and got me a charger and made sure my wife and I were safely back on the road. Going the extra mingle for sure. I will definitely be back.

This is a new, smaller brewery in what looks to be downtown St. Joseph. It was a halfway point on…read moreour drive so we decided to stop by around 1pm. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and served promptly. It has a nice relaxing atmosphere and plenty of places to sit and relax. Their beer menu is extensive with 14 beers in total. I love their "tasting notes" that describe each beer if you aren't familiar.

Expertly brewed unique beers. Comfortable setting. You can have food delivered from neighborhood…read morediner and enjoy the game or conversation. Erik, the owner, happy to show you his process and explain it and his beer.