Got there with a little less than an hour till close after driving all day. Bartender engaged us in…read moreconversation served us great beers and told us all about the amazing history of the fun building did not rush us out the door when closing came and was overall a great experience. All beers we tried were tasty I especially enjoyed the crisp double IPA. Keep up the great work.

Stopped in after work for a team building exercise from work. River Bluff is in a good size…read morebuilding that houses their tanks and areas for patrons. Had a bunch of taps. Only problem was there signage on the wall seemed really faded and was really hard to read. All three beers that I tried were not bad. Like so many buildings here a lot of old charm with high ceilings. If you're looking for a brewery in town, this might be one of you want to try.

I've been in St Joe for over a decade now and I'm ashamed to admit that it has taken me this long…read moreto eat here. The food was wonderful! Some people recommend this place, and some don't. I never should have listened to those who are not fans. My husband got 4 twisteds--2 chicken and one of each of the other flavors. They were all so good. And the fresh fried chips were delicious too. I got the fried swai. My husband is not a fan of fish but he kept stealing bites off my plate, it was that good. The batter was light and crisp. And the portion was huge. I LOVED the honey mustard coleslaw. I'm a slaw snob, and I have high standards. I look forward to eating the slaw again. The garlic Parmesan broccoli was good too. We will be back.

Met a couple of friends for dinner there while I was in town. Was not crowded but it was a holiday…read moreMonday. The theme is interesting, dead musicians and plenty of guitars on the wall. All their food is named after musicians. I had the Hank Williams hamburger, with spicy bacon jam, Cheddar cheese, and a couple of fried onion. The burger was delicious, the bacon jam not overly spicy for me but worked well. Great burger. Came with seasoned fries, also quite good. They brew some of their own beer, which both my friends and I thought they still had a little ways to go to perfect that. I had their Irish Stout which wasn't bad. A little more bitter than Guinness but ok. Definitely great food for a bar, and their craft beer will get there soon. Parking is around back.

Fantastic ambiance. Cozy atmosphere with alcoholic and non alcoholic choices. Lounge type areas…read morewith niches and comfortable seating. Loved it. Music was quiet enough for conversation without shouting. Perfect for a relaxing drink and visiting.

When my friend and I were in the Saint Joseph area this past weekend, we wanted a really good…read morecocktail and this place was on a few lists so we had to try it. We both walked in and grabbed the comfy couch. We went up to the bar and ordered a couple cocktails, both were really good. The bartender was super nice, chatty in a good way, and knew his stuff. I think I would come back here again.

I was getting harassed by a creep in the street -- ducked in here for a safe haven and they came…read moreout to make sure I got to my car safely. Wish I could have stayed to have a few rounds, but was driving tonight. Will definitely come back to spend some time next time I'm downtown in the evening.

This bar is great, every time I come to saint joseph I have to visit my friend Jimmy, he really is…read morea pioneer in this city even though the music scene isn't what it use to be and the times have changed he still fights to keep his doors open ! The Vous will always be in my heart and I will always go there to support local business! I wouldn't listen to the nasty reviews people have posted about this place it sounds like there are some very BITTER people that enjoy the Yelp app! Lol if you wanna find out go in for yourself and check it out!

There was a little bit of tension in the air when we first stepped inside, and I'm not really sure…read morewhy. I don't know if they were nervous about us or what it was, the first few moments were tense. But then a little dog named Rosie walked up to greet us, and after we petted her the ice was broken and we were welcomed into the fold. :) We soon learned that Rosie had a special talent, she liked to sit on the shoulders of a guy named Mike while he shot pool. Mike happened to be sitting nearby, so B challenged him to a round. And they weren't kidding, that little dog happily climbed up on his shoulders and sat there through the whole game! It's quirky little finds like this that make me love going to these off-the-beaten-path dive bars. You never know just what to expect!

Nice little neighborhood bar. Good folk new owners!! Have a patio for nice Missouri afternoons and…read morepool table!

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!

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.

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....

Pappys is another St Joe institution from what I understand though this building is not as old as…read morethe ones downtown Pappy himself died several years ago, and his wife sold the business to the new owner. I ordered an iced tea and it came in a mini pitcher as my glass. We shared an appetizer platter and I went with the blue moon burger with fries from my lunch. The appetizers were pretty standard and the fries were the showcase of my lunch crinkle cut and cooked to perfection. The burger was not too bad, but a little small and the flavor for having blue cheese definitely wasn't that big. All in all fun little place and have a big variety on their menu. Bumping them up to four stars just for the big ole iced tea pitcher.

Came here after training camp. Wanted a beer after being in the heat. They're no longer a pub, just…read morea restaurant with no alcohol. Had a chipotle burger & fries, burger topped with pulled pork, mashed potatoes and gravy. They have about 20 different kinds of burgers & lots of other options. Food was good. Waitress was great!

A dive bar does not get more divey than this. A dive in its purest form, not even the most…read morehard-core hipsters would go here trying to be ironic! Pop A Top is located in a remote semi-wooded area in extreme northern St. Joseph, far-removed from any other bars or restaurants. It is part of a tiny cluster of brick buildings surrounded by gravel lots of old or rusting industrial equipment, buses, trucks, and other vehicles. Aging mobile homes making up most of the remainder of the surroundings. It was originally a bank, but was converted to a bar in the 1950s and operated as Family Tavern for about 30 years. Family Tavern closed after the owner died, but later Pop A Top re-opened the space. There's no taps, so we got a couple of cans of beer. Either there was no air conditioning or it wasn't working. A pair of noisy and powerful fans were employed to attempt to ventilate the place. Despite the fans, with it being 100 degrees outside, it took only a few minutes for our beer to warm up to room temperature. :( It was quite a bit darker in there than my pictures (taken with a high exposure setting) let on. There appeared to be a back room that looked big enough for pool tables, but the lights were out and we could not really see for sure without risking tripping over fans. :) I'm going to assume that there was indeed at least one pool table. (Update: A later visit revealed a nice looking back room with a pool table in the center of it.) As rickety and run-down as the building is, the woodwork of the bar itself is beautiful. I started to give this bar 2 stars due to the heat getting my beer warm so fast, but I decided that the weather isn't their fault. Besides, the bartender was pretty nice to us. (Update: It was still hot inside on a second visit in September, but we went in the early evening so it wasn't as bad. The bartender was the same pleasant woman who served us in July. There were a few more customers in there his time.)