First time in boulder creek and stopped by a local bar. Love that it felt cozy and everyone is so welcoming, even the visitors. I told the bartender I wanted a margarita mix. Tasted so good, couldn't even taste the alcohol. They have shot ski's so did a few rounds of that with their kamikaze shots. Those shoes were delicious with fresh limes. I like how there's pool tables in the back if you play pool. During holidays they have events with food, so that seems like lots of fun. Definitely will be coming back. read more

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This little bar rocks, the people are amazing so fun and friendly, THE BARTENDERS ARE ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! They do sell some frozen items if your hungry cuz it's not a restaurant/bar, IF BY CHANCE YOU ARE STARVING Boulder Creek has its own tamale Lady, the tamales are a good size @ $7.00 each. If YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO JOES BAR IN BOULDER CREEK, YA JUST GOTTA GO! Come and walk right onto that dance floor and shake your but.... read more

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A "nice" dive bar. Bathrooms are clean and building is air conditioned. Two pool tables and cost is .50 cents a game. Some of the bartenders are amazing. A few of the bartenders over reach on their responsibilities. A bartender should not have an impact on my work, who I date, or on creative self expression. There's definitely a localist vibe I could do without, got treated like a second class citizen until it was found out im a third generation Boulder. If you want class, go to scopazzis. If you want family friendly and relatively safe, go to the Boulder Creek golf course and country club. If you want to get tanked in downtown Boulder, joes is your face. read more

Lovely dive with wonderful people. My friends and I had a blast here after our birthday dinner. I will note that I ordered a gin and tonic and received a gin and sprite? But oh well? I really enjoyed the live music and energy! read more

Joe's is always a pretty good time. The locals are nice but may look at you funny in the start. They'll warm up! Pool tournament is weekly and always good time. Tables are also still 5-0 cents which is amazing. Only thing to do in this town but they make the most of it. Bartenders are all also very cool. Love joes. read more

Great bartenders, locals, karaoke, pool tournaments, darts, drinking, food, dancing and live shows. "I love day drinkin at Joe's" read more

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My wife and I have been coming here once or twice a week for the last year. We like to have a drink, play pool (50 cents!) and visit, and pretend to look good in our cowboy boots and jeans. We especially love the bands--no cover but definitely should be tipped. The bartenders and the regulars have always been super friendly, even to a couple in their 60's (like us) from Saratoga. I feel a bit guilty writing this, kind of like I am giving away a secret fishing hole that is about to be spoiled. Oh well. read more

Love this place , great service , game is always on , pool and a doggy . Check out Joes

The atmosphere is so friendly. The locals and their dogs are always welcome! The bloody Mary's are awesome!

I just love this bar. it's great having AC and the bartenders always give great service. Yay Jillian and Kelly! The best!

One particular bar tender was extremely rude. Wasn't serving customers well and spent more time smoking and having drama than serving drinks. Probably loaded herself she became aggressive. Nice patrons but she was equally rude to her regulars and they didn't seem pleased. Spent plenty but ended up yelling at me and kicking me out, wouldn't even let me grab my phone charger. (They don't have any available) Only go here if you are local and don't mind bad attitudes and poor service. read more

Great local dive with fun and friendly people plus live music that makes you dance and have a super time.

Need a beer on your way to Big Basin. Boulder Creek is a lovely stop and Joe's is your classic small town bar with great bartenders and patrons. Cash only but there is a BOA ATM right outside. read more

In the mountains and thirsty for a Bloody Mary before we went into Big Basin State forest. Marilyn served up a bloody Maria for us as we prefer tequila. In retrospect we should have tried their marinated vodka. No matter it was still excellent with the shrimp, bacon and crisp celery. Lots of fun in this little establishment which is very welcoming. read more

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This place has everything you could want in a locals bar: big front window to view the street, a large bar, live music, TWO pool tables, friendly bartenders and great attitudes all around. You feel right at home the minute you get in there. Be sure to stop in when you're nearby. read more

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Phoebe was extremely friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be back to visit her. Can't stay away from that chicken soup too long.

Such a cool joint. My old lady and I stopped in here after a trip to Santa Cruz. The bartender was a tall gypsy-looking dame, super friendly and seems like she could be good at waterskiing, if you knowmsain'. Anyway, we had a couple of drinks (gin and tonic for daddy, little baby girl had herself a spritzer or two, like you do). Praise Jesus. An hour or so well spent, though. We had to hit the road and get back home. 10/10 would lather, rinse and repeat. It's like copping a sweet nut without the sticky mess. read more

The best way I can explain Joe's is to call it a Classy Dive. Classy: The place is kept clean and the patrons and staff care enough about the ancient bar top that everyone uses coasters. Jukebox? 5 songs for a buck. Pool? 2 well maintained tables, straight house cues and $0.25 per game. Lookin' for trouble? If you get into a fight you're 86ed for LIFE. Dive: Dimly lit, sports on the TV and STIFF drinks. Clientele? No one gives me a second glance when I walk in. Fun fact! On the floor, under the bar is a brass trough that the gentlemen of a bygone era used to "relive" them selves. The owner Karenann is a wonderful, civic minded individual. If you need a venue for a benefit she has a place for it and knows a crappy band that plays for peanuts. She has a little kitchen in the back and the 3 or 4 times a year that it's open for events Joe's is transformed into the best restaurant in Boulder Creek. read more

Our family was on vacation and excited to stop in and relax at Joe's Bar. Have a beer in this historical bar. It ended there! The woman bartender gave us the stink eye as soon as we walk in. I sat down and she walked past us gave the existing patron their beer, plopped her elbows on the bar and glared at all of us. I said hello no response. So after very long 10 minutes of her glaring, we left........ Went to Boulder Creek Brewery, and they are awesome................ They only received the 1 star because of being historical. read more

Wow, they have Strongbow Cider and cheap pool. The bartenders are very friendly and the bar attracts an interesting collection of locals and passing bikers. Try to catch Charlie play pool Wednesday nights...they hold a weekly tournament.-EFK read more

What's not to like about Joe's? Good vibe, friendly bartenders, signature Boulder Creek feel. KILLER bloody marys and decent beer selection. Not a place to lay low (at least not for me) because I inevitably run into people I know there, but that's part of the fun! Especially fun to hang out here on weekends during the day (yes, during the day) and visit with some of the road-trippers passing through. read more

What can I say, this place is seems racist! Or maybe the older blonde bartender is just rude! Even my husband who is white (Irish/ German) was surprised on how we were treated! It was nice to walk over to the Italian place for some great service and happy people! Disappointing especially when living in BC! read more

5 stars for Joes, before the new owner-This place is fucking fun, down to earth, and the people that rock out, do it with their cock out! Yeah, I'll be going back. Goooo, Joe's! 3 stars now with new ownership: some things are still the same and good there, like seems like they still have great bands, but they seem to be trying to slowly modernize by bringing in things like a new digital jukebox, which has some shitty selections like rap for gawd's sake. Sorry but this is an old historical mountain town, and many of the people here like the older feel and look of things. the last thing is the bartender, the young tattooed one. Not sure if i'm calliing it right, but she seems a little arrogant,,because she doesnt make a lot of eye contact, or smile much. she just isn't very personable, but other bartenders there seem really nice. read more

I love Joe's. Every year I travel up to the Santa Cruz Mountains to relax for a week and love stopping in here. It's cliche to say, but you step in you're treated like family. I like the mountain folks and the slow pace. Occasionally some tech fools come in and ruin the vibe, but for the most part it's got great mojo. I played in a pool tournament several years ago thinking I was going to take the locals to school; I was eliminated the first round! It was great to sit there and drink and watch the tourney play out, however. Don't expect the environs to be grand or some fine menu. Go to drink and relax and you won't be disappointed. read more

A fine antique dive bar in Boulder Creek with live music usually Wednesday through Saturday. Personable bartenders offering a wide variety of spirits, beer and wines. Twenty beers on tap in addition to bottled beer should put a smile on any beer lover's face. Pool tables in the back offer a diversion if the four TVs along the bar isn't enough. read more

Love this place, coming here has become a kind of tradition. Playing pool and making friends with the locals is always a good time ^^

Loved Joe's! Where else could you go in a small bar for a beer at 3:30 on Sat. afternoon and there is a 5 Piece ROCK BAND playing! And they were awesome! Wow! read more

Ah, the walk of shame. That's what we call it when the Boulder Creek Brewery closes and we hit Joe's. It's a good old fashioned bar, with pool tables and dart boards and a pretty good jukebox. The clientele aren't as scary as they look. I'd walk in alone anytime. They don't suffer fools gladly, so don't be an idiot. One of my favorite bars. read more

Marylin is sassy, fun and friendly. She makes everyone feel welcome regardless if you are new or a regular. Christy is warm and attentive. She makes you feel right at home and puts all customers first. read more

Please...What's not to like! Joe's IS Boulder Creek. Friendly bar tenders, friendly locals, Joe's has it all. The new owners are creative and have really cleaned the place up. (it now smells so clean) The parties and fund raising events are a blast. I think more people are at Joe's for New Year's Ever than live in Boulder Creek. Happy New Year!! read more

Seriously fun. The owner is a great person and super friendly. Decor is classic dive bar without being dirty or off-putting to non-classic dive bars drinkers. Very supportive of all kinds of charities and good causes; frequent fund raisers and community benifits. Low prices and good stiff drinks. read more

Great bar for a drink. Cold beer so friendly bartender. Come see Christy she is awesome.

Love this place ! Mostly regulars. The bartenders are hilarious. The new owners really go above and beyond. They have food every Monday night for football, and sometimes on random days the owner will cook for all the guests for free ! read more

Nice, old-fashioned neighborhood bar that's been there forever -- since around 1900, I believe, with a good mix of people and age groups all getting along and there to have fun --- friendly staff and owners --3 pool tables, an up to date jukebox with a wide variety of music - something for everybody. Beautiful old bar and great bartenders. The bar seems rough, but it's actually a friendly crowd and staff as long as (as the previous person said) you're not being a jerk. Sometimes they have music and/or complimentary food. A very comfortable AND fun place to go for young and old. read more

Gina, the owner is awesome. When we walked in she was right there to help us to pick a beer. She was very knowledgeable about what was on tap. The bar tenders were efficient and friendly. Such a fun place. For an older bar, the bathrooms were impeccable. I've never been in a bar with such a clean bathroom. Fun place and good times. We live in Santa Cruz and we will make this a regular place. read more

Had a great time at Joes Bar. Awesome staff, great drinks and good music. The Deltaz were played there the night I was there. They also have a jukebox and pool tables. read more

It's the best little hole-in-the-wall place in BC. Every time I've gone there with friends we've had a blast. It's pretty small, with only 2 pool tables in the back, but everyone is super friendly and no one is ever afraid to start up a conversation. The first time I went there was live music and everyone was dancing and having fun. It's just a great atmosphere, the perfect ending to your Friday night. read more

One star for an awesome bathroom... and that's about it. The homeless and drugged out crowd that hangs out there can be overwhelming at times. However, the large amount of creepy old homeless looking men is what brings me to call this a dive bar. The blonde bartender was very rude and dismissive. When she brought my drink she never had a smile and ignored dropping my drink garnish. The drinks aren't cheap and I'd like at least a little consideration for the quality of my drink and experience. She was very cold in the interactions we had, and it was off-putting. It seemed like she had been doing this for too long and didn't enjoy it enough to do a good job. People have bad days I get it but she was on a sick one. The dark haired bartender was very nice and warm. She holds the place together with her sweet and attentive nature. I probably wouldn't go there again, the blonde lady was depressing, and it's more fun to be at a dive bar that is meant to be a dive bar. read more

Nice place... long old western bar, not hard to find a comfortable seat and enjoy a cold one.

Went there before noon on a Saturday. There was only one other customer. Sierra Nevada on draft was good and fresh. Nice collection of beer related memorabilia. Classic old fashioned bar in small town America. No food but bartender was friendly. read more