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.

A local hangout that I had not been in for about four years. Went in and they have pool table to…read morekeep you entertained and darts to test your skills. Had a Stella in a bottle so that was easy. They do have lots of beer on tap but tilted toward domestic lite beers and IPAs. So no good choice for my palate. Barkeep knew all the locals and there was a group holding down one end of the bar. Service was good and NO SMOKING inside was a pleasant change from the last visit.

Awful place if you're looking for decent food. Mostly a locals place with smoke filled smell, right…read morefrom the entrance.

GREAT comedy show! 10/10 recommend. Good drinks, good atmosphere and reasonably priced!read more

Great place to unwind. No cover charge. They have a 2 item…read moreminimum before 10pm. Ordered the cucumber martini, it's good and refreshing. Cajun penne was aldente, had a slight kick. They only had two servers s BUT very efficient and responsive. Checked on us a few times. Service was 4 -5 stars.

Beers were inexpensive and the bartender, Chelsea, was great. There was quite a variety of people…read morethere and they have darts and games. There is parking right out front and I met some good people there.

Great Place to hang in Cocoa Beach . Really Good Bartenders ! Free Pool & Darts !! Great prices…read moreon all Cocktails & Beer !!! Karaoke on Fri/Sat nights. Fun Spot - Check it out !!!!

Stumbled across this place and was incredibly happy with the food and service…read more Had the Indo bowl with shrimp. Very well seasoned. Wife had a salad with skirt steak and cilantro lime dressing. Great atmosphere. Great music. Reasonable prices Melissa and Keri Ann took great care of us. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a fun place to eat with delicious food.

This place is awesome! They have 2 levels including a rooftop bar. I went in a Saturday evening and…read morethey had a live band on the second floor. I sat outside on the rooftop overlooking the street, and it was a beautiful view. I ordered the watermelon margarita with tajin and it was refreshing, all you need is 1. I also ordered the shrimp tacos with mango salsa. The shrimp was seasoned well and the mango salsa had a slight kick but complimented the shrimp well. It was a busy night but the service was great. I'll be back

We were looking for a low key, local spot to have some drinks during a stay in Merritt Island. This…read moreplace fit the bill perfectly! It has the relaxed vibe of a local joint. The bartenders were very friendly as were the patrons. I wish they served liquor, but they at least manage to make some shots out of what they are able to serve. Plus they have a great beer selection so there's sure to be something you will enjoy! The bar is not overly packed and not so loud that you can't have a conversation. It's definitely my kind of place. I'd happily return here anytime I am in the area.

We were in town for two nights before going on a cruise and found Shenanigans Pub. It was such a…read morepleasant and fun atmosphere. The owner/bartender was very personable and the patrons were very helpful with touristy suggestions. It was a nice relaxing place to hang out.

I didn't eat or get any drinks, but I found the vibe here to be fun. There was a band playing…read morecalled "Funpipe" and the singers did so well they could've been the real vocalists for the songs they were covering.

Service 5 Ambiance 4…read moreFood ? Cleanliness 4 Beer 4.5 Many drafts. What we tried we enjoyed. We'll be back to try the food. Got in right before closing. Vibe was friendly & welcoming. Good experience.

We went to the Island Waterfront Bar & Grill for a friend's birthday. We had an amazing time!…read more I must be honest, the service was questionable, but in the way that we seemed like family/friends and not that they were rude or inattentive. Our server felt a bit inexperienced, but he made up for it in personality and friendliness. We had a large group, but a few drinks were brought out wrong and things were forgotten about, but we weren't charged for the extra drinks and they drinks were inexpensive to begin with! Most of us got the crab legs, and despite them not having enough crab crackers we enjoyed them so much! We expected a cheap small portion of crab since it's so inexpensive compared to other places, but we got a full pound (if not more) each and they were delicious! They had a great live band that wasn't overly loud and had some pretty good covers. People were dancing and having a great time. Don't come here expecting 5-star service, but come expecting to have a lot of fun, great crab, and without breaking the bank! We will absolutely be back.

Didn't have and food this time just drinks. Krista who was our bartender is attentive and ensure…read morethat we were well taken care of. Drinks was spot on. Fed took over and also was amazing. When Jack Flowers is playing make sure you come see him and Krista and Fed