Joe's Tavern

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  I love a good dive bar and when I found out I was moving to this area I did research on local bars and restaurants.  Joe's seemed to be my kind of place and I looked forward to hopefully finding a place where I could become sort of a "regular".  I had high hopes for Joe's.  What is kind of killing that feeling for me is there is this sign up at the bar that says "No Cussing" or cursing, something like that.  At first I thought this had to be a joke, I mean come on it's a drive bar!  But as I was talking to some of the "regulars"  a couple of them told me that it's just the older woman bartender that enforces that rule so watch it around her but another person told me that they cuss all the time and no one has ever said anything.  Now, I'm not saying I HAVE to cuss but seeing that sign while I'm drinking keeps me from relaxing and just leaves me a bit confused.  BUT, I am definitely willing to give another try.

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  Posted on 07.11.11 Deanna W.

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  A dive spot in Bethlehem PA.  $2.25 drafts are always ready for you.  It's dark and smells of stale cigarette smoke, with a juke box (the new glorified iPod kind) waiting to play your favorite songs.  Definitely worth a stop for a drink or two if you're into small, friendly, divey places.

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  Posted on 07.04.11 MandA R.

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  Joe's Tavern is the best "pound for pound" bar in Bethlehem! Sure, it may smell like cigarettes and fried food, but everyone who remembers who you are knows your name! For some reason the hamburgers are super good, like, really really good. It's a bit odd. You can't beat the prices even though the clientele mayyyy sometimes leave a bit to be desired.

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  Posted on 03.22.11 George W.

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  Excellent inexpensive food. Beer and whisky and down-home waitresses.

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  Posted on 12.10.10 Frank M.

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  Great place to play darts and chill. Service is always good.

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  Posted on 11.28.10 Bryan S.

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  The quintessential neighborhood dive bar.  Not much to look at from the outside, or the inside for that matter.  Everyone seems to know everyone here.  It definitely has a "Cheer's" feel to it. The owner, Joe, is very social and engages in a nice banter with his customers.
  
  The good:  cheap, cheap beer; cheap, cheap eats
  
  The bad:  very limited eats; don't expect to be blown away by the non-existent food menu.
  
  The ugly:  this is an 85% beer bar.  The questionable liquor selection is dated and very slim.  Forget the fancy drink concoctions too.  You're bound to get a weird look.
  
  The bonus:  the other 15% is whiskey.  They have more whiskey bottles behind the bar than everything else combined.  I imagine if you're ever feeling down and out, this would be the place to get inebriated...cheaply!
  
  Now that's what I call a cheap dive bar!!

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  Posted on 12.08.08 Jim D.

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