Keystone Lounge

No-frills, minimalist, "hole in the wall" dive bar.  The closest thing Joplin has to a punk bar, IMO.  Five draft taps, PBR by the can, and a rack of chips for snacks.  No well bourbon!  Staff and clientele were cool, and a bit quirky.  I like places like this.  Has occasional live music, apparently mostly on weekends.  The walls are mostly bare, and could use a little decorating.  Have some local artists paint murals!

Due to Joplin city ordinances (namely, no neon on Main Street) the entrance to the bar is in the alleyway.  Go "around back" and look for the neon "open" sign.  Also, the bar accepts cash only.