What everyone else is saying about how great the place is AND you have a jukebox for music (and that’s becoming a rare thing)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Albert
One of the worst experiences I have had. I'm shocked by the 5 star reviews, they were why I decided to come here in the first place. To start off, all I ordered was a side of nachos and 2 chicken salad sandwiches. They asked me to wait 30-40 minutes before I came to pick up the food. That was no problem because they may have been pretty busy. After the full 40 minutes they asked for, I showed up. They had not even started making the order. There were maybe 12 people in there, MAYBE, all of which had been taken care of. The chicken salad was pre made and only had to be scooped into the bread, the nachos were pre made and just had to be scooped into the takeaway cups, and finally the chips were just bagged chips that had to be thrown in the bag. I waited for 30 minutes. They were not helping anybody in the bar at that point. They were not working on any other orders. I still do not understand how it possibly took them 30 minutes to put together an order that was just glorified scooping. But I think what made this experience even worse was the clientele. There were two groups in the bar that night. The one group was filled with middle aged racist, misogynistic white men. I had to listen to them justify cops killing black men, demean BLM protests, recall times they attacked women, and them fighting black men who they only backed off from because otherwise they "would've gotten killed." If these are your kind of people then Joan's Tavern is your place to be because they were clearly regulars. You have to wait 70 minutes from the time you place an order on the phone until you get your disgusting cold, bland food. Then while you wait inside for 30 of those minutes you can listen to 1940s ideology from disgruntled white guys. I will NEVER step place in that bar again. It's not like I got good food at the end of this. It was incredibly overpriced to add more insult to injury. This is a realistic depiction of Joan's Tavern. I'm sure there are people who want this kind of place, but I certainly do not.***Update response to owner:I do not wish to meet after this experience, but I can tell you this happened on Wednesday July 19, 2023. I know I had arrived at your bar just before 9:13 p.m. when I checked my texts from that night. It was the group of guys at the tables. When you check your cameras you can see who they were because at one point one of the guys walked up to the bar and stood there for about 1-2 minutes before sitting back down because they weren't served in that time, and then another walked around to the kitchen area to ask the server if she needed his help because of how long it was taking her. There was some Christian sitcom playing on the tv through YouTube I believe, similar to 7th Heaven if not that, if this is enough detail to prove this really happened. I think there were 3 or more older women seated closer to the door also to further that I WAS THERE. I did not make this up, this absolutely happened.Kid-friendliness: I would NEVER bring a child around these types of people!!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tim Black
I can’t believe it took the wife and I so long to finally make a visit to Joan’s! But we had a free night without the kids. It was great! The atmosphere, the drinks, and the company. We were instantly greeted with a smile and handshake from Alex. We definitely plan to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Priest
This establishment and environment is wonderful! I’ve always been treated well and the service is great. Alex, the owner, is a standup individual who is professional and is beyond friendly! If you are looking for a chilled environment with good food look no further!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Tokarsky
Great food with great people. Super friendly. Will help you find something you
Classic! Alex knows his craft ??, and he prepares the best hot chicken dip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Holt
The people here are so nice and it feels like you're welcomed there. The drinks are great and they have some great bar foods too. I love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jeff boreman
Nice little cozy bar in downtown Ashland area but stuff is priced high there. $3.50 for another light bottle. And they wanted $8 for a chicken salad. Sandwich and chips seemed awful high to me so I didn't get
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Susan Wolf
The bartender was amazing. The bar is quaint and comfortable. If they had my beer, I'd be back tomorrow.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dwain R.
Great service, food and people. Customers all speak and you get to know everyone there. Alex (the Owner) knows how to run a pub, drinks are great. Ashland's version of "Cheers"
What everyone else is saying about how great the place is AND you have a jukebox for music (and that’s becoming a rare thing)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
One of the worst experiences I have had. I'm shocked by the 5 star reviews, they were why I decided to come here in the first place. To start off, all I ordered was a side of nachos and 2 chicken salad sandwiches. They asked me to wait 30-40 minutes before I came to pick up the food. That was no problem because they may have been pretty busy. After the full 40 minutes they asked for, I showed up. They had not even started making the order. There were maybe 12 people in there, MAYBE, all of which had been taken care of. The chicken salad was pre made and only had to be scooped into the bread, the nachos were pre made and just had to be scooped into the takeaway cups, and finally the chips were just bagged chips that had to be thrown in the bag. I waited for 30 minutes. They were not helping anybody in the bar at that point. They were not working on any other orders. I still do not understand how it possibly took them 30 minutes to put together an order that was just glorified scooping. But I think what made this experience even worse was the clientele. There were two groups in the bar that night. The one group was filled with middle aged racist, misogynistic white men. I had to listen to them justify cops killing black men, demean BLM protests, recall times they attacked women, and them fighting black men who they only backed off from because otherwise they "would've gotten killed." If these are your kind of people then Joan's Tavern is your place to be because they were clearly regulars. You have to wait 70 minutes from the time you place an order on the phone until you get your disgusting cold, bland food. Then while you wait inside for 30 of those minutes you can listen to 1940s ideology from disgruntled white guys. I will NEVER step place in that bar again. It's not like I got good food at the end of this. It was incredibly overpriced to add more insult to injury. This is a realistic depiction of Joan's Tavern. I'm sure there are people who want this kind of place, but I certainly do not.***Update response to owner:I do not wish to meet after this experience, but I can tell you this happened on Wednesday July 19, 2023. I know I had arrived at your bar just before 9:13 p.m. when I checked my texts from that night. It was the group of guys at the tables. When you check your cameras you can see who they were because at one point one of the guys walked up to the bar and stood there for about 1-2 minutes before sitting back down because they weren't served in that time, and then another walked around to the kitchen area to ask the server if she needed his help because of how long it was taking her. There was some Christian sitcom playing on the tv through YouTube I believe, similar to 7th Heaven if not that, if this is enough detail to prove this really happened. I think there were 3 or more older women seated closer to the door also to further that I WAS THERE. I did not make this up, this absolutely happened.Kid-friendliness: I would NEVER bring a child around these types of people!!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I can’t believe it took the wife and I so long to finally make a visit to Joan’s! But we had a free night without the kids. It was great! The atmosphere, the drinks, and the company. We were instantly greeted with a smile and handshake from Alex. We definitely plan to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This establishment and environment is wonderful! I’ve always been treated well and the service is great. Alex, the owner, is a standup individual who is professional and is beyond friendly! If you are looking for a chilled environment with good food look no further!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food with great people. Super friendly. Will help you find something you
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Shredded Chicken, BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Chips & Salsa, Buffalo Chicken Dip, BBQ Chicken Nachos
Best chickpea salad ?
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Chick Pea Salad
Low key quality bar for distinctive drinkers. Great bourbon selection and the food is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Town Creek Tuna Salad
Best shredded chicken sandwich around!Like a dive bar you can take your mom to ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Dip, BBQ Chicken Sandwich
This place is a low key quality place with friendly people and great service. Fantastic selection of bourbons at friendly prices.
I love it at Joans! Great music, great bartenders, and an overall super chill vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Classic! Alex knows his craft ??, and he prepares the best hot chicken dip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The people here are so nice and it feels like you're welcomed there. The drinks are great and they have some great bar foods too. I love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice little cozy bar in downtown Ashland area but stuff is priced high there. $3.50 for another light bottle. And they wanted $8 for a chicken salad. Sandwich and chips seemed awful high to me so I didn't get
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
The bartender was amazing. The bar is quaint and comfortable. If they had my beer, I'd be back tomorrow.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great service, food and people. Customers all speak and you get to know everyone there. Alex (the Owner) knows how to run a pub, drinks are great. Ashland's version of "Cheers"