Joe Kool’s is a London staple and the perfect spot downtown! The energy is always fun and lively. The food is classic pub-style but always tasty, and the portions never disappoint. The Churros are some of the best I’ve ever had. Service is quick and friendly, even when it’s packed. It’s one of those places you can count on!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Fraser
Just bought a drink here, stood up to help a friend for one second and the server took my full drink. I informed her she took my full drink by mistake and she told me it's not her problem. $10 isn't the problem, the disrespect is. This was the upstairs bar. Do better.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Charlotte Lagman
Rude bartenders
Service: 1
Greg Vergilio
London classic unchanged
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hans Gretel
Bouncers were actually pretty respectful which is rare for a college town on a weekend night. The drinks are priced standard. Good spot for going out.
Madison Rybarsky
i didn’t come here for food, so i’ll give it a 5 since i’ve never had it! but it was soooo soooo busy inside and the seats and tables were soaked with what i assume is alcohol, i’d hope that lower the amount of people who can come in at a time because i was probably trying to leave for 20 minutes without being able to.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
a mac
food was subpar, chicken wrap had very little chicken, and fish in the fish and chips was way over cooked. Came out really dark and crumbled when we tried to cut it. service was friendly but wouldn't return for food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
farrah t.
Now this bar had a dance floor behind the dining area. Place was congested and the crowd was jumping to the 90’s disco music. The place was just alive. We would have been here earlier hadn’t it been for the issue at the previous bar (Delilah’s). We left after 30 minutes. Hopeful to come back on my next visit to fully experience the whole place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Diego Dino DiMaria
Excellent Food!! The best burger I've had!! It was char to perfection! The spinach dip amazing!! The chicken finger were nice white meat. Excellent!. The only disappointed was my sons Philly Steak Sandwhich. I did not try it but my son wasn't to impressed. I was a bit surprised. However everything else was fantastic. Friends had fish and chips. Excellent! Others had the Santa Fe Bowl with chicken. Excellent. Service A+++. This place has been around for over 40 years and going strong. Try them out you will not be disappointed!
Disappointed and honestly shocked by how we were treated at Joe Kool’s. A friend and I used the same stall (yes, to pee — nothing else), and we were immediately kicked out by staff who made it very clear their reaction was rooted in homophobia rather than any actual policy violation.
There was no warning, no conversation, just instant aggression and judgment. The bouncers’ tone and behavior made it obvious we weren’t being treated fairly — especially compared to other groups who were doing much worse and staying inside without issue.
It’s 2025. If your staff can’t treat people with basic respect regardless of their sexuality or perceived identity, your bar doesn’t deserve anyone’s business.
Won’t be returning, and I’d encourage others — especially members of the LGBTQ+ community — to think twice before supporting this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Scott Berry
Gave Joe Kools a 5 originally because of nostalgic reasons as I spent much of a misspent youth there. However changed to 4 as was there July 2025 and the old guy behind the bar who has been there for 25+ yrs is just brutal and not in line with ensuring customers are enjoying themselves over him being a grumpy old gieser who is clearly not enjoying himself. Know when to hang up the gloves! Other than that, I'll be back when in London
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Eli Sherrer
Horrible service, couple locals wanted to have a drink and for some reason we were too inebriated I suppose and weren't denied access but we just left from Jack's and haven't had much so thanks for the great evening
Tobel Graves
Not kool
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Carmelita T
Elijah gave our group the best service ever for lunch! We were the lone people on the patio and he showed up frequently checking on us and going the extra mile. Exceptional service and great pub food too!! 😁
Please bring back the old classic hoagie
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Kool’s is a London staple and the perfect spot downtown! The energy is always fun and lively. The food is classic pub-style but always tasty, and the portions never disappoint. The Churros are some of the best I’ve ever had. Service is quick and friendly, even when it’s packed. It’s one of those places you can count on!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just bought a drink here, stood up to help a friend for one second and the server took my full drink. I informed her she took my full drink by mistake and she told me it's not her problem. $10 isn't the problem, the disrespect is. This was the upstairs bar. Do better.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rude bartenders
Service: 1
London classic unchanged
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bouncers were actually pretty respectful which is rare for a college town on a weekend night. The drinks are priced standard. Good spot for going out.
i didn’t come here for food, so i’ll give it a 5 since i’ve never had it! but it was soooo soooo busy inside and the seats and tables were soaked with what i assume is alcohol, i’d hope that lower the amount of people who can come in at a time because i was probably trying to leave for 20 minutes without being able to.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
food was subpar, chicken wrap had very little chicken, and fish in the fish and chips was way over cooked. Came out really dark and crumbled when we tried to cut it. service was friendly but wouldn't return for food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Now this bar had a dance floor behind the dining area. Place was congested and the crowd was jumping to the 90’s disco music. The place was just alive. We would have been here earlier hadn’t it been for the issue at the previous bar (Delilah’s). We left after 30 minutes. Hopeful to come back on my next visit to fully experience the whole place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent Food!! The best burger I've had!! It was char to perfection! The spinach dip amazing!! The chicken finger were nice white meat. Excellent!. The only disappointed was my sons Philly Steak Sandwhich. I did not try it but my son wasn't to impressed. I was a bit surprised. However everything else was fantastic. Friends had fish and chips. Excellent! Others had the Santa Fe Bowl with chicken. Excellent. Service A+++. This place has been around for over 40 years and going strong. Try them out you will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Disappointed and honestly shocked by how we were treated at Joe Kool’s. A friend and I used the same stall (yes, to pee — nothing else), and we were immediately kicked out by staff who made it very clear their reaction was rooted in homophobia rather than any actual policy violation.
There was no warning, no conversation, just instant aggression and judgment. The bouncers’ tone and behavior made it obvious we weren’t being treated fairly — especially compared to other groups who were doing much worse and staying inside without issue.
It’s 2025. If your staff can’t treat people with basic respect regardless of their sexuality or perceived identity, your bar doesn’t deserve anyone’s business.
Won’t be returning, and I’d encourage others — especially members of the LGBTQ+ community — to think twice before supporting this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Gave Joe Kools a 5 originally because of nostalgic reasons as I spent much of a misspent youth there.
However changed to 4 as was there July 2025 and the old guy behind the bar who has been there for 25+ yrs is just brutal and not in line with ensuring customers are enjoying themselves over him being a grumpy old gieser who is clearly not enjoying himself. Know when to hang up the gloves!
Other than that, I'll be back when in London
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Horrible service, couple locals wanted to have a drink and for some reason we were too inebriated I suppose and weren't denied access but we just left from Jack's and haven't had much so thanks for the great evening
Not kool
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Elijah gave our group the best service ever for lunch! We were the lone people on the patio and he showed up frequently checking on us and going the extra mile. Exceptional service and great pub food too!! 😁
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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