Great bar. Best in town IMO. Amazing vibe, cheap beer, very attentive bartenders and the crowds are eclectic.
Ethan Reed
Bob is very welcoming and I look forward to spending more time here.
David Boyce
Looking for a classic bar with great prices and the world's best jukebox? Here you go!
Iris Koenig
The bartenders are super cool and helped me through a panic attack once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sarah D
Great place to come with friends and family
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pitcher of Beer
Benny W
Best place for a beer and conversation in town
jack apple
Classic Bar with a fantastic history
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lars Hanson
It's my own personal time capsule. Hasn't changed since I used to go there at 18 a nurse 25¢ Walter's taps! Always good to see Wes, one of the great bartenders there
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guinness & Leinenkugels
Arian Otto
Best bar in the world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pitcher of Beer, Guinness & Leinenkugels
Mac
Before i even moved to EC, the Joynt had been recommended to me as my sort of place. It made some sense, it has a history of being the bar where many great artists took their place in Eau Claire history, performing in the cramped conditions not for the prestige, but because it was the place where real artists performed and where real artists were. Crumb on the walls, Grain Belt on tap, I believed the recommendations.
I understood that they hadn’t had shows in years, but who was I to blame them? Times have been tough. Their jukebox was decent, and the vibes were acceptable.
A few visits in, a while back, a friend I had invited got chewed out by a bartender for initiating conversation with some other patrons. I thought that was what bars were for, at least to some extent, so I pocketed away the information, but thought little of it. Perhaps he had gone too far, I hadn’t witnessed it. Later that evening, another bartender apologized for his coworkers actions, and we all moved on.
Recently, the exact same bartender came up to me mid drink and accosted me because he perceived a slight in my “attitude” when entering the bar. I genuinely do not know what I did to offend this person. I was enjoying a pitcher (served by an entirely different bartender) and conversation with other regulars, but after such an interruption of my patronage with the same rude bartender, I cannot continue to excuse it. Once I can forgive, twice is a pattern.
Two stars for history. No more for the fact that they are a mere shadow of their past. No shows and terrible service. A cramped venue that might justify itself on having something special, but they don’t. Rude bartenders, limited drink selection, no seating. Go to the mousetrap, or the firehouse, or anywhere else. Such a shame to see what was once a great bar ride on its coattails.
Before i even moved to EC, the Joynt had been recommended to me as my sort of place. It made some sense, it has a history of being the bar where many great artists took their place in Eau Claire history, performing in the cramped conditions not for the prestige, but because it was the place where real artists performed and where real artists were. Crumb on the walls, Grain Belt on tap, I believed the recommendations.I understood that they hadn’t had shows in years, but who was I to blame them? Times have been tough. Their jukebox was decent, and the vibes were acceptable.A few visits in, a while back, a friend I had invited got chewed out by a bartender for initiating conversation with some other patrons. I thought that was what bars were for, at least to some extent, so I pocketed away the information, but thought little of it. Perhaps he had gone too far, I hadn’t witnessed it. Later that evening, another bartender apologized for his coworkers actions, and we all moved on.Recently, the exact same bartender came up to me mid drink and accosted me because he perceived a slight in my “attitude” when entering the bar. I genuinely do not know what I did to offend this person. I was enjoying a pitcher (served by an entirely different bartender) and conversation with other regulars, but after such an interruption of my patronage with the same rude bartender, I cannot continue to excuse it. Once I can forgive, twice is a pattern.Two stars for history. No more for the fact that they are a mere shadow of their past. No shows and terrible service. A cramped venue that might justify itself on having something special, but they don’t. Rude bartenders, limited drink selection, no seating. Go to the mousetrap, or the firehouse, or anywhere else. Such a shame to see what was once a great bar ride on its coattails.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Lance Green
Fun, relaxed place with friendly people and PINBALL! But NO SIGN showing it's The JOYNT!??
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bannes Twin
Used to be great, now, not so much. The Joynt has lost a lot of flavor in the last +5 years. Bartenders have zero personality and are very rude. The regulars basically live there. It has great decor & pool table, for sure, but not worth it if you are looking for a good time with a group of friends. Almost forgot to mention: the place is a breeding grounds for bacteria, it is almost as if the bartenders only wipe the bar down with water and neglect everything else. The bathroom is beyond disgusting.10/10 would not go again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Catherine Friedl
What a classic! Our bartender was the best I’ve ever had (woman in her thirties with Princess Leia buns on the back of her head). She is fast, fun and filled us in on the Water Street developments and all the other questions we threw at her. We had a blast. Thank you!
Great bar. Best in town IMO. Amazing vibe, cheap beer, very attentive bartenders and the crowds are eclectic.
Bob is very welcoming and I look forward to spending more time here.
Looking for a classic bar with great prices and the world's best jukebox? Here you go!
The bartenders are super cool and helped me through a panic attack once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place to come with friends and family
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pitcher of Beer
Best place for a beer and conversation in town
Classic Bar with a fantastic history
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's my own personal time capsule. Hasn't changed since I used to go there at 18 a nurse 25¢ Walter's taps! Always good to see Wes, one of the great bartenders there
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guinness & Leinenkugels
Best bar in the world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pitcher of Beer, Guinness & Leinenkugels
Before i even moved to EC, the Joynt had been recommended to me as my sort of place. It made some sense, it has a history of being the bar where many great artists took their place in Eau Claire history, performing in the cramped conditions not for the prestige, but because it was the place where real artists performed and where real artists were. Crumb on the walls, Grain Belt on tap, I believed the recommendations.
I understood that they hadn’t had shows in years, but who was I to blame them? Times have been tough. Their jukebox was decent, and the vibes were acceptable.
A few visits in, a while back, a friend I had invited got chewed out by a bartender for initiating conversation with some other patrons. I thought that was what bars were for, at least to some extent, so I pocketed away the information, but thought little of it. Perhaps he had gone too far, I hadn’t witnessed it. Later that evening, another bartender apologized for his coworkers actions, and we all moved on.
Recently, the exact same bartender came up to me mid drink and accosted me because he perceived a slight in my “attitude” when entering the bar. I genuinely do not know what I did to offend this person. I was enjoying a pitcher (served by an entirely different bartender) and conversation with other regulars, but after such an interruption of my patronage with the same rude bartender, I cannot continue to excuse it. Once I can forgive, twice is a pattern.
Two stars for history. No more for the fact that they are a mere shadow of their past. No shows and terrible service. A cramped venue that might justify itself on having something special, but they don’t. Rude bartenders, limited drink selection, no seating. Go to the mousetrap, or the firehouse, or anywhere else. Such a shame to see what was once a great bar ride on its coattails.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
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Before i even moved to EC, the Joynt had been recommended to me as my sort of place. It made some sense, it has a history of being the bar where many great artists took their place in Eau Claire history, performing in the cramped conditions not for the prestige, but because it was the place where real artists performed and where real artists were. Crumb on the walls, Grain Belt on tap, I believed the recommendations.I understood that they hadn’t had shows in years, but who was I to blame them? Times have been tough. Their jukebox was decent, and the vibes were acceptable.A few visits in, a while back, a friend I had invited got chewed out by a bartender for initiating conversation with some other patrons. I thought that was what bars were for, at least to some extent, so I pocketed away the information, but thought little of it. Perhaps he had gone too far, I hadn’t witnessed it. Later that evening, another bartender apologized for his coworkers actions, and we all moved on.Recently, the exact same bartender came up to me mid drink and accosted me because he perceived a slight in my “attitude” when entering the bar. I genuinely do not know what I did to offend this person. I was enjoying a pitcher (served by an entirely different bartender) and conversation with other regulars, but after such an interruption of my patronage with the same rude bartender, I cannot continue to excuse it. Once I can forgive, twice is a pattern.Two stars for history. No more for the fact that they are a mere shadow of their past. No shows and terrible service. A cramped venue that might justify itself on having something special, but they don’t. Rude bartenders, limited drink selection, no seating. Go to the mousetrap, or the firehouse, or anywhere else. Such a shame to see what was once a great bar ride on its coattails.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Fun, relaxed place with friendly people and PINBALL! But NO SIGN showing it's The JOYNT!??
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Used to be great, now, not so much. The Joynt has lost a lot of flavor in the last +5 years. Bartenders have zero personality and are very rude. The regulars basically live there. It has great decor & pool table, for sure, but not worth it if you are looking for a good time with a group of friends. Almost forgot to mention: the place is a breeding grounds for bacteria, it is almost as if the bartenders only wipe the bar down with water and neglect everything else. The bathroom is beyond disgusting.10/10 would not go again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
What a classic! Our bartender was the best I’ve ever had (woman in her thirties with Princess Leia buns on the back of her head). She is fast, fun and filled us in on the Water Street developments and all the other questions we threw at her. We had a blast. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
An EC staple.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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