Smokin’ Joes

People are definitely smoking, but it is a fun bar with a great atmosphere.
I tend to avoid places where people smoke inside, but I was following a friend and this was our second stop. It isn’t an unbearable amount of smoke, but you will smell it.
This was the place to be on a Friday night. We were there around 9 p.m. and it was starting to get packed. They play music videos, which are fun to watch. The crowd here are young and diverse. It seemed like all types of crowds come here, which is cool.
I would definitely suggest stopping by here on a night of bar hopping. Although there isn’t dancing, you will find yourself bobbing to the music.

Service totally sucks. The staff is so rude, I’ll never come back here. We came for a friends birthday and they totally ruined it. :(

If you want a guaranteed great night out this is the spot to go. I love this bar! Smokin Joe’s has everything you could want when looking for good time, on the weekends and during the week. They have a great selection of beers on tap and really tasty drinks. These bartenders really know how to pour a good one. They’re super friendly too. The second time I went back a couple of the bartenders remembered my name and my drink! Since then I’ve come to know the staff quite well. I recommend this place a hundred times over. It’s a local hot spot and me and my girlfriends love it!

Don’t get the hate on this joint and glad to up the average rating, seeing how there are only 8 reviews! Seeing how there was a douchetastic looking club across the street and the place we ate earlier (Clasico) was about to turn clubby post-​dining, Smokin’ Joes looked to be our spot. We were right!
We were on the first night of a Bachelor Party and could not be more glad that overserving here wasn’t an issue. The Crown and Jäger machines are served in what look like triple shots — thumbs up! Also, lots of delicious beer on tap. I’m partial to Cigar City offerings, as we do not get that in Chicago. Also, they put the Cubs game on for us — we’re gonna win the World Series one of these years, mark my words…
The icing on the cake was the fact that the manager opened the cigar case for us since we were on a bachelor party. Nice to enjoy a stoge with my beers, shots, Cubs game, and good friends! Also, for the gentlemen, lots of attractive ladies tend to come here, so stay on your best behavior and may the odds forever be in your favor.

Amazing bartenders. Always feel at home. It’s my neighborhood tavern. Best bar to go to downtown.

Fantastic Staff, Fantastic Atmosphere. The bartenders here have an absolutely fantastic personality which keeps people coming back. The liveliest place in town to get a drink for sure. High Recommended

Horrible experience wanted to spend money. Couldn’t because the bartenders were very inexperienced and rude. Wouldn’t recommend to my worst enemy! Will spread the bad news quickly. Honestly this place ruined my new years eve. If I could afford an attorney I would light them up.

Went there for the first time last week, totally suprised! The cigar selection was decent, but the mere fact that they had a walk in humidor full of cigars was a total win considering it’s a sports bar! Not only that, but there prices are great! Then they had good beers on tap, a full bar, and TV’s everywhere! Lots of fun and a really great atmosphere. The bartenders were really friendly, service was quick (granted, it was a Wednesday). Can’t wait to go again!

I have always been a fan of Joes. I kind of liked it better when they only served beer and wine, because you could go in and watch a game in peace, even on a Friday or Saturday. It would never get so crowded that you couldn’t find a seat. However, ever since they got their full liquor license, they get horribly crowded on the weekends, making it harder to enjoy. That said, it’s become a great night scene outside of being a sports/​cigar bar. That’s great, but it was always a place for me to sit back and have a cigarette or cigar (when I used to smoke) a couple of beers, and watch the Mets lose… again.
Anyway, enough nostalgia. This time… and last time actually… my girlfriend and I came here to watch a Florida State game. It was Saturday at 8, so I would have thought it would be busier, especially for a huge Florida game. But, it wasn’t close to busy, so we were able to grab a seat right at a TV and enjoy the first half.
Great things about Joes — lots of TVs, including individual TV’s at the cocktail tables. They have a patio, and the wall opens up as well (though for some reason, it was a beautiful night, but they had it closed). They have a pool table, though not a great one because one side is so close to the wall, you can’t make any kind of shot. They have a couple of video games, including Golden Tee which is obviously a must. An internet juke box, too.
They are a cigar bar, and they have a reasonable selection. Since they don’t serve food, you can smoke as much as you please.
Their beer and liquor prices are very reasonable. You can get a cocktail for under $ 10, and in many cases, it’s more like $ 5-​$ 7, and you aren’t drinking well-​garbage.
As for food, you are allowed to bring it in. I strongly recommend a pizza from Pattellinis, which is across the street. Best NY style pizza outside of NY that you can get in the area.
The bartenders are good here. Honestly, they used to be better when I first started going to Sarasota, but those bartenders are all gone. I’m biased since I used to enjoy chatting with the old bartenders (which is unusual for me since I normally hate people). The ones there now are friendly and quick and happy to help adjust a TV channel if needs be.
If you don’t mind the smoke — and especially if you do smoke — Joe’s is one of the best sports bars in town.

I really like this sports bar. It has a patio overlooking Main Street so you can people watch. When it’s nice weather they open up the windows to the patio. I love it when sports bars have something more to offer than a dark and dank sports cave. It’s got a TON of flat screenTVs — of course. They have an impressive amount of beer selection for the size– even cider beer for us chicks! Haha. They also have a pool table or two in the back. They also have let us order a pizza from across the street and eat it there while we were watching a game.

Again, this is one of the ONLY bars open on Main street after like 10pm so… When you need a drink, youll end up here. I mean, i do hate that i will walk out smelling like cigarrettes even though im a non-​smoker who sprayed some fabulous perfume on just seconds before walking in… But i digress, its not bad. The drinks are made pretty well depending on who you get, just like anywhere. And uh, you can watch some sports, yay.

I never understood the allure of this place. The crowd late at night seems to consist of mysogynist frat boy types who want to prove their manhood by binge drinking and playing eminem on the juke box. Oh and it is smoky! And I hate that there are so many tv’s.

stopped in after a dinner across the street for a cigar and after dinner drinks. had tv’s on sports, trendy music, friendly staff, cold drinks. Cigars were a nice choice as well. Will be back, but probably same scenario for after dinner stop.

Had I reviewed this place about a year ago, I think I would have given it at least 3-​stars. Smokin’ Joe’s was a favorite of mine around 2007/​2008, but since it recently went to full-​liquor, the clientele has changed drastically.
Before, it was a cool, laid-​back oasis for happy hour… Now, it’s got a lot less charm. The patrons aren’t the typical «Sarasotans», and the service seems to have declined as well. It’s a shame, this place used to be one of the best spots downtown for a cold one…