Joy Bar

Merry Christmas 365 days of the year here at Joy Bar. This is a really unique bar with pretty good drinks and a merry ambiance! Super nice and polite staff. No food is sold here but there is a Little Caesar's across the street if you are hungry. Parking is scarce but there is a huge parking lot across the street. Be careful crossing the street because there is no dedicated cross walk. Stop in and check Joy Bar out if in the area!

Great place to host event and drink. The bar has 365 day's Christmas decorations. The eye dizzy Christmas lights that make it unique. This bar has jingle games, pool tables, dart game and more. The round bar is great for single independent visit. I have the Kentucky Blanton Gold Edition bourbon. It is rare to be found. They also run the special flight on the wall like Santa Lap, Best wrapper alive, and more. I enjoy my time there. If you looking for collected Kentucky bourbon, this is the place.

Four calling birds, three French hens, two dollar drinks"... fa la la la la! What a fun place to make merry with friends. Nobody's a "misfit" in this festive Christmas themed bar (though you might spot several "Yukon Cornelius" lookalikes-or maybe the "Wet Bandits"). Located on Armenia, just north of Sligh, not far from ZooTampa... it's an unassuming place, with a liquor store next door. There's a little parking lot-and I'm told you'll get towed if you park in the shopping center across the street-so you might want to carpool, take a ride share or get a lift from Santa (I think there's room to land "up on the housetop.") When we first walked in-letting sunlight stream in, it felt like everyone turned to stare-and it was so quiet, there could have been maybe a record scratch in the background. But we were greeted with smiles and so many twinkle lights-Clark Griswold approved. It's easy to see this place packs both comfort *and joy. There are definitely regulars-but everyone was very welcoming. There's a pool table, darts, beer pong, a Claw machine and holiday touches everywhere... including some intriguing shots ( like Santa's Lap) You can imagine Rudolph and the boys hanging out here after their big run.We didn't get to hang out long, but it was definitely fun-with Touch Tunes going and a good conversation spot-under Santa's watchful eye. I don't think they serve food, but there's a vending machine and we saw people bring in Taco Bell. (Jingle those taco bells!)You don't have to be an elf to get in... but you'll feel all kinds of jolly once you do-and not just because of the four-sided bar, or the spinning "wheel of joy." (Spin for a shot) Go try it out... yule (!) be glad you did.

Joy Bar is everything. I enjoyed the Christmas themed dive bar. Every corner was filled with Christmas cheer. If you enjoy Christmas cheer then Joy Bar is your place.As the spirits were flowing, the cheer was growing. Go visit Joy Bar for Christmas 365

Like many other people, we heard about this new "Christmas" bar so we had to check it out. I would describe it as a local dive bar that needed to add a theme so they could bring in curious people like us to make the rent. Nothing wrong with that, just know what to expect. I personally like dive bars so I was fine with it but it isn't like an overall all encompassing Christmas experience. They do have really cheap drinks, which is good and the bartender was super nice and polite. Our group had fun because we went as a group after an early dinner so I would recommend going with a group. The parking lot is very small so be aware of theat when you go. Maybe caepool or uber here. There are also signs in the grocery store lot across the street that they tow. There is a taco food truck in the lot next to it so you could also get food there. Feliz Navidad!

Joy Bar is definitely one of my favorite local places to enjoy some good time with friends. The vibrant theme and decorative atmosphere makes this place a unique experience. They give you lots of different activities throughout the bar to enjoy yourself while they provide an amazing service.As in any bar; you can ask for whatever you want, but they specialize themselves in bourbon and whiskey, and count with signature shots that are delicious. If you go there, ask for the "Santa's Lap" ;)

I love a good gimmick and that is exactly what this is. I love the theme (who wouldn't) and I love the decoration. This is a well lit dive bar with a ton of whiskey and bourbon options. They are connected to a package/liquor store so you can get almost anything that tickles your fancy. They keep it nice and cold but the smell of cigarettes is in the air. The parking lot is a bit tight but it doesn't get too terribly busy on weeknights or during happy hour. The bartender I've seen there twice in a row is very nice and chatty. I cannot wait to come back in December to try their themed Christmas drinks that I simply cannot stomach in the summer or fall. One fun tip- if you get hungry, go ahead and stumble over to the taco truck called Las Tacos Californias- delish!

Went here last week to get in a Christmas vibe with friends. So glad we made the decision to come here because I am a big whiskey and bourbon drinker and they legit have everything that you can think of. The prices are also really good as well.

I loved the vibrant energy, fantastic music, and delicious meats at the bar. The drinks and lively atmosphere added to the overall fun. It's also great to know they have an extensive whiskey collection, which my partner, a scotch and whiskey enthusiast, truly appreciates. This place is perfect for hosting a party, an after-party, or even a photoshoot with its unique and captivating background.

Love this dive bar. It is now a Chtistmas themed dive bar...and we are here for it! The decor is fun...lots of holiday themed shots...a $2 dice roll Mystery shot game...pool tables...Xmas beer pong...claw machine...and literally every person inside singing along to 90s songs on TouchTunes. The bartender was great and was laughing right along with us. I heard they would stay Christmas themed permanently. I really hope so. We really had so much fun and love this option in the neighborhood.