This is a dive bar. It has quite a history back when then had live music. Jazz legends have played here. And their pics adorn the walls. But the stage has been boarded up for storage. Never less the place is still pretty hip. Tap beer served in 8 ounce glasses for a buck and a half. Regional craft beers available. No light beer as the neon sign says. Cash only. Pool, darts, and pinball. Jukebox. Epic beer can collection above the bar. Postcards from all over. The barber chair by the door (not sure about the backstory on that). The stained glass windows great "the green room" up front which will occasionally have some people studying. They have a few bags of chips, no food. Dogs seem to be allowed. No A/C, so it's hot on hot summer days, even with the ceiling fans at full blast. I think you'll either love it or hate it. Not much in between. I happen to love it. There's and old pay phone that doesn't work and a old cigarette machine adorned with pics of pets instead of cancer sticks. Legend has it that Jack Kerouac stopped here on his way through and took a leak in the back alley.

The vibes? Immaculate. Had such a fun time last night! So much kindness and laughter. I will absolutely be back soon

Excellent place to have a couple beers. Very unique decor and service is excellent. Unlike your typical establishment.

It's a bar. They serve alcohol. (I said it's a bar, right?) No light beer No credit cards No food There will be other customers. They will talk to each other, and even to you. Because this is a bar, and those things actually happen in a real bar. Besides the alcohol It's laid back, friendly. There is drinking, and talking. There will be locals, young and old. There will be college students, current and old They will be drinking. And talking. Because, it's a bar.

I love this bar. Cash only place that makes a hell of a strong drink. The beer specials on week nights are always great and they allow dogs which is even better if you have a doggie friend!

A laid back and history riddled spot on Water Street, The Joynt is a must-visit on a night out in Eau Claire - just make sure you have cash. They sell cheap (but no light) beer; I'm talking $6 for a pitcher of beer, which is perfect for splitting with friends before a night out on the town. Their jukebox has hundreds of new and old options to choose from for only $1. We stopped by on both a Friday and Saturday and it seemed to have a steady but diverse crowd of people in and out of there all weekend.

The Joynt is an excellent place to grab a drink, or 5, even twice within 24hrs. (Hey, we were on vacation!) From the outside, The Joynt looks so lovely. Brick, vines, flowers, and awnings. I figured it was a little bistro but boy was I happy when I realized it was a solid local watering hole. I love the divey decor of mix-matched seating, postcards from patrons, classic cartoons, every beer can ever, neon signs, you name it. The service was perfect and the price was right too! $6 for a whole pitcher of beer! We saw happy regulars come and go, including cute four-legged ones. We enjoyed stopping here in the day before a festival and then of course at night after the fest.

I was in town for one night and went by to check it out. It's everything you hope for it to be and maybe a little more? I wouldn't make this is sole destination, but it's a great stop along the way. Cheap beer, friendly/sassy bartender, a friendly crowd. Thanks for making this solo traveler feel even slightly welcome!

As a 'local' and a student, the Joynt was a double edged sword -- a great place to hang out with eclectic people, listen to one of the most diverse juke boxes in the world, shoot pool, and generally avoid the obligations outside. After moving away to find golden eggs, the search was on for a suitable replacement for the Joynt. I was told it was impossible, and concluded, long ago, that it is. I tried, really... I've found many joints that have great qualities, but never one that has the same combination. I truly look forward to the next time I can pull up a bar stool (or possibly the barber's chair) and catch up with my friends in EC.