Smoky, smoky, smoky. You can't even see when you walk in the door because of all of the smoke. You walk out smelling like an ashtray with eyes burning, red and watery. The food is typical bar food with nothing standing out as "good". The people are friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed and the karaoke is pretty good. Prices on drinks are cheap but don't expect anything other than beer and cheap liquor. A true dive bar for sure.
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Joda D.
Fantastic dive bar! I recently had my first visit at Good Time Charlie's for a bachlorette party... my own actually. Me and a group of six girls went there on a Saturday night a few weeks ago and had a blasty-blast. It wasn't crowded, but not so empty that it felt depressing. The karaoke was actually pretty good... at least until our group got up there (they have a very extensive Britney Spears selection) and tried to rock the mike. When we first walked in, it was apparent that Charlie's usually has a more laid back atmosphere, and I was concerned that getting kicked out was imminent. However employees and patrons alike were very understanding of our "Girls-Gone-Semi-Wild" antics. Understanding isn't even the right word... they were... indulgent. I didn't get to see a menu or a bill, so I'm afraid I can't comment on that aspect of Charlie's. I can say the Women's restroom was surprisingly clean. At the End of the Day - A good time indeed.
(5)
Rob W.
A pretty cool neighborhood dive bar. This place has been around a long time. I first stopped in in the 80's. The atmosphere is very laid back. It is a good place to hang out and enjoy a drink or two.
(3)
Heather S.
My hubby and I have been going to Good Time Charles for almost 28 years! We love every bit! The bartenders know how to make a great drink especially when you've had a nice long week at work! I would recommend Friday night's for a party and Saturday for chill mode.. anytime is good for darts, pool or even if your into playing golf on those machines, lol. Enjoying a low key Saturday night now!
(5)
David J.
Great place for karaoke but food sucks.....at least it did at 11:00 pm on a monday 12/2/13
(3)
Mike S.
A fine neighborhood bar....and not at all a dive. Serves beer, wine, liquor with lots of specials, shooters and bombs. BTW having a jagermeister chiller machine disqualifies a bar from dive status. Also a fairly extensive menu, also with lots of specials and free hot app buffet on Fridays. Strangely the bar allows smoking even with food....so they must sell oceans of booze. Big emphasis on entertainment, including karaoke and pool table. Did not sample the food but drinks were good, reasonably priced and served well. Made our escfape well before karaoke cranked up.
(3)
Kathy D.
LOL, what's not to love about Good Time Charlies. I have been a patron on & off for many years now & always seem to find a reason to return. The clientele is as unique as the establishment itself. You will find all types of patrons from 3 piece suits to shorts and flip flops. People watching is a personal hobby of mine & this is another great place for me to partake in my hobby. You can't really call GTC a dive, but it certainally is nothing to write home about, unless to tell your stories of adventures while there. It is like a "B" grade movie or a homemade potato vodka, even though they do have top shelf liquor available. I can honestly say 90 % of the times I have been there have been really good times, I guess that helps to explain why I keep returning. Usually there is just something in the air that becomes contagious. A bowling teams victory, a job promotion, a divorce party... or just a good time not to work party. I love the different games & pool tables, it adds to the charm of a decor that never seems to change. As usual, I normally end up sitting at the bar & chatting with the folks behind the bar, as well as around me. Both sides of the bar are usually fairly antimated. I have to admit, I am not a fan of karaoke & now they have it every night. No.... stop the madness, every night is 6 too many! I quit smoking 3 years ago, so that is no longer a reason I like GTC. I really don't like leaving and smelling like a cigarette, but all things in moderation. Overall they take their food pretty seriously. It is not just pub grub, but you can get specials and entire meals. I am sure there is no chef back there, but who ever is cooking, usually does okay. Yup GTC & I go way back & other than the karaoke, I see no reason to mess with our relationship. What's a girl to do? If it's not broken, don't fix it.
(4)
Amy Z.
Such a dive, but perfect for when you want to sing some drunk karaoke. Good pub grub, but stay away from the jello shots!
(4)
Shabba R.
If you grew up in the 80's and remember white laminate counter tops, wood paneling and all the other entertaining decor features of the day, then you'll be treated to a blast from the past when you visit Good Time Charlies as that's about when the place was put together and it's remained unchanged since then. The seats around the bar remind you of an old bowling alley lol. None of that should be considered a knock on GTC's, it's an old school neighborhood bar which accomplishes its primary purpose admirably, and that is to get a bunch of friends together to knock back some drinks and be entertained; who really cares how old the decor is. Prices are reasonable, drinks are strong and watching people do kareoke is hilarious. They're open late every night of the week so no concerns there. The only real issue with the place is it gets fairly smokey inside at times, so if you don't like smelling like a cigarette after a night out, this is not your place.
(3)
Raymond Z.
I went here for the first time last Friday. I will not be returning. Tables were dirty, there were a collection of annoying bar flys from the 70's. We had one bill and gave the payee our cash. The bill was paid and as we left, we were stopped and told the bill still needed to be paid! Well they insisted we pay again and that is exactly what happened. We paid AGAIN we confined this by checking our friends account online So sorry Charley. You need to get your act together. How many others will or have been ripped off with this scam
(1)
Sophia S.
Good Time Charlie's has been around since '79 & looks like it came straight out of a TV show. Plenty of seating at the U shaped bar, along with about 20 tables and 10 high tops. They were grandfathered into the smoking law apparently, so there are ashtrays at every table. On the left side, there are three coin operated pool tables, a bowling game and a dart machine. The drinks are fairly priced, with bucket specials during games, and a happy hour from 11am til 8pm. Bartenders and servers remember you by name, and memorize what you're drinking. People always play music on huge jukebox, until karaoke starts. Karaoke is EVERY night! It usually starts at 930, and they use two awesome karaoke DJ's. Extensive song lists, extremely entertaining, and some pretty good singers! I heard there are people who have been singing there for 20 years! Food is regular pub food. Onion rings, cheesy bacon fries, and delicious chicken wings. There is always a pretty good special on the board if you get there before 8oclock. Needless to say, I have had great experiences here, met some awesome older people, and was entertained for countless hours. Jell-O shots come in those doctor injectors and they have tons of flavors. If you are looking for a good place for a birthday party, bachelorette party, or just a good place to watch the game and not be bothered by bros...this is the place to go. If you want to start a tab, make sure you have your card or ID ready, as the servers hold onto it. Plenty of parking in the back!
(5)
Christine E.
Good Time Charlie is a good time! Karaoke every night, Cold Beer & Friendly staff. Only suggestion, Stay away from the jello shots!!!! Ugh!! Also is alittle smokey!
(4)
Angie M.
Very bad experience Friday night. Someone stole our money for the waitress or maybe one of the waitresses thought it was a tip who knows. The reason I give 2 stars is because management in NO WAY tried to sort the problem. We were even asked to confront the prior currently sitting at our table to see if they pocketed the cash. I mean seriously! But lesson learned. Had fun singing but that just put a bad taste in our mouths! Don't see how we will ever forget that experience!
(2)
Tiffany B.
I love, love karaoke and this dive was so much fun! I came with a few friends for a birthday and GTC did not disappoint! Extensive song list and lots of characters on stage belting it out! Food was good, and drinks were tasty but somewhat hard to come by, which is understandable considering how busy they were. I think they would have been flowing more freely had I stuck to bottled beer instead of mixed drinks, but hey, a lady's gotta have a cocktail or three! See you soon, GTC!
(4)
Sabre T.
Good drinks. Good times. Kareoke is OK. Prices aren't bad, but watch your bill. We ended up with an extra round on our tab. Smokey. 3.50 smernoff and 6.00 kettle one
(3)
James B.
Really decent although this is a dive bar and you really need to look to find it. Good place to go with some friends but not honestly a place for a first date.
(4)
Huntting B.
Please keep in mind that the rating is solely based on an experience on a Tuesday and focused on the Karaoke. The bulk of the review will be around that, but I'll start with a little bit about the bar (which as a dive bar, I'd give it a 3 star rating). It is rather smokey, as some people have mentioned in their reviews. My eyes are a little red after being there for a few hours. The drinks are really cheap though. 4 bucks for a well mixed drink, and the servers were really welcoming! Onto the karaoke. The list was pretty decent. It was really long, that's for sure. I think I read 128 pages written somewhere. Unfortunately there weren't a lot of options for 90's rock so I struggled finding songs to sing. The place was pretty much dead. I think a total of 6 people sang tonight. While it was nice to be able to not have to wait to sing (and I ended up singing 4 times) it was also a little frustrating and embarrassing going up there so soon after I'd gone last. I can't really comment on the "crowd" because it was a total of 8 people there for Karaoke. The KJ was alright. He was personable with his buddies, and inviting to new people, but he didn't add anything to the karaoke experience. Basically he just played the song and prepped for the next one. He did intersperse a music video once when it was down to just two singers, but he probably shoulda started doing that earlier in the evening. I can only imagine that this place is just dead on a tuesday and might be better on the weekend.
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Ginger R.
Great place and perfect peeps. Good food.and an awesome local hangout
(5)
Allison F.
Great dive bar that you can actually smoke in. Staff is friendly,good food, and strong drinks!! Gotta love free pour...
(4)
Stefanie F.
Teeeeeeeee-rashy! But still fun. You'll find all kinds here. Chicks with really bad tattoos everywhere, old men that ogle the young ladies, jocks, good old boys, grown men that send girls notes from across the bar on karaoke slips. I'm not sure I'd call it a dive. They have actual organized activities here and you can probably get almost any kind of typical cocktail. They have karaoke, of course. There were wayyy too many whiney country songs being sung for my taste. Also, it was smokey as hell. I was shocked to discover that you can still smoke in Florida bars. I smelled rank when I finally went home that evening....errr morning.
(3)
Kelly F.
Don't let the three stars fool you, I really like this place! I just save my stars for food ratings mostly. This place has: #1 Fantastic servers who remember your name (after only 1 visit) #2 has TVs a plenty and is perfect for watching any sporting game #3 a great poker tournament at 7pm nightly from Mon-Thurs (3pm on Sunday) that is a ton of fun. Yes this place is smokey as hell. It's a non smoker's nightmare. But it's good enough to make me tolerate it. Check it out, fun place!
(3)
James W.
Good Time Charlie's is close to home. The bartenders remember what you drink and are very friendly. The only down-fall for me is how smokey it is. Better ventilation would help a lot.
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Loud Good For Dancing : Yes Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Wed, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Yes Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : Yes
Donna B.
Smoky, smoky, smoky. You can't even see when you walk in the door because of all of the smoke. You walk out smelling like an ashtray with eyes burning, red and watery. The food is typical bar food with nothing standing out as "good". The people are friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed and the karaoke is pretty good. Prices on drinks are cheap but don't expect anything other than beer and cheap liquor. A true dive bar for sure.
(2)Joda D.
Fantastic dive bar! I recently had my first visit at Good Time Charlie's for a bachlorette party... my own actually. Me and a group of six girls went there on a Saturday night a few weeks ago and had a blasty-blast. It wasn't crowded, but not so empty that it felt depressing. The karaoke was actually pretty good... at least until our group got up there (they have a very extensive Britney Spears selection) and tried to rock the mike. When we first walked in, it was apparent that Charlie's usually has a more laid back atmosphere, and I was concerned that getting kicked out was imminent. However employees and patrons alike were very understanding of our "Girls-Gone-Semi-Wild" antics. Understanding isn't even the right word... they were... indulgent. I didn't get to see a menu or a bill, so I'm afraid I can't comment on that aspect of Charlie's. I can say the Women's restroom was surprisingly clean. At the End of the Day - A good time indeed.
(5)Rob W.
A pretty cool neighborhood dive bar. This place has been around a long time. I first stopped in in the 80's. The atmosphere is very laid back. It is a good place to hang out and enjoy a drink or two.
(3)Heather S.
My hubby and I have been going to Good Time Charles for almost 28 years! We love every bit! The bartenders know how to make a great drink especially when you've had a nice long week at work! I would recommend Friday night's for a party and Saturday for chill mode.. anytime is good for darts, pool or even if your into playing golf on those machines, lol. Enjoying a low key Saturday night now!
(5)David J.
Great place for karaoke but food sucks.....at least it did at 11:00 pm on a monday 12/2/13
(3)Mike S.
A fine neighborhood bar....and not at all a dive. Serves beer, wine, liquor with lots of specials, shooters and bombs. BTW having a jagermeister chiller machine disqualifies a bar from dive status. Also a fairly extensive menu, also with lots of specials and free hot app buffet on Fridays. Strangely the bar allows smoking even with food....so they must sell oceans of booze. Big emphasis on entertainment, including karaoke and pool table. Did not sample the food but drinks were good, reasonably priced and served well. Made our escfape well before karaoke cranked up.
(3)Kathy D.
LOL, what's not to love about Good Time Charlies. I have been a patron on & off for many years now & always seem to find a reason to return. The clientele is as unique as the establishment itself. You will find all types of patrons from 3 piece suits to shorts and flip flops. People watching is a personal hobby of mine & this is another great place for me to partake in my hobby. You can't really call GTC a dive, but it certainally is nothing to write home about, unless to tell your stories of adventures while there. It is like a "B" grade movie or a homemade potato vodka, even though they do have top shelf liquor available. I can honestly say 90 % of the times I have been there have been really good times, I guess that helps to explain why I keep returning. Usually there is just something in the air that becomes contagious. A bowling teams victory, a job promotion, a divorce party... or just a good time not to work party. I love the different games & pool tables, it adds to the charm of a decor that never seems to change. As usual, I normally end up sitting at the bar & chatting with the folks behind the bar, as well as around me. Both sides of the bar are usually fairly antimated. I have to admit, I am not a fan of karaoke & now they have it every night. No.... stop the madness, every night is 6 too many! I quit smoking 3 years ago, so that is no longer a reason I like GTC. I really don't like leaving and smelling like a cigarette, but all things in moderation. Overall they take their food pretty seriously. It is not just pub grub, but you can get specials and entire meals. I am sure there is no chef back there, but who ever is cooking, usually does okay. Yup GTC & I go way back & other than the karaoke, I see no reason to mess with our relationship. What's a girl to do? If it's not broken, don't fix it.
(4)Amy Z.
Such a dive, but perfect for when you want to sing some drunk karaoke. Good pub grub, but stay away from the jello shots!
(4)Shabba R.
If you grew up in the 80's and remember white laminate counter tops, wood paneling and all the other entertaining decor features of the day, then you'll be treated to a blast from the past when you visit Good Time Charlies as that's about when the place was put together and it's remained unchanged since then. The seats around the bar remind you of an old bowling alley lol. None of that should be considered a knock on GTC's, it's an old school neighborhood bar which accomplishes its primary purpose admirably, and that is to get a bunch of friends together to knock back some drinks and be entertained; who really cares how old the decor is. Prices are reasonable, drinks are strong and watching people do kareoke is hilarious. They're open late every night of the week so no concerns there. The only real issue with the place is it gets fairly smokey inside at times, so if you don't like smelling like a cigarette after a night out, this is not your place.
(3)Raymond Z.
I went here for the first time last Friday. I will not be returning. Tables were dirty, there were a collection of annoying bar flys from the 70's. We had one bill and gave the payee our cash. The bill was paid and as we left, we were stopped and told the bill still needed to be paid! Well they insisted we pay again and that is exactly what happened. We paid AGAIN we confined this by checking our friends account online So sorry Charley. You need to get your act together. How many others will or have been ripped off with this scam
(1)Sophia S.
Good Time Charlie's has been around since '79 & looks like it came straight out of a TV show. Plenty of seating at the U shaped bar, along with about 20 tables and 10 high tops. They were grandfathered into the smoking law apparently, so there are ashtrays at every table. On the left side, there are three coin operated pool tables, a bowling game and a dart machine. The drinks are fairly priced, with bucket specials during games, and a happy hour from 11am til 8pm. Bartenders and servers remember you by name, and memorize what you're drinking. People always play music on huge jukebox, until karaoke starts. Karaoke is EVERY night! It usually starts at 930, and they use two awesome karaoke DJ's. Extensive song lists, extremely entertaining, and some pretty good singers! I heard there are people who have been singing there for 20 years! Food is regular pub food. Onion rings, cheesy bacon fries, and delicious chicken wings. There is always a pretty good special on the board if you get there before 8oclock. Needless to say, I have had great experiences here, met some awesome older people, and was entertained for countless hours. Jell-O shots come in those doctor injectors and they have tons of flavors. If you are looking for a good place for a birthday party, bachelorette party, or just a good place to watch the game and not be bothered by bros...this is the place to go. If you want to start a tab, make sure you have your card or ID ready, as the servers hold onto it. Plenty of parking in the back!
(5)Christine E.
Good Time Charlie is a good time! Karaoke every night, Cold Beer & Friendly staff. Only suggestion, Stay away from the jello shots!!!! Ugh!! Also is alittle smokey!
(4)Angie M.
Very bad experience Friday night. Someone stole our money for the waitress or maybe one of the waitresses thought it was a tip who knows. The reason I give 2 stars is because management in NO WAY tried to sort the problem. We were even asked to confront the prior currently sitting at our table to see if they pocketed the cash. I mean seriously! But lesson learned. Had fun singing but that just put a bad taste in our mouths! Don't see how we will ever forget that experience!
(2)Tiffany B.
I love, love karaoke and this dive was so much fun! I came with a few friends for a birthday and GTC did not disappoint! Extensive song list and lots of characters on stage belting it out! Food was good, and drinks were tasty but somewhat hard to come by, which is understandable considering how busy they were. I think they would have been flowing more freely had I stuck to bottled beer instead of mixed drinks, but hey, a lady's gotta have a cocktail or three! See you soon, GTC!
(4)Sabre T.
Good drinks. Good times. Kareoke is OK. Prices aren't bad, but watch your bill. We ended up with an extra round on our tab. Smokey. 3.50 smernoff and 6.00 kettle one
(3)James B.
Really decent although this is a dive bar and you really need to look to find it. Good place to go with some friends but not honestly a place for a first date.
(4)Huntting B.
Please keep in mind that the rating is solely based on an experience on a Tuesday and focused on the Karaoke. The bulk of the review will be around that, but I'll start with a little bit about the bar (which as a dive bar, I'd give it a 3 star rating). It is rather smokey, as some people have mentioned in their reviews. My eyes are a little red after being there for a few hours. The drinks are really cheap though. 4 bucks for a well mixed drink, and the servers were really welcoming! Onto the karaoke. The list was pretty decent. It was really long, that's for sure. I think I read 128 pages written somewhere. Unfortunately there weren't a lot of options for 90's rock so I struggled finding songs to sing. The place was pretty much dead. I think a total of 6 people sang tonight. While it was nice to be able to not have to wait to sing (and I ended up singing 4 times) it was also a little frustrating and embarrassing going up there so soon after I'd gone last. I can't really comment on the "crowd" because it was a total of 8 people there for Karaoke. The KJ was alright. He was personable with his buddies, and inviting to new people, but he didn't add anything to the karaoke experience. Basically he just played the song and prepped for the next one. He did intersperse a music video once when it was down to just two singers, but he probably shoulda started doing that earlier in the evening. I can only imagine that this place is just dead on a tuesday and might be better on the weekend.
(2)Ginger R.
Great place and perfect peeps. Good food.and an awesome local hangout
(5)Allison F.
Great dive bar that you can actually smoke in. Staff is friendly,good food, and strong drinks!! Gotta love free pour...
(4)Stefanie F.
Teeeeeeeee-rashy! But still fun. You'll find all kinds here. Chicks with really bad tattoos everywhere, old men that ogle the young ladies, jocks, good old boys, grown men that send girls notes from across the bar on karaoke slips. I'm not sure I'd call it a dive. They have actual organized activities here and you can probably get almost any kind of typical cocktail. They have karaoke, of course. There were wayyy too many whiney country songs being sung for my taste. Also, it was smokey as hell. I was shocked to discover that you can still smoke in Florida bars. I smelled rank when I finally went home that evening....errr morning.
(3)Kelly F.
Don't let the three stars fool you, I really like this place! I just save my stars for food ratings mostly. This place has: #1 Fantastic servers who remember your name (after only 1 visit) #2 has TVs a plenty and is perfect for watching any sporting game #3 a great poker tournament at 7pm nightly from Mon-Thurs (3pm on Sunday) that is a ton of fun. Yes this place is smokey as hell. It's a non smoker's nightmare. But it's good enough to make me tolerate it. Check it out, fun place!
(3)James W.
Good Time Charlie's is close to home. The bartenders remember what you drink and are very friendly. The only down-fall for me is how smokey it is. Better ventilation would help a lot.
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