Smokin' Joes, like many bars on Carson Street, differs depending on when you decide to go. It's either loud, crowded and has top 40 music pumping, is packed with Penguins/Steelers fans during a game, or is relatively low key with patrons hanging out over sports and casual conversation. I've decided to go during these different times and one thing is always a constant: the beer. With an extreme bottle selection and an impressive draft selection, Smokin' Joes is the place to go on Carson Street for the beer lover (besides Carson Street Deli). If it isn't too busy you are able to 'try before you buy' with their draft selection which is always nice when you want to try something new. Due to the awkward setup of this bar, it gets quite jammed up on weekend nights when you first walk in but you can usually find some standing room in the back near the pool table and darts. As for the food, typical pub grub fleshes out the menu. The food won't blow your mind but will leave you content when hungry. I've had the ribs with a side of fries and it was satisfying. All in all, I enjoy Smokin' Joes during the more mellow parts of the day (before 9 pm on the weekends) but I find myself coming back quite often due to my affinity for delicious beer.