Joe

Joe the Bartender (Steven W. Bailey) is the owner of the Emerald City Bar - across from the hospital - where the doctors often go for a drink.

Career
Derek and Burke performed a stand-still surgery to clip an aneurysm in Joe's brain. Joe never wanted the surgery because of the cost, he feared he would not be able to keep his bar which was his life.

Joe is very friendly to his customers, one of the many reasons the hospital staff all go there.

Personal life
Joe and his boyfriend Walter also attended the Thanksgiving Izzie hosted at Meredith's house, and went on a camping trip with Dr. Shepherd, Burke, Webber, Karev and O'Malley.

Romantic life
On a camping trip, Joe revealed during a discussion with the Chief that although he and Walter had been "on-and-off" for about ten years, they were now committed and considering the possibility of children. They are one of two couples being considered as adoptive parents for a young mother's twins.