Went in on a Sunday evening looking for a place to grab a few beers after a nice meal out. Was a surprisingly cosy spot with a chilled atmosphere. The barman was welcoming and we had a great time. Would recommend and would go again.
I brought my partner here for their birthday after hearing rave reviews, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, the host was attentive. We started with the craft cocktail flight—a fantastic way to sample their mixology skills. The miso-glazed salmon was flaky and perfect, and the steak frites were cooked to a perfect medium-rare. Our server, Mia, was knowledgeable and made great wine pairings. The ambiance was vibrant but we could still have a conversation. Worth every penny for a special occasion!
Love, love, love this classic dive bar. Small, narrow, jukebox (AMI), great bartenders, good prices, diverse patrons - great, colorful group of regulars plus people waiting for tables at nearby restaurants, plus out of towners/tourists from anywhere around the world, plus local residents, plus service industry staff getting off work - you might meet anyone from anywhere!
Great drop in spot. Red bar sign poking outside gave it that real hole in the wall, but you know its going to be fun, vampire in the city vibe. The bathrooms are legendary and the drink were strong. We actually had a great time and lucky for us they still let us grab a few drink though we only had an hour due to not know where we were going and it being 3 am. Thank you Johnny's, you saved our night.
Honest dive bar w/ an interesting price range. Good music playing here, but sometimes too loudly, reverberating in the nearby walls. But if you look for a dive you can stomach it.
Normally wouldn't post a review of a bar, but am a little upset at how rude the bartender was. She knows who I am. The "phone girl". She charged my phone (thank you) but when I was on the way out I heard her making fun of me to the locals. Not cool. Literally just sat there reading a book and had two beers, solo travelling, unnecessary to make me feel so awkward and unwelcome. John, a local at the counter, was a lovely guy. Would've stayed chatting with him for the night. Her, not so much.
Definitely no frills. Just a chill spot to grab a drink. The Margaritas on special were well made. Experienced female bartender is a hit with the dudes. No food available.
Came in tonight (Monday) with some friends and our bartender was awesome. Such a sweetheart and attractive to the max. A great little spot that is very reminiscent of old NY punk bars. A++
A dive in kind of bar, not really big, cool atmosphere and vibes, affordable drinks, bartender was nice. Only took cash. Music could have been a bit better but really cool place to grab a drink or two!
This is a "dive bar" for people who don't go to dive bars. Bartender was quick and attentive, so no complaints there. Ordered a Coors light and well tequila shot and it was $13.50 (poor bartender has to deal with quarters). Looked around at the crowd of 20+ people and their was zero diversity.
Save yourself some trouble (and cash) and hop on the L for a few stops to LES for plenty of real dive bars that offer the same drinks and a better experience for less than half the price.
Cool dive bar for this part of town. It's long and narrow, with stickers galore to add to the atmosphere. Bartenders seem to be quite efficient in serving drinks, making for shorter wait times. Enjoyed it and would go back without hesitation.
Great bar till the bartender’s friends show up (Dane). Was sitting at the bar for a few hours, put $40 in the jukebox and was enjoying the drinks, atmosphere and music! Two of the bartenders friends show up and they kept skipping all our music.. the bartender and the friends were laughing and making smirk comments at us. Overall jerks. Only have a drink here if you love lame music and rude bartenders. Except for Pete.. Pete’s great… sorry he has jerks working for him.
A very nice, lowkey hole in the wall type of bar. Prices are affordable and the ambiance fits the neighborhood it's located in. The owner is a chill, respectful, polite man who treats all of his patrons equally. My only issue is that there isn't much room in the bar itself but that shouldn't affect your decision to drink here.
A wonderful dive bar with cheap drinks. A bar where one can get house cognac for seven dollars is my kind of bar; no pretensions. The bartender named Christina is wonderful.
Not happy hours here, but u don't need it.
Because price so cheap.
I order 1 whiskey on rock $5.50
2 taco $4.00
1 taco for free at Thur..
My whole body is happy... Have drink and food...
Enjoy it!!
Very good very friendly bar. Have been to the bar before heading to the High Line which is a close walk. Friendly atmosphere that you can meet with new people.
Cashonly dive bar in the West village. Usually fun bar tenders, small space, and lots of flare. They have a happy hour til 7 pm not exactly sure what's on it tho. Got a 7 dollar stella
Dive bars are my personal favorite and this place is exactly how I pictured it. It’s covered in stickers, license plates and memorabilia which I love to gawk at while I enjoy my well tequila on the rocks, a total dive bar type of drink. The female bartender was friendly and prompt and the crowd seemed nice and warming, I’m mean hey; we’re in a dive bar, no one acts better than anyone here which I adore. It’s smaller and linear but sits many between the bar stools and on the wall chairs. Bathrooms are typical in nyc dives, graffiti, stickers, and hand written messages. Definitely swing by here if you want to experience the village.
This a bar lover's bar. And the bartender is brand name.. Bathroom could be locked from the inside so you might have to wait.. But while you wait enjoy the jukebox, enjoy the drinks.. and get yours.. Always an interesting time.. Bring your friends.. A thanks
Clean and fun little dive bar where you'll walk in, have a few beers with friends and walk out realizing it's hours later. Love that we can order food from nearby places and have it delivered to the bar since they don't have food on their own. What's challenging is finding a place to eat it but it's part of the appeal.
Fantastic dive bar. Exactly what I expected to see when my little brother said he's bringing me. Cheap drinks. Cozy space. Graffiti covered bathroom. I love little places like this. Not 5 stars because the music kept turning off.
Johnny's Bar is awesome. I found it on - where else? - Yelp while staying in the area overnight, & it turned out to be just what I was looking for - a solid dive full of interesting people & mostly-cheap beer.
Our bartender was incredibly friendly, a peppy blonde who was working the bar solo but totally rocking it. We found seats at the end of the bar & she always served us quickly, always remembered our orders but gave us room to change our minds, & even set up little signs around the bar as the night wore on that read "Don't forget to take your card!" to help drunkies remember to collect their belonging.
We met some great folks, which wasn't something we'd intended but sort of emerged organically when we ended up sitting near a couple from Iceland & Denmark & chatted with them about... mandolin stores in the city? Seriously, they were great & the whole thing was great &, yes, GREAT.
We stayed until about 1:15. When we closed out, the bartender told us she'd given us each a drink on the house for being friendly; unsurprisingly, we tipped her big.
I'd definitely go back. Don't expect any great shakes - this is a dive bar, after all - but it's a damn good dive bar!
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