If you want to give money to a terrible, rude and jerk of an owner, by all means check this bar out! Hopefully he (Johnny Owner) won't decide to randomly harass you! My group of friends that have been going to this bar for about 16yrs. We were just told we don't spend enough money at the bar to play on the pool tables. While we're not in there everyday we are there a several times a week and we PaRTy. We've even had many many parties at this bar! This happened randomly and for reasons we were not told about except that we don't spend enough money. Which is NOT TRUE! Luckily there are other nice bars around that aren't prejudice. Take my advice if you're driving down Meekland and see this bar KEEP DRIVING!!! Instead try TipTop or Dark Horse!! Those bars let you play pool and drink without harassing you! read more

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Fridays - free hot dogs Sat - free burgers Pool tables, friendly people and good drinks. Local, "Cheers-like" where everyone knows your name. read more

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What can I say. I have met Johnny a few times but he is always drunk. The bartender that works there who will remain nameless tells me they are always out of stuff and that he is never there to help out when it is busy. I was told that Johnny the owner doesnt know how to bartend? Really? It shows if you talk to him one on one. I dont care for this place. The bathrooms are dirty and only one bartender is on it and a nice person. It also seems like Andrew the weekend bartender is always drunk. I wonder if Hayward PD knows this? Skip this place, you will thank me later read more

Great environment and bartenders. affordable drinks and music. They have potlucks randomly and makes everyone feel like family

Great dive bar with three pool tables. Roz is the best. Lots of regular patrons. Mixed cliente. Strong drinks. Yippee! Free Hot dogs on Fridays. Free Burgers on Saturday. Properly stored food!! Love it! Well done, Roz. Well done. read more

Just a little heads up on the previous review: Johnny bought his bar. Oh yeah- check his reviews - he gives what is formerly known as The Washington Club - at that time, HIS place - 5 stars. There was a fight there?!!?? Sureee.... ANYWAY First time I came here around a holiday, there was food galore & that continues. Art's brisket on Sundays is to die for & Roz has hamburgers & hotdogs Fridays & Saturdays. They take their pool seriously, have the occasional chili contest, bingo & karaoke...every other Thursday? Roz is great as is Andrew & a coupla newbies are coming along as well. It's a lovely neighborhood bar- come on down- read more

I'm a regular and have been a regular for many years, even before the new name changed and ownership. I never had an issue here until 10/8/24 where I walked in at 8:50pm with my friend hoping to play some pool and have drinks. Right away, the bartender on duty said "I just said last call" which I responded "Oh sorry we just entered the bar, I thought closing was at around 2am?" When she responded "It is but I've been here all day so I'm not staying all night so I just called last call" My friend and I where confused on why it was closing at 9pm and we decided to leave, that's when the people there said "Don't worry order your drinks she's just messing with you" Her response was "I'm serious, I've been working all day and I'm not going to stay longer, do you want to order something if not sorry" We said "ok well thank you, can we get a pitcher of modelo?" Her response "A pitcher? Are you going to be able to drink it under 9 minutes?" Which we said "Nevermind thank you" I understand things happen, but that's no way to treat someone. Sandra who we all know that's worked here, would never do that! We took our business to wet lounge and we saw that people followed. So sad that the new management of "Johnnys" are allowing this type of treatment. When it was Iron Horse, this wouldn't happen read more

This bar is the true definition of a dive bar. Michelle - the bartender, is a sweetheart that has a heavy hand and a friendly smile! It seems like everyone that comes here knows each other and they have that camaraderie which is really cool. I came here after work on a Friday and it was pretty busy! Plenty of parking. read more

Great service, clean, drinks made on point. Overall great experience, cool people. Check it out if you haven't already.

Very relaxing energy is great it's a spot a lot of regulars go pool table it's just a great place to go after work for a beer or a night out to just have a great time with no DRAMA read more

Excellent! Great pool tables, music and service! Excellent selections of alcohol as well!

Johnny's Bar has discretely taken over Shirlene's Iron Horse. name on pylon standing sign hasn't changed. tried to do an update but my original post is gone. (found Jenny's Dugout instead). there's 3 bar tables, 4 ish flatscreens. a long winding bar. a seating station next to the pool tables, a social area in the back. a patio in the back is planned. country music is jukebox driven. kind of loud.... draught beer still a bargain @5 all day. never changes. bottled buds too. Sharon, evening bartender is very attentive, quick to remove unwanted taco plates (without being asked to). a security camera system has been installed to caught bad hombres in the act of misbehaving. large dirt parking lot. read more

I do not recommend Johnny's Bar. The bartenders are inattentive, unless you are going to see Roz. She is the best that they have. The bathrooms are not clean. There are other places to go around here. They have had some fights here on the weekends. I do not feel safe here! read more

The Karaoke "events" are TOO LOUD....! The juke box at The Iron Horse was always loud, but bearable. The Karaoke speakers at Johnny's are now so loud that carrying on a conversation with your friends is impossible.....! One more visit -- If they can't lower the volume, I won't return. read more

I truly love this bar. All though Jon had just started taking over ownership. And I was only around for the first 3 months. I could see that he was starting to make some cool and needed changes. I just wish I could be there to see it now. I loved it before and glad to know my Favorite Bartenders and people are still there. So if your looking for a fun place to go with good people I would definitely recommend my favorite home town bar. Mississippi Hippie Heather read more