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    Johnny's Irish Pub

    4.3 (38 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Waiting for the band to start.

    The best Irish pub in Rochester! Cheapest drinks, even on local brewery beers and mixed drinks. Very friendly and attentive staff. And great live music every Friday and Saturday, and often on Mondays and Thursdays. No televisions, so people actually talk to each other so the customers are more of a community at Johnny's. It really is a very special place.

    Peter D.

    The Beatles like to drink at Johnny's too! I know this because on the wall, there is picture of them walking across the street to Johnny's. They are single file in the crosswalk, with John in front in a white suit, and Paul barefoot. I haven't seen them in there yet, but maybe they just like to go on the weekdays to avoid the riffraff. That's understandable; we celebrities like to keep a low profile, lest we get mobbed by our adoring fans. I can see why they like Johnny's though; it's just a damn good bar. There's always live music (no cover), reasonably priced drinks ($4 wells), darts, a pool table, free popcorn, some photohunt-type game, and a welcoming crowd with a wide age-range. I haven't had the pleasure of trying it, but I hear they serve up some decent bar food as well. Most importantly, the bartenders are always friendly. We have a great rapport. Last time, I was all, "Have you seen the Beatles lately?" And he was all, "Ask me that again and I'll throw you out on your ass. Finish your drink, and stop bothering everyone around you." He's always kidding around. What a great guy.

    Reuben
    Marissa N.

    Dinner time on a cold Thursday evening in December we had the place all to ourselves. The two gentlemen serving us were attentive and cordial. On the specials there was a thai pork n rice soup with a siracha fried egg topped with pepperjack. It seems like one of those really late night ideas shared in a fit of hungry hilarity. I didn't see the siracha but the bowl was packed with flavor. Really won on this "specials" gamble. The reuben was ok, the corned beef was a bit thick and tough, the bread not tasting toasted. The up sides were the house made 1000 island dressing and the chipotle option of the same. The mountain of sizzling hot fries were also very good. You could literally warm your hands by them like a crackling fire.

    A perfectly poured Guinness
    Jen R.

    I'm not one who goes to bars or pubs on the regular but I was here for a meeting with an organization I am involved with. We had the back room big enough for our group and I'm sure if you wanted to have a casual event in the back they would be glad to have you and you could decorate it to your hearts content. This seems to be a neighborhood place and been here for a long time. I believe they serve food but we had pizza brought in.. if you sit at the bar ask for the excellent popcorn it's worth it with your beer or libation of choice. The inside is all dark woods and a dark woods long bar. Lots of pictures of Guinness/Ireland/The Name of the Bar and etc. Staff is courteous and pleasant, they pour an excellent Guinness and pour it into a proper Guinness Pint and it's the right temperature a plus. Hey it's an Irish Pub you all better do it right! They also have other great beers on tap and local beers as well they support local a plus. Just an FYI Rohrbach makes a beer specifically for them called "Red Couch" it's named after the long red couch/pew seat you will see on the left hand side of the bar. Everyone who tried this was happy with their choice. I understand they do live music as well..This is a casual place with no pretense I'd almost see the late Anthony Bourdain sitting at the bar shooting the s$&t with staff. It's casual and chill it's not all pretty and all that mess but casual and you'd feel ok walking in with friends or yourself and belly up to the bar for a pint. I'm sure they get busy on the weekend or when they have live music, St. Pats day and etc. The only issue were people asking us when we went in and out from the parking lot for cash basically panhandling oh well.. This is an area I don't come to on the regular but I saw around the corner a small bowling alley (old school) and Remington's Restaurant. I've lived in Rochester for four years and it's the first time I really drove around the area. They have a small shared parking lot or park on the street. I'll give them 3.5 out of 5 but it's a cool little spot that's CASUAL. Give them a visit.. I have a feeling I'll be back. Slante'

    Beer & free popcorn (try the Naked Dove IPA on tap - using experimental hops)
    Breanna B.

    Another place I tell myself - "go here more often, Breanna!" I've been to Johnny's a handful of times for a variety of reasons - music, happy hour, sit down dinner, quick meal and pint at the bar - and I always leave a happy camper. The staff is beyond friendly. They offer helpful beer suggestions since they have a nice selection on tap and made sure we were satisfied with our food choices. More than the usual "how is it?" ...it's more like, "wow, aren't those french fries good? That's my favorite burger too - is it cooked to your liking." It really is just one of those great bars where you instantly feel at home. I often get lost in all the paraphernalia on the wall and can never resist the free popcorn. You know, it's good for the bar - salt makes you want more beer. I know their devilish tricks, but I give in each and every time. Last visit, I had the Bacon Blue Burger and it might be one of my new faves around town. The roll is perfect - it soaks up all the juices and the desired bread to meat ratio. Vital. Also, anything "plus bacon" pretty much wins in my book. I loved their fries too - golden crispy, flaky exterior. I ate every last one of them. I also tried the Naked Dove IPA with "experimental hops." Yes, that's right. It sounds a little shady, but intriguing. The beer delivered. It had a solid hoppy flavor, but light finish. I plan to pop in for one of the bands in the future and to try their Friday Fish Fry. Mind you, any place that has Chicken Fried Bacon on their menu should be frequented often... that's an item that must be tasted at least once before you're at risk for cardiac arrest. P.S. No cover charge for the bands (omg yes!). Although - throw some tips at the band, they work hard :) ... don't forget about your bartenders & servers too.

    Dan H.

    I struggle with this review. On one hand, I see the potential as a bar. It would definitely be a fun place to hang out. On the other hand we have a restaurant. It is the restaurant side that I am reviewing today. First the positive. The food was quite good. It being a Friday during lent, we were looking for a good fish fry. After doing a search, we opted for this establishment. The people were very friendly. At one time the manager stopped by for a bit to chat. I like when owners and managers do this sort of thing, it means they care. Now for the negative. The place is LOUD. Were it not for the fact that we were able to grab a table all the way in the back corner, we would have had to leave. Getting the attention of a member of the staff can be difficult. The place is packed and they are busy but it's never good to have to go up to the bar and ask if you are supposed to place the order with them. Finally, perhaps it's just that I am from Buffalo and things are a bit different but I found that while the food was very good, the quantity and the price were the inverse of what I was expecting. The fish and the sides were rather small compared to what we are served in Buffalo. The price was a bit higher than what we would pay, given the circumstance. Would I go back? Yes, to catch a band and have a snack. For a full meal? Probably not.

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    The folks here are wonderful. Todd and Kristin are managers and Tend to the bar. Music is back and drinks are flowing.

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    12 years ago

    nice neighbor place with lots of taps, really dark inside, plenty of free popcorn and parking. They offer live mainstream music too.

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    Have been here for great music and today it it "Mojo Monkeyz". Kitchen is closed though. 22 taps and nice list of wines.

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    Great Irish pub......friendly service, live entertainment.

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    A great neighborhood bar. Great food and music (especially on Tuesday nights!). A really fun atmosphere.

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    Awesome place great food awesome customer service I like coming over here after work to unwind

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