This happened the other day. My friend just turned 21 and has a vertical driver's license from Louisiana. We go and they are scanning IDs with someone's personal phone. My ID is fine since I just got a new one from Utah. The lady at the front couldn't understand hers? So they bring us in and have someone else check it. Then they tell us to leave. I asked if there was any reason and they said 'because we said so'. So we go back to my friends that were trying to get some tacos at the food truck in front of their place and the new bouncer told us to "Beat it." We are all 21 or older and were not causing a scene. We are never coming back to Johnnies and I will not recommend this bar to anyone. Couldn't even be polite or give a reason when I asked him what we did wrong, if anything. If you have a Utah ID, you're fine. If not, you're not welcome here. read more

Went for a night out and Johnnys was our first stop. Such a great experience. Great prices on beer. Dr. Nick was an absolute legend. Crowded bar and he made us feel like we were the only customers. First time there and I can't wait to go back. Plenty of live music, games, pool, friendly faces. read more

Johnny's On Second - Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Bouncer was awful. He was over the top obstinate and inquisitive as he still let us in. Really made no sense. I was very excited to check out a new bar but the bouncer single handedly ruined my experience. I've never turned around and left a bar faster than here. Would not recommend read more

ERIN was great! Early afternoon. She recommended Bar X for lunch. Heather & staff had a great homemade Tomato Soup & a Massive grilled Cheese, tomato & Bacon sandwich! read more

Feels like a bar! No glitz no frills. Took me back. Pool, shuffleboard, music and good drinks. Took my son in there for a 21st birthday beer and the staff bought him a shot. Great time read more

Actually have real beer and whiskey!!!! Made a Wyoming couple very happy !!!! But then you hit post and there's rules about you must have 85 characters toooooo post ‍ read more

The service is really good. The ambiance is like when you go to a college town. They have a few pool tables and a lot of counter space. read more

Johnny's On Second - Dive Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Friendliest bar staff, funny people. Always feels like home. Bar snacks, cheap drinks.

This place deserves way more than just a three star rating! Came into town for a work trip and decided to get some drinks with my new friends as I quickly found out most places closed early or stopped serving booze. I hoped on yelp and quickly found this place an uber ride and boom we were there. I saw the doorman he checked our ids and we had zero issues and inside we went. I went straight to the bar and was greeted by both bartenders who were both awesome. You guys even had my favorite rum Kraken on hand so props to you! We got some drinks and chatted in the room for a bit before heading into the main pool/concert area. I noticed there was a projector with a nintendo switch hooked up and had mario and smash brothers. Holy shit that's awesome!!! Played a few rounds and then started looking around at other patrons of the night. Noticed there was two men playing pool aggressively and before I knew it one of them got a sweet mortal kombat upper cut to the face after trying to grab on his girlfriend. I locked eyes with sub zero just gave him a little smile and drank some more rum n coke. I felt right at home like it was a one of my favorite dive bars back home in AZ. Drinks are cold and cheap, there's a nintendo switch and pool what more could you ask from a bar. I will be back!!! read more

Amazing service, even with a packed house! Sit at the bar for quick and fun service ...and ask for Carlos! He's got the nicest smile and was so courteous! Great atmosphere and lots of good food! read more

Johnny's On Second - The most delicious Oreo shake and a fun balloon for the kids. - Dive Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Carlos our server was excellent! Very helpful, and attentive! Definitely will be back because he did an amazing job! 5/5 stars will be back because the team here is so amazing! read more

I'd heard good things about this place, but I wouldn't know first hand, and not for a lack of trying. I attempted to visit around 11:30 on December 9th. The dude at the door had an attitude and seemed all too pleased to reject my U.S. Government military ID. I reminded him and the nearby security officer that a military ID is a valid means of identification and that a driver license is not required to verify one's age. They clearly didn't care. It would seem Johnny's on Second doesn't serve veterans. read more

One security told me I was good to go then the one by the actual door entrance came at me with hostility and accused me of being drunk when I didn't even finish my first beer at the bar next door. Needs better emotional teenagers letting people in at the front. read more

One star and I didn't even get inside. The security took my REAL ID!!!! I waited in line with friends ages 22-25 to get out IDs checked to head inside. I had the bouncer my ID and he takes a second longer to look at it. Which is not uncommon in Utah considering it is a vertical Nevada license that I've had since I turned 16 and doesn't not expire till next year. The bouncer then tucks my ID in his pocket and proceeds to treat me like a criminal. Telling me my REAL ID is fake I need to call dispatch! I'm of course starting to cry and panic, I have recently moved here and am changing my license and my registration over. How could my real ID be questioned? It took everyone in my group coming back out to tell him it's my real ID for him to even think about giving it back. Once he did there was not even an apology. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! read more

Very rude female bartender. The guy at the door was not welcoming at all. Taking his job way too seriously. Mostly a dive bar for young 20-somethings. read more

This place was a bar within walking distance of my hotel that offered karaoke and beer. I was sold. I met a couple of friends there for some drinks and entertainment. Drinks were cheap and beer was cold. We stood at a bar top infront of the stage. We had a front row seat to the singers it was great. I would hang out here if I lived in this town for sure. If you are here for a night. Check them out. Pretty cool vibe with pretty cool clients. read more

Shoutout to Tap! He makes an excellent Moscow Mule! great way to settle the stomach and hangover from a previous night. Also. did you know that Tap is one heck of a man!? You should ask him about his travels and exploits read more

The diviest of dive bars, Johnny's is famous for one thing, and one thing alone. Dirt cheap drinks. If you're looking for swankier ambiance then Bar-X is a few doors down, but be prepared to pay 5x as much per cocktail. The crowd was a mishmash of young and old people, tattooed freaks and guys in suits just off work. There was poker going on and a pool table that was popular. There was plenty of seating and loud music playing from what I believe was a jukebox. I felt comfortable walking in off the street and kicking back with some friends. You really can;t beat the price, so I would definitely return again. read more

So I don't mind waiting in line . This guy would let people out and not let new people in because he knows them and will hold the spots. It fine but be honest and not waste our time thanls. read more

3.5 stars. It's dirty, divey and it smells like my old high school gym locker room. The upside is the staff kicks major butt, the drinks are cheap and the people are cool. There are a lot of pool tables, live music/DJ's and some basic food choices for eats. Or you can have food delivered or bring some in. There's a small bar, a lot of tables to sit at and a lot of pool tables. There is also a decent sized sidewalk patio to smoke & drink. read more

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I used to go here quite often just for cheap beers, but that has come to an end as of the last weekend. It is a pretty trashy bar to begin with, and things were only offset by how cheap their drinks were. Last weekend I ordered a new beer on the poster board by reading exactly what it said (Belgian white with guava from upslope brewery) and this trashy bartender gave me a stein glass of bluemoon instead. Knowing it was a wrong drink, I asked him if the drink I got was Belgian white with guava. He responded, "I don't know. I think so?" in a slightly annoyed tone and just walked away. Well, whatever, it was a busy weekend night so I decided to ignore it. 20 minutes later I went back to order my second beer and the same bartender came at me. I told him, "I think you gave me bluemoon last time. Can I... " "So?" He cuts me midway and stares at me. I still proceeded to ask him, "Can I get that (pointing at the poster) Belgian white with guava this time?" And this idiot flips out. "Dude you fucking piss me off. I am not taking your order" and just walks away again. Little annoyed by then, I said "What the fuck did I do wrong?" and simply decided to leave the bar. I believe his action was intentional. They have less than 10 beers on tap and even a chimpanzee would memorize all 10 by their names. Don't go to this garbage hole unless you wanna mingle with sticky scumbags. read more

Its fun here. Pool tables, cheap drinks and they accept credit cards, whoohoo!! Big patio. Great people watching for sure. Most of the crowd is hipster. Bartenders are sassy. Wednesday nights is karaoke and it didn't suck. I like this place. read more

Johnny's On Second - crowded saturday night - Dive Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Now that Beer Bar is up, just come here for the pool tables. That should be Johnny's slogan, "Beer Bar's Pool Tables" Liquor up next door. Music is too loud to talk here anyway. Bartenders are kind of dicks unless you're 20.5 and flash the boobies for attention (annoying first time drinkers down from UofU are plentiful. Police you want easy targets? Check this place out). What happened to change the review: Girl cut in in line and ordered birthday shots for her friends. (Line was all the way to the back) Bartender tolerated it, filled her huge order. 2 of her friends then decided to order something else too Both got orders in, credit card and all before the 4 of us in line who were verbally letting our dissatisfaction known. I'm pretty intolerant of Bartenders that give attention to some "Instagram chick" who's celebrating getting her fake ID instead the regular crowd who have be coming here for for nearly a decade (check the date on my previous review to see how long I've been here). YOU WATCHED HER CUT IN FRONT OF EVERYBODY! ENFORCE "BAR LAW" AND SHUT HER DOWN! Plus the shuffleboard table is long gone. This place is done. Leave this crap to the annoying college poser kids then go next door to enjoy quality beer and a good night with your friends. read more

Cheap drinks but unfriendly bartenders and dirty environment. There usually seems to be some creepy men there as well. They do have pool, which is a plus. read more

I've been to this bar many times. The prices are great and the atmosphere is fun. The bouncers are another story. I have presented my ca id to the bouncer on multiple ocassiins and they proceeded to scrape their fingers across it and fold it in half to the point of it almost breaking. If I had a fake that was vertical and a picture that looked like I was 15 I would be the biggest idiot in town. Within a two week period I have been harassed for nothing by the same bouncer. I paid for all of my drinks and was playing pool when the same bar bouncer hit my phone out of my hand and when I confronted him about it he tried to forcibly remove me from the bar. After I left the bar, the same bouncer informed my friends that I was not welcome back at the bar because I was harassing girls waiting to enter the bar. That did not occur. Drink here if you want to be removed from the bar For texting on your phone. read more

Fun little bar with pool tables. I always try to hit up this spot when going through SLC for cheap drinks. Always meet some cool new people here read more

The most racist place I've ever been to. They cater to their employees only, and I'm a paying customer. My girl went to the bar to order and they catered to her right away. Sooo because I'm a guy my money doesn't count. Worst I've ever been to. read more

I got a $70 charge on my tab and when i asked what it was for they said i paid for some other groups' drinks and then kicked me out when i said I didn't and told me to take it up with my credit card company. read more

Live music, pool tables, food truck outside, and lots of people. Great vibe and positive crowd. Could use a bigger bar to accommodate more people. read more

Johnny's on Second is your quintessential dive bar. You can get cheap booze and somewhat delightful conversation from the regulars, but I usually bring my own friends. It is centrally located to downtown Salt Lake City and near many other bars in case it is not your style. The full bar is fairly cheap and they even serve some food. They have the $4 shot and beer that you can upgrade the pint to a stein for another $1. Go for it and get the upgrade. The bathrooms are to be avoided and the felt is often missing on the pool tables, but there is something charming about this bar. I will often start here on a night out just to get it out of the way. They have street parking and outdoor seating. So get out of work early and swing by Johnny's to get the $4 beer and a shot before dinner with the significant other or the work party. read more

Currently the best bar I have found in Salt Lake City. Within walking distance of downtown, with pool tables, dart boards, noise-level that is usually down to a dull roar, and a totally mysterious pricing schedule on whiskey & Coke. read more

So the karaoke was way too loud. WAY too loud. Like, my throat hurt the next day from screaming over the music. But you know what I like about dive bars? The people you meet are far more interesting and entertaining than at clubs where you're just grinding on people or at hipster bars (such as the one next door to Johnny's) where there is a practiced air of cool aloofness. We made so many new best friends. They were random and weird, and I hope to God I didn't give out my phone number or address in a fit of drunken recklessness, but what a night. Also, HELLO, cheapest booze downtown. $1 cans of PBR? $1 Jello shots? Yes, please. Don't worry Johnny, we'll definitely be back. read more

I have one beer can in my backpack from who the hell knows when. I show up at jhonnys and the bouncer firmly places his hand on my friends chest then asks me to open and clear my backpack. He finds the beer can which is clearly much better and more expensive than any beer served at Jhonnys. He then proceeds to deny my money for his cheep beer and crowded atmosphere and tells me that this is why I'm not allowed into the bar. read more

This place isn't the worst, but is far from the best. Early on a Friday, the drink line shouldn't be 10 min with 1 person working the whole bar. Drinks aren't cheap, but aren't super over priced. No amazing selection. Mostly this place suffers from an identity crisis. It's one part skeezy hookup joint, one part pool hall, one part sports bar, etc.... Etc... It doesn't do anything very well. Don't go here if you have a choice. read more

Weird/sad experience. There was definitely sexism going on. The men would get their drinks first even though I was in line first. I paid to use the jukebox and it kept getting turned off so I didn't get to hear my music. Get a better system or ordering , and asked your bartenders to be kind. read more

Johnny's on second is very low-key neighborhood dive bar. You can keep busy here with cheap booze, lively conversation and a game of shuffleboard/or billiards. Johnny's has five pool tables, shuffleboard, free wifi, live music, and busy patio. This place also has a Dj playing on friday nights. Johnny's is also home of the $4 buck for a shot and a beer combo. Grab one of those and you can be set for the rest of the night. Johnny's serves tallboys for $3 bucks (Budweiser, Bud-light and coors light) and wells go for $3.25 here. If are downtown for business or pleasure, I recommend coming here for a beer. Pay no attention to the pool sharks, smelly bathrooms or older regulars. Remember one thing, you come here for the cheap booze and chill atmosphere. read more

Johnny's on Second is another dive bar I like to frequent on bar hopping nights. With it being next to Beer Bar and Bar X, it's only logical to stop in here as well. Will you find hand crafted cocktails or a huge selection of awesome beers like it's neighbors? Not even close, but you can get a shot and a bud light for $4 if that's what you're into. There's also a ton of pool tables if you want to play, and usually a live DJ playing a nice mix of EDM if you want to dance in the dark southeast corner of the bar. read more

Johnny's is weird. It used to be one of those Pool Hall Junkies franchises that catered, unsurprisingly, to the billiards crowd. Now there's only two tables left, and with those tables have stayed some of the less desirable patrons from the old days. I'm not sure exactly what it is about the crowd at Johnny's that puts me off, but every time I walk through the door, I feel like I'm instantly being sized up by most of the crowd. I'm always worried about getting into a fight for no reason, and I haven't been in a fistfight since before I could drive. Drinks are moderately priced, and weeknights seating is usually available. But the staff all have relatively short tempers and if things start filling up, expect to wait at least 15 minutes in line for your libations. If you have to end up here, it won't be the worst night of your life. But with so many similar bars nearby, I have a hard time suggesting to anyone that they swing through Johnny's on Second of their own volition. read more

I went to Johnny's this past week for their free poker night. The place reminds me of one of my favorite bars back in Scottsdale so the connection was immediate. The place is split into two ajoining rooms. The front room has pool tables and several TV screens, including a large projection screen. The back room includes several booths and the bar. They have modestly priced drinks and some pizza that is apparently pretty delish. Though it's a smokey bar and a total dive, it's a great place. I'll definitely be going back to Johnny's. read more

Good food and friendly service. The bartender got my food order completely wrong, but I didn't have time to correct it. He was a nice guy though, and kept the drinks coming quickly, plus the pizza he made me (I ordered a French dip sandwich), was tasty. I'll go back. read more