This place has always been a great neighborhood pub, but the addition of their newer bartender has brought an extra level of positivity and energy that really stands out. From the moment you walk in, she's welcoming, attentive, and incredibly prompt with service. What really makes her special is how much she genuinely cares about the customers and the atmosphere. She's created fun game nights that bring people together and make the pub feel like a real community gathering spot. She goes above and beyond in ways you rarely see--sometimes even bringing in food she's paid for herself just to share with patrons. She keeps everything running smoothly, pays attention to the details, and even makes sure the restrooms are well stocked and clean, which says a lot about how much pride she takes in her work. Her positive attitude is contagious and she truly makes the experience here enjoyable every time. - great job Kim!!! It's bartenders like her who turn a good pub into a great one. Highly recommend stopping by read more

My son and I stopped in this past Saturday and had a great experience. It was pretty packed and even with just one bartender, we were greeted and served quickly. Kim was fast and friendly, explaining to us all the things going on. The atmosphere was comfortable. We'd love to see her working more Saturday shifts! read more

overall- i really love the vibe of this place----although I used to come here more often. Friday nights are an absolute blast. The combination of Rhonda the bartender Mike the DJ are an absolute blast. It's fast to get a drink and the DJ keeps the place happy and chill. (5 stars for them) I'm not sure what's going on over there on Saturday nights lately, but the vibe is definitely different and not a match for me. I was there a couple weeks ago on a Saturday and even though the place was packed, the bartender could obviously not handle the amount of drinks that were coming in. She closed the place down early and we were forced to somewhere else. which was sad cause I wanted to enjoy my night out. The week before that the same bartender was there and getting a lot of negative attention because of her attire. It made it uncomfortable for me and a lot of other people to watch. Last night, I walked in and right back out for the same reason. This is the first time that I've really frequented my neighborhood bar, and I was really getting used to the spot always having a fun vibe. Lately the consistency has definitely been off. read more

Love this bar frequent flyer . All bartenders ate great! Drinks on point . Come to all Johnnys bar read more

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Rhonda is the MVP. Rhonda is a legend! She brings such a great vibe to the place. Super fast service, great conversation, and she makes the perfect pour every time. She honestly made the night for us. Can't wait to come back! read more

Went to Johnny's last week during the day. Good bar, got my drinks from Ramona, who has a bit of sass which is fun, and she's easy on the eyes. She was having to deal with an obvious jerk that either finally left or got kicked out (I was deliberately not listening because I had my fill of jerks for the day.). After that the bar was much better, and I enjoyed it. Will be back. (Only 4 stars because of the jerk.) read more

I love coming here Tuesday nights for karaoke. Rhonda is the sweetest bartender and dj Hennessy is always playing the music to fit the vibe. But on Saturday night I came with friends and the bartender was RUDE and just not friendly at all !!!!! She was short and very off . Hire better people who can respect the customers read more

Nice dark dive bar in Newark. Friendly service. Lots of regulars. Pool table. Good music. Easy parking.

Fun times at local pub. Monday night Taco bar, leftCenterRight game was awesome. Local bar, local new friends and great time. service was awesome. read more

Mike DJ/KJ is amazing! Friday nights. The bartender RHONDA is soooo attentive and super nice. LOVED everything about her. The duo on a Friday night you can't go wrong. One of the BEST KJ sound's I've heard and I do Karaoke on a norm. Will definitely go back when in town. The crowd was a diverse one, LOTS of parking and plenty of space outside to smoke (whatevers your poison lol). My sister and I had a blast! Didnt use the restroom BUT my sister said it was clean lol! We left feeling AHMAZING, OH! & Jack in the Box is around the corner for that AFTER HOURS munchies read more

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Let me start off by saying Im not a big Yelper. With that being said, I felt compelled to write a review. I was in the Pub on Sat 3/7. I was in the area visiting a friend like I occasionally am, and they suggested we go to Johnnys and get some drinks. Being I have never been there, I agreed and thought it would be fun. As we walked in there, there wasn't that many people. Wasn't what I was expecting for a Saturday night. I figuered cool, get a table and since they have a pool table maybe play a game or two. We were basically standing in front of the bar trying to figure out if we were gonna sit at a table or go to a high top. During our conversation, we over heard the Bartender being EXTREMELY RUDE. I didn't hear the specific order, but it was a very sharp and rude response. Made me take notice. The bar wasn't over crowded so I let it go chakling it up to her having a bad day. As we stood there we watched her slam another drink on the counter then made another snarky comment. I asked someone else a couple feet over from me if she was like that when they got their drink. They said yes. I told my friend we were leaving, and they said to O'Sullivans. I have no idea what her name was, but it was a heavier set, scantily clad white female that wears glasses. I had to make sure it wasn't Holloween because I thought to myself that there is no way she looked in the mirror before she left her house. My friend wanted to stay and see if she would bend over and if anything would pop out. I can't say if Ill ever go back when Im in the area, but I can say this, if I do, and I walk in and see her, I will walk out. Its unfortunate this happened. The bar itself looks like a great place. Hopefully the owners read this and take notice. I will also say that we were not the only ones that left because of this issue either. I can't imagine what she would have been like is the bar was busy. Best of luck going forward if this place has her as a regular. read more

There's always room for improvement, the people were nice, the place has a minimalist/sketchy vibe to it which isn't necessarily a bad thing just not that welcoming when the place is empty read more

Rhonda is an exceptional bartender whose service sets a high standard. She genuinely cares about her customers and consistently delivers an outstanding experience. read more

First time at Johnny's! Great venue, awesome service, and a wonderful time! Pool, bingo, and whatever you want, with delectable food truck options! Rhonda is a champion behind the bar! Stop by and say hi!!!! read more

First let me just say Rhonda and Adonis are the absolute best bartender and DJ on earth. This is the best bar ever! Don't come with that bs. I love it here so much! Fun all day! read more

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Checked this place out the night before Thanksgiving and it was packed and the two girls behind the bar were on Fire with getting everyone served, besides them being fast they were very friendly and made me feel welcomed not knowing anyone. I would definitely recommend this bar as a stop if you're in town and like Dive bars. read more

I've been on the hunt for a dive bar since I moved from SF and I think I've finally found my spot! This is a no-frills bar with all the basic booze, some beers on tap, and a large selection of beer in bottles and cans. There's one pool table that's often used and a few tables scattered towards the back of the bar. It's not a big place, but it's cozy and if you can get past the rough exterior, you'll find that this local spot is a community without any drama. The vibe is super chill. Whether it's Bingo night or Karaoke night, you're guaranteed to have a good time... and that's largely due to their incredible bartender, Rhonda. She treats every customer, new ones and regulars, the exact same: with positive enthusiasm, a friendly demeanor, and super efficient service. She works really hard to make sure all customers, and the bar, are taken care of. She never stops for a second! It's safe to say that I'll be back, and you'll find me sitting in the "asshole corner." read more

Perfect bar to just sit around and get shitty. Rhonda is amazing and keeps you on your toes while still fulfilling all your alcoholic needs. I live in Oakland and I feel like this bar is one of the hidden gems in all the endless suburbs in the east bay. I am definitely going to be back... if not to drink then just to hang out. read more

Johnnys is jumping off the hook with karaoke on Friday nights . Great turn out . Tell your friends it's on at Johnnys Lub on Friday nights . Johnnys you need a big banner outside saying Karaoke on FRIDAY nights. People see those signs and tell their friends . Great job having karaoke night. Norma is signing and I am actually goi g to sign too. read more

Been driving past this place for the longest time, swearing to try it. On a whim I went on a Wednesday with my friend and happened upon bingo night, $5 buy in. I had a great time and Rhonda our bartender was GREAT. Everybody was super friendly and the crowd was great. just wish there were more choices on the draft but it's a small bar. They still have a great selection. read more

This place is my second home bingo Wednesday is a must and the bar tenders always serve up a proper drink read more

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Friendly neighborhood dive bar. Rhonda is amazing and their Friday night karaoke with Adonis is not to be missed. Definitely worth a visit.

Best local bar in Newark. Rhonda the bartender is not only hot but an amazing bartender. Oh and did I mention she can sing!? Come by and checkout their kareoke night!!! read more

Great bar...Rhonda is the best Bartender in Newark! She is super energetic and attentive! Definitely will come back! read more

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Love the karaoke here Friday nights! Rhonda the bartender is the sweetest. She was friendly, quirky and attentive. Hope to come back here soon for a small town vibe with good company. :) read more

Super legit dive bar! Rhonda is the best... She hooks it with amazing drinks. Also have a pool table for the shooters.

Not giving this place all five stars cuz a lot of ppl were smoking there and I was sitting by the bar and I could smell it it was really bad :-/. The bartender was awesome though. I did not order food just drinks. read more

Rhonda amazing bar tender on 9/30/23 thank you Johnny's Pub in Newark CA. Let's continue to support are local business . read more

Rhonda is the best come out show her some love she's amazing top notch service . Stayed open late to accommodate read more

Rhonda is the absolute best, after a brief power failure she continued to serve the patrons in the bar, and she's awesome!

The only thing that we really liked about this bar was the bartender Rhonda.Upon entering the place smelled like stale beer and pee. It is clear there is no management here to oversee things. Bathrooms were very dirty even when it was only about 530pm, we showed up for an after work cocktail. The prices seemed to change every time we ordered. maybe happy hour played into that ? The bartender should of informed us of that in my opinion. There are definitely cleaner and better places to go around here and I think we will have to do that read more

Today was my first bad experience at the pub. Everyone in there's known me over 30 years. The bartender today went out of her way to be overly rude to me. I believe her name is jewels. She actually talked smack as I walked out and said I was 86ed. 3rd time this lady has been snotty every time. That's why I remembered and finally just said forget it and walked out. Rest of the bartenders are awesome. She's plain rude... read more

Rhonda is the best bartender ever. Come see her in the bar, Cause she's the best, sweet and funny ever.

Fun, friendly dive bar! Came here to play pool (they have 1 table) but ended up sticking around and had a blast joining their Wednesday Night Bingo. I haven't played Bingo since elementary school and I can definitely say it's way more fun as an adult + alcohol. Crowd was older and not super diverse but everyone was nice, taught us the ropes of playing Bingo and even shared their home made brownies. Rhonda was our lovely bartender and she was a riot! Strong pours and just the right level of sass. Didn't see much options for food besides chips and nuts but there's plenty tasty food options in the neighboring plazas. read more

Such a fun little dive bar! The atmosphere is fun, inviting, & friendly. Bartender was sweet & poured a generous amount of drinks. We had such a good time with the people there + music, a core memory for a little Bay Area pub bar! Also, it's clean, even the restrooms. I definitely appreciate that! The owners were so kind and warm too! Will definitely be coming back! read more

I have an affection for this place and am appreciative of the clean up efforts improvements made by ownership, however, I recently found out that patrons are on camera. While I can certainly appreciate the need for security, I found this rather disconcerting. Are they recording me and or my conversations? There isn't any signage alerting patrons that they may be on camera. While this may be "legal" I find it creepy. Think I'll pass and take my business to places that don't put the patrons on camera. My private time is my private time. Big brother can kiss my ass. read more

Best hood bar in the area Can the owner please give Renee the key for the Merch! I need a hoodie for my collection of hood bars I visit! Thanks! read more

Really nice cozy spot to enjoy a pint or two. I stopped by on an "off" night traveling through town from Seattle. Bartender Rhonda was super friendly and played some fun songs on the jukebox for all to enjoy. Excellent service and all around good vibes for a "dive bar." I highly recommend this place! read more

Come here and ask for Rhonda. The most enthusiastic, charismatic, disciplined bartender I've ever met. Waited 2seconds for a drink. Did I mention she's hot as f*ck? Came here with the bday blues. She made me forget all about it and sent me home feeling like Eddie Kane. Skip Mojos, osullivans and any other place. Just come here, you will have a memorable time. read more

Rhonda is fucking funny and the best. she makes the best roy rodgers!! And she can dance and serve up a mean drink!! You should watch her do thriller. read more