Johnny's Tavern (The Original)

Indeed, the original. Nothing fancy. Long ago, college kids would open up it at at 7 am when the Quaker oaks employees would get off of work. Actually prefer the Johnny's at Corinth.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

This was a wonderful surprise - we came up from Wichita for Parents weekend / KU! Our son brought us here not telling us where we were going - Johnny's Tavern was one of his Dads favorite places to go when his head wasn't in those Engineering books 40 years earlier 1985. Johnny's wasn't this big then, it was just the bar side but it was equally memorable! I can't tell you how happy it made me to see him smile the entire time, not only Dad having both sons with him ..but to have the experience of going back in time and sharing all of this with them ( and me ) gave me the joy to share with you. The journey is everything... Johnny's has been here since 1953 and it's a staple to Lawrence - the kids love it just as Dad did, and all those before him! Come for the amazing food and drinks - stay for the history - Support this businesses because it deserves to prosper! Johnny's Tavern should always be Lawrence, Ks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great family environment food was good. The atmosphere was amazing!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service and great food! A Lawrence icon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tank 7 Melt Burger, Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Street Tacos, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Pickle Fries

Great place for good food and watching KU Football.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Worst pizza I’ve ever had! Pieces are literally hollow, and tastes like they were under the heat lamp all day. Not good at all

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

It’s the best sports bar! Fun, clean, and great food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great local spot to catch a game and enjoy the Lawrence vibe

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great location near the river. Johnny's food is always good.

I love this place, I'm always here almost every night when I'm in town for work. The servers and people are always friendly and welcoming, made friends with several of them. Highly highly recommend stopping in and getting a Tank 7 Melt and a Blue Collar Lager

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love them pizza

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A staple of Lawrence blue collar and white collar alike. Great food great place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So we were looking for some late night grub after a KU football night game and someone recommended Johnny's. We loved it. It was perfect - comfortable old bar environs spruced up with the occasional big screen TV to get your sports fix.
We both got Wilson's wings on fries which was exactly the right size for a late night meal. My only mistake was pairing it with a Michelob Ultra instead of the house lager. It was an error instantly recognized when I tasted my buddy's. In my defense we had been drinking all day and I needed something light.
The topper for us was when the manager of the joint gave us a private tour of the place. Spencer had been around the bar since his pre teens and gave us all the history. It was a great way to end our night. It was late and not crowded so I can't say that tour happens often but it was cool. No doubt in my mind that if I am in Lawrence for a football or hoops game, my night will end at Johnny's.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was fun. Pizza crust could be more crisp. Burger was perfect. Staff was cheerful and service good. Very loud though .. :-)

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

We loved abby! she was so much fun and was very attentive!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5