Johnny's Gold Brick

2518 Yale St, Houston
(832) 582-5454

Recent Reviews

Smokeyaitch

Nice cozy spot with great service and drinks. We will definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Stuart Vice

Great night cap

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erin Plasencia

We have been here so many times and the service has always seemed hit or miss. My husband and our guy friends love it though because of the whiskey selection and quality of drinks. This time however, will be our last “miss” because we will not be going back. Our first round of drinks were really good however when we went to order a second round the bartender was unprofessional and off putting. Had we been spending $6 a drink each we can accept service that can often be considered “iffy” but when some of the drinks were in the $50 each range (receipts can be provided) we do expect, at the bare minimum, friendliness and then hopefully with some reapect. However, we did not receive either. And now, I am tired of giving my money to a business, and to bartenders, that may or may not even be nice to us. So that will be our last visit.We try to pour into small businesses, and support them. However if we are treated as “less than” we will absolutely not be back. Nor will we recommend it to our friends.Absolutely unnecessary. And completely avoidable.Just be nice to people please.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Elida Gonzalez

Beware of bartenders helping themselves to adding extra charges separately on the credit/debit card presented, thinking customer will not take notice!!! I had been here several times, and never gotten extra charges until last night! Both bartenders were confronted, and gave lame excuses for the additional separate charge of $10 (one bartender stated how their system does it automatically in amounts of $30, $40, $50...), and the charge did not revert!! No telling how many other customers they've done this to! My friend and I, along with others, will no longer patronize this location... that's for sure!!!

Service: 1

Ray Rodriguez

I almost gave this place all 5 stars but our first bartender was a little rude and short with us but friendly with others. Later on in the night went to the other 2 bartenders and they were absolutely awesome! Explained the drink and very friendly. They made the night amazing and because of them we'll be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Barbacoa Quesadillas, Tater Tots

Will Hoffmans

Alden helped me be a a human being he is

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Line Hinojosa

Finally tried this place out yesterday and it didn’t disappoint. It’s your classic, no frills neighborhood bar, but it’s endearing in a way. It’s nice and clean, the bartenders are friendly, and the drinks were great. The espresso martini is one of the best I’ve ever had! Loved it.

Jesus Balderas

Divine bean: best espresso martini EVER!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patricia Tenorio

My favorite bar for a chill time.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jay Herrera

Best bartenders in the H!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michelle Hon

Try the Aztec. Great dive

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

P Pap

Great old school drinks and great drink prices during happy hour.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Mahwish S.

I came for the miracle pop up during the holidays. I loved how decked out the bar was with trees, lights and festive decor. It really made you feel like you walked into a winter wonderland. I met a friend there and did not have a reservation. The bar top had a few open seats. Usually a bar is first come first serve but the hostess controlled the seating for the entire bar. It was a lot of back and forth conversation between the staff and we waited about 15 minutes to sit down in those empty seats. We just stood there watching them. It should be an easy task to sit people down in open seats. They have a full bar and the holiday menu drinks that are served in Christmas cups. I ordered the Yippee Kay Yay drink. It has a tropical twist. We talked for a while and started to get a little hungry. The snack menu is not as big as I thought. Last year I went to the other pop up at Winnie's and thought the menu there has better food options. I did not want pork, so the tamales and hot dog option was out. I settled for trying the cream cheese and pepper jelly. I thought it would have came mixed as a dip, but it came out as a block of cream cheese with some jelly on top. It was a tasty snack though. I ate when I reached home. Cool spot for a quick drink and catch up with some friends and feel festive.

Roma B.

Came by for the Christmas pop-up, loved the vibes! Was very cozy and festive. Parking is not an issue as there's an adjacent parking lot. They had a lot of holiday drinks to choose from, which were on the pricier side, but as expected for a pop-up.

Lindsey

This place is packed over the holidays, but it is a must visit if you love Christmas. During the rest of the year, it is a great local bar with innovative cocktail drinks. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a casual spot, with good drinks, not too loud, and a good time!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

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