Johnny's Gold Brick

Johnny's Gold Brick is your classic neighborhood bar with a little something for everyone. Whether you're a beer aficionado or a cocktail connoisseur, Johnny's got you covered. Their tap list features local brews alongside familiar favorites, but the real stars of the show are the cocktails. The bartenders here are wizards behind the bar, crafting classic concoctions with a twist and inventive new creations that change with the season. Beyond the drinks, Johnny's has a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cozy space is decked out with comfy booths, a friendly vibe, and just the right amount of buzz to make it a great place to hang out with friends or meet new people. They also have a killer patio for those sunny Houston days.

Every week my friends and I try to do a happy hour. Visited Johnny’s Gold Brick on Thursday, August 10th and we’ve all been saying how we will be back. Parking is plentiful which is a plus considering the location of this bar. Typically, the inner loop bars tend to have limited parking or valet. The parking lot services both Johnny’s and a coffee shop. Not sure if the two are connected or if you can walk through the coffee shop to get to Johnny’s. Didn’t seem like it once I was inside. Johnny’s vibe is laid back and kinda quirky. It’s definitely a neighborhood bar feel. The lighting is low and there weren’t too many people which was a plus! The bartenders made each drink to perfection. I ordered 4 drinks and tasted my friends drinks as well. There was only one drink that I wouldn’t order again, but it wasn’t because the drink was poorly made, it was just due to my personal alcohol preference. Each of us ordered food. I just had the spicy Chex mix which was perfect for just drinking and hanging out. Two of my friends ordered the burger and one ordered the ribs. The burgers got better recommendations from my friends than the ribs. You should decide for yourself. The burgers are kinda smash style and you can get them dressed how you want. Not sure if they come with fries or if you have to order them separately, but both of my friends had fries. The fries were nice and hot. Fresh. The ribs looked promising, but my friend said they were lacking in taste and kinda tough. I think the food comes from a food truck or very small kitchen as they don’t have plentiful options. Overall, we’d come back simply for the drinks, the atmosphere, the service, and the music. Try it out!

Family antique shoppers kicked me out of the car to haul goodies back to house and couldn’t have landed on a better barstool than at Johnny’s! Restroom too nice for a “dive” bar, more like an old-school neighborhood classic cocktail dive bar. The bartenders are the difference…their conversation as refreshing as their drinks. Had the pleasure of spending most of the afternoon with Alden ( just wasn’t ready to leave when family came to pick me up). Cold local brews, professionally crafted cocktails, and good food truck out front. Can’t remember all the great cocktails served (turned into a long visit), but the old-fashioned and sidecar are definitely tasty. Take an Uber, stay a while! Sit at the bar!

Delayed holiday post. This place books out! Be sure to grab a reservation when they release Sept/Oct/Nov. If you go at an off time or a day the weather is bad, you may have a chance to walk in—no promises. Enjoyed the atmosphere and drinks. Very fun festive drinks with a range of very sweet to not sweet. Non-holiday menu is also available. Personally, I was done with after one festive drink. Would recommend for a cute date night.

This was my 3rd year at Miracle at Johnny's, and I'm sad to say it's gone downhill. We were seated in back of the outside patio, next to the tent opening, where the breeze was pretty chilly. There were several open tables nearby and I asked our server if we could move over but she said the hostess was, "crazy busy' right now so it may be a while. Okay. no biggie, I get it, it's a popular place. All the draft beers were unavailable, and it was only 8pm. Okay, again popular place, it happens. But the final straw, We ordered our food and drinks, tamales and a burger, they came out before the drinks. Red flag. the burger and tots were cold. the bean and cheese tamales had no beans. They had been sitting out for who knows how long. $87 bucks for 2 decent cocktails, cold food, and cold breeze? This ain't it. Houston has better and warmer holiday options.