Johnny's - Cocktails & Hi-Fi

Well, this is my first time here and apparently, according to a buddy, it's changed a lot! This place has a Japanese cocktail bar aesthetic to it, heavy wood paneling, well made drinks, Japanese whiskeys. Keen and detail oriented eyes oversaw it's restructure.... I like the ambiance here, the drinks are reasonably priced for LA and kudos to the barkeeps for the evening, a woman with the best hips and a man with a chiseled jaw and a smirk slung well-made drinks. I'd come back.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Johnny’s Bar in Highland Park is a real gem! Great drinks, friendly staff, and the music selection is top-notch—especially with their DJs and killer jukebox. Perfect spot for a laid-back night out with great vibes. Highly recommend!

We used to love Johnny’s for its warm, social vibe—it was the kind of local dive where everyone felt connected. The original staff were a big part of the charm, making introductions, chatting with regulars, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Since the new owners took over, it’s a different story. The new staff are friendly, but the personal touch is gone. You only socialize with the people you came with, and the sense of community is missing. Add in higher prices, and it feels more like a cold transaction than the cozy neighborhood spot it used to be.

The drinks atmosphere and mucus were rockin! 🎶 Local hole in the wall been here forever, changed owner, has booths and tables a little slice of the old highland park

Old Johnny’s was better. The old Johnny’s was a staple in the Highland Park community for many years. A place where local people used to go to have fun. Bartenders were the best in the neighborhood as for they were expert mixologists, but cocktails were not $15. This is just another one of many, “cookie cutter”, standard issue hipster hangout place. Nothing special. Atmosphere felt like if I was in an Applebees restaurant, only difference were the eye gouging cocktail prices and the hi-fi quality music. It does not come to my amazement that only a certain specific group of people give this place a 5 star rating. I miss the old Johnny’s party atmosphere. I miss the old regular party animals that would make Johnnys bar unique.

Wonderful little spot, recently renovated. Looks a lot nicer inside than it used to. Shout out to my favorite bartender, Wolf!

Guy said I was being lil loud and rude I work at vintage tattoo guys sitting next to me said dude I sound fine he’s being a brick over charged my card I was a open tap sent me out buzzed tower I could eat ther and later drive was denied even food service and they followed me from begging to bathroom very strange seems ther clients are being filled when they take a shit

Johnny's strikes the perfect balance of being an old school dive bar you know and love and an elevated cocktail lounge with DJs spinning an eclectic mix of tunes depending on the night. Fast service, delicious drinks and a jukebox to play when the DJ takes off? What's not to love? ???