I love this place. John Street Bar and Grill is the ultimate dive bar and this was the first place I had something called the peanut butter and jelly shot. The atmosphere is awesome, with a cool mix of biker types, stiff suits trying to let loose and tattooed rockers. This is hands down my favorite bar in the city.
Tom C.
Classificação do local: 4 Clifton, NJ
Place is now CLOSED and under renovations by new owners. I loved this place for many years.
Nikolay I.
Classificação do local: 4 Manhattan, NY
Find me another place with such ridiculous drink deals. Yes, the beer might seem watered down a little, and even though you asked for Rolling Rock or Killian’s, you still get Bud Light. But, hell, after an hour in, you really stop caring. Very big place, so the more people, the merrier. The bathroom is absolutely disgusting though, even for a dive-bar. Please guys, clean it up. But then again, after an hour in, you stop caring.
Michael R.
Classificação do local: 3 Los Angeles, CA
I stopped by here during a St. Patty’s Day pub crawl and was impressed by the space it had. Seeing as its in a basement, it makes sense. Obviously the con to that is cell service is limited. I had to go to the door to try and get some service and thats not a really fun move. It seemed like a solid sports bar you’d go with your guys for a Sunday afternoon.
Greg Y.
Classificação do local: 4 Gloversville, NY
I went here on a Saturday afternoon and the place was dead. Underground, looked kinda like a strip club, but worth checking out. I’m pretty sure the whole«$ 10 all you can drink every thursday from 5 to 8 p. m» is against state liquor law, so go here and get drunkfaced while you still can. It’s on my to do list. They do have a decent beer selection for a dive, but don’t expect the fancy swill for a ten spot. And remember, tipping you bartender will help those drinks keep coming.
Takako T.
Classificação do local: 3 New York, NY
Maybe I came here on a wrong day(Wednesday). Nothing special, but not a bad bar at all. Relatively specious bar with a pool table near the entrance, and some drat beer options(they have Killian, btw) The music is not so loud and you can enjoy conversation with your drinking buddies with no difficulties. Decent bartenders and decent clienteles(no shouting kids), but slightly depressing atmosphere(I have no idea why so),. Maybe, again, simply because I came here on a wrong day. I’ll come back here when I’m around next time.
Anthony V.
Classificação do local: 2 Hawthorne, NJ
Buddy picked this place for drinks. it was ok, nothing special. good sliders but some random old dude sat at the bar and started eating our fries. He wasn’t homeless but he was certainly hungry and … shifty looking.
Diana B.
Classificação do local: 5 New York, NY
The only place to get real honey garlic wings that are not soggy. My co-workers swear by their barbacue wings and bacon potato skins. During the 12pm lunch hour, its always pretty empty and private. We go to our usual booth and things move smoothly… no waiting until your grandkids are born for your food to arrive. I went once(first and only take-out) at 1pm, it was like a club… the kind in Tribeca. The bartender really kept things moving that day, I got my wings less than 10 minutes after arriving but when I got back to my office I saw they were hot wings not honey garlic. I called them and the bartender(older guy with white hair and a irish accent) answers and knew right away what was the problem. He didn’t give me a hassle and was kind enough to say«don’t worry doll, come by Tuesday and I will make sure its right». We went Tuesday and everything was perfect so I do agree, he is the Man.
Lana K.
Classificação do local: 3 Rego Park, NY
It looks and feels a bit depressing in here when you walk in… reminds me of a dungeon, probabaly because it’s in the basement… but on Thursdays for $ 10 between 5−8pm the all you can drink beer special, makes me soon forget the dismal atmosphere as I’m on my 3rd, or was it 4th, 5th? beer with my coworkers/friends. They also have $ 10 lunch specials which include a pretty good burger and a pint of beer.
Elizabeth H.
Classificação do local: 4 New York, NY
I love John St. It’s in the financial district and has the best damn happy hours on the planet. My favorite is Train Wreck Thursday. All you can drink bud, bud light, or rolling rock for $ 10 between 5 and 8. Yum. John St. gets packed with mostly suits from around the area with a few construction workers too. They have a juke box which i always try to comandeer. Most servers are really nice and fast. There is one that is kind of a witch but we try really hard not to get her anymore. The rules are you need 4 people to get a pitcher of beer on the table on Thursdays but some servers kind of just dont stick to that rule. There is this weird indoor smoking area too which is good for smokers like me. Its right out the front doors and plastered with no smoking signs but nobody minds so long as you leave ur booze inside. John st also has yummy food. The wings are yummy and so are the nachos with chili on top! Yumm. John St. is really good times even not on Thursday. Thanks John St. for all you do.
E W.
Classificação do local: 2 Brooklyn, NY
I don’t get it. The appeal, I mean. It just doesn’t make sense. For starters, I’m not really a beer drinker. I drank a lot of beer in college, mainly because I was in a frat and that’s what we had, but I’m not a khaki-wearing, popped collar-having, Reef sandal heel-slapping douchebag anymore so excessive beer drinking just doesn’t do it for me. So $ 10 bucks for as much beer as I can drink? Eh, no thanks. Then there’s the fact that this place is in a dank, dark basement and peopled by equal parts suited men and various and sundry shady characters playing Buck Hunter and leering at the few women who have stumbled inside. Then there are the old couches in the back near the bathrooms that look like they were stolen from someone’s grandmother’s place. Why are they there? Seriously. Why do you have couches from circa 1950 sitting lonesome in a dark corner? Why? Oh, and the fact that the Financial District is virtually empty after about 7 or 8, p.m., seriously when you leave, it’s like you just stepped into the Capitol. Look, I love a good dive bar. I’ve spent a lot of nights in dive bars. I even love a dive bar where you actually fear violent retribution from the regulars for your indiscretions. But John Street Bar is just a creepy, dimly lit place with bad food and cheap beer.
Erma H.
Classificação do local: 4 Washington, DC
$ 10 all you can drink beer from 5−8pm, need I say more?! One of my Thursday night«Things To Do». AMAZING, except for the fact that the service is sub par(there is one server who is somewhat of a douche.) Anyway, the $ 10 special is what keeps me coming back. They also have delicious hot wings :)
Iffat B.
Classificação do local: 4 Atlanta, GA
Just your average hole-in-the-wall with average bar food and shitty music. At least that’s what I thought as I walked downstairs into the dim, dingy bar. I walked in and heard Rancid playing and knew I was in the right place. Anyplace that plays Rancid is all right in my book. The best thing about this place is their chicken chili. I’m not a huge chili fan, so if I say it’s good, then it has to be good. The chili is different; instead of beans, the have mushrooms and it has a tangy BBQ flavor. Absolutely amazing. I would give the chili 5 stars. The worst thing I had was the Cajun Chicken Club. The toast was almost burnt and super hard. I couldn’t even eat it. Overall, a nice little place with amazing chili. Go give it a try!
Giselle R.
Classificação do local: 4 Jersey City, NJ
Can you say«dive bar»? It’s friggin’ awesome. Packed because it was ten dollars for all you can drink tap beer until 8pm night. It takes skill to make it to the bar with your plastic cups. I put my considerable girth to good use and made five trips which means my giant plastic cups of ale cost me 2 bucks, sweet. Its smokey and loud with all kinds of folks just trying to get their drink on. My large group fit right in, singing, playing pool, jammin’ and throwing ‘em back. But what’s up with all the french guys?
Trusha p.
Classificação do local: 4 New York, NY
I love John Street Bar & Grill and here are reasons why. 1. It doesn’t close after 6pm, unlike everything else in this area. 2. Decent prices and decent food. 3. Service is pretty good, waitresses are all very friendly and helpful and try to be attentive as possible. 4. Very casual atmosphere, I like the dark dingy quality of this spacious bar. 5. Get drink and Food specials. 6. Definitely is a diamond in the rough in this area. Strongly recommend this place if you live in this area.
Mickey M.
Classificação do local: 4 Astoria, Queens, NY
More populated than I ever anticipate. I’m always surprised by how many people are in this place. Not that it’s a bad thing. It’s a pretty standard bar below the street level. I like it as a starting point with their relatively cheap prices. Get a few here, then head elsewhere, that’s how I roll with the John Street Bar & Grill.
Peter D.
Classificação do local: 5 Brooklyn, NY
I love this bar. It stinks of smoke(because they let people smoke in the stairwell), it’s dirty, and it’s filled with weirdos, but it’s GREAT. Reasons why: 1. Nick the bartender, who I believe only works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, is the Man. Capital M. 2. Every once in a while there will be an impromptu dance party comprised of French guys.* 3. John, the old dude who bears an uncanny resemblance to Billy Crystal(as Miracle Max) in The Princess Bride, will steal your pool game. And there’s nothing you can do about it. I mean, there’s an 80% chance that he lives there, so you’re basically playing in his living room. I haven’t tried to yell«Humperdink! Humperdink! Humperdink!» at him, but you better believe I will the next time he tries to steal my game. 4. They have Buck Hunter, which, if you didn’t know, offends vegans. Surprised? This was news to me too. I wasn’t aware that vegans also objected to the slaying of pixels, as well as that of living creatures. 5. The owner, who’s name escapes me at the moment, is very cool(read: Met fan). 6. I may or may not have drunkenly asked out one of the waitresses, but she’s nice enough to pretend like it never happened. Of course, it might be that I’m just not that memorable. 7. I’m sure there are more… but they are escaping me at the moment. Ah, yes. Great drink specials. Great enough that you won’t remember what you wanted to say. *Not awesome? Agree to disagree.
Jose L.
Classificação do local: 3 Fontana, CA
Damn this place is dark. It’s also got some darts and a couple arcade games to show off your manliness. $ 10 for all you can drink beer tonight from 5pm — 8pm. Server(ours was Nicole) stops handing out pitchers of beer around 7:30pm at each table. There are a lot of financial wall street guys looking to blow off some. um…steam(and buy«steam» i mean«wallets») here so ladies, come on over and take your pick of sugar daddies cause I sure hate being surrounded by dudes here. …and maybe… just maybe the next time I stop by I can enjoy a sausage-free night.
Scott R.
Classificação do local: 3 Austin, TX
Spacious dive bar that has as much life as you’re going to find in the Financial District past 8PM. Mix of people still in suits(minus the jacket) with what I suppose are their lesser dressed friends or locals. Good burgers. Other bar food like quesadillas and fries aren’t bad. On a recent Wednesday night, they had a live band acting as a cock rock karaōke band. Pretty funny watching some 40-something in a suit struggle with the words to ‘Feel Like Making Love’.