Johnny's Lounge at 3425 N. Lincoln is so background and faded that it's pretty hard to notice-- and that's what makes it so great! I've lived in the neighborhood for 15 years and have really never seen any activity. A while back Mitzi and I walked by on a Friday evening about 10:30 and noticed this old guy in a suit opening the front door. We went in and were drop-jawed; like walking back into the 60's. Kind of smelly , but pretty cool - lots of weird, old stuff to look at behind the bar. Johnny's about 80, has a thick Croat accent, and in between chatting with us, was snoozing a bit behind the bar. This guy Richard, a dude in bikers spandex unlocks the gate to let people in. Crazy stuff! Oh, by the way, the vacant lot next door to the north is home to a few of Johnny's old air stream like trailers! Highly recommended!
The sun faded Hamm's sign out in front. Johnny's name nowhere to be seen!
Johnny's Lounge at 3425 N. Lincoln is so background and faded that it's pretty hard to notice-- and that's what makes it so great! I've lived in the neighborhood for 15 years and have really never seen any activity. A while back Mitzi and I walked by on a Friday evening about 10:30 and noticed this old guy in a suit opening the front door. We went in and were drop-jawed; like walking back into the 60's. Kind of smelly , but pretty cool - lots of weird, old stuff to look at behind the bar. Johnny's about 80, has a thick Croat accent, and in between chatting with us, was snoozing a bit behind the bar. This guy Richard, a dude in bikers spandex unlocks the gate to let people in. Crazy stuff! Oh, by the way, the vacant lot next door to the north is home to a few of Johnny's old air stream like trailers! Highly recommended!
The sun faded Hamm's sign out in front. Johnny's name nowhere to be seen!
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