Back Roads Lounge — Restaurant in Johnston

Live Music Night – Great Venue for Bands!

We came here to see a band we love — Sister Sarah — and had a great time!

The location is super convenient, just off the interstate in a shopping center. We heard it used to be a bank, and yes — we checked the vault… sadly, no forgotten stacks of cash. 😄

There are multiple entrances — front, back, and side — and from what we observed, the locals seem to use the front while the band crowd tends to come in through the back. Just an observation, but kind of fun!

The bar itself is huge and double-sided, which makes getting a drink quick and easy, even when it’s busy. There’s plenty of seating and lots of entertainment options — darts, pool tables, and big TVs. Before the band started, they moved and covered the pool tables to make room for a dance floor, and even turned off the background music and TVs during the show — a nice, respectful touch.

We had no problem getting drinks — they were well-priced and served fast, even with a crowd. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly and accommodating. Food options appear to be limited to frozen pizzas, but hey — that’s better than nothing. (And there are several food options just steps away outside the main entrance if you’re looking for more.)

The space is surprisingly large and easily handles a crowd while still offering room to dance. Maybe next time we’ll join in!

Yes, it still looks a bit like a bank — but it works! Honestly, they should turn the vault into a VIP lounge. That would be amazing.

We’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more of our favorite bands playing here.

PRO TIP: You can get here easily via back roads too — super handy if you’re avoiding...

Nice Place, needs some work but this obviously takes time. These folks have what could be a Nice Bar, but also could be a Weekend Club as well. If they put in a sound system / DJ booth and dance floor area, " nothing fancy is needed," and there is room so why not take this place to it's full potential?? Wouldn't take a lot of money either, but you have a potential gold mine...

I've been here a few times for live music. There are a lot of seats and tables. However, you will want to get there early to get one. There's a nice-sized dance floor and clean restrooms. The bar atea can get quite busy, so be prepared to wait in line. Check out their live music schedule and go dance your...