Johnny's Tavern (The Original) — Restaurant in Lawrence

We experienced the best and most professional customer service.

We called ahead and asked about the Royals game (it was being broadcast on AppleTV instead of local stations.) We were interested in dining somewhere where we could watch the game.

When we called, the staff was unsure and suggested to call back. Instead, WE got a phone call back from the business, letting us know they were going to show the game! We were surprised & delighted to receive such a caring phone call.

Once we arrived, we were seated near the bar in-between 2 tables. After a few moments, I was very uncomfortable with the excessive and inappropriate language being used so carelessly tossed about at both tables.

I went back to the hostess and asked to switch tables. I wasn't about to spend my evening and my money while having to overhear the vulger conversations to the left & right of me.

Because the staff here at Johnny's was so courteous, caring & helpful, our evening (eating a good meal and watching our favorite team) ended up being such a delight.

We had the fish n chips and the Mac n chz, got dessert to- go...but honestly, anything on the menu looked more than appealing...and I'd go back simply because of the service and care we received. Thank...

So we were looking for some late night grub after a KU football night game and someone recommended Johnny's. We loved it. It was perfect - comfortable old bar environs spruced up with the occasional big screen TV to get your sports fix. We both got Wilson's wings on fries which was exactly the right size for a late night meal. My only mistake was pairing it with a Michelob Ultra instead of the house lager. It was an error instantly recognized when I tasted my buddy's. In my defense we had been drinking all day and I needed something light. The topper for us was when the manager of the joint gave us a private tour of the place. Spencer had been around the bar since his pre teens and gave us all the history. It was a great way to end our night. It was late and not crowded so I can't say that tour happens often but it was cool. No doubt in my mind that if I am in Lawrence for a football or hoops game, my night will end...

This was a wonderful surprise - we came up from Wichita for Parents weekend / KU! Our son brought us here not telling us where we were going - Johnny's Tavern was one of his Dads favorite places to go when his head wasn't in those Engineering books 40 years earlier 1985. Johnny's wasn't this big then, it was just the bar side but it was equally memorable! I can't tell you how happy it made me to see him smile the entire time, not only Dad having both sons with him ..but to have the experience of going back in time and sharing all of this with them ( and me ) gave me the joy to share with you. The journey is everything... Johnny's has been here since 1953 and it's a staple to Lawrence - the kids love it just as Dad did, and all those before him! Come for the amazing food and drinks - stay for the history - Support this businesses because it deserves to prosper! Johnny's Tavern should always be...