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CLUB/LOUNGE REVIEW

| JOHNNY’S GOLD BRICK |
ONE OF THE MORE INTERESTING
CHANGES IN OUR BAR SCENE
HAS BEEN THE “BUYING OUT” OF
OLDER, STILL OPEN BARS AND
REPLACING THEM WITH NEW
TRENDY BARS. This has been happening across the city for a few years
now, and there are a lot of good reasons to take this route when opening
your version of the American dream.
While some of these changes are not
exactly welcome, others are
welcomed with open arms. Take for
example the recent transformation of the former Boom Boom Room on Yale
Street with the new and improved Johnny’s Gold Brick. Arms wide open!
The refreshed space, which before kept it pretty tame, is now ready to
party if the crowds are any indication. And we don’t mean crowds with
lines – this ain’t that kind of place; we mean groups of people who are
here to have a great time. The refreshed space includes lots of local
reclaimed wood, Houston-centric art and seating on some retro cream
(booths) and orange (lounge chairs) situated around a good number of

tables all lit by some solid 70’s era
lighting. Yeahhhh, Johnny’s has it
going on. We’ll mention the outside
seating by assuming that you, as we
have seen, will help keep it filled with
people when the weather allows!
Along with the cozy interior, Johnny’s
offers a comfortable and welcoming
drink program. Ten expertly crafted
cocktails for $8 each, you say? Well,
this is something to enjoy! We won’t
hit on all ten, but the Tom Collins,
Cuba Libre, Old Fashioned and the Boilermaker (beer and a shot – try the
old fashioned shot!) are all on point. There is also quite a selection of spirits and liquors, like an entire wall full. And of course, beer and wine are
not forgotten as Johnny’s is a proper bar. Six taps pouring fine Texas beers
(one can never drink enough Lone Pint Yellow Rose IPA) and bottles/cans
are full of well-regarded and rare selections of beer from all over. Everyone
in here seems to easily find something they like, and they look like they are
having fun doing it. So come on, join everyone at Johnny’s – we can think
of no reason why you shouldn’t.
By Mike Cook | Photography by Daniel Ortiz

2518 Yale St., Houston, TX 77008 | 713.864.2424
www.treadsack.com/johnnys | Facebook:johnnysgb
Mon–Fri 4pm–2am | Sat–Sun 12pm–2am

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