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96 Queen's Rd, Watford, WD17 2LA, GB
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An independent venue for independently minded people

Johnny’s Bar and Café is a new venture based in Queen’s Road in Watford. A mere five minute walk from Watford Junction, Johnny’s is open daily from 10.00-23.00 with late licensing available for special events. We offer a laid back environment to vibe during the day and a wholesome, hard-rocking evening hang out. 

A place where the sounds are as strong as our vision, Johnny’s will also be hosting live music events for fun filled weekends.

We are also happy to invite you to host your private parties with us.

Whether it’s a birthday, baptism or office party, Johnny’s offers everything you’ll need to celebrate. Enclosed in our specifically adapted basement armed with it’s own bar, sound system and dance floor.

Probably the funkiest setting for anything worth remembering in Watford!

So whatever your taste in music you’ll find the songs you love.
Whether you like rapping, scratching, raving or rocking you are always welcome at Johnny’s.

Come inside and see it for yourself….

Drinks

With our fully stocked bar of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with late licensing both upstairs and downstairs, you won’t go thirsty at Johnny’s.

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Live

Live music is a regular at Johnny’s with our basement complete with our own equipment no matter if it’s open mic or a full band playing.

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Vinyl

Joined to our bar is our own vinyl shop, Vinyl @ Johnny’s with a wide selection of vinyl of all genres you’ll surely find something for you.

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Coffee

We also have a full range of freshly prepared coffee available at the bar for when it’s not quite 5 o’clock (or after)

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Dog Friendly

Our bar is also dog friendly with some of our frequent patrons being four legged friends!

Private Hire

Our venue is available for private hire for a wide range of events and occasions. We can work around your requirements!

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Rock and Pop Art

Inside of our vinyl shop we also have Rock and Pop Art with the best art you could want to take from our walls and put onto your walls

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💪💪💪💪SPOILER ALERT💪💪💪💪
@followers 

JOHNNY’S OPENING AGAIN TODAY AT 
12!!

Come and show us how much you’ve missed us ! 😊🍻🥂🎉 #independentbusiness #musicvenue🧨 #justice4johnnys #justice4johnnys
🚨🚨FINALLY SOME GOOD NEWS🚨🚨
@followers  topfans. 

JOHNNY’S IS REOPENING THIS FRIDAY AT 1200HRS😀

PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON OUR SOCIALS  FOR OUR OPENING HOURS OVER THE NEXT MONTH💪

OVER RECENT WEEKS MANY PEOPLE HAVE WORKED TIRELESSLY TO ENSURE THAT JOHNNY’S REOPENS.

HUGE THANKS TO WATFORD OBSERVER KEVIN CHIN(LICENSING) AND WATFORD POLICE TO NAME BUT A FEW😊

THE BIGGEST THANKS HAS TO GO TO OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT DURING THIS DIFFICULT PERIOD.

See you soon 🍻🥂

#musicvenue🧨 #independentbusiness #justice4johnnys #watfordpolice
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#independentbusiness #justice4johnnys #independantvenue #WatfordPolice
☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️SAD NEWS ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
@topfans 
@followers  #justice4johnnys 
After reopening briefly we have now been hit by another curve ball 🤬

Despite attempting to run a reputable independent establishment. PC Diggins from our local friendly police force has decided to  object to our Christmas and New Year license. 

Apparently we run a den of iniquity and Police fear further Public Order issues should Tavares attempt another Unlawful Entry !

Whilst we are on top of this from a legal perspective, we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this has caused our regulars and supporters.

We are also aware that the closure of Johnny’s has impacted local businesses. 

We are in the process of making a formal complaint to Senior Officers at Watford Police Station and welcome as much support as possible in order to get Johnny’s open permanently. 

Herts.police.uk
01923 472000 #independent #musicvenue #watfordpolice
😊😊GREAT NEWS!😊😊
JOHNNY’S is OPEN!
@followers @top fans 
We are delighted to announce that after Mario Tavares’ UNLAWFUL ENTRY yesterday the local police have helped us gain peaceable (and legal) re-entry into our own property.
We can’t say anymore because of pending legal proceedings🤨 but we are here for good!

Let’s get back to revving up for Christmas and getting back to what we enjoy doing the most,namely,delivering the best music experience in Watford.
Please come and join us for a Christmas tipple 🍷🥳🍺🍾🥂