Johnny's Bar 90 Greenwich Ave. (12th & 13th Sts.)
West Village
212.741.5279
Johnny's Bar:
The red neon sign that announces its presence on a relatively quiet street, simply stating “BAR,” was the first indication. The second was a chalkboard out front advertising “Good & Cheap.” Then came the strands of colored Christmas lights that seemed like the only illumination in the closet-size space, followed by $3 beer and a friendly bartender. Yup, it’s official: This is a great, classic, neighborhood hole in the wall. Happy hour starts at noon and you’ll need to have a few beers in you to appreciate the wood paneling and bumper sticker décor, which should be relegated to teens’ basement rec rooms, in daylight. But you gotta love a place that has a shot of the day.
