Bar in Cleveland, United States
Johnny's Little Bar
100Pearl PointsLate-night local
About Johnny's Little Bar
Johnny's Little Bar is worth considering for an easy downtown Cleveland drink, especially when the plan is casual and late-night rather than food-led. Treat the food as secondary unless you already know the menu suits your group; for a more deliberate dinner, compare it with Sainato's at Rivergate or RED the Steakhouse Downtown.
Johnny's Little Bar is a Cleveland venue with late hours: it is open until 2:30 AM every day, with an 11:30 AM opening Monday through Saturday and a 4 PM opening on Sunday. The verified dress code is casual, so the safest way to frame a visit is as a low-ceremony stop rather than a formal plan built around unverified details.
Because the available verified information is limited, plan around what is confirmed: the Cleveland location, casual dress code, and late closing time. If you are comparing it with other named venues, RED the Steakhouse Downtown, FWD | Forward Day + Nightclub, Glamper, Phoenix Coffee Co, and Sainato's at Rivergate are options to consider depending on the kind of outing you are planning.
Use the confirmed details to set expectations
There is no verified cuisine, chef, menu format, signature dish, price point, reservation policy, happy hour, or award information available here, so those should not be the basis for choosing Johnny's Little Bar. Treat the listing as a practical starting point for a casual Cleveland stop with late hours, and confirm any food, drink, or service details directly with the venue before you go. For broader planning, start with our full Cleveland restaurants guide.
The strongest verified signal is convenience by schedule: Johnny's Little Bar runs late every night. That makes it easier to include in a flexible Cleveland evening, especially for people who want a casual dress code and a broad time window. For broader comparison, consider Phoenix Coffee Co, Glamper, RED the Steakhouse Downtown, FWD | Forward Day + Nightclub, or Sainato's at Rivergate.
Good for late-hour flexibility, with limited verified detail
Use Johnny's Little Bar as part of a Cleveland plan when the late hours and casual dress code matter most. Pair it with additional research through our full Cleveland bars guide, or widen the plan with our full Cleveland hotels guide, our full Cleveland experiences guide, and our full Cleveland wineries guide. Beyond the confirmed hours and dress code, check the venue's official channels before relying on any specific menu, deal, reservation, or service expectation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Johnny's Little Bar?
Use the verified hours to plan: Johnny's Little Bar is open from 11:30 AM to 2:30 AM Monday through Saturday, and from 4 PM to 2:30 AM on Sunday. The best time depends on your plans, but the late closing time gives it a wide window for a Cleveland visit.
Do I need a reservation at Johnny's Little Bar?
There is no verified reservation information available here. If reservations matter to your plans, check Johnny's Little Bar directly before going. You can also compare your plans with RED the Steakhouse Downtown or another option if you want a more deliberately scheduled outing.
Does Johnny's Little Bar have happy hour deals?
There is no confirmed happy hour information available here, so do not count on deals as the reason to go. Treat the verified late hours and casual dress code as the reliable planning points, and check the venue's official channels for current details.
Is the food good at Johnny's Little Bar?
There is no verified cuisine, dish, menu format, chef, or price information available here. If food is the main reason for your visit, confirm current details directly with Johnny's Little Bar or compare with Sainato's at Rivergate and other dining options.
Is Johnny's Little Bar good for a date?
It may work for a casual Cleveland outing if late hours and a casual dress code fit the plan. For a more structured date, compare the details you need with RED the Steakhouse Downtown, Sainato's at Rivergate, or another option, and confirm specifics directly before you go.
Is Johnny's Little Bar open late?
Yes. Johnny's Little Bar is open until 2:30 AM Monday through Saturday, and also until 2:30 AM on Sunday after opening at 4 PM. That makes late-night hours one of the clearest verified reasons to consider it in Cleveland.
Location
614 Frankfort Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Cleveland, United States
Compare Johnny's Little Bar
| Venue |
|---|
| Johnny's Little Bar |
| Glamper |
| RED the Steakhouse Downtown |
| FWD | Forward Day + Nightclub |
| Phoenix Coffee Co |
| Sainato's at Rivergate |
What to weigh when choosing between Johnny's Little Bar and comparable nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Glamper, Notable alternative
- RED the Steakhouse Downtown, Notable alternative
- FWD | Forward Day + Nightclub, Notable alternative
- Phoenix Coffee Co, Notable alternative
- Sainato's at Rivergate, Notable alternative
How it compares in Cleveland
Johnny's Little Bar is the easier, lower-ceremony choice when the night needs a casual downtown stop rather than a full plan. RED the Steakhouse Downtown is the stronger move for a polished dinner and a more expensive-feeling occasion, while Sainato's at Rivergate makes more sense when food is the priority.
For ambiance, choose by energy level. FWD | Forward Day + Nightclub is the clear pick for a louder, club-driven night; Glamper is better when the group wants a more themed bar choice; Phoenix Coffee Co is the calmer daytime or coffee-first alternative. Johnny's Little Bar works when flexibility matters more than production.
For value, the decision is less about chasing a deal and more about avoiding the wrong format. Do Johnny's Little Bar for drinks and a low-pressure meet-up. Choose RED the Steakhouse Downtown for a dinner-led spend, Sainato's at Rivergate for a food-first casual plan, and FWD | Forward Day + Nightclub when the group wants the night to get bigger.
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