In 2006, Hubbell Realty Company purchased the building above Johnny’s to remodel and add apartments to the Court Avenue District. Hubbell approached Johnny and Fran regarding the bar/restaurant, and after serving the Des Moines metro for 44 years, they decided to enjoy the fruits of their labors and retire. Hubbell Realty brought in managing partner, Todd Millang, and in 2008 renovated the...
Welcome to Johnny’s Hall of Fame – the first sports bar in Des Moines! Back in 1962, John Ulrich and his wife, Fran, opened ...the Interlude Lounge Key Club in the Elliot Hotel just around the corner on 4th Street. Six years later, the Interlude Lounge moved across the street and was renamed Johnny’s Interlude Lounge. In 1972, Johnny and Fran pioneered a new concept in the bar business and...
Des Moine's Original Sports Bar !!! All IOWA Sports Bar, Great Drinks Specials, 18 High Definition TV, Smoke Free, Dozens of Games, Pool Tables, Happy Hour 4-8 Mon-Friday, Game Specials