Johnny Brenda's, Fishtown
8 people recommendvia r/philadelphia, r/philly10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who give an opinion recommend Johnny Brenda's, and a few suggest it for live shows, including one who recommends it for seeing original artists. Three name it among bars near a concert venue. One patron goes only when a strong band or event is on, finding the crowd too bro-y otherwise.
Address
Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Known for
- Live music shows
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Johnny Brenda's, Fishtown, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Brraaap in r/philadelphia · Feb 2025
Suggested alongside Fishtown Tavern as a pre-show option.
- Recommendsu/InTheArchive1917 in r/philly · Feb 2024
Recommends it for indie-rock gigs and says it is a bar that offers non-alcoholic drinks.
- Mixedu/ReupholsteredChaise in r/philly · Nov 2025ambience
Goes only sometimes, when a strong band or event is on; otherwise finds the crowd too bro-y.
- Mixedu/tclumsypandaz in r/philadelphia · Jan 2025ambience
Hosts lots of live shows, but its rock-leaning crowds mostly don't dance; mixed for a dance night.
- Recommendsu/iamthelazerviking23 in r/philly · Nov 2025
Lists it among bars usually open until 2.
- Recommendsu/f8worksbothways in r/philly · Dec 2024ambience
Says Johnny Brenda's has a single table and tends to see good pool games.
- Recommendsu/kookadelphia in r/philadelphia · Feb 2025
Lists it as one of three suggested spots, with no detail.
- Recommendsu/denden209 in r/philadelphia · Feb 2025
Lists it as one of three suggested spots.
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- Recommendsu/AmandasFakeID in r/philly · Aug 2024
Recommended in a bare list of favourite bars; no further detail.
- Recommendsu/TheAdamist in r/philadelphia · Jan 2025variety
Suggests it as a place to see original artists play live.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.