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drama at johns place
Posted by:
getalife
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Date: February 02, 2012 03:51AM
What's up with John's Place... Empty all the time and very depressing , Whats up?
Used to be the best dive in town, It now sucks. are they closing?
Used to be the best dive in town, It now sucks. are they closing?
Re: drama at johns place
Posted by:
native fairfaxian
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Date: February 02, 2012 04:19AM
not closing doing a little remodeling it appears
everybody got old and goes to bed at 9p.m. sheesh
plus most the rednecks have been chased away from the area
check out John's Place facebook page. still has same owner thru all the name changes thru the decades
wish they had music
everybody got old and goes to bed at 9p.m. sheesh
plus most the rednecks have been chased away from the area
check out John's Place facebook page. still has same owner thru all the name changes thru the decades
wish they had music
Re: drama at johns place
Posted by:
getalife
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Date: February 03, 2012 04:13AM
wish they had music, but don't see a bright future. Heard that John was gone and the place was closing.
It stinks- like smells bad- the food is rotten and bathrooms are unusable>>>
If they do renovate, they have a huge job.
Sad to see them go under but that is what it looks and feels like. <
Too bad, hope I am wrong.
It stinks- like smells bad- the food is rotten and bathrooms are unusable>>>
If they do renovate, they have a huge job.
Sad to see them go under but that is what it looks and feels like. <
Too bad, hope I am wrong.
Re: drama at johns place
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
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Date: February 03, 2012 04:44AM
Johns place?
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: drama at johns place
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native fairfaxian
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Date: February 03, 2012 06:13AM
"Heard that John was gone and the place was closing"
sorry to hear that
guess i better go in one last time( its been years) and bid another old time fairfax joint adios
sorry to hear that
guess i better go in one last time( its been years) and bid another old time fairfax joint adios
Re: drama at johns place
Posted by:
where??
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Date: February 03, 2012 06:31AM
Johns Place?
Is that the place with the rooftop bar just a block away from the intersection of 29/50/236??
Is that the place with the rooftop bar just a block away from the intersection of 29/50/236??
Re: drama at johns place
Posted by:
VaiGuy
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Date: February 29, 2012 10:08AM
I go there all the time, here's what I know:
It's not closing, but John has been out of town for some time. His son is learning the ropes and is going to take it over. I don't know of any plans for renovations, but I'd be very surprised if that were the case given the circumstances.
It's popularity is on a night to night basis. Sometimes it's dead, and sometimes you can't get a seat. Their pinball events are getting more and more exposure. They've recently been featured in the Washington post, Fairfax Patch, and WTOP concerning the pinball league. This past weekend they had a tournament that pushed the maximum capacity. No exaggeration, it was sardine style. A fire marshall would have had a fit.
I've only been going there for a couple years, do I don't know what it used to be like. I love the hell out of the place, and as far as I can tell they're doing just fine. Maybe I'm wrong, but it certainly feels like my friends and I alone are paying their bills ;-) I love the joint, you just gotta come at the right times and it's a party.
It's not closing, but John has been out of town for some time. His son is learning the ropes and is going to take it over. I don't know of any plans for renovations, but I'd be very surprised if that were the case given the circumstances.
It's popularity is on a night to night basis. Sometimes it's dead, and sometimes you can't get a seat. Their pinball events are getting more and more exposure. They've recently been featured in the Washington post, Fairfax Patch, and WTOP concerning the pinball league. This past weekend they had a tournament that pushed the maximum capacity. No exaggeration, it was sardine style. A fire marshall would have had a fit.
I've only been going there for a couple years, do I don't know what it used to be like. I love the hell out of the place, and as far as I can tell they're doing just fine. Maybe I'm wrong, but it certainly feels like my friends and I alone are paying their bills ;-) I love the joint, you just gotta come at the right times and it's a party.
Re: drama at johns place
Posted by:
Ding an sich
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Date: February 29, 2012 09:38PM
Last I was in (about two weeks ago), they told me the kitchen was being renovated. I don't know what it was like years ago, but I like how it's usually pretty low key. I just wish I could smoke cigarettes in the pool/pinball room.
And it would be nice if they got some new pool cues...
And it would be nice if they got some new pool cues...
Re: drama at johns place
Posted by:
BMR
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Date: March 15, 2012 04:21PM
Been going to John's place for years. The rooftop bar is a great spot in nice weather, and there is always a mixed crowd. Anything from college kids to seniors getting a few beers with friends.
I've always enjoyed my time there, but I do hope they reno the bathrooms.
I've always enjoyed my time there, but I do hope they reno the bathrooms.
Re: drama at johns place
Posted by:
Johnny
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Date: March 15, 2012 05:08PM
Man if you are looking for a dive, John's place fits the bill. That said, it's a great place to go if you are looking to hangout in a neighborhood garage type setting. You won't find any stuck up yuppies and no dress code.
The bar is rough looking but the people are great fun.
The bar is rough looking but the people are great fun.