Boston Johnny's - Hollywood Florida's Neighborhood Sports Bar and Live Music Venue
Boston Johnny's has established itself as one of Hollywood Florida's favorite local bars since its transformation under current ownership. Located at 2120 N Dixie Highway the venue serves as both a sports bar and live music destination offering entertainment seven nights a week. The bar features indoor and outdoor spaces with the main bar area hosting large screens for sports viewing and a stage for live music while the outdoor tiki bar provides a casual tropical atmosphere.
Daily Live Music and Entertainment
Music and entertainment happen every single night at Boston Johnny's. Monday features acoustic jam with Chip Green followed by open mic night hosted by Todd running from 9pm to midnight. Wednesday brings the LightemUp Band for open jam sessions where musicians can join in and play or sing with the house band. Thursday Friday and Saturday host karaoke both inside and at the tiki bar. Sunday features live music at the tiki bar from 4pm to 8pm alongside Texas Hold Em poker inside. This consistent schedule makes Boston Johnny's a reliable destination for live entertainment throughout the week.
Sports Viewing Experience
As a full-service sports bar Boston Johnny's caters to sports fans with impressive screen setups. The bar features a video wall two jumbo screens and numerous large TVs throughout the venue ensuring every seat has a view of the game. NFL Sunday Ticket provides access to all football games. The combination of sports viewing and live music creates a unique atmosphere where patrons can enjoy both simultaneously. Daily trivia and poker games add additional entertainment options beyond music and sports.
Food and Full Bar Service
Boston Johnny's operates a full kitchen serving classic bar food elevated beyond typical sports bar fare. The menu includes burgers wings steak bombs and daily homemade specials. The venue has earned recognition for its wings and fish and chips. Monday features dollar wing specials. The full liquor bar serves beer wine and cocktails with daily drink specials including ladies night Tuesdays with two-for-one drinks until midnight. Happy hour and daily specials make the bar accessible and affordable.
Indoor and Outdoor Venues
The dual-venue setup distinguishes Boston Johnny's from typical single-room bars. The main indoor space features the large screens sports viewing and main stage for live music and karaoke Thursday nights. The outdoor tiki bar creates a completely different atmosphere with tropical decor its own stage and karaoke Friday and Saturday nights. This separation allows the venue to host multiple events simultaneously - live music inside while karaoke happens at the tiki bar or vice versa. The outdoor space provides fresh air and a beach-like vibe.
Community and Atmosphere
Regular customers consistently describe Boston Johnny's as a place with incredible service and a great local crowd. The staff and owners Jason and Eric have built the venue into a true neighborhood gathering place where patrons become friends and everyone knows your name. The dive bar ethos emphasizes welcoming atmosphere over fancy decor. Ample parking including specific spaces for motorcycles makes the venue accessible. The combination of good food reasonable prices consistent entertainment and genuinely friendly staff has made Boston Johnny's a Hollywood institution.
Location and Accessibility
Boston Johnny's sits on North Dixie Highway in Hollywood Florida making it easily accessible from throughout Broward County and the greater Fort Lauderdale area. The location near the Fort Lauderdale airport makes it convenient for both locals and visitors. Hours run from 10am to 2am daily providing extended service throughout the day and late into the night. The venue welcomes all ages for food service while maintaining 21+ requirements for bar areas during evening entertainment hours.
