Learn Little-Known Fun Facts About the Legendary Dance Club
ATLANTA (Aug. 11. 2022) –Johnny’s Hideaway has been Atlanta’s original hotspot for “big kids” since 1979. The late-night destination is the go-to spot for the over-40 crowd and a late-night destination for 20- and 30-somethings about town. Just in time for back to school, the following little-known fun facts are just some of the reasons that make this legendary restaurant and dance club tick.
- The most popular late-night menu item at Johnny’s is tater tots. Despite offering a full menu for both lunch and dinner, the kitchen turns out more tots than any other food during the wee hours.
- The club became non-smoking in January 2020.
- Ladies Night at Johnny’s Hideaway, which happens every Wednesday starting at 7:30 p.m., recently introduced a refresh with new cocktail and food specials.
- The nightclub has a formal dress code: no ripped or soiled jeans, dress shorts (no denim), no flip-flops or sandals, no logo or printed shorts, no sweats or sweatpants, no tank tops, and no sports jerseys.
- The most popular drink served at Johnny’s is vodka, usually mixed with Red Bull or soda.
- None of Johnny’s bartenders resemble Tom Cruise’s character in the movie “Cocktail” because, according to Chris D’Auria, owner of Johnny’s Hideaway, “if any of them made as few drinks per minute as he did, they’d be fired.”
- No drinks are allowed on the dance floor at Johnny’s Hideaway. Johnny’s was originally a shag, swing, and ballroom dance club, and none of these dances could be done with a drink in hand.
- The club’s longest-serving employee is Mike Sorbet, who has been working at Johnny’s for 25 years. D’Auria credits his longtime staff members for Johnny’s continued success.
- The largest tip ever received at Johnny’s was $5,000. Johnny’s bartenders and servers know how to keep guests happy and dancing the night away.
- The most requested songs at Johnny’s Hideaway are “Dancing Queen” by ABBA and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston.
Johnny’s Hideaway is located at 3771 Roswell Road, NE in Atlanta. For updates on the restaurant and upcoming events, follow Johnny’s Hideaway on Instagram and Facebook. For additional information, call 404-233-8026 or visit johnnyshideaway.com.
