Beer at Johnny Rockets🍻

[tommy steam]

Johnny Rockets now has tap beer! What do you think, good or bad? 🍻🍻

[Cedwards38]

good

[redwitch]

Bad. To me, this was a kid restaurant. I really don't want to take my grandson to a place serving alcohol.

[golf2140]

Where have you been. They have had beer for a long time.

[LndLocked]

Bad. To me, this was a kid restaurant. I really don't want to take my grandson to a place serving alcohol.

after "fast food" and Chucky Cheese ... the list of eligible restaurants gets real thin.

[redwitch]

after "fast food" and Chucky Cheese ... the list of eligible restaurants gets real thin.

Tell me about it. Johnny Rockets was one he enjoyed but it came off my list when I saw beer. His genetic makeup is not conducive to being around alcohol.

[784caroline]

I see nothing wrong with serving beer at Johnny Rockets here in The Villages. Do you really think here in TV they are targeting kids under 21 for anything on their menu......that would be a mighty small target audience for them to survive.

This is not a local bar or "city fire" and the ambiance is such that people do not just sit there and drink. Yes they would like the golfer to enjoy a beer (or 2)after golf while enjoying his/her hamburger for lunch or have an alternative adult offering for a father or grandfather who brings their younger kids in for a hamburger on a hot summer day rather than just a soda.

It just makes good business sense to me !

[DougB]

I see nothing wrong with serving beer at Johnny Rockets here in The Villages. Do you really think here in TV they are targeting kids under 21 for anything on their menu......that would be a mighty small target audience for them to survive.

This is not a local bar or "city fire" and the ambiance is such that people do not just sit there and drink. Yes they would like the golfer to enjoy a beer (or 2)after golf while enjoying his/her hamburger for lunch or have an alternative adult offering for a father or grandfather who brings their younger kids in for a hamburger on a hot summer day rather than just a soda.

It just makes good business sense to me !

I'll drink to that.

[redwitch]

I see nothing wrong with serving beer at Johnny Rockets here in The Villages. Do you really think here in TV they are targeting kids under 21 for anything on their menu......that would be a mighty small target audience for them to survive.

This is not a local bar or "city fire" and the ambiance is such that people do not just sit there and drink. Yes they would like the golfer to enjoy a beer (or 2)after golf while enjoying his/her hamburger for lunch or have an alternative adult offering for a father or grandfather who brings their younger kids in for a hamburger on a hot summer day rather than just a soda.

It just makes good business sense to me !

Not arguing any of that.

Just saying I will not take grandson to fun type restaurant that seves alcohol. It is one thing to take him to an adult restaurant and let him see that adults can imbibe and not get drunk, it is another to take him into a restaurant where he gets up and dances with the severs and sees adult drinking. I have some very real reasons given my daughter's biological makeup and his father's issues.

I worked hard to ensure that my daughter understood the risks of drugs and alcohol. I'll continue doing so with my grandson. It worked for her. Hopefully, the same standards will work for him.

So, for me, personally, serving beer here is bad and it just takes a restaurant I liked off the list for my grandson.

[Bonny]

I see nothing wrong with it. I take my grandson there and people drink beer.
I also take him to Codys, Red Sauce, RJ Gators & City Fire to eat. Don't see anything wrong with that at all.

[mtdjed]

I value the judgment of those who choose to avoid restaurants for any reason, but I value the restaurant's choice also. The Johnny Rockett decision to serve beer, which was made months ago, has likely attracted more customers in this adult community.

[Sandtrap328]

Absolutely right. IF alcohol abuse does run in a family, the answer is not to shield them from any place serving alcohol but to educate them on their family intolerance to alcohol.

Besides, as it has already been posted, Johnny Rockets has been serving beer for quite some time.

In fact, the only places that I can think of at Lake Sumter Landing that do not serve beer are Panera and Starbucks. TooJay's serves beer.

[tommy steam]

Where have you been. They have had beer for a long time.

I didn't know they had it for a while. I was walking by yesterday and saw a sign in the window for two fers. Waitress told me Johnny was stepping up his game!
They serve drinks all over the square so I guess they figured, why not. 🍻 🍻

[Yung Dum]

I think it's great. An opportunity to stop and have a cold one on your way to Happy Hour on the square.

[karostay]

What kind of beer ? Hopefully something that doesn't end with wiser or ing

[tomwed]

I found this online:
"The minimum legal drinking age varies dramatically around the world. Most such laws apply only to drinking alcoholic beverages in public locations. The only country with a minimum legal age for consuming alcohol at home is the United Kingdom, which prohibits drinking below the age of six."

Really?

[jwscp@aol.com]

Good!

[KayakerNC]

Set in my ways, I know, but I prefer a Strawberry Shake with my Original/Classic Cheeseburger.

[joldnol]

beer float anyone?

[JoMar]

Not arguing any of that.

Just saying I will not take grandson to fun type restaurant that seves alcohol. It is one thing to take him to an adult restaurant and let him see that adults can imbibe and not get drunk, it is another to take him into a restaurant where he gets up and dances with the severs and sees adult drinking. I have some very real reasons given my daughter's biological makeup and his father's issues.

I worked hard to ensure that my daughter understood the risks of drugs and alcohol. I'll continue doing so with my grandson. It worked for her. Hopefully, the same standards will work for him.

So, for me, personally, serving beer here is bad and it just takes a restaurant I liked off the list for my grandson.
And there is nothing wrong with that choice.

[sirknor]

Can i get a beer with breakfast? I love their breakfast.

[dbussone]

Can i get a beer with breakfast? I love their breakfast.

Spoken like a true Villager. ::jester::

[Jdmiata]

Do they have a Happy Hour ? If so , what time ?

[Bonanza]

I don't see what the big deal is other than a person's perception of what, specifically, is a "child's" restaurant. Does that really matter? I'm sure the CEO of Johnny Rocket's doesn't think of his restaurants as being for kids. So why shouldn't beer be served? You take children to regular restaurants where alcohol is served and don't even give it a second thought.

What exactly, is the big deal? Yes -- only an adult's misdirected perception, but not the reality of it all.

[DougB]

Tell me about it. Johnny Rockets was one he enjoyed but it came off my list when I saw beer. His genetic makeup is not conducive to being around alcohol.

I respect your decision. Are the squares off your list as well?

[dbussone]

Do they have a Happy Hour ? If so , what time ?

Apparently it starts with breakfast.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Set in my ways, I know, but I prefer a Strawberry Shake with my Original/Classic Cheeseburger.

Can't you still have that preference even if they serve beer?

[NYGUY]

Johnny Rockets now has tap beer! What do you think, good or bad? 🍻🍻

Good :beer3:

[redwitch]

I respect your decision. Are the squares off your list as well?

For now, yes. As he gets older, probably not. As I said, I did pretty much the same for my daughter and it worked well for her. Took one step at a time in showing her the pros and cons of drinking and taught her about her risks at a very young age (her bio-mom was an alcoholic by age 12).

For now, I prefer he see people having a drink with a meal, but he's not quite old enough to understand drinking while having a good time. Fortunately, my daughter is very much following the lessons I taught her.

Please understand that I am not in the least condemning JR's for serving beer. It just is bad for me. And odds are I might even stop in there for a cold one and a BLT but not with my grandson.

[Steve & Deanna]

Naw, no good having beer at Johnny Rocket's. There's enough beer joints around TV without this restaurant serving an adult beverage. I too would not bring youngsters in there but then again, I'm just about out of youngsters.

[KeepingItReal]

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Originally Posted by redwitch View Post
Not arguing any of that.

Just saying I will not take grandson to fun type restaurant that seves alcohol. It is one thing to take him to an adult restaurant and let him see that adults can imbibe and not get drunk, it is another to take him into a restaurant where he gets up and dances with the severs and sees adult drinking. I have some very real reasons given my daughter's biological makeup and his father's issues.

I worked hard to ensure that my daughter understood the risks of drugs and alcohol. I'll continue doing so with my grandson. It worked for her. Hopefully, the same standards will work for him.

So, for me, personally, serving beer here is bad and it just takes a restaurant I liked off the list for my grandson.

And there is nothing wrong with that choice.



It's the right choice..children do what they see from others, but you would never convince a smoker there's any harm in smoking in front of children either... :BigApplause:

[tommy steam]

What kind of beer ? Hopefully something that doesn't end with wiser or ing

Coors lite .......two fers. $ 3.79...🍻🍻

[gerryh1943]

I am so happy your happy over beer at Johnny Rockets go there and be happy

[Bogie Shooter]

I thought the beer posts were silly, but..........................

[Bonny]

How did a thread about beer at Johnny Rockets evolve into a thread about guns and shooting children ??
This really took a bad turn for the worse !! :ohdear:

[Moderator]

This thread is about an establishment serving beer. If the conversation does not return to that topic, the thread will be closed.

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[tomwed]

I vote "No Beer". Johnny Rocket's reminds me of Arnold's on Happy Days or a Disney Restaurant.

[Walter123]

This thread is about an establishment serving beer. If the conversation does not return to that topic, the thread will be closed.

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Yeah, I had no intention of derailing the thread and really didn't expect the kind of response I got. My apologizes. :beer3: I'm buying.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Good for Johnny Rocket's selling beer. If it helps their bottom line and keeps a business going and a building filled on the square, I'm all for it, especially a high visibility corner building.

[tomwed]

Yeah, I had no intention of derailing the thread and really didn't expect the kind of response I got. My apologizes. :beer3: I'm buying.
I think I may have derailed the thread because my post never made it on-line. I was being silly [as usual] and asked where Johnny kept his rocket so I could save the hostages.
This may go away too. You never know.

[Bonny]

Yeah, I had no intention of derailing the thread and really didn't expect the kind of response I got. My apologizes. :beer3: I'm buying.
Yay, I'll have a beer !! If it's 2 fer, I'll have 2. Can I get an order of chili cheese fries too ?? ;)

[CFrance]

For now, yes. As he gets older, probably not. As I said, I did pretty much the same for my daughter and it worked well for her. Took one step at a time in showing her the pros and cons of drinking and taught her about her risks at a very young age (her bio-mom was an alcoholic by age 12).

For now, I prefer he see people having a drink with a meal, but he's not quite old enough to understand drinking while having a good time. Fortunately, my daughter is very much following the lessons I taught her.

Please understand that I am not in the least condemning JR's for serving beer. It just is bad for me. And odds are I might even stop in there for a cold one and a BLT but not with my grandson.
Good explanation, Red. At first it seemed like a condemnation of the restaurant for serving beer. But now I understand it is just a bad thing for your particular situation. Kudos to you and your pro-active approach to your daughter and grandson. You best know your personal family situation.

[dellapus]

never tried it
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[Walter123]

Yay, I'll have a beer !! If it's 2 fer, I'll have 2. Can I get an order of chili cheese fries too ?? ;)

OK, now you're being greedy! LOL:laugh:

Thanks Bonny.

[Bonny]

OK, now you're being greedy! LOL:laugh:

Thanks Bonny.
:beer3: