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Clancy's

3.8 (93 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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CLANCY'S ATMOSPHERE

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Loud
Juke Box
Divey
Good for groups

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Old school since 1957
Franklin M.

Old school since 1957. We rode our bicycles from Cerritos so I was thirsty for some beer. I enjoy hanging out at dive bars as the patrons are usually very friendly and approachable. They offer beer on tap and luckily there was a table we could sit at and watch the Dodgers game. They accept credit cards which is a good thing.

I love it when Maggie the bartender puts on a high speed pursuit!
Nate K.

The best place to go in Seal Beach to watch Football games and have fun is hands down Clancy's! The open on the wknd and there's always hot bartenders working the early Fri- Sun! They will even change the game for you if no one else is watching. For sure you can catch your game on many of the big TV's they have there. I think it's 7 or 8 tv's. I love the fact that this bar feels like home. Everyone is always so nice and friendly. They also have one of the best bathrooms for a "Dive Bar" ha ha. The other Irisher bar doesn't even have a door in the men's bathroom! This a picture of Maggie one of the bartenders there's. She definitely provides you her Southern Hospitality!! At night they have a younger crowd so it's never a dull moment in there!

Beer, Long Island, Shirley temple, water
Faith L.

Amazing service. My friends and I were celebrating birthdays, and the bartender with blonde hair and glasses was the most welcoming and sweetest ever!! Bar was not crowded at all. Would def come again!

Espresso Martini *made by Matty*

MATTY makes the BEST espresso martinis in all of seal beach!! Come here if you're looking for one!!! Hands Down the best place to get one, no where like it!

RoseEllen S.

Once upon a time, Clancy's! This is a tried and true locals pub where everyone is welcome. There is always a good bit of Craic here. Great conversations, antics galore, and rapid-fire service. Not glamorous, but such a good time. How can you resist? The end.

Matty and Jake are the best bartenders in seal beach They will make sure you have a good time and are taken care of. Go longhorns baby

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My favorite dive bar in Orange County, Matty rocks, great music, great little town.

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pool, drinks, local homies, casual attire, jukebox, nice place to chill...

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“Matty and Jake are the best bartenders in seal beach They will make sure you have a good time and are taken care of.”

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