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    Doheny Saloon

    3.9 (29 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    DOHENY SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    DJ
    Live music
    Juke Box

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    Ron U.

    Great place, friendly people. Best time to go is when Jaime brings in her homemade chili. And, they've always got live bands playing. Go check it out! RonDawg

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    Pat M.

    Fun, funky location with live music. Unable to see the band due to the shape of the seating and the semi-isolated band area. They do not serve food here, so eat before coming. The waitress was having to handle a big influx of customers so I went to the bar to order a drink.

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    Rachel Macie H.

    If your looking for a dive bar that's on a dark street hidden behind a Chinese restaurant a few blocks away from the beach this would be it! This is a pretty small little place that has 2 pool tables and a little stage area in the back. Kinda random but wile I was here I payed a visit to the bathroom where the employee asked me if I had good eyes because he couldn't see how to put the paper towels in the dispenser I felt bad for the dude seeing that he had an eye patch so I did it for him he thanked me and that was that. Overall this is a alright bar nothing to special other than a dive the beer was cold and they had liquor I was satisfied. The bar is also CASH ONLY so make sure you have some Benjamin's handy because well it's always good to have some money on you anyway. If your in need of some cash they also have an ATM in the back so you'll be good. One of the best parts of visiting here had to be the message that was displayed on the curb out front to help the drunk people from tripping on it. We might come here again but definitely wouldn't seek out coming here as it's really nothing special.

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    2 months ago

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    1 month ago

    Cool place. Very friendly. Lots of nice people. Charlene is nice and welcoming. I will go back.

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    2 months ago

    They are open!!!! Stopped in for a few drinks.... It's under new ownership and the staff is super friendly and the drinks are good!

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    2 months ago

    They are not closed. New ownership and it's awesome. I was just there yesterday afternoon on March 6th 2026. Had a great time

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    2 months ago

    Doheny Saloon is open and has a new owner! Great pours, great place, even better vibes! Highly recommend checking this place out

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    2 months ago

    Stop by for a quick drink and stayed for a couple hours. Staff and patrons very friendly!

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    2 months ago

    This place is open and RAD! Love the atmosphere and the bar energy! The service is great and so are the locals and the vacationers!

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    2 months ago

    Great hometown feel people are cool great place unwind after a long day or just chill on the weekend

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    2 months ago

    Great local dice bar! New owner is killing it with improvements! I'm looking forward to my next visit! Love this place!

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    11 years ago

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    Tracey W.

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    3 years ago

    Lisa is an amazing bartender. Professional, friendly and works her butt off to get you great drinks. Love this place.

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    12 years ago

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    9 years ago

    This is the absolute worst place I have ever been. The owner is extremely unprofessional and down right rude.

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    10 years ago

    Its fun, basic snacks, but are you a bar person or a schm04k? New entertainment nighty if you have enough heart to brave the bar of dive!

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    It's a workingman's bar and is a refreshing break from many of the other pretentious bars in South Orange County.

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