Went in this past Saturday night for a 'night cap' after we walked over from our dinner at Montauk. I ordered my traditional Irish Nut and it was just what I needed. Great atmosphere mix of young in's and Gen X. Bartenders were friendly and efficient. Band was fantastic and just an easy chill vibe. Respectfully Reviewed. read more

Hennessey's - Time for a nightcap - Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

One of my favorite local spots, I'm here at least once a week. Recently I've been trying more items on the menu, and on my last visit I decided to order the chicken wings. Hennessey's had some discounted NFL game-day specials, so it felt like the perfect time to try them. The wings came out hot, super crispy, and the sauce had great flavor. Definitely exceeded my expectations. I'd absolutely order them again, and I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu on future visits. Reliable spot with consistently good vibes. read more

A long over due review for me of one of my favorite South Bay haunts. Hennessey's has been around more than 50 years and there is a reason they have been a part of the SouthBay so long. Whether it's Hennessy's Manhattan, Hermosa or Redondo you'll always feel the true vibe of a local Irish pub and that you're among friends. Today after a birthday brunch we headed to Hennessey's Redondo and sat out on the patio for a few cocktails before heading into sit at the bar after the sunset. One of the best things about Hennessy is the freshly squeezed the lemons and oranges for their drinks and they also know how to pour a proper pint of Guinness, which since they do pour the black stuff frequently it's always a fresh pint that tastes more like a proper creamy stout rather than a stale metallic taste, so you always know you're in good hands at Hennessey's. The bartenders are friendly and so is the wait staff. Though for today's visit we didn't eat, you can always get a good breakfast here and a decent burger (which by the way, two for Tuesday's buy a burger get one free is a great deal)! read more

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Friendly staff. Our server was great & attentive! Onion rings were delicious. Garlic fries, not so much. Drinks flowing... live music was good; they kept the dance floor busy. They need a new restroom situation. 1 stall ain't it! Outhouses in the patio :/ read more

Hennessey's - Delicious LAVA CAKE - Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Burgers always delicious, great 2 for 1 Tuesday special . Love their happy hour which goes to 7:00. Always fresh squeezed juices in their drinks ! read more

Plenty of TVs to watch all the football! Staff was friendly and kept checking in on my group and refilling our waters and coffees. My food was good, I got a grilled cheese with sriracha fries which was very tasty and the perfect amount of spice. They opened the windows so plenty of fresh air came in which was perfect. Would definitely go back! read more

Hennessey's - Bar area - Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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We were walking by & saw a sign for a tasting flight of margaritas for $25; regular, spicy, & watermelon. We decided to go in & were greeted by a friendly waitress. We ordered 2 flights from a different waitress... unfortunately. She wasn't very friendly & seemed almost 'put out' by helping us. The margaritas were mediocre at best, we couldn't taste or smell the tequila at all. The watermelon was WAY TOO SWEET!! The spicy wasn't spicy at all! And the regular one, was just there... We also ordered the 2-for-1 burger & they were both very tasty. I got the Irishman & my husband got the Chipotle burger. The burgers are what gave this rating a 3 vs a 1... I will definitely return, as it's a fun restaurant on St Patrick's day & the food is good, but I think I'll stick to beer or wine, as their cocktails don't have very much alcohol in them, more mixer than anything else. read more

This is my favorite location. I love having breakfast with my neighbors!! This place is open early and I can have a cold beer with my breakfast. The girls who work during the day have always been friendly and welcoming. They know my food and drink order most of the time. They have the best hamburgers, I actually really like the shepherd's pie and the steak and shrimp meal is an amazing deal!! read more

Hennessey's - Steak and shrimp - Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I hate to write a great review about this place because I don't want it to get super crowded. I had the lads supper which is a ribeye steak and three shrimp and it was really really good. My wife loves the hamburgers here and they have an awesome two for Tuesday, which is buy one breakfast get another one free and buy one burger get another one free. Keep up the good work Hennessy's!!! read more

Near the beach a really cute place but the worst customer service 80% of the tables are empty and no service at all I had to wait a long time just to get the bill read more

I came to Hennessy's in Redondo Beach expecting a solid plate of fish and chips. What I got instead looked like overcooked chicken tenders and tasted just as dry. The "fish" was hard, dry, and borderline burnt nothing flaky or fresh about it. Honestly, it was almost unrecognizable. The only decent parts of the meal were the fries and coleslaw, which says a lot. For a spot that should know how to do bar food right, this was a letdown. Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen, but I wouldn't risk ordering this again. Stick to drinks and sides or hope the cook was just having a bad night. read more

Great food and service. Weekend trip for wife's bday. We sat outside it was a beautiful day. I highly recommend this place.

Hennessey's Tavern is known for its excellent pub food, the Irish nachos, burgers, and sandwiches with fresh bread. oh and don't forget the wings and beer for the game nights as well! Service is friendly and accommodating, with servers like Chloe earning special mention for their attentiveness. The bar has a great selection of beers and a lively, welcoming atmosphere, some location also have a live bands that just adds to the experience. My Fiancé an go to most of the Hennessey's locations (Hermosa, Vegas, Seal Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Etc.) and we enjoy our experience every-time we get the chance to go!  OKAY!! Love Y'all!! BYE!! and give me a like! read more

Took my 13-year-old there once. He said it was boring. Not my fault that the beers and shots were so good that my friends couldn't stop reminiscing. read more

Wonderful service and ok food. Our server constantly checked up on us and she was incredibly helpful with suggestions or anything we needed. The food itself was just ok... the calamari had a weird kick to it and I might just not like french onion soup but it wasn't for me for sure. Our entrees were pretty good. They live music when we went on a Friday night and the performers were amazing. read more

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I have been critical of Hennessey's in the past; however, lately they have turned it around. Good place for two for one Tuesday. Lively ambiance, good seating outside and inside. The burger of the month is always a good choice with your favorite beverage. Give it a try. read more

Hennessey's - Spicy Guac -A-Peno Burger of the month (May) - Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Great as usual. Best grade of meat used. always wonderful service. Best 2 for 1 burger night every week. love it. read more

Great service. Great food. They have great happy hour and burgers of the month. BOGO Tuesday is great.

We came here for dinner and the food was really a disappointment :( I think that maybe this place is a great bar but maybe not the best for food... I ordered the smoked BBQ brisket sandwich -- it's highlighted as one of the favorites on the menu. The brisket was really burnt and tough... My partner got one of the burgers and upon his first bite, he noticed that the patty was completely charred. I got chips with my brisket sandwich and I don't think the chips were seasoned at all -- no salt, nothing... That said, I do appreciate that you can order a smaller or larger size for their beers. My guess is that this spot makes a great place for drinks, but maybe not so much for food... read more

Food was amazing. Fish and chips and coleslaw. Probably the best I have ever had. Even from up the coast area.the other entree was a chicken and bacon club with kettle chips. Also amazing. Service was good as well. Hope to go back soon. read more

I haven't been here in a while but the food, drink and hospitality is still fantastic. Being a special day (St Patrick's) of course I ordered the corned beef and cabbage. It was very good, however, the cabbage was undercooked and very difficult to cut with a sharp knife. I mentioned it to the waitress but nothing was done. It was still a worthwhile meal among a vibrant celebratory crowd. read more

Hennessey's - Delicious corned beef and cabbage on St Patrick's Day - Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

As a precaution, I always taste my son's orders first. The milk served to him had a sour/spoiled taste. Please check the quality before serving. read more

If you are a woman and want to go out don't go here . A man was being aggressive with my friend standing over her and saying "fuck off and get the fuck out of here !" And when she let the management and the bartender know they actually denied it happened at all and sided with the man. They actually said "if you don't like it then leave " very said to see none around her protected her or stood up for her . read more

The bartenders are fantastic, but the weekend bands switched to duos recently. It's not as lively here as it used to be, and there are better options for the weekend party vibes. read more

The Hennessy's on the pier has better views but.... This one is closer to my house. The food has improved since I first ate here a year ago. New chef ? But let's jump into the details 1- seating A- The "street" seating is a bit confusing since there's overlap with their neighboring restaurant. Pay attention to where you sit B- Outdoor seating : great for lunch. But be aware, around shift change (2 -3) the sun changes position and these seats are all in the sun. Yes, it gets hot. ((Note: yes, I have stayed that long having a few pints )) 2- beer Same great selection BUT the Guinness pour isn't quite up to the artistic level of the pier. There's no cloverleaf in the head. Molly is a lovely person but not an expert Guinness dispenser 3- food The same food as the pier. I started eating their burgers here and I've got to say they are really good! 5- the loo It's small. It's really small. It's full of "character " 6- parking A big lot behind the street. Nice that you can pay via app (and reload the time via app should you need it ) read more

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As others have already mentioned, the serving size and quality of the food has gone down while the prices continue to creep up but still one the best places to enjoy a salty, savory, spicy and refreshing Blood Mary! Come here to enjoy good drinks in a nice, casual, comfortable atmosphere. Quality of the food and service is location-dependent and I'd would rate the other two South Bay Beach locations a bit higher due to those variances read more

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I usually come to Hennessys at night and this was my first time coming during the day. I got to experience being served by bartender Mikey. He was great, cool, and funny. Quick service and did everything to make our experience great ! We love Mikey read more

Hennessey's - Mikey - Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

We've been loyal patrons of Hennessey's in Redondo Beach on Catalina for over 25 years, always enjoying the great atmosphere and food. Unfortunately, our recent visit for a family celebration was a complete DISASTER due to one particular server. Our experience started off normal, but our server (tall, thin, medium dark-haired young Caucasian woman), was shockingly dismissive and rude. She took our drink order, which arrived incorrectly, and then vanished for over 30 minutes--all while the restaurant wasn't even that busy. We tried multiple times to get her attention, waving and making eye contact, with no luck. Instead, she spent over 10 minutes chatting with a young man walking his dog while completely ignoring our attempt to get her attention to get our order. We thought maybe she wasn't our server and that is why she was ignoring us, but when we asked the incredibly helpful busboy, he confirmed that she was indeed our server. We then directly asked her to take our order, and she flat-out said, "No, I'm not your server" and walked away--without ANY attempt to assist us to see who was our actual server. No effort, just complete disregard and dismissiveness as if we were bothering her. Meanwhile, another server--a blonde, heavier-set woman--was handling the table next to us with great professionalism. She was attentive and took care of them right away, despite them arriving after us. The contrast was shocking. After wasting 35+ minutes of waiting for service, we got up and left.. Hennessey's has always been our go to spot. But service like this is unacceptable. Whether she simply hates her job or had some personal bias against us for unknown reasons, it was clear that we were intentionally ignored and dismissed by simply wanting to enjoy our family gathering at Hennesseys. We will not go back. read more

I really love the atmosphere of Hennessey's. It's so relaxed and it really reminds me of a real Irish pub. I've only been a couple of times but I find myself always wanting to go back. This might have to do with the fact that while I was there they had someone playing a fiddle live. The food is pretty typical bar food, and the service is pretty good. I look forward to going back! read more

I had the most awesome and fantastic service here ever. Seriously great service, absolutely the best. Especially Bobbi and Jose.

Great friendly service, outdoor seating on patio allowed for enjoyable people/dog watching, enjoyable 'basic' Vegetarian Omelette at a reasonable price. Decent coffee. Not a fancy gourmet breakfast in a pretentious setting, but a solid enjoyable breakfast. One note, seated indoors this may have been a very different review...unless you are a fan of rap music. If you are, eat indoors and enjoy! read more

The restaurant and bar are ok, this review is about the absolutely shameful state of the decrepit bathrooms in this establishment. I would seriously like to understand how those restrooms are considered sanitary? has the owner recently set foot in them? they are seriously disgusting and like something you would expect to see in a 3rd world country. FFS remodel your embarrassing toilets. read more

Breakfast in a tavern was a new thing for me. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and service. I had their Cap'N Crunch cereal french toast with sausage and it was DELICIOUS! I wish that I had more of the french toast. I can see why it is a favorite at Hennessey's. My libation of choice was a Salty Dog (grapefruit juice and vodka with salt on the rim). It was a good choice because the grapefruit juice was fresh. As I was munching on my breakfast, I was grooving to the music they had playing in the background. Coming to Hennessey's for breakfast was a smart choice. Plus, they were going above and beyond making sure that everything was great. I liked how they following COVID regulations. If you aren't eating then you need to be masked up! Overall, I had a great time and I can't wait to go back and try more food and libations. read more

Hennessey's - Salty Dog (grapefruit & vodka) - Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Just love Hennessey's ! The food, the service and the ambiance is just perfect . My husband and I are regulars for the Hennessey's . read more

If I can give a negative value to this restaurant, I would. I watched the Manager Karen yell at a dog in training as they were walking away from the restaurant. The food is bland and the drinks are underwelhming. Go to Rebel next door, much better staff, food and drinks. read more

Came here on Friday night. Most bars were packed. Fortunately, they were able to seat our party of 3 promptly. We initially came here just for drinks, but we ended up ordering the spinach dip and nachos. Everything actually tasted very fresh and good. Eden was our waitress. Very sweet and attentive. read more

Hennessey's - Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I was a big fan of the two leg and 2 wing chicken. They had 2 legs in there and also they had 2 wings. I also ordered the burnt chicken club with slime . That was yummmm mm that was yum. Yum it was good. Next time you guys go make sure get 2 leg chicken and the Hennessy sauce . The extra Hennessy sauce . Also the bathroom was clean read more

I decided to go to the Riviera Village on a nice sunshiny day. I walked into Hennessy's Irish Tavern on a Wednesday afternoon. I was presently surprised how great the bartender was. His name is Mikey and not only was he funny but he just made the day feel great. Kinda a breath of fresh air. The general manager with the bushy eyebrows was super pleasant too. I'll definitely coming back. read more

Hennessey's - Mikey - Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I got kicked out of this place because of a Karen. I did nothing wrong. I was friendly to everyone and was bouncing around and talking to everyone until I encountered the Karen who told the bartenders that I grabbed her crotch when I only talked to her. WTF?! They kicked me out but because of a he said she said, and Karen already understood that that's how the world works. F*** you Hennessey's. I'll never be back. read more

3.5 stars, not 3. Not enough for 4, however. Meh, kind of a dumpy pub inside (probably best at night, not at Sunday brunch.) Friendly, decent service. Drinks are fine. Food? Good, not great or memorable. I ordered a burger that was fresh and tasty, but "smallish" with a cup of fries on the plate. Seemed like it was missing something? My friend ordered some kind of a pull-meat on a bun thing with fries. It all looked quite spartan on the plate. He then proceeded to order a large tamale at the famer's market about 20 minutes later. I'm guessing he wasn't full? Hennessey's = good, not great. 3.5 stars read more