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    Hennessey's

    3.9 (439 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for kids

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    Scott M.

    Took advantage of Tuesdays BOGO hamburgers. They were tasty, although quite difficult to eat, so I ended up having to use a knife & fork. Cindy was a doll, both friendly & patient.

    Bloody Mary - without a sip taking yet

    So went back to see the English Joe band, always a good time. Service was super slow this time. And not sure why a pint of Guinness is now $15 But I did enjoy my citrus salad with chicken, don't forget the $7.50 bloody Mary's. They need to start putting them in a smaller glass, since they don't fill it to the top, but whatever it was $7.50

    $7.50 for delish Bloody Marys? Yes, please!
    T T.

    Awesome Sunday brunch! Sat on the beautiful outdoor back patio and enjoyed some excellent Bloody Marys and egg dishes. Real corned beef hash Benedict for him and yummy egg white veggie scramble for me. Robin was our server, and could not have been nicer or more perfect! She also told us about other great specials they run during the week ... hello 2-for-1 burger Tuesday! This is our new regular hang out!

    My two burger lunch
    Frank P.

    I fell in love with the Smash burger at the Seal Beach location. I knew Tuesday was two for one burgers. I went with the regular burger which comes with fries and a pickle wedge. The burger here was just as good as Seal Beach. I scarfed them both down. Everything on the menu looks good. I want to come back and try other items.

    Where's the fries

    2.5 stars. This place is so not worth eating at, even on Tuesday buy one burg get one free. Burger are flavorless. Should have know this, my numer one rule is, if they serve Pepsi there are willing to cheap in all there products. Service, what service never checked on us. Burg came with so little fries talk about cheap. Place is only open because location sad. Ambiance I don't do as I always say but it is in old San Juan Capistrano, which use to be nice and sleep tell everyone exploited it and now it just another crappy town in Orange County that locals can enjoy and the outside people come and trash, but that's that

    enjoying our drinks on the patio! heaters are nice & warm.
    natalie r.

    Kira is an amazing bartender & wonderful person! she took great care of me & my large party who came to celebrate our manager moving locations. she helped me order food before it was too late & had stellar menu recommendations. i got the chicken club on a brioche bun w sweet potato fries. absolutely delicious. she also took the time to go in the back to find coffee liqueur to make me an espresso martini that was one of the best i've ever had after inquiring to my preferences. all this while it was popping! lots of happy guests thanks to the Henny's team working together. one person was taken away by the paramedics (she had some health issues, add intoxication = no bueno) but instead of being rude & dismissing her Kira did her best to help her until services arrived. we had a great time celebrating & drinks were delicious. Hennessys knows how to take care of a crowd, wild or not. thank you especially to Kira & Hennessys!

    Steak and garlic shrimp with mash and Spinach
    Bob A.

    Really enjoyed my visit here. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed with live music playing, which made it a great place to hang out. The steak was solid and full of flavor, and the garlic shrimp with mashed potatoes was really good. Overall, good food, good vibes, and a place I'd happily come back to.

    Outdoor bar area
    Karen A.

    We had lunch here on a perfectly warm Saturday afternoon. Walked through the restaurant where there was live music and headed to the back outdoor bar and patio. We ordered a Guinness and a Blue Moon. They have an extensive draft beer selection. Our bartender/server was very friendly and provided great service! We ordered a cheeseburger with fries, and a Reuben with house made chips. Both arrived quickly and were great!! I especially liked the fries. And the house made chips were no slouch, either. The patio was lovely and lively. I would recommend and return!

    George U.

    Happy 4th of July at Hennessey's Tavern in SJC. We sat in the patio, and we're immediately helper by Bella. We ordered two ranch waters with Don Julio Blanco and the spinach artichoke dip. The service was good and ambiance positive and cool. Sarah made our drinks and took our entree order as we both ordered the Dublin Burger, and they were fantastic. Also, another round of drinks. Grace brought our food out and was quite kind as well. Good people, food, service, and ambiance. Highly recommended.

    Cold beer and a menu that has us wanting to order everything!!

    We decided to try a new restaurant after touring the Mission and this spot did not disappoint!! Albert was the bartender slash server and made our experience so much more enjoyable with his friendly service and small talk. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, we will definitely be back to try more of the delicious food from the menu!!

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    Ask the Community - Hennessey's

    Are big screen tv available for Monday night football?

    Yessir! Great place to watch the game.

    What time is happy hour?

    1600- 1900 ( 4-7pm)

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    Stopped by The Field Irish Pub in downtown San Diego for a Guinness and a bite on St Patrick's Day,…read moreso as expected, it was absolutely packed. Despite the crowds, service was impressively fast. We grabbed seats at the bar and were taken care of right away, which was a pleasant surprise given how busy it was. Food-wise, the fish and chips were good, but not amazing--solid, but nothing to rave about. The sausage rolls, unfortunately, were a bit underwhelming for me. I was hoping for a crispier, flakier pastry, but they fell a little short in texture. One thing I really miss is the live music they used to have before Covid. It added so much to the atmosphere, and I'd love to see them bring that back. Outside of big events like St. Patrick's Day, the place can feel a bit quiet, so the music would definitely elevate the overall vibe. Overall, still a great spot for a pint and good service--especially impressive during peak crowds--but there's definitely room to bring back some of that old charm.

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    Ummmm best deal in town in 2026... $7 smash burger and fries!???? Delish! My dog loved the fries…read moretoo, shhhh. What more could you ask for.

    AT THE INTERSECTION OF REGRET AND REMORSE…read more At what point does a cover charge become just a discrete way of saying "you're not welcome, only tolerated"? Nothing humbles you faster than paying a $40 daytime 'cover charge' to sit uncomfortably with alchy-bros and their untreated mental health issues. We came to this Irish Tavern because...well... St. Patricks Day. The bouncer wouldn't let us in until we paid the extortion. It's no wonder millennials are broke. I didn't really wanna pay, but we found such a great parking spot... He took my cash and stuffed it in his pocket. For $40, we assumed something legendary was awaiting us inside. Is Cillian Murphy here? Or maybe a Glen Hansard cover band.? At the very least a Conan O'Brien blowup doll? Nope... just canned music playing over speakers that crackled like grandpa's radio. So there's no band... But, for $40 there better be at least something I haven't seen before. Perhaps they've summoned St. Patrick from the dead? Or figured out how to make everyone's red flags visually appear. Or how to uncrack an egg... Something! But nope, it was just like a regular day that wasn't $40 to get in. And here's the thing: the food and drink are ALSO more expensive than usual! So they already fleeced me for $40, and now two drinks are also $40? Two corned beef plates: another $50!? It was average to below average. It was like they took every Irish Tavern in the world, put 'em all in a blender, and hit puree. It was just... easy-to-chew mediocrity. Honestly, I've been to better pubs at Holiday Inn. As we walked out, the same bouncer was still collecting his shakedown fees. But this time the cover charge was only $10. Only 45 minutes later, the cover charge for the privilege of... well nothing... lowered exponentially!?! This isn't an Irish tavern, this is a scam with a jukebox. Pro tip: I've paid $40 for many things. A glow-in-the-dark toilet seat. A Texas-shaped waffle maker. A desktop punching bag for when Yelp takes down my reviews. But I'd rather pay $40 to NOT go to a mediocre Irish bar. Next year, I'm staying home to enjoy a $3 Guinness in my garage. No cover. Curated playlist. Parking's up front. Just me, my red flags, and zero regret.

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    Paddy O'Brien's Irish Pub - The Mrs. Claus Martini was so Good Friday, I'm back again for Sunday Funday

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    I believe that Holiday's matter, not as days that drive chocolate and flower sales, but as…read morereminders that whimsy should be celebrated to make life a bit more colorful and joyous. Scrooge might say "Bah! Humbug!" to festivities but, in other hand, say "hab gubmuh" to the days and seasons that bring mirth, hanging streamers and disco balls into our life, lest these be left in grayscale. That is why I was attracted to this bar because I wanted to know be drenched in red and pink glamour while all the way celebrating that very special feeling of love. As, soon I entered the door and saw the exaggerated decorations on the roof and on the walls, my immediate thought was "fun," not corny, or please with these hanging hearts and neon lights. Thus this place owns the trip to love land without apology, and I for one, say that this means that the festive goal hoped for hit heart center. I also went relatively early, in terms of bar crowd hours, and was surprised that the place was full to its arteries. Truth be told, that is why, I ticked one star of my overall rating because this place is cute and a vibe, and a worthy scene, but it is also small and packed to the point where folks are proverbial sardines in a tin can. But more on that later, right now, we start with what gave me anchor in place: their pool table. There is no place to sit, amidst the crowd, I automatically assessed. Where can I be to find my place? So I went to the table and played pool. I appreciated that the place had clearly articulated rules and procedures for play, which removed ambiguity and created a climate of respect toward the game, which allows for pool games where appropriate and competitive game play reigns. I managed to order a drink on theme for the night: a Misty Kiss. It was the bartender's suggestion, after I asked for their sweetest cocktail. When she first suggested it, I thought she said minty kiss, and thus when she delivered the drink, I was expecting some kind of shamrock shade. But then I heard the appropriate pronunciation- misty, not minty. I wondered when a literal misty kiss would be appropriate and beautiful? Then I remember scanning a picture book of love pictures, and one was of a woman saying goodbye to her sailor as he shipped of to fight in a world war, and I realized that the sadness in her eyes as she said goodbye was a form of a misty kiss. I took my Misty Kiss and played a game of pool with a guy named Matt. He revealed that he played every day, which explained why I did not stand a chance against a daily player, balance in talent simply did not exist. It was hard to find a spot to place my drink, which tasted swell, and was on brand for the evening, and quite stiff! It was hard to find a seat or a spot for me to call my own. And it was for others as well. I saw people going to the bathroom and needing to allocate themselves in near hunches to avoid the sticks of pool. And out in the crowd, people were huddled on the floor, not sure where to be so they could feel like they had a space of their own and did not bump with others. But there was no way to avoid bumping into others, and it was a mission to find a spot. That is why when I saw a table for two open up, I did a mad dash to an empty chair, like a fool in love who rushes in. It is at the chair where I could not only see but stop and admire the paper roses of the place. As my pictures show, the place truly did not limit itself from embracing the spirit of Valentine's day. For instance, they had this wall of decorations, with hearts, orbs (white, red, pink) teddy bears, and so much more; it was a tapestry hung just right for the occasion. Of course, people wanted to use the wall as the backdrop but with so many people, this too, required a wait and navigate plan. I did help some folks out by taking their pictures. I was not Cupid but in these moments I did hope that my aim was true. In the final analysis, I immensely appreciated the decorations, and all of the folks who dressed for the occasion, because it gave texture and meaning to the decor. But the tight quarters limited the love I can give to this place. However, I do know now where to go, where I want a themed drink, and environment to boot.

    Popped in for The Valentine Pop Up at Paddy O'Brien's "Heartbreakers" Pub and like their amazing…read moreChristmas Pop Up, they did not disappoint! Cupid aka Courtney was shooting arrows and slinging shots behind the bar with style and serving up some love with this months "Cupids Cocktails" menu. All the locals could be found in for a session. They once again out did themselves with the cutest decor. My one suggestion would be to get the jukebox playing all the love songs (from power ballads to cheesy fun sing along ones) to nail the vibe. They've got a pool table to shoot your own shots too! Parking can be rough but do yourself a favor and everyone else and Uber. Loving all the holidays here! great job Paddy O's and staff!

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    Busy Saturday Night on 31 Jan

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