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    Hennessey's Tavern

    3.4 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateIrish, Pubs, American
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    HENNESSEY'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Lunch
    David X.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location with awesome views on the second floor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bartender was nice and the patrons here had good vibes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool place to chill and watch over hermosa beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Dan A.

    I love this place. A big thank you to the beautiful waitress in the England jersey. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Simply an incredible atmosphere with excellent service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This place would do well based on its location alone, yet they always go above and beyond. Five stars.

    Amanda M.

    Hennessys has great specials , especially on Tuesdays. Unfortunately we didn't go on a Tuesday but if you do the breakfast is but one get one free and the burgers at lunch are the same ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We chose to sit upstairs and admire the view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is meter parking but very close! Our server seemed to be a little confused on the menu which made it confusing for us when ordering , but that could have been our fault for asking questions and trying to sub items. Our order did come out wrong but they made up for it and fixed it no problem. We will definitely be back for a Tuesday breakfast special!

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    Natalie O.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Had breakfast with a friend during the week and it was such an amazing view of the beach/pier.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was good, I got avocado toast but I felt like it was kind of lacking in the avocado department. I only got one slice of bread and it didn't look like the photo on their online menu. When it came out my friend asked me if I'd gotten the wrong order lol I still thought the food was good and they accommodated substitutions. I tried Irish bacon for the first time. I think I'll come back again, just for the views and maybe on a Tuesday when they have their BOGO breakfast!

    Robert G.

    Came here on this wild, wild, wild ass St Patrick's day. And let me tell you this: it was WILD! Back in the day I used to do security here, so when I say I can feel the pain of the guards, the staff and God only knows anyone else who has to deal with drunken people......I can relate. Trust me! That said, got here right about when things began to crack and get loose. Now that can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. But I don't need a translator when I say crack and get loose! Translation: the alcohol began to kick in! CSA (customer service All Star) of this experience: The staff, servers, security, and team overall. I opted for the Dublin Burger well done-along with a non alcoholic beer. It was made to order and was delicious. And while my cousin no showed on me, it was a blast. Time to get out of here before any fists start flying and people start lying! Lol

    Nancyrae S.

    Visiting from Houston...took a stroll down the beach with friends on a Sunday, and found a seat. HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Hennessey Lemonade!! Their Sunday afternoon musician was very entertaining.

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    John R.

    Parking is close by. The feeling is an Irish pub. Come on a Tuesday and get one burger for free. And even better join a trivia night team lead by Jason. Lots of fun!!

    Raw & super fatty steak. Not edible.

    Don't order steak and eggs. Don't express that you are not pleased when your food comes out not how you want it. The waitress will give you attitude and not be understanding when the kitchen has messed up, she will actually throw the kitchen under the bus and then be rude to you. I would not recommend this place for food nor for a good customer service experience. Drinks are decent though!

    Katrina S.

    I've only had the drinks BUT five stars for the service, patio, deliciousness, and very fair price on their drafts and Bloody Marys.

    sunset.. 2026 window seat view
    South B.

    Haven't been here in over 20 years... Got the old seating/view from my first date with my partner back in the days who I'm still with today! The view is amazing! The second floor up top is small but pretty cozy. They have small tvs for sports.. a decent amount of tables, and a bar up there. Got the plant-based burger, some onion rings.. it was pretty good. Our server was also friendly. She made sure we got moved quickly to the seat we wanted. She also provided everything we asked for. Overall, had a great time. Very nostalgic and memorable times up here.

    A large hazy IPA and a skinny margarita to start the day
    Jay T.

    This is my favorite place to go in Hermosa Beach for one thing, the view! Their food is pretty delicious as well, but you can't beat the view of the beach and the ocean from the upstairs patio, just fantastic! We came on a Tuesday, so took advantage of the two for Tuesday burger deal, which is a really good one by the way, and got the Irishman and the cowboy up burgers, both were really good, but I think the Irishman was my favorite. Staff was friendly and helpful in making choices and keeping our glasses full. I look forward to coming back again soon.

    Raegan N.

    What a beautiful restaurant with spectacular views! Came in on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch and was seated right away on the upper floor for those views of the beautiful blue ocean. Sarah was our server and she took excellent care of us. Cute little bar on the third floor as well as the first floor. A lot of seating choices everywhere in the restaurant. My skinny margarita was nice and cold and refreshing and made perfectly. I had to order the two timin' Tuesday's with the buy one burger and get one free. They've got some very unique delicious burgers. I enjoyed the Irishman and the Frisco burger, and they were both perfectly cooked & served medium, and with all the toppings and sauces were very satisfying and flavorful. French fries were nicely crispy, and plenty of them. Prices are average. I highly recommend this establishment. Hope to be back soon!

    I don't know that there's anything prettier especially on such a sacred day Sunday

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    Malerie was the best server I've had yet, definitely had a great time and a great experience!

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    Great spot for Guinness (obviously) [[HIGHLIGHT]]top deck has great views of the beach and strand below.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    food and service was immaculate and the gm is top tier handled a small complication with ease and professionalism!

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    What is the best (closest) parking option?

    There's a parking structure right next to Hotel Hermosa, right down the alley from Hennessey's Tavern

    Does Hennessey's still offer 2 for 1 burger specials on Tuesdays?

    Yes we offer 2-4-1 Breakfast till 11:30 am and 2-4-1 Burgers from 11:30am-11:30 pm every week, Come on down!

    What hours are breakfast items served?

    Monday-Friday we offer breakfast from 8am-11:30am and weekends 8am-10:45am.

    Do they have TVs outside to watch games?

    They didn't the last time I was there two weeks ago.

    Is it 21+ only?

    We are open to all ages in our restaurant seating areas. Our tended bar tops are 21 and over with proof of identification. Come join us!

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    The Sly Fox Irish Pub

    4.5
    (28 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Sly Fox Irish Pub is close to a classic dive bar. It's old timey to the point that the back door is…read morethe main entrance in. Small parking lot that may park about 5 cars and watch the street signs for parking. Pool table & full service bar. Mostly bar seating with a banquette along one wall. What made this bar cool is Sandra, la Reina de Moctezuma as she refers to herself. Breezy, lively, nonchalante, a bit coquettish to the "right guy", socially charming to her other guests. She creates her own story line to create her aura & drama. Author John Rechy, if he were straight, would have featured Miz Sandra in one of his novels like the City of Night. Ordered a pint of Guinness & Harp combination, but I didn't call it a "black & tan" in an Irish pub for historical reasons. But Sandra told me they don't have Harp, and suggested I do a Snake Bite instead which is half Guinness & Hard Cider. I opted for just Guinness since I wasn't in an experimental mood. Later, she was kind enough to let me sample a shot of the Strong Bow Hard Cider which was smooth, sweet, acidic with actual sour apple flavour. Next time I'll have to order the Snake Bite. Don't know how exactly Irish Sly Fox is with its grunge-garage rock music. But it's a good, unpretentious, local hang out. And of course, there's Sandra, la Reina de Moctezuma who is worth the visit. 4- stars

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    Front door is more like the back door.
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    Joxer Daly's

    3.8
    (489 reviews)
    10.1 mi
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    I came here on a Wednesday night somewhere around 8:30pm…read more Food: I liked my burger (it was well done by default) and really liked how the buns were soft and fresh. The fries were not what I ordered (I asked for sweet potato fries and got skinny fries) but I like all fries either way and the skinny fries were good. I ate it alllll. The pickles and lettuce came on the side with some carrot sticks and ranch. No complaints here. Service: The bartender is a nice lady but I think the only one working and so you must order at the bar. Our food was ready and we had to wait a little for it but not a huge deal. Ambiance is what you'd expect of a sports bar on any given weeknight. On the louder side, neighborhood bar with people who are clearly regulars, but chill. Lots of screens. On the more dimly lit side. No frills just good vibes and decent food.

    I've been coming here over 2 decades for the fried fish and have referred around 100 folks over the…read moreyears. While my bartender was very kind a super cool, the food is now a HUGE disappointment. The large order used to have 4 large pieces of fish, now it's only 3 small pieces that are heavily breaded with some sort of chewy/gummy dough. The bread is super tiny and barely equivalent to a small slice of a tiny French baguette. The carrot cuts are also much smaller. Way to ruin a good thing. Save your money and drive out to Malibu Seafood to still get that authentic pub style fish taste. Come for a drink, but no the fish. It's not the same classic taste that used to make me drive miles for. Of course, I ate it because I was beyond starving and hate wasting food but today may forever be my last hooray as the fish is what drew me here. It was always cooked to perfection and taste, but alas those days are gone. New ownership? I don't know but pinching a penny should be worth losing folks over lesser quality food. I beg of you to fix it. They also provide suggested gratuity based on total WITH tax. Check your bills as you should only be tipping on food service.

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    Fernando putting the finishing touches on the Michelada

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