This is one of my go-to spots for happy hour. The Smash Burger deal on Thursdays is something I look forward to every other week. They have a special drink of the month which is sometimes good. Food-wise, I also go for the nachos or some appetizers. Drink selection is solid, I typically go for the Pacifico despite it being an Irish themed pub. Service is always fantastic, I've had a few regular servers at this location and they're always friendly and helpful. Only complaint would be that it can get chilly when they have the door open to the patio, but there's not much they can do about that during busy hours. read more

I am a local customer who dines here often with my service dog. However, sad to say we won't be back. Your door guy was beyond disrespectful to my service dog and I & he is completely ignorant to the law. Please familiarize him with ADA & California Civil Code 54.1 & 54.2. Example: "Under California and federal law, service dogs are permitted in all areas of restaurants & businesses where the public is normally allowed, including indoor dining rooms." Such a shame to see that kind of behavior towards a repeat customer. read more

Very nice place. Great atmosphere and service. Not cheap, but for the location some reasonable price options. Especially, during happy hour and NFL games. Recommend, for service and location read more

Hennessey's ended up being the perfect post-murder mystery hangout spot. An easy place to kick back and relax with the team as they played host for the game. The mushroom swiss burger was done right. Cooked a perfect medium and generously loaded with mushrooms, paired with fries well done. Service was a bit inconsistent though. Attentive when staff was around, but refills were slow or sometimes missed altogether. There's paid parking conveniently located nearby, which makes it easy enough to get in and out. read more

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Food was great (not just the normal bar food),, service by Tessa was phenomenal, and drinks went down easy!

Tessa was our server and she was ten stars. I wish the reviews went higher.Their food is fantastic and their drinks are even better. Josh who runs the whole show is so personable. I can't recommend those place enough. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

My burger here was delicious. I was starving after going to three beaches and climbing multiple stairs. I devoured my food and ice tea in no time. Service was fast and friendly like other locations. Come on Tuesdays when burgers are BOGO. read more

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The vibes here are so chill and cozy and I had one of the BEST burgers here!! Definitely stop by if you're craving a nice post-beach burger like we were!! Come by for their weekday specials too read more

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A great neighborhood get together place with neighbors & friends. We love to go there get a burger & beer and chill! Service always welcoming and caring. If busy the service is a bit slow but that is understandable. I love their Tuesday & Thursday specials!! Keep it up read more

Although a local, my first time with a bunch of gals. Courtney waited on us and she was just great! She accommodated all our requests and it was a very positive experience for all of us. Their burgers are great and very generous with the portions. Their specials on Tuesdays is a must try. read more

Megan was great! Tuesday buy one Hamburger , get one for free and several to choose from. Solid beer selection and close to shopping and the Beach read more

The mushroom Au ju (def spelled wrong) that comes with the steak sandwich is something incredibly special 20/10

The bouncers were completely rude, disrespectful, and out of line. They told us we couldn't bring in our leftovers, which was totally fine. We asked if we could leave it outside and they repeatedly said "we aren't babysitting it." I said that's no problem. I'll just leave it and if it's here great if not whatever. They just kept repeating they wouldn't watch it and being rude for no reason while we were being receptive. One bouncer proceeded to threaten me saying "I'll throw you and your food right out if you catch an attitude with me." I told him don't be rude to me, I'm following the rules and leaving my food outside. He proceeded to yell at me as I walked into the bar and loudly talked bad about me and the situation once I was inside. They also said we couldn't bring the food in because they were serving food. We said we wouldn't eat it and they said nope not allowed. Again, we said okay no big deal. The kitchen was actually closed so that didn't make sense. This is unacceptable and my first impression of the bar. The staff in the bar was great and friendly, but these bouncers are beyond rude and aggressive right off the bat and are a terrible look for the bar. read more

had the best espresso martini & shepherds pie in town! highly recommend the broccoli was even seasoned! read more

Hennessey's Tavern - had the best espresso martini & shepherds pie in town! highly recommend the broccoli was even seasoned! - Bars Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The burgers were delicious especially after a hike. The drinks and service were efficient and the view was beautiful. Would definitely come back read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

We thought we'd stroll down town on a Beautiful Sunday to see what the "Football" Deals were all about. What a bargain on drinks and special menu items. I had the 3 sliders... Delicious! Even had bacon on them! Service was amazing! Emma took Great care of us and made our afternoon outing FUN! Stopped by the bar following our meal and Danny had his customers in a "Happy Space"! We Will be back for good food at great prices and mostly for a FUN time! read more

I've had more Good Experiences here than Bad, but this story is about the most recent visit...............: DON'T ORDER THE GIANT BREAKFAST BURRITO!!!!! It was delicious BUT it gave me food poisoning. The service here and staff is/are always friendly, nice, and inviting. Really Relaxing Ambience. The BOGO Burger deal is Awesome, I ate both double bacon Smashburgers and had quite possibly the best feeling food coma I've ever had (I Felt High) and that was recently. (as of writing this review) No issues with that whatsoever. All I know is From past experiences, Lunch and Dinner is honestly Good. I haven't tried any of the other Breakfast options, But when it comes to that Burrito.....STAY THE HELL AWAY YEAH?!?!? read more

I came in on a Sunday night excited to hang out and do some karaoke, but the bartender completely ruined the experience. I asked politely for some water (I'm the DD and sober), and he snapped at me saying, "you all just come in here and ask for water. You're not customers, I'm not giving you water." His rude, aggressive attitude was totally uncalled for. I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable -- just water to clear my throat before singing. I felt unreasonably attacked for a seemingly harmless request. If this is how they treat people trying to be a responsible DD and contribute to the karaoke experience, I'd rather not be a customer. read more

What a disater place to spend a weekend night. Staff are terribble and dosruptive. I was on a date with a respectful young lady, all of a sudden two of the female staffs tried to pull her away from me, and told me they are not gonna let her to go home with me. Then they called the cops on me claiming I was disruptive, the cops came and they ditched the long lady in the middle of the street. Worst experience ever. Stay away!!!!! read more

$32 for 2 beers!!!!!!!! Bar tender and waiter rude!!!!! We are locals and Hennessey's in San Juan Capistrano is wonderful and charge $8 per pint not $16 per!!!!!!! Do Not Go! Board and Brew opening in two weeks beers $7-$8 pint same as Finney's! read more

Just got the buy one burger get one free Tuesday deal here. I had the best burger I have ever had the Chipotle Fire Burger and my husband got the Pastrami Burger of the month and he loved it. This place is so beautifully decorated for Christmas. Our waitress Tori was super sweet, check them out! read more

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Burgers and fries were great. Reuben was meh, not great. Service was slow. Vibe was pretty good, except I wasn't a fan of the brightness of the overhead indoor lighting. read more

Been to several bars in my time and probably experienced the worst customer service here at this bar on a Sunday night. My girl friend wanted a double Tito's in a short glass and I did not order it correctly (I take full accountability for that). Not only was the bartender rude about it, but also did not exchange it for the correct drink. I also have worked in the service industry and from my experience would have been switched out with no issues. Not sure if this is just the dynamic in Laguna but probably would not come back here again. Music was great but left a really bad taste in my mouth. Be sure you order your drink exactly how you want it, because you'll get horrible customer service if you don't. I can only imagine if they were busy. read more

We stumbled upon Hennessy's for a Thursday quick bite! Their menu is awesome for a pub, exactly what you want for pub food, including a children's menu. We had to go with the $6.00 smash burger, what a deal! Tasted great! Complimented our burger w a Guinness and Pizza Port Amber Ale. Personally loved the atmosphere- who doesn't like classic black leather booths. Service was excellent. Will be back to enjoy more of their menu. read more

We had a great time here tonight! Live music and great drinks, Scott was our bartender and was efficient and informative about all the liquors. 10/10 would recommend read more

Wow, local and beers are now $10 at Hennessey's. They're cheaper at the hotel Laguna and the deck has better views and super bummed

Loved the burger on Thursday I'm not always a burger person either so that saying something. Felt like a family gathering home made burger think that's why I enjoyed it. Had the burger deal for Thursday came with a few fries 10/10 Ordered spinach artichoke dip with potato chips instead of tortilla chips 10/10 Chill and mellow area They apparently do karaoke upstairs so that fun after a few drinks from the bar My sis enjoys this place. I will be back for a round of food another time. Okay, enjoy read more

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Loved this OG pub, nostalgic for my college days at Hennessy's!! This one has an indoor/outdoor setup with casual neighborhood pub vibe. Came for the Thursday Smashburger special for $7! This is not your ordinary smashburger. It's a double and comes with bacon and fries on the side that are lightly crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. The burger is delicious: double smashed beef patties with double cheese, bacon, lettuce (came nicely shaved) and tomato (I added L&T and they were n/c). That's right. All that for $7!! The servers are genuinely friendly and attentive. That's a big deal for me, aside from being a great deal $! read more

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Nice ambiance, great food, good service, and reasonably priced. Live music tonight was excellent as well. Will definitely return.

We stopped here for a drink before leaving Laguna Beach. We both enjoyed the drink of the month, an electric blue lemonade. We were invited to choose our own table, which was really nice. We sat outside on the sidewalk, so we were outdoors but not in the direct sunlight. The drinks were really good and, in my opinion, reasonably priced! The waitress was professional and attentive. Nice quick stop before heading to our next adventure. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Service was a 10/10 both downstairs and upstairs! The reason for the missing star is because we went there 1/18/25 for a bachelorette party and your DJ sucked! 0/10! He was also extremely rude to multiple people, at one point he snatched my phone out of my hands because I asked him if he can play a using my phone to type it out. And he didn't like it and snatched my phone out of my hands. Song choices were poor, he couldn't read the room. Get a new DJ please! Also shout to out the bartender upstairs! There was a lot of people and she was quick and so polite! read more

Perfect Guinness pours. Bartender was nice and talkative. Beer was on point. Gotta love an irish pub feel.

The best Bloody Mary I have ever had in my life.......And I'm 77. I have had them all over the world........just try it. Makes my annual trips to Laguna in the summer a perfect California dream. read more

The food is excellent had the hamburger and fries. Service was good the always checked in. Bite cold inside at night, due to the open front. read more

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I would not recommend this place. The food is not great at all unfortunately. The service staff is nice and all. But the food took forever to come out. It took 20 minutes for my wife food to come out after my meal arrived. Very disappointing. read more

The pie has NO flavor. I actually prefer the frozen one from Mary's Calendars. I added a ton of salt, but still couldn't enjoy it. The burger was tasty, but not worth $19.50. The dressing that came with the fries though was really flavorful. The best part of this restaurant is the tap beer and Krystal, who was our friendly server. read more

Best Hennessey's location for food quality and service. Loved the buffalo chicken salad

Thought I'd pick up an order of Shepard's Pie to have on a cold evening. What a mistake. A blob of mashed potatoes, in what looked like, used foil. Just all smashed in the foil. Potatoes were stuck to the foil. So gross. I've never had a restaurant serve "to go" food like this. If you ran out of the correct containers, then notify your customers so we can make a different choice. Tossed it in the garbage. Total waste of time and money. It's not easy parking for this location at all. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Looks like garbage. Not edible. - Bars Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

OMG I think this place is a new favorite. Prompt, friendly service with all smiles. The Ambiance reminds me of being in Dublin. Everyone is relaxing and enjoying life. The food is AMAZING. I had a Blonde beer and the Dublin Burger, DELICIOUS read more

This is literally the worst place I have ever been. A group of 15 of us were finishing out a weeklong writers' retreat in Laguna Beach. I called ahead to see if we needed to make reservations. The guy on the phone said, "No, you'll be fine. I doubt anyone will be here." Karaoke "started" at 8. After a football game and the DJ's set up time, it was 8:30 when it actually started. Now, to be clear, for the duration of the story, WE WERE THE ONLY CUSTOMERS IN THE PLACE. At 8:30, the staff - which included Blakely, the worst bartender with the worst attitude I have ever experienced, and the incredibly rude manager Scott - shut off the lights and turned on a massive rig of strobe lights. Seeing as our group of 15 included a legally blind woman, one person with epilepsy, and another with a seizure condition, we begged them to turn the strobe light off. They agreed to... for 30 minutes. By 9, not a SINGLE person had come upstairs to do karaoke besides us. We, however, were having an absolute blast. I and others were drinking double, top shelf drinks. Nonetheless, the manager announced that they "had to" turn the strobe back on. We pleaded with them, but they said it was "just the rule." They claimed that the strobe light would bring in customers off the COMPLETELY DESERTED street. I argued that it was bad business to kick out 15 paying patrons who planned to stay there all night, especially on an off-season Sunday night, when they had no hopes of replacing us with other customers. I also said multiple times that to force out people due to their disabilities was abominable. But not only did they not care - they seemed to take glee from pushing us out onto the street. To say we spent the rest of the night consoling a traumatized epileptic woman in her 20s - who was on her FIRST EVER trip to the United States - would be an understatement. These people's actions were incredibly cruel and hurtful. It was as if they were telling us that disabled people do not have the right to have fun. They took away what was going to be a great night... And for what? So the place could sit empty for the next 4 hours?? (Btw, when my friend in a pink jacket and I were wrung up, Blakely had put on the receipt, "Pink and crutches." Yep, that's me, a disabled person on crutches who paid for four shots, only to be kicked to the curb by an establishment that makes it very clear that the disabled are not welcome. Glad to know that's how they saw me and my friends.) read more