Talk about a great dive bar secret. We went to watch a football game at noon on 12/31/25. It's on the smaller side, maybe fits 60-80 people. After we sat down and ordered our first drink, a guy by the name of Chuck shows up with pizza's and sandwiches from Mickey's a deli icon in Hermosa Beach and tells us to help ourselves. We bought Chuck a couple of drinks for bringing the food. Soon another person shows up and buys a round for the whole bar. My nephew and his wife were in from out of town (Colorado Springs, Co) and were blown away by the local hospitality. Tom the bartender was generous with pours and the overall experience fantastic. They also have live music on the weekends. I'll have to catch a live band soon at the Hermosa Saloon. read more

It's okay, I guess. We were there to see a friend's band and I wish we hadn't bothered. The band was great, the rest wasn't worth it. There seemed to be a serving difference vibe between the locals and those of us who weren't, including strength of the drinks. The floor in front of the stage is deadly, and while there is a stripe of carpet that maybe is supposed to make people aware of the crazy drop, it's dark and people don't know why it's like that and many just kept tripping and falling. I swear it's a lawsuit in the making. The metal ring game would be amusing if it hadn't been for some drunk guys at the table next to us thinking it might be fun to continuously toss it in our direction. I don't see any reason to go back. read more

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Had the best time! Great decor, great people, great drinks (fresh sweet and sour was a first for me) - and they have a 7 round ring toss game that was just like golf - every spot was different, different rings and different lengths - we had so much fun we were almost late for the nfl game we were supposed to be heading to highly recommend! read more

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My friends turned me on to Hermosa Saloon when they invited me out to watch a Georgia football game. Yup, I learned it's a local gathering spot for Georgia alums and fans. What a great vibe! Everyone was friendly, fun and welcoming - didn't run into any belligerent meatheads. The establishment appears to be well-run and it's clean and bright. What a fun spot, can't wait to return! A solid 4 stars, trending UP! read more

Very chill bar with good prices. Lots of regulars. Not much activity going on here, so if you are looking for a place to chill and have a drink this is it read more

We came in last minute for a few cocktails and the bartender was very kind and welcoming. They don't have a menu so prepare to have a drink in mind. We got a few cranberry vodka's and were done perfectly! The place was clean and refreshing. It was not busy but appreciated. read more

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What a great bartender you are I will definitely be back. Thank you Cecilia for serving me and my friend, we love the ring game and the free burgers on the patio. Wow I will definitely be back. read more

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A fun place to watch folks as you sip on whatever makes you happy. If you're situated in the perfect spot, you can watch the progression of your fellow participants slowly slip into the abyss of bliss. The saloon is very much that. You enter the front through swinging doors and find yourself in the midst of rustic exposed beams, wood paneling, and at the foot of a large, fully stocked J shaped bar. You won't find sawdust on the floor, or old school saloon girls plying their wares, but you will find their modern equivalent behind the bar serving up your pleasure. These beautiful tenders pour, mix, and serve with a smile. They'll earn your generous tips. As you make your way out the back door, you'll pass by a pool table and into a patio filled with open air seating. A great place to unwind in the fresh Hermosa air, and far from the bustling crowd inside. And it can get bustling inside. Especially when there's live music. Hermosa Saloon is a popular place, where you'll find a good mix of locals and those from out of town. Quick Tip: The patio out back makes this place more enjoyable. Umbrella shade during the day, and propane fire pits to insulate you from the nights chill. As if the drinks won't be doing that. Uber is very familiar with Hermosa Saloon, and for good reason. I made mention of the beautiful tenders, well they mix some pretty stiff drinks too. read more

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Parking is not great, no food, and nothing but Trump regulars. The drinks are ok and just reminds me of a local regular bar that are funded by the rich locals in the area read more

Medium sized bar with side tables and chairs. Small stage area. Attentive bartender. We didn't wait long to put our order in and enjoy. Looks like a lot of happy locals frequent the bar area and all seemed to know each other well. A more of a chill place. No flashy signs or decorations. Music is the feature here. read more

The Hermosa Saloon is a fantastic place to have an event. We had a retirement party here and Kenny made it such an easy event to plan and coordinate with his fabulous staff. We had about 80 guests. We started on the open-air patio where we served "Street Tacos" and had Wais (a single-man musician) play for 2-hours. We then moved inside with the Purple Sugar Band for another 2+ hours of great music and dancing. If you need a local location for any event, the Hermosa Saloon is the spot. Plenty of local parking available to make it easier for your guests. Or if you just want to stop in for a drink at a very chill place with a great vibe and that's not one of the spots on the pier, this is the place. Please note, this is a bar, so your guests have to be over 21 years of age. read more

Recently reopened, I would've never known if not for my girl Jess. Speaking of Jess, if you're a day drinker and want to have an incredible time, come when she's behind the bar (Monday and Friday 12-5). Dive bar vibes but no dive bar food staples like chips/pretzels/nuts. However, there are multiple eateries on the same block. I'm sure soon there will be live music perhaps even comedy but for now there's a great music system. read more

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Nice little pub that I could walk to from the Holiday Inn Express and was able to watch football there. They don't serve food but I stepped next door to Domino's and grabbed a pizza and brought it back over to eat. All good and I will return. read more

Fun place a block from hotel made for the only repeat visit in recent trip to area for weekend. Streaming music Friday and live band Saturday. Busy but bartenders were quick. read more

Wow! Come here now!!!! Hailey & Kevin know what's up! Just tell'em what you want and it's made to order. Kevin's signature drink #rampage is exquisite! read more

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$5 cover after 9 PM on Saturday night (probably Friday too). We frequently get Domino's takeout next door to Hermosa Saloon so we've always been curious to stop by. We came around 9:30 on a Saturday night and were first greeted by the cover. $5 is really not bad especially with live music and decently priced drinks. The band was pretty good. At a glance, I could've sworn Ted Danson was playing the bass. And this was pre-drinks, so he must've really looked like him. There was a good amount of people already in the bar but it was not crowded. We easily found two spots at the bar to sit. Bartenders were fairly attentive to taking drink orders. It's about $6.50 a shot and ~$7 or $8 for Blue Moon on draft. But if you're looking for lots of booze and a deal, coming from the bartender himself, one gets LIIT (Long Island Iced Tea) for about $10/$11 for four shots. There is a pool table in the back room with quarters available for you to play anytime. There was no one waiting until around 10:30 so we could've easily played several rounds. Overall the atmosphere is laid back and fun. A couple brought in Mexican take out and the bartender was eating their chips with them. At one point, one of them took a shot with a group. This is totally the vibe I can get down with. Perfect place to cut loose and just hang out! read more

Great staff and very welcoming locals. This is a very down to earth place for a beach city. They welcomed me as even though I only visit when traveling to LA. They let me run across the street to Rosas, bring back dinner and eat at the bar. The bartender Razor has fantastic puzzles for the guests to include rope and bottle tricks. The other bartenders remember drinks and just ask if you want the usual, not bad for someone visiting once or twice a month. Great atmosphere. read more

The bartender was rude and the guest sitting on my right was an asshole. I don't recommend this bar and I definitely won't be back.

Terrible service...bartenders only paid attention to regulars and far side of the bar....only going back if a good band is playing!

TIP: only pay w cash. They over charge every time I've been there and used a card. Extra drinks just show up on your bill. It took a few friends to help realize the scam. In the rush to leave I signed my tab and left. Looking at it later it was about $30 more than it should have been. Our friends who left earlier than us, I hear had to argue w the bartender because his bill was WAY more than it should have been as well. It's a cool bar. Bartenders are attentive to get your drinks but be careful cause during shows or events and that place is packed...they'll charge you for more than you bought. read more

Ladies, be prepared to get hit on a lot! I don't think I've ever walked into a bar and had so many men smile at me for the few hours I spent at Hermosa Saloon. I wasn't particularly looking my best either. Came in with a group of friends. We looked around and almost walked out.. We felt way too young to be in this 45 and up crowd. But the bartenders were welcoming and the drinks were cheap and strong. And if you flash that smile at the flirty bartender men, they top your drink off for ya. Just make sure you bring plenty of cash because they don't accept your cards. There is an ATM available if you forget to bring the green. Pool table, an area for a live band to perform, and a dance floor which according to Hugo C., that's where the honeys are at! Juke box and a computer game where you compare the differences between photos of naked ladies. I would love to share the dirty name we called that game but it might induce flagging and I really like my Elite badge ;) Parking is easy because there's a free lot in the back which is a plus for Hermosa Beach. They also have a water cooler with cups easily accessible by the jukebox. But ladies, if you drink lots of water, bring a friend with you to the ladies room. There are three doors to get through but no locks. This is where the buddy system comes in handy. A strange turn of events happend around a quarter to 1AM...suddenly the bar filled with people closer to our age. Karey R. became BFF's with a drunk cougar. But the moment Karey realized that this bar was filled with 85%+ men, she suggested we leave. And because Karey has always protected me like a sister, I listen! read more

Never coming back again they charged me a 20$ cheap tequila on my card when it's supposed to be 8$ and I did tip

Bartender tried overcharging us $100. When we questioned our tab and asked for itemized receipts, the (short, male) bartender told us that we better pay or else he was going to call the cops. The manager intervened and removed the drinks we didn't order. I don't usually write negative reviews but they were trying to steal our money. I've never had an unethical and unprofessional experience like this, at any business in my entire life. read more

Love this place! Super impressed with all the new renovations and the outside patio. They now have an awesome new band playing called Southbay Acoustic, this duo rocks! They play every second and fourth Saturday from 4-7. Miss the bartender Razor though! read more

What a dive!! There's a cool spot to relax when the other bars close early. I would have really liked this place except for the fact that my whiskey neat had not one, but TWO dead fruit flies in the bottom of it. I think no one was drinking from that bottle and maybe the fell off the shelf and into the glass, or even worse, they might have been trapped in the bottle. It was nevertheless a little gross- that's why I like my stuff with higher proof- it kills off the germs! The Friday band was cool- a fun group with the guitarist who positioned a fan blowing in his face to give a windblown look, very quality entertainment. The bathrooms had way too many swinging doors in it- maybe to keep the drunk guys out? At least this place has good visibility from the PCH. And people- don't forget to take a taxi after. We saw an awful car wreck-- split a lamppost, so not worth it! read more

Great local watering hole for local residents. I came here for my first visit recently when my sister's friend was playing in the band. The vibe is pretty divey, with many people coming straight from the beach in flip flops and beachwear on the weekends. Very casual vibe. Pro's are live music, large bar for ordering, multiple bartenders (at least on saturday night), and lots of fun people. I also enjoyed the kisok games, as photo hunt is a nostalgic favorite from childhood and college. I thoroughly enjoyed the two bands that were playing that evening too! For me, this is probably not my type of bar that I would go to with friends on a regular basis, but it was fun to go with my sister and her older friends. Well drinks run $7, which I don't find terribly expensive. read more

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Kirk the bartender was a big Asshole! I had 1 drink & 1 shot and he wouldn't serve me after that. It was a Wednesday night. I won't ever go back to that shitty bar again, the locals can have it there are plenty of better ones surrounding it! read more

It's freaking so cold in my house and when I came out my hood it was freaking so hot with cali sunshine. Therefore I needed a bubbles. I always trying something new and hip, so I'm glad I'm trying this drink it's called Dutch mule. It's vodka based. Better than beer, ? I guess lol pretty much working and drinking at the same time but hey, it's almost Christmas and have not much work. So this is what I do. Drinking at breakfast. I'm cutting down the caffeine intake so ya this covers! Cheers!!!!! read more

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Not bad.. The Good: - Live music on Saturdays - Cheap drinks - Xbox motion sensor console (we bowled the night away!) Downside: - Cash only but they have an ATM machine - Indoor "outside" smoking area. Apparently having a ceiling fan in a tiny room makes it okay to chain smoke. Second hand smoke much? Just on Saturday nights, thank you very much. - Not the cutest people if you're looking to pick-up. Mostly filled with middle-aged locals whose wardrobe is still stuck in the early 1980's read more

Me and wife went to see a live band my friend was playing in. The place was packed by 9pm, every seat at the bar was taken. The alcohol prices were not expensive and there were actually seats available by the live band. There is nothing like a live band playing classic oldies! They play for tips and drinks. The people inside were also cool. Worth it, will be back! Tips: 1) Parking lot in back, rear entrance. read more

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Big fan of this place. I've been there four times and every time has been great. Bartenders are great, drinks are good, and the live entertainment is great too. Last time we were there, a Johnny Cash tribute band played "Cashed Out" and they were really good. Check the marquee and you're bound to find something you like. In the mean time, go get a drink and have a great time chatting with the bartenders. They are all cool. read more

First time coming here since the remodel. Breaks my heart to see the place now. They removed all the character and charm this place has accumulated over the years and now it feels like a big empty room where sad people can drink. Why the owner would actually pay money to have a contractor do this to his bar is beyond my understanding. I will say the new patio out back is nice but they didn't have to destroy the inside of this place trying to make improvements. They also let go of the best bartender in the South Bay shortly after the remodel. No reason to go back there again. They really should rename it because the real Hermosa Saloon doesn't exist anymore. read more

This was a good dive bar.... started charging $5 cover may 2019. For a bad cover band, pretty terrible. Even worse the principle of the cover is keeping other regulars away. read more

Very easy-going vibe here. The bartenders are very friendly and entertaining with stories and even magic tricks. We couldn't stay long enough to see the band but it looked like it would have been lots of fun read more

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Decent dive bar in Hermosa. Drinks aren't dirt cheap but reasonably priced. I recognize a few of the bartenders who used to work at UG/Chelsea. Not a bad place to grab a cold one and watch some live music. read more

I am SOOO glad this place is walking distance from my pad. It's I had been on the lookout for a new dive since moving to the area recently and I'm stoked I found this place. The staff is SUPER friendly and the drinks are great! (I had a Long Island Iced Tea a couple of weeks ago would knock your socks off. ) And if you don't like mixed drinks they've got a great variety of beers on tap. They've got a pool table, AMI Jukebox, a HUGE screen TV and every Friday night, they have live music. You gots to drop by. read more

Just left here this afternoon. Older senior citizen bartender was awkard with ny fiance. Then he charged me 20$ on my account after i only paid 16$. Im currently on hold with chase fraud dept. Also my 2 shots were poured uneven. This place is silent and cold like a haunted basement. read more

It's a fun place, and a great sports bar, but they don't serve food, which a very big drawback.

came in to the saloon for a few drinks and to watch the Kings game. This place is bigger than it looks from the outside and also very clean, our bartenders name was Richard he was very helpful and also had great energy would definitely recommend this place to others. They have a pool table in the back room and a decent sized patio area. I did not see a dart board hopefully they get one soon. overall we had a great time and will be going back soon. read more

Chicks dig me there, Lesbians love me. Sports fans get me, and locals want to do shots all night long. They say you can never go back home, well it doesn't apply there. Just stay away from the Canadians with big hooters, and you'll be fine. With Love, Dom The Mover read more