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The Hangar Inn

4.2 (294 reviews)
Closed • 8:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Fun looking, and menu looked simple but promising. Hada beer while deciding what to order but 3 A holes vaping ruined it so I left. Its a dive bar, they dont care.

Tim F.

We love this place. It's definitely got a dive bar vibe, so it's not a fancy eating out experience by any means. But the servers are friendly, the prices are fair, the beers are tasty, and that kitchen is magical. The diversity they offer, and the quality of all dishes, that can come from such a tiny little kitchen tucked away in the corner, will never cease to amaze me. Their Philly cheesesteak is one of our favorites, and everything else we've tried we also love, but that Philly is what keeps bringing us back. Hitting them up late on a Friday after pickleball is the best way to end a week.

Scott R.

Five Glorious Stars for The Hangar Inn! I moved to Manhattan Beach when I was 11 years old, and like most locals, I remember that plane. You know the one -- the unmistakable tail of a Cessna poking through the roof, like some mysterious relic of a daredevil stunt. I asked my parents about it and was immediately told, "That's just a bar. Not for you." So for 50 years, I walked or drove past The Hangar Inn without ever stepping inside. Fast forward to now -- my wife and I decided to stop in for a quick beer before a visit to my parents (you know, one of those visits that practically requires a little liquid courage). And just like that, I was smitten. My only regret? That I hadn't discovered this place decades ago. The Hangar Inn is not trying to impress you with fake dive aesthetics or corporate-manufactured charm. This place has earned its patina honestly -- over 60 years of character baked into every inch of its walls. No windows, no nonsense, just a good old-fashioned beer-and-wine bar that's as real as they come. The patio -- born out of necessity during the pandemic -- has become a perfect little oasis out front. Now let's talk about what really surprised me: the food. This humble little kitchen tucked at the end of the bar churns out some of the best damn food in the South Bay. I'm talking hand-cut chips, beautifully grilled quesadillas, and hot dogs loaded with perfectly blistered peppers and onions. The cooks aren't flashy -- they're talented. I'd put their work up against any trendy gastropub, and they'd win hands-down on flavor and heart. Since that first visit, my wife and I have become regulars. We've never had a bad experience. The Hangar Inn feels like home -- the kind of place you hope still exists in a world of polished trends and Instagrammable nonsense. It's not a speakeasy, it's not a concept bar, and thank God for that. It's just The Hangar -- real, unpretentious, and absolutely awesome. If you're in South Orange County, good luck finding something this authentic. Trust me, I've looked.

Kirit S.

Let me just start by saying that I absolutely loved this place. Came here to hang out with an old friend of my from business school, as this is his local watering hole. The waitresses are the friendliest I've ever met at any bar, in any State, in any Country. While we had intended to have drinks here, we ended up ordering a LOT of food - I customized my nachos to skip all the non-vegetarian items (I'm a lacto-vegetarian), and it was absolutely delicious! Also, quite filling, which made it difficult to eat the veggie burger I had also ordered. I would return here in a heartbeat.

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Erin A.

The Hangar is a great spot. Awesome crowd. Awesome service. Awesome food. All the girls are very attentive. You can literally see the men cooking your food right up there by the bar. The place has multiple televisions, all types of sports fans. Prices are decent, the amount of food they give is very generous. It's a bar but it's also very family oriented many people bring kids, there are outside patios. Dog friendly as well. If you haven't been you are missing out.

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Rick S.

This is a good spot to eat at, highlighted by great service. The food is delicious and their fries are fresh cut, which is an amazing find in a world where most restaurants use frozen fries to serve. I'd recommend this place and will come back to try other things on their menu. Parking is easy on the streets, their private parking lot seems harder to navigate in and out of speces as well as to merging into the street (Aviation Blvd), so you probably would be well advised to park on Aviation or a side street.

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The hangar is perfect for watching sports, amazing food, and good vibes. Highly recommend

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1 year ago

Local bar with solid bar food and great service and ambiance. Friendly staff makes it worth it!

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Awesome Cheesesteak, amazing service, accepting locals, pretty ladies! What more do you want. I'll be back.

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Kory, Glad to see we nailed it for you ! Welcome Back Kory!!

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Love this neighborhood dive- perfect for relaxing outside. Friendly service. Amazing veggie burger!

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Best steak and cheese I've had in LA. Classic dive kinda place with good food, totally laid back.

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Definitely a dive bar. Fairly small selection of beers on tap. The nachos were cold, with the cheese in big, partially melted clumps.

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