I haven't been to Keegan's Sports Lounge and Grill for a really long time. The last time I was here…read morewas for my Yelp friend, Mary C's birthday and that was years ago. I got to visit Keegan's again recently when a friend was visiting from out of town. We had just grabbed dinner and boba and headed out here to hang out for Saturday night. We came close to 10pm and there was a bouncer at the door checking everyone's IDs. The place was relatively packed with several different celebrations and birthdays in their outdoor area that has all the fire pits. They had waiters coming around the outside tables but one could also go straight to the bar to place drink orders. There were several tvs around the bar area and I spotted a pool area towards the back of the outside area. Most of the fire pits seating was taken by large parties but there were some smaller tables, that my friend and I were able to sit at. We didn't get any food but I got to try my old favorite Lemon Drop - which was a nice, refreshing sweet treat for a Saturday night. I did quickly scan the food menu and it's a lot of traditional bar food like burgers and fries. The music for the night consisted of old school rap songs from the 2000s. It seemed perfectly catered to the crowd for the night that seemed to consist of folks in their 30s and a few folks in their early 40s. Overall visiting here took me back to when my friend celebrated her birthday. It's an overall chill spot . The crowd wasn't overly loud or rowdy and everyone was just out enjoying a Saturday night.

Quick service. Came here for Happy Hour. Food was great. Drinks pretty inexpensive. I've been…read morehere before for a GNO sitting by the firepit on the patio. The patio is nice for group get togethers or sit inside at the bar with the regulars. Parking on the street. Don't park in the lot next door.

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!

Chill people here.... Steven makes you feel right at home. Open Mic Thursday night if you play come…read moredown. 2 songs and people are listening. Every kind of style and it is so great to hear originals . Beer and wings why not . Free parking . What else can I say ???? Plenty of seats .

Soooooo my partner and I were tired one evening, a Thursday I think, we didn't feel like cooking…read moreand we're like hell lets go to a bar, have a drink and eat bar food! Boyyy did we finally find our spot!! Reminds me of those awesome family-owned neighborhood bars back in Champaign-Urbana (yes, Illinos but we're Angelenos)...the kind you don't really plan for, but end up talking about later. We've been here twice now and honestly? We love it! First time, there was live music, open mic night. Just people showing up, putting their heart out there. No pretentious vibe, just good energy. Second time, there was line dancing. And if you bought one of the drinks you got a raffle ticket for free classes. Completely different night, same welcoming feel. How cool is that?!! The thing about this place is that it shifts, but sort of still feels like home. The first night it was raining, and they let us bring in our 3-month-old poodle, Kopi, without hesitation. Not only that! they offered him a blanket!!! A blanket!!! For our dog!!! Yeah...that told me everything. They kept checking in on us, making sure we were taken care of, recommending drinks like we were regulars. And there were clearly many regulars there. Drinks were solid...good cider, good beer, good mixed drinks. And the food? Omg! The food!!! Honestly fucking underrated (can I curse?). Way better than you'd expect from a bar, though to be fair some of the best food I've had has been from a bar's kitchen.. You know.... the kind of food where you take a bite...and your eyebrow rises just a tad...you pause and are like....okay wait, this is really freaking good! Nothing about this place is trying too hard and that's exactly why it works. It's just people, music, drinks, awesome food....and a space that feels lived in. We'll definitely be back.

We came in for some after dinner drinks on a Thursday night when the restaurant closed down and we…read moreweren't done talking. It's your typical neighborhood dive bar, but the pours are heavy, the service is friendly, and the prices are fair, so I wouldn't mind coming back if I was in the area.

Nice enough for a local dive bar. The basic choices were available for drinks. I do not believe…read morethey have food and the inside was pretty basic looking. The staff was very nice and friendly and we met a lot of locals.

Almost embarrassed I haven't updated this…read more Service means sitting with Frankie at the bar and listening to good jams, attentive service and seeing some familiar faces. It is reminiscent of a Cheers vibe. Food has changed over the years but it's still good. Sometimes we've had a hit or miss meal but it's because there are changes. I am a creature of habit! Most of the items on the menu are delicious and generous. The kitchen does a great job at all the small special details I ask for!

Stopped by with a small group after celebrating the relay for life cancer event for lunch on a…read moreSaturday. We were sat right away on the patio, and that was the only thing that happened quickly. Ordering food took forever. We had to grab our own menus. The beer for my friend was served in a dirty glass. They checked in on my friend and said they'd bring her a new one but didn't. She went to the bar to get it herself. My other friend was told they didn't have the exact glass and it took a while for them to bring out the beer. We had three kids with us and the kids food took forever and the portions were small. Refills on sodas took a while. They were overloaded with ice. As for my food, the pizza looked good from the top but there was no crisp, no chew to the crust. I ordered their pepperoni. I felt the rosemary was overpowering. The undercarriage was blonder than a golden locked surfer. Some of the meals required utensils and we had to repeatedly ask for utensils, only to have them eventually hand out low budget plastic to-go cutlery. I guess it was better than eating the slaw with the fingers. The server was apologetic. One of us ordered a burger. The bun disintegrated. It was a gluten free bun. I did appreciate them subbing it out when they found my friend was vegan. The server was friendly. I think they were understaffed. Bottom line, would I go back? No. No. And No.

Plenty of parking on the plaza…read more Came on a weekday night during Happy Hour. Place was packed. Ambiance was nice. Music was extremely loud, had to yell to have a conversation. Waiters kept checking on us. Got the mild Buffalo Wings for $14 and Parmesan Fries for $6. The wings were good. The Parmesan Fries were really good, they didn't skimped on the Parmesan. Both dishes were small and came with ranch sauce. Got place to watch the games with friends. Not the place to have a conversation. Happy Hour was Monday to Friday from 4pm to 7pm and 10pm to closing at midnight. Karaoke night was Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10pm to closing at midnight.

I had business in the same shopping center and decided to drop in for lunch…read more Torrance Tavern is restaurant bar located in a shopping center. Needless to say, there is plenty of parking. The interior is neat and clean. There are various types of seating (bar; table; booth; high-tops; communal), and plenty of screens to watch sports. On this occasion, I ordered the Tavern Fish & Chips ($22). It is described as "Alaskan cod coated in a tempura beer batter and served with French fries, tartar sauce and yuzu herb coleslaw". The positives of this dish are that it was prepared well. Both the fish and chips tasted good. The presentation was also nice; which leads to the coleslaw: The coleslaw tasted good, too; but I was surprised the serving was so spare. It's almost as if it was served just to optically balance the presentation in the basket. (See photo shared,) And while the price was not unreasonable, feel it's creeping towards expensive (relative to serving size). I'll attribute this to rising input costs. Staffing might be an issue during the lunchtime service. Service was okay, but they seemed to be understaffed. It's possible that most of their business is done after 5pm.

Toni, Patricia are awesome, and know their drinks and super entertaining…read more Couldn't ask for a better neighbor hood hangout! Great food, games on multiple TVs' and great live entertainment Awesome

Usually a great spot and great workers but last nights experience was very disappointing. Me n a…read morecouple of buddies went to play a quick game of pool and get a quick pitcher when we were interrupted by a shorter man who was twice our age with a dodgers hat and a 49ers tattoo who was apparently a "gangbanger". As soon as we walked in he started to "gangbang"on my friend for apparently "having his hands in his pocket" then afterwards threw up a gang sign at us. We started to explain to him that we don't bang and if there was a problem than we can solve it and that's when Another man which was fat and bald who I'm assuming was his partner or husband came in and almost ended in a bar fight before they backed off and didn't want to run the ones. Still a great bar tho

Restrooms were clean. Large inside. Kind of stuffy ... but hey, it's a dive bar. I was the…read moredesignated drive last night so I can't say much about the drinks. Staff seemed nice. Water was clean and delicious lol. Parking is limited but a lot of street parking. Diverse crowd inside. Music was good. You can pay to play the music you want. Everyone there seemed to have a great time.

The Roadhouse is a place for good eats! Tonight's special is the Roadhouse Famous French Dip. It's…read morevery good and the Au Jus is full of flavor, I could dip cardboard and eat it, it's that tasty. The other week we had the Chicken Fried Steak breakfast, the NY Steak dinner and the Roadhouse Burger, everything was tasty! We'll be back to try the other daily specials. The drinks are also winners! There is very limited parking in front, but plenty of street parking. It seems to always be busy, but the workers keep up and get everyone served. It's a regular dive bar road stop, but in the city. The music and tv screens set a fun atmosphere and chill vibe. I'll definitely become a regular here!

It's always a good vibe & energy here! I was a regular in my younger years. I enjoy listening to…read morelive music. Staff is friendly, food, tasty (we loved their "Cranch Wings"! Not sure of they still serve it), restrooms are questionable & small, parking is via meter/park mobile, NO cover, ample seating but always a good time!

I have been eating traditional bangers here and in England and in Ireland my entire life…read more These are lousy. I know what they should be like

Hennessys has great specials , especially on Tuesdays. Unfortunately we didn't go on a Tuesday but…read moreif you do the breakfast is but one get one free and the burgers at lunch are the same ! We chose to sit upstairs and admire the view. 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!

Came here to relax for a little bit before going home…read more I like that they have different kinds of seating area--outdoor, 2 diff bars, near music, a little bit far from music, upstairs seating. Just gotta find your spot. I sat near the bar by performer I think it's perfect. Service is amazing. The guy in bandana took care of me. He's running around, seems like working by himself BUT he is killing it! They have all the bar food you'll crave at a bar too.