If you ever find yourself at the bar wondering what to order, just find Johnny behind the counter and relax--your night is in good hands. Not only does he make drinks that taste like they were crafted by a cocktail wizard, but they also somehow double as a therapist, comedian, and professional hype person... all at the same time. I came in for "just one drink" and left questioning all my life choices--in the best way possible The drinks? 10/10. The vibes? Immaculate. The service? So good you'll start thinking you're the favorite customer (don't worry, we all do). If you're lucky enough to get served by him, tip well... because talent like that deserves it. Highly recommend. Would accidentally stay 3 extra hours again. read more

We had reservations and we were attended to for drinks and food. But we had to reach out every time to get service. We were patient given it was the world cup but we were neglected on water drinks and food despite it being not that crowded. Move the shifts for your workers for better hours or have better service. Drinks were ok but took long. Same for the food. I got the beach fried chicken sandwich which was kinda dry. They didn't bring us napkins or utensils for what we ordered til I flagged them down for it. read more

Tower 12 - Luigi spritz - Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Every time I order from this place it is worse than the last. They are one of the few late options in my area, but they refuse to prepare your food the way you want it. I hate this place. read more

I've been here for brunch, for a dinner date, and even late at night with friends just for some beer. Food is a hit or miss. Either really good or below average. Either way, I'm kinda bummed the service here isn't the most consistent. Pros: Convenient & lovely location, abundance of seating, Tsunami Omelet (only on the weekend brunch menu) Cons: Slow service. Occasionally non-attentive, any time I've requested extra condiments for my food - I never received it. read more

We wandered in after having a stroll along the strand. We just wanted to chill with a bite and drink. We went upstairs to a packed bar area and were given a seat facing the walk. It was during the World Cup and there were lots of fans filling up the bars. It's fun watching the crowds. We ordered a tasty, crisp bbq pizza that a bit of spice, added with arugula. I enjoyed an ale on tap. This is a fun hangout if you can snag a decent seat. Make a reservation if you want a good seat read more

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Can't speak to the food menu - just stopped for drinks and people-watching - but had a great feel for the place. Friendly service, plenty of various seating options, fun drinks and great people watching. We sat up on the cat-walk above the board walk and would definitely go back. Service wasn't particularly timely, but we're on the beach so time isn't a factor. read more

We'd just left the beach and were looking for food. We called past this restaurant and a few others when we went to put our wet things in the car. After checking them out on Yelp my husband saw the photo of the Ultra MAGA sign that they put on the back balcony. I'm so glad he saw that before we bothered to spend our money here. But please, put your sign out front where everyone can see it. I'm sure they were just as happy to have me not come in as I was to avoid this place. read more

Great service and great food. Yummy caesar salad and short rib. Nice looking crowd too. read more

Tower 12 - Chopped salad - Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Girls trip means exploring the food scene of our surroundings ! A recommendation of a local guide we found ourselves here for sunset and late night bites. Great bar, seating inside and out. DJ set up mid meal and dropped some great throwbacks ! Great service and great bites between the shrimp and the chopped cheese outstanding !!! Def loved every part of this experience! read more

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Mackenzie W was amazing! She was so friendly, helpful, and gave us great recommendations on what to order. We had the Emerald Kale & Rotisserie Chicken salad, and it was absolutely delicious the fresh herbs, roasted peanuts, Parmesan, and vinaigrette all worked perfectly together. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the whole experience was fantastic. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Tower 12 - Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Superb sports bar vibes with enjoyable spacing to enjoy some company with friends! Had a good time. There wasn't any sport games playing when we came, the focus seemed to be on their music. I love the multiple sections and especially the theming of homey/cozy furniture on one section. It was my favorite. It was an absolute vibe and we even joined a group of people playing cards. The left side bar had a live band playing some classic rock music with a guitarist and drummer. Super loud and was overwhelming but the right side bar had a more quieter mood despite there being a DJ playing some music lol. I think I'd prefer ordering drinks from that bar instead! Other than that, lots of opportunities to sit as a large group or as a couple. Great balcony seating to watch and a plus while it was cold was some fire pits going on! - No outside food allowed - Not sure if there's an elevator for ADA, we needed to climb up a staircase to come inside as it's on the top floor! - Different genres of music played every day! read more

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Yet another yummy dinner here. Awesome service food was great. Drinks were real good. The pretzel with beer cheese is best in town. Great bar area playing sports and everyone drinking and having a great time. Suck a nice place to have dinner at the beach, amazing sunset!! A+ read more

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Been coming for years. Just now making my review. Good food, good service and good drinks. Gets crowded on Friday nights and weekends. Weekends is fun with a DJ and all. read more

Tower 12 - Brunch date with my husband, celebrating his birthday. - Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

You can distinctly tell which side is an older crowd and which is a younger crowd. Chill place. Love the outside views and fun treehouse feel. Lots of drinks to choose from. There was a spill on the floor that I also slipped and it was never cleaned up. That kind of s u c k e d. Everyone just walked over it.... Especially the staff. They check IDs at the front. You take stairs to get up to the bar area. Lots of space. It gets really packed. The bar tenders are very attentive and work quick to get you your drinks. Prices are reasonable to all but of the other places there. Good vibes. 4 stars ONLY because of the large slippery spill . Otherwise it would have been 5 read more

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I ended up coming here on the weekend to check out a brand pop-up for sparkling wine. It was very busy and crowded so if you can't handle the sports bar vibe this is not the place for you. Otherwise if you want a great location to watch the game with others with great drinks and food I highly recommend Tower 12. I ended up getting the Mac and Cheese and was pleasantly surprised that it was pretty good! It's not "homestyle" Mac and cheese but it was very creamy and I would definitely order it again! Honestly I kinda wished it was a bigger portion too because I wanted more haha. They have plenty of seating that faces the windows/outside so if you feel a bit claustrophobic you could actually sit there and feel fine! read more

Tower 12 - Mac & Cheese - Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Came here with my daughter and my husband for drinks. First time here for me; I knew the owner of the previous place when I lived here... Very chill surf vibe. Restaurant/bar is upstairs overlooking ( Hermosa) Pier Plaza. We didn't eat, just had a few drinks. Servers were great ( we came during a shift change). 6 days later I forgot what we drank but they were good!!! read more

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Reviewing both daytime and night time, as the environment changes completely here! That said, this really is a Hermosa staple. I've been to Tower 12 a handful of times for brunch - food is always good, not too expensive and the service is great! Waiters are attentive but not annoying and it really is prime real estate right on the main strip of Hermosa. They have both a breakfast and lunch menu so you have options. We all opted for breakfast - I ended up with breakfast burrito (they make them with tater tots which is superior to standard potatoes imo) and my friends got French toast and the eggs Benedict. Everyone was very pleased with their meals! Pics attached. I went back for the first time at night for a friend's birthday in which I learned they turn into a full bar. While I had a ton of fun, I definitely prefer brunch. At night, there is a $5 CASH cover charge. I'm definitely a hater when it comes to cover charges, as if the bar isn't making enough on drinks.. but I digress. This is a cool spot - they have a DJ playing music, there's places to dance, places to sit, and just overall a good vibe. I'm taking away a star, just because the number of people they allow inside at once is a little concerning. I'm all for a poppin bar, but you really can't even walk two steps without being pushed or bumped by someone else. That all said, I would definitely go back! Just probably during the day instead, lol. read more

Tower 12 - Baja Breakfast Burrito, Eggs Benedict, French Toast - Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Only went for a cocktail and the view but friendly bar staff and beautiful Christmas martini. The upstairs faces the downtown bar strip of Hermosa beach so perfect for people watching with a fire and view read more

Tower 12 - Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

We came here to watch the World Cup, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing. The waiter was not friendly, and we constantly felt rushed--both to order and to pay. I even felt pressured to order more than we wanted. At the end of our meal, the waiter literally stood in front of me waiting for me to pay, which made us feel very uncomfortable. I honestly can't remember the last time I experienced service that felt this rude. Sadly, it took away from what should have been an enjoyable evening. Please go somewhere else if you want to watch World Cup. read more

Soooo loud! Yes, this is a lively bar, so don't plan to meet people here that you want to have a conversation with. Obviously, we chose the wrong place. The food is OK. The pizza crust was burnt. The pizza was 70% crust so I ate 30% of it. Great place if you want to go out drinking. Not a good dinner location. My ears are still ringing read more

Super fun veranda-like rooftop seating vibes with vintagey surf beach decor, overlooking the plaza, close beach access and great for people watching. The staff was friendly throughout our visit and we were seated promptly with no wait time during an early weekend lunch. The food... We ordered the blue fin tuna poke, the presentation was very pretty but not what we expected for poke. It tasted more like a lemony fish ceviche and we were not a fan of the avocado mousse. We also ordered the 12hr short ribs with mashed potatoes and asparagus. This had also very nice presentation and nice flavor but the asparagus tips were not cut out properly so were very stringy and tough. Overall they offer fun vibes and have some nice weekend specials and fun events for various holidays. The entrance is on the side and you do have to walk up a staircase to access the variety of rooftop seating areas, so I'm not sure if they have handicap access. Also although there's plenty of metered parking but it is a busy area so the parking is always best left to luck or distance. I will probably visit again and try other food items before judging based on what we ordered alone but definitely recommend for the fun beach vibe alone. read more

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On vacation from NJ to California, we stopped in at Tower 12 this Saturday after a nice day at the beach for a drink before heading to dinner. Our bartender Jake was great. He made a mean espresso martini and also had some great suggestions on N/A options for my fiance. Any time we needed something, he was ready to grab it for us, whether it was another drink, or napkins for me to clean up when I spilled. We were up on the second floor which had such a fun California beach vibe too it. I would happily drink here again if I was back in Hermosa! read more

Our time on Saturday was awesome at tower 12. We sat at the bar and Jake was very attentive and took our order very quickly. He made me a great espresso martini and my wife got a happy hour margarita. Would totally recommend dining here especially for their happy hour and good vibes! read more

I've been coming here for years, enjoying both the meals and the bar. It's the perfect spot to chill, with a great ambience whether you want outside seating, the bar, or the comfy couches. They host live bands occasionally, which adds to the festive Hermosa vibe without ever feeling loud or overwhelming. I tried a new dish called the Woodfired Garlic Shrimp with garlic bread. I wasn't sure what it was called at first, but I looked it up and found it's the Woodfired Garlic Shrimp. It reminded me a bit of a similar dish I've had at BJ's, but they nailed it, delicious and flavorful! Tower 12 consistently delivers on ambience and flavor, making it a go-to for a reliable good time. read more

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This is basically a sports bar & grill. The food was good basically typical of bar food establishments. Our group had a salad. Cheeseburger, pizza (BBQ Chicken). Derive was great but very loud if you're looking to have conversation with someone this is not the place. If you want to eat and watch sports you landed in the right read more

Very impressed with this place. The staff are friendly and work fast, upstairs is extremely nice and has a great view of outside. I ordered the Italian sub and it was great! The ingredients tasted fresh and the sub had a nice kick to it. The beers unfortunately didn't taste right, got a model negra and especial and both had a bad flavor. read more

Found ourselves on the pier of Hermosa Beach looking for a place to eat. The food was pretty good. Big chunks of lobster in the roll and the mac n cheese. The cauliflower was really good too. Service was a bit slow, but it was busy and we were at the beach so very mellow relaxed vibe. Surrounded by kitschy decor and loved it!! Great little find and good food. read more

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Waited over an hour to get our table text to be told it was a mistake and told it was an automated text and there we're still 9 parties ahead of is! Horrible customer service. Probably doesn't matter because of their location. read more

Tower 12 - Text of table being ready - Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Fun establishment! Definitely feels a bit needlessly artisan (such as the hot sauce coming in a dropper bottle), and I'm never a fan when fries are an extra charge on an already expensive burger. I got the classic Margherita pizza, and it was pretty good! The pizza itself was nothing exceptional, but they gave me a bottle of hot honey which elevated the pizza. They also gave me ranch, which was really good and nice to dip my crusts in. We (party of 5) were placed in a back room, which we appreciated for a bit of quiet. read more

Tower 12 - Classic Margherita Pizza - Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Terrible establishment. Horrible drinks, horrible service. Claimed they could not break a 100 dollar bill. Embarrassing!

Here Tuesday night for house disco night. Loving the vibes throughout the place. Phelps hooked us up with a table, shout out to him for hosting us. I had the steak frites and it was amazing. read more

Tower 12 is a laid-back bar in Hermosa Beach. Their Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:30 PM. I got there after it had ended and paid $14 for a Grey Goose on the rocks with lime, which was a decent pour. I walked in during karaoke, which was surprisingly entertaining. I didn't try the food since I was only there for one drink, but I chilled on one of the couches for a while before heading across the street to Paisano for a slice of pizza to wrap up the night. read more

Tower 12 - Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Came to tower 12 during happy hour and got the biggest draft beer I've ever seen for $12! The happy hour deal was basically a 2 for 1 all at once if that makes sense. If not the photo will suffice, I got a Schooner Glass FULL of beer! This is a place I will definitely revisit during happy hour! read more

Tower 12 - Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Great, personal service from the entire wait staff. Surprisingly good food as I really didn't expect that at a bar. Awesome kale salad, truffle fries fried to perfection, and don't forget those massive soft pretzels! read more

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Only had some drinks here but it was a fun place with a great view of the pier from above. Fun vibe with a dj.

Had a great time in Hermosa Beach. Johnny was a great bartender. A lot of love to the whole tower crew.

I went out for a night with my best friend, and Allie was absolutely amazing! She was so kind, helpful, and attentive throughout our entire visit. Even on a busy Friday night at the bar, she made sure we were taken care of and happily accommodated our drink requests. She provided excellent service and made our experience even more enjoyable. We need more bartenders like her! Highly recommend. read more

This place has a really cool vibe, great food and a helpful and fun staff. First place we came to for our first trip to Hermosa Beach and it didn't disappoint. We got the burger and fries and an order of their buffalo wings and all were great, especially the buffalo sauce. Great choice and will definitely come back! read more

So i have come here for years now and everytime i come here with friends i feel like the service even when its not busy is just worse everytime. My friends and i waited for like half an hour and whenever we asked for a menu or for a drink theyd look so pissy at us. I used to love this place but now its just not the same. Gave this place so many chances because of idk nostalgia or whatever you want to call it but ill just go downstairs now to Palmilla. Literally went there for the first time after the moment the bartender ignored us and kinda glad she did now because palmilla was great lol read more

Great food and drinks. Jadyn makes the best cocktails. Have her make an old fashioned