What a great place- Service is top Tier!! Everyone is very friendly, food is delicious!!! And they serve breakfast!! They have a wide variety of drinks and cocktails. Lots of TVs to watch sports and what not .. my new place to frequent read more

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Definitely better than Redondo Hennessey's! Friendly staff. Decent (women's) restroom. Spacious. Not as big as Hermosa. Always a good time! read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Black & tan + a half century highball paired with Natasha Remi Band - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

During our search for dinner on several days, there were so many different places to select from, we never really knew where to land on. One of those evenings we ended up at Hennessey's Tavern as a glance at the menu showed that there would be something for everyone, and indeed that was definitely the case! First up was that they had some good drink choices I never expected from an Irish pub alongside classic choices and all at very reasonable prices, especially for being right near the beach, only two or three blocks. Just like usual I opted for soup, going with their French onion, and then a corned beef sandwich, and I am VERY critical of corned beef anything due to my family deli background. But this sandwich was damn good. Not the best, but really good. High quality corned beef and more on the lean kosher side and the rye bread was also on point. Absolutely delicious! Another highlight was the hand cut and fried potato chips, presumably russets, cooked until they were nice and dark brown for all those wonderful robust and earthy flavors that you don't often get from potato chips unless they're handmade. Everything at Hennessey's was really good and in a fun Irish pub atmosphere. The Guinness also took the meal up a notch as it should. This was definitely a nice stop on our trip and had we more time to spend, we likely would have returned here again simply because of the good selection and the quality to price. If you are in and around Manhattan Beach and you want something that is a little heartier and is centered around that traditional pub vibe, this is definitely the way. Give them a shot and stop on in! read more

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I do not recommend. The food was not good and the drinks were not good. Don't get the "Irish nachos" with burnt bacon bites on a sliced potato with shredded cheese,pub fries" so greasy or the "espresso martini" so watered down. They should have told me they didn't have the ingredients to make it. It tasted like the last sip of your iced coffee that's watered down. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Espresso martini, Irish Nachos,Pub Fries. - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Lovely. Tavern. Bar food. Nothing more. Service was good, and we gave them their tip. Other thank that? Bar ambience. It's ok. Try it and let me know what you think ... read more

Came here for lunch while on a work trip to see what was around. Cool little spot, waitress was a little strange but cool. Food was great, we sat outside and watch everyone pass by buy. Drinks were solid as well. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Always hoping and full. Decent happy hour. Pub fare. Good spot for a pint and for people watching. Patio overlooks main street of downtown MB. read more

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We had an amazing time at this bar! The atmosphere was fantastic, and the service was outstanding. Our waitress,Brooke , was incredibly friendly and helped us choose from the menu, which made the experience even better. We came in for a few beers, and they were excellent. Everything about the place was great, and we really enjoyed ourselves. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Horrible service, nobody cared about anything. We could have gotten up and left without paying, nobody would have noticed. I had to wave them down with two hands/arms to get their attention, I also had to start yelling, not my proudest moment but whatever. Thank you for the memories Hennessey's Tavern, EWWWWWW read more

Came here for karaoke, and we had so much fun!! The man running the karaoke was so fun and he did a great job. However, the bartender was horribly rude. Not just to us, but to others at the bar as well. He was an older gentleman with glasses, and had a really poor attitude. read more

This was an awesome time all around. Our waitress, Veronica was great. The food was on point and the place had a great vibe. The music topped the night off. Definitely will return here again. read more

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I had a party arranged in the upstairs room at Hennessey's on a Saturday night. It was a fun vibe and very lively. Rachel helped us out and Helen was a great server. Our party had a good time and it was chill enough to have conversations. It was a pretty large space that holds about 40 people so it was a mix of tables and standing room. We weren't aware but heads up that checks need to be on one bill and auto gratuity is 20% for large parties. read more

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When visiting this area I had to come here for nostalgia purposes! Once upon a time I came here a lot! It hasn't lost its fun vibes. An Irish vibes pub/ restaurant. Super friendly atmosphere and service. I had the watermelon margarita because I love margaritas and I love watermelon. It had tajin on the rim and was super refreshing. Can't visit Hennessey's without a black and tan! The crispy calamari wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable. It was very crispy pieces of what was supposed to be calamari. No taste at all. But add the lettuce it was on, the three sauces and a squeeze of lemon with a dash of salt and it was a light snack. Not greasy at all which is what fried calamari usually ends up being. Parking in Manhattan beach is a pain. Be patient, drive around and the beautiful sunshine. Plenty of cool air conditioning makes this a fun spot to beat the heat. A tad pricey but oh well. It's Manhattan Beach. Other items coming out of the kitchen looked good. And they have happy hour options as well. Enjoy your life!! SYOY! read more

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We came for happy hour and had the hawaiin ritas! Soooo delish. The food was excellent and came out in under 5 minutes! Overall a great experience and everyone who works here has a great attitude! We'll be back to try more happy hour specials :) read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Korean bbq chicken, potstickers, lobster tacos - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

We came on a Sunday evening and the place seemed rowdy outside but inside it was actually nice not rowdy with enough seating areas and a few TVs to watch sports. Our server was very attentive and patient with us , he described the different burgers to us. Our food was pleasantly delicious, which are the two burgers I posted. My boyfriend ordered the sweet potato fries, which were very good and I ordered the regular fries. The calamari was okay, it came with three different sauces which was nice. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Irish burger was very good! - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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I love love LOVE Hennessey's Tavern! This by far my favorite place to meet up w/ old friends. I always order the California Citris Salad. Sooo good! And an easy walk down to the pier to the most beautiful beach. You can sit cozy indoors or w/ a cool breeze outdoors. Service is really good and the ambience is positive. Great energy here! read more

(**UPDATED on Friday 3/21/25** For the owner Paul) *If your response is true and the employees weren't the one's to call me an asshole/profiled/stereotyped me that night then this comment is for ALL THE "PEOPLE" PRESENT DURING THIS ODD EVENT INCLUDING THE SERVER that manipulated the situation. That night I was completely sober & clearly remember the server along your so called witnesses suggesting that I was being the one to cause a problem for myself by asking her to give me phone first, before doing what she "says" to get my personal property back. Which makes no sense after properly tipping her and respectfully dining at the restaurant as a returning customer.. I shouldn't have been forced to clean up the floor in order to get my iphone back in the first place I don't really see why you mentioned giving my iphone back when it's not yours or the restaurants to keep in this type of situation. Right or Wrong Paul's yelp response is genuinely not accurate and kind of a reflection of why the situation was handled by petty ways. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Owner's comment - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Tried their $7 Smash Burger. Omitted bacon but added Lettuce, Tomato, & Pickle + lots of ketchup & Mayo. I've been on a burger bender this past week oddly, as I really do not eat much red meat. Their Smash Burger hit all the right notes. It was hearty, very flavorful, juicy, & filling! Served w/ just enough fries. Excited to return next Thurs to repeat! Very friendly service. Helen is super attentive, warm, & friendly. Ambiance is pub-like. We enjoy sitting outside, so it's lovely. Will be back! read more

Hennessey's Tavern - $7 Smashburger Thursday! - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Stopped by after our walk on the beach. We were actually on our way to another location when we saw this one and liked the vibe so we decided to stop. Our waitress was was super cool and answered all of our questions. I had the espresso martini, which was one of the best that I have ever had. We had a burger and the fish and chips and the burger was good but the fish and chips were amazing. The waitress told me that they had just changed their recipe and, it was fire. The place is open area has cool little things for you to read all around just a straight up like cool vibe for getting something to eat having a drink and watching. read more

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I always walk by here and have been wanting to try the burger of the month. I finally got a chance to try a burger here and I wasn't disappointed. The burger was juicy and the onion rings were crispy and delicious. Great place to eat and have a drink, especially with the happy hour deals. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Dublin Burger with onion rings - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Wings were BAD! Beer is beer so can't complain there. Service was good and there was an odd smell to the place.

I've walked past this spot countless times, always curious about their burgers and fish & chips. After years of bringing out-of-town guests to various Manhattan Beach restaurants, I finally decided to try it with two family members. Our server, Victoria, was exceptional--so kind and attentive that, for the first time, I wasn't entirely honest about the food. I told her it was good, and while it wasn't terrible, it missed the mark. The burger was dry and lacked seasoning, though the bun was soft and perfectly toasted. The fish and chips were battered and fried beautifully, but there wasn't a trace of seasoning--not even a pinch of salt. The biggest letdown? All three orders of fries were barely warm and clearly not fresh. Despite that, my family members had time for dessert before their flight and enjoyed it, though the brownie was overloaded with chocolate. At the end of the day, it's bar food, so I shouldn't have expected much more. On the bright side, I now know where to take guests with simple palates who enjoy standard pub fare. But if you're looking for great service, definitely ask for Victoria! Oh, and in conclusion--I really hate to say this, but I think it's important. I witnessed another server handle a personal hygiene matter with one hand, discard what she did into a napkin and toss it in the trash, then immediately reach into a compartment, pull out a piece of fruit, and move it to another section of that same compartment. Without washing her hands, she then went back in, grabbed a slice of lime, placed it on top of a pink drink, and served it to a customer. I was so disgusted that I just decided to leave this part on Yelp. read more

Surprised by how yummy their burgers & fries were. i wasn't expecting much from a bar with bar food, but it was so delicious. Even my daughter ate her whole burger. I'll definitely be going back! The service was excellent, very efficient. It's a decent environment too, nice on the patio with the chandeliers & good for people watching. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Smash burger! - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This is one of the easiest places to eat in Manhattan Beach, you can almost always get a table and services is fairly friendly. The bacon blue cheeseburger is amazing. It's pub food. The drinks are on the small size especially if you get a greyhound. Be aware that, even though their menu online says they have drink specials, those don't count on holidays, especially St. Patrick's Day. We went here specifically for the mimosas on St. Patrick's Day with a whole bunch of men who were drinking beer and they informed us their mimosas were double price. I still think you owe me a 50% refund! read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Drink specials are not every Saturday and Sunday like they say. - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Hennessey's is in a prime location. If you're at the Manhatten Pier, it's just a four minute walk up the street towards Morningside Drive. After taking a dip in the ocean around 8PM, my friends and I wandered Manhattan Beach Blvd looking for a place that matched our mood in both ambiance and people. I think what drew us in was the live music and cheerful folks singing along with the lyrics. The crowd was not dead nor too serious (which was a plus). I ended up ordering the French Fry Sampler ($11) which provided three fry varieties - spicy, plain and garlic+parmesan (see photos attached), but I got to say, the dipping sauces were not great. I only liked one of the dipping sauces (it was like a BBQ, maybe honey mustard type dip). In terms of services, we were well attended to and without having to flag down the waitress, they kindly made sure my water was refilled and asked me if I needed anything (that's not always the case when at a bar). The women's bathroom was clean. There are two stalls and one sink. This was surprising to me because in my experience bars tend to have messy bathrooms. This was definitely another plus! Lastly, I really like that Hennessey's has social events planned for the month because I think gatherings like Trivia or karaoke night really bring a community together. read more

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I know this place. I like this place, the bar tender tonight was just rude. I'm here to buy drinks and buy food and pay a service. No customer service or friendliness tonight. That was the first part of the night, I came back later. I sat at the bar for 10 minutes and he didn't even take my order. Next time If I saw him tending bar, I would definitely skip and go to the next place. read more

Divey bar with 2-4-1 burger specials on Tuesdays and karaoke on Wednesdays. Came here on a Tuesday around 8pm and enjoyed the aforementioned two-for-one burger deal. We both got the moo-oink-cluck burger which was quite large and filling. They come with a side of fries. We got some tequila shots too (because why not) but I would not get the well drink here. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Bathrooms located in the back right. Credit cards accepted. Overall, it's a very chill spot. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Moo-Cluck-Oink Burger - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Came here to celebrate another year was in the area and got hungry so decided here was a good spot to do it. The bloody Mary was nice and refreshing a good way to start the meal a little spicy without being overwhelmingly hot. I had the pretzel burger and the bun was great had a good chew nice consistency and the meat was cooked perfectly. Juicy and oozing out soaking the pretzel bun and imparting its flavor all over the fries. The pickle was a nice way to cut through all the richness and helped balance the meal. We also go the BLT Avocado crispy bacon on toasted bread with well ripened avocado gave you that fatty delightful combo you are looking for. Kettle potatoes chips nice and crispy rounded out the meal. Their signature cocktails sound good and I'll be sure to try one next time. Try and sit upstairs you have a better view of the ocean. read more

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I've been to both Henesseys in Palos Verdes and here in Manhattan. It's a nice bar with a good ambiance. Our waitress was alright, got our orders correct but didn't have the best energy and didn't often check in on us once the drinks were out. Karaoke night was cute though, lots of locals with great voices came out! Drinks are a bit expensive for a laid back bar. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Tequila shot, wine and guiness - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Between Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan beach you will find 3 Hennessey's locations. These bars are a staple of the South Bay, each with their own vibe, but all solid. I always find that the service is friendly, and the beer is cold, how can you complain with that bar equation? Add in the fact that their food is good, AND they have a 'Two for One' burger special on Tuesday night, and these locations get a whole lot more interesting. The inside décor is typical, dark wood with an open floorplan and various Irish beer mirrors throughout. You will find several televisions running sports. Warning, unless it is a big game you can expect to hear muzak streaming and not the actual game. On this particular Tuesday I enjoyed my favorite burger, the MOO-CLUCK-OINK! A patty cooked to preference, medium for me, topped with a fried egg, crispy bacon & cheddar cheese. The burger comes with a side of fries and a pickle. They make a good burger! You will usually find some sort of drink specials, their happy hour runs from 4-7, Monday through Friday, and features a variety of drink/beer specials. My favorite being a pint of Guinness, and a side shot of Irish Whiskey for $10. Through the course of writing this review, I went from 3 stars to 4 stars. Food is on point and the vibe is beach casual with good patrons and staff. If I were to guess, I've been to a Hennessey location well over 50 times in my life, something about old habits and comfortable familiarity. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Just watched the Kings lose to the Wild, 2 - 1, F!!!!  Still had a good time at Hennessey's with great service by Amanda. - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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I was pretty excited to check out the "last classic Manhattan Beach bar", even though it has multiple locations in the South Bay. However, it ended up being a somewhat mediocre time. The service was okay, the drinks were nothing special, and the food was lackluster (at best). Food: 2/5 Drinks: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Value: 2/5 Overall: 2.8/5 read more

Hennessey always has a special plane in my heart because the food is good and decently priced as are the drinks. I live in Redondo Beach but I have been hanging out at the Hennessey in Manhattan Beach for the past few weeks. Not only does it have a better location and view than the Redondo Beach Hennessey it also has better service! The servers in MB are nicer and more thorough. They don't forget about you for a long time or give you an attitude if you don't order a lot of items. The manager is better and more approachable and it has all around better vibes. I always sit at the bar top and on Thursdays Juniper is the bartender and she is awesome. Do you know why they use Juniper berries to make Gin? Because juniper berries are extremely flavorful, and complex. They brighten up what would be a standard boring liquor and can even make it smell like flowers. Well Juniper the bartender is aptly named because she will brighten up your day and make it more complex and flavorful, and if you're lucky your day may even smell like flowers. Thanks Hennessey MB team and Juniper for always making it a great day. read more

My favorite place! Love the live music, the hamburger is delicious, and the service is great.

Great service & food, not to mention its on the edge of the pier. They have a variety of beer, cocktails & wine. I highly recommend this pub/ restaurant. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Me & a friend with out table view. Fish N' Chips and BLT & Avocado sandwich. - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I will literally come just for the Irish coffee. Best I've had in the South Bay so far. Highly recommend! The bathroom has a urine smell so I wouldn't recommend this place for a date or business lunch. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Irish coffee - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

i stopped in yesterday for a mid ride refuel and left my airpod case + one airpod in the bathroom. when i realized an hour or so later, my very kind server had already found them and put them behind the bar - saving me another trip to the apple store and money for more snacks. thanks for being a kind human read more

Bar tender was just straight rude.. he was still serving beer and didn't want to serve us any drinks.. bartender was just straight rude while serving white folks all happy and giving us bad attitude just because we were Hispanic read more

Nice place to hang out! We drank here tonight located in a nice area of Manhattan Beach!

The food is great, I had the shepherds pie and it's amazing just like in Ireland . Service is fast and the server is very knowledgeable. Ambiance is usual for an Irish pub. Love the vibe. read more

Food tasted so-so, but it was happy hour, so I can't expect much. Service was decent. Water tasted horrible, which isn't like other restaurants I have dined at. It's clear there's no filter, but it almost tasted as if additional contaminates were added. After dinner, my buddy and I both had bad stomach aches. The atmosphere was the best part of this experience. read more

Hennessey's Tavern - Irish Pub Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California