Came here to say to meet up with some folks and it was an overall good time. The interior was crowded af, so we opted to sit at one of the picnic tables outside. This place was very hard to find, but once you do you understand why people come out. The music is great? The bartenders are generous with their pours, and you feel comfortable whether you're with a group, or alone, I especially liked the fact that dogs were allowed on the outside deck, and that the prices for drinks were reasonable. Would I come back to try the food? Maybe a little earlier in the night when there is less of a crowd. Enjoyed my visit! read more

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This place was a true diver atmosphere, and the service was very attentive. The phrase a blast from the past definitely describes Hennessy. If I lived in Tampa, I would definitely be a regular here! read more

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We went on a Friday night for a bite. The male and female bartenders were amazing. Service was perfect and they were on top of it. We ordered a French dip (very dry) and Philly (was perfect) . Drinks were perfect and we didn't have to wait. The bathrooms had a lot to be desired. Tye men's had holes in walls and floor that hadn't been clean in a month. Women's was clean. There was a sign advertising upcoming events but it was over 2 months outdated. Very concerning. They need a new cleaner and marketing team person but aside from that I may be back read more

Good vibes and cool beer, especially on Wednesday nights. I've had the Cuban sandwich and it's okay, the beer is wet and cold, and the characters that come in and out of this place are worth the price of admission. Don't go too hard too early on your karaoke action because you'll scare away the 65 plus crowd, but after that all beds are off. read more

Hennessy's Bar & Grille - The seniors had their golf carts lined up out front. Don't mess with the rest. - Dive Bars Near Me - Oldsmar, Florida

My first time in oldsmar. They did not miss the mark. Inviting atmosphere. Everyone was receptive and bartenders were very attentive and fast with service. The staff stayed engaged. I didn't get to try the food because I ate before I stopped in read more

Good bar food good service steak special good local joint will return like their boneless wings also Definitely worth it for a reasonable quick bite read more

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The entire inside reeks of smoke. Everything is run down and dirty looking. I didn't even order food due to the smell.

Violent food poisoning here . The bartenders were almost worth it but I would not recommend

In the past few years Hennessy's has really cleaned up. They offer free pool Tuesdays, free line dance lessons on Tuesdays, karaoke, live bands on the weekend, and sip&shops. While their menu is bar food, it is very good a flavorful! They have weekly food specials and their bar staff is so friendly (Especially Erin&Kristi). Def recommend going! You won't be disappointed. read more

I have driven past this place plenty of times, yesterday I decided to give it a try. Didn't get passed the prominently displayed NO GUNS NO CONCEALED CARRY NO OPEN CARRY sign on the door. First time I have seen one in Florida, went to Buffalo Wild Wings a few steps away, they don't seem to have a problem with CC. read more

Came for taco Tuesday and line dancing! It's every Tuesday night 7-8pm and so fun! Their tacos were 3 for 8 bucks I think but they were actually really good! Clean place, dark inside but they have a tiki bar outback too. Pool table inside, tons of bar seats and tables. TouchTunes music. The rock music was a tad too loud for me though. Will come back and try more off their menu. read more

Love this place since they been smoking inside. They have a great happy hour and delicious food specials. They do have an outdoor patio or smoking is allowed. Staff is always friendly! read more

Besides being a smoke free place to have a drink and listen to good music on the weekends, the breakfast is fantastic. The pancakes are just like Mom used to make! I highly recommend a visit to this locally owned hangout! read more

How many bars do you go to where the smokers sit inside & the non-smokers sit outside? We'll that is how it works at this place! Nice dive bar for some bar food, playing pool & listening to music. It's actually much larger than you think & hidden on Tampa Road. If you are a smoker, you probably would give it a better review but as I don't smoke, I could only sit outside & listen to the music & hold my breath when I went in to pee because that is how smokey it is in there! read more

Oh, because young lady caught me a couple drinks. Very nice very great people done Hennessey's bar in Oldsmar. I definitely recommend it good atmosphere is one place a Bay definitely go there if you're lonely and a chicken Windsor pretty good read more

Awesome bar located close to the racetrack. Love the bartenders & servers. Efficient & friendly. Video games, pool tables, stage, DJ or a live band, dance floor smoking, outdoor seating area, food & lots of TV's & seats. We've celebrated two birthdays here & had a blast! I love the thin crust sausage pizza, crispy curly onions, mozzarella sticks & saw the chefs special spaghetti & it looked delish, especially for bar food. We look forward to Hennessy's everytime we visit Tampa. read more

This place is never a disappointment, from the friendly bartenders to the food, you can't go wrong! I got the BLT and I can honestly say it's one of the best in town . My husband got a burger which we've never tried before here, and it's huge! Juicy and you will definitely need two hands. A little messy but how can you complain when it's so good. I can also say their potato salad is delicious . My husband got the french fries again very generous with the portion. With everything going on so glad they are still in business. Highly recommend you support them. read more

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Marcy was our server and very personable and extremely efficient!!! The chopped salad - chicken- bacon - tomatoes - cheese with homemade Blue Cheese Yum read more

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We love the convenience of Hennessey's, and I like their chicken wings... Sadly, I most likely won't be back. Staff is super friendly, and like I said, the food is good... But they are a bar that allows smoking inside (why is this still a thing in Florida?? We are a "clean indoor air" state!). I always go in and out as quick as I can, but my clothes wreak of cigarettes and it's not worth it. And to top it off, the wings ARE pricey. I can get 8 amazing wings up the road at Cuban Breezes for $6.99, compared to the 10 for $16 at Hennessey's. Sorry guys, made the decision after dropping in last night. read more

Dark and a little grimy but just what you'd expect. No complaints, my wings were decent!

Other than the Smokey air, we enjoyed our visit! We ordered Cajun wings and battered mushrooms. So good!!! Drinks were great and well priced. Derek was the bartender and server...he was wonderful. We would definitely visit again! read more

Great bar with friendly people. They just relocated to Tampa Road, and the new place is much cleaner. The taps are full of most major craft beers plus the usual domestic suds. If you need hard liquor or wine, it's available. The food is typical bar grub. I haven't sampled it, but it looks good when you're drinking. Live music every weekend and some weekdays. Warning: It is a smoking establishment but they have an outdoor patio if you need fresh air. Ample parking and the restrooms are clean. read more

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So the building inside is nice. That is all I have to say that is positive. We walked in on a Saturday afternoon greeted by a wall of gross cigarette smoke that smelled like it was from the 60's. The bar was packed with 50+ somethings that were chain smoking like they had one foot in the grave already. I cannot believe they actually serve food in this place and allow smoking. It was about the most disgusting place I have ever been in. It is really big on the inside and could be such a great place but given the clientele they are serving it won't be changing anytime soon. The patio is decent but the 2 people sitting out there had empty glasses and I am guessing they had to walk inside to get refills. Won't be returning unless they change the policy about smoking and serving food. read more

This long time dive of dives, known only to the hard core drinkers and smokers in the area, plus me cause I'm different, does what it needs to do. Hey, if you want to slam a few strong beverages for a low price, and inhale smoke whether you actually light up or not, this is the place! They have a couple crappy pool tables if you want to play for a shot. It's possible to drink free for quite a while if you bring your A game, I've heard... read more

Nice place overall, perhaps should not allow patrons to smoke inside. Food was tasty and the drinks were done well!

Went to eat there the other night. Ordered boneless bbq wings. When I got home I had the worst stomach pains and throwing up. I called to let them know and they said the manager was out or too busy and they laughed at me. I had to go to the urgent care where they put an Iv in and took blood and urine sample. He stated I definitely had food positioning. They charged me $50. All they had to do was say they were sorry it happened and comped my meal and I wouldn't be writing this. But the way they treated me was unacceptable. Obviously I won't we going back there. read more

Okay, so Hennessey's isn't going to win any major culinary awards, but let me just state that for a greasy-spoon-bar, they have some damn good food. Working at United Healthcare in Oldsmar, employees order from this place all the time, mainly because it's close and they deliver. So after a while, I jumped on the bandwagon and too began ordering lunch from this place in '06. One day a few years later, I decided to actually drive to them and eat there. When I arrived, I was shocked to see this hole-in-the-wall bar. When I walked in, the place was packed with individuals in the 35+ age group all sitting around guzzling beers and smoking cigarettes. The air was quite thick with cigarette smoke, actually. I couldn't believe this was the place that was churning out some of my favorite lunches--but it was. So I sat down, ordered a chicken Caesar salad and a Blue Moon and enjoyed every bite! This place truly is Oldsmar's hidden lunchtime secret. Chicken Philly - Large enough for two to split, comes with a generous portion of steak fries. Chicken Caesar salad - Massive with seemingly more chicken than lettuce. The chicken is also hot off the grill, which is a nice contrast to the salad's cold temperature. And it's the only salad I've ever seen that comes with a whole tomato. Very tasty and very big. Probably one of my favorite Chicken Caesars. Chili - Their chili is amazing. It's home made and not some crap out of a jar or can. If you're feeling frisky, get the chili cheese fries! Also, once a year, they host a chili cook-off. Wings - Very, very good stuff with their wings. Honey BBQ is the way to go. Not as good as McDivot's but just as edible! Hungry for breakfast? They dish up some of the best in town, and it's dirt cheap. On Saturdays and Sundays, they offer breakfast until 1 PM! read more

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Cool dive bar definitely has a fun atmosphere. I did not eat there just drinks. My only complaint was the smoking inside. I guess your just not used to that anymore since most places are smoke free. Outside of that it was cool and the bartenders were attentive. read more

If you're looking for a great place to eat and drink and doesn't make craft cocktails. This is the spot. They have a little bit of the fancy liquors and if you're a smoker you can smoke inside. If not keep in mind that they smoke inside and there are tables outside where they have no ashtrays. Their breakfast can't be beat. It is what you'd expect breakfast to be eggs, meat French toast, bagels and weekly specials. Plus a lot of the classic breakfast foods can be ordered a la cart and you can create your own breakfast meal for less than $7. Hennessy's is a bar first so no kids allowed. The prices really are good and the staff is super. They get super busy super quickly too. They have a lot of regulars and don't let them scare you away. They're open 8am-3am 7 days a week. They also serve alcohol during those times as well. I've eaten breakfast here twice so far had have a lunch and dinner here too. The food isn't anything fancy it's just good classic bar food and tastes exactly how you think it should. read more

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Marcy, Carol, Chrissy and Melissa are amazing. I like the down-to-earth feel of the place and the food is surprisingly good. My friend Sam has really nice hair and he enjoys the biscuits and gravy because his hair is so wavy. He hangs out there a lot. Breakfast! read more

One of the bartenders was extremely rude and told us we couldn't stay because our entire party wasn't 21. There is no sign that says this, the bartender was just lazy and worried that we might sneak drinks to the only person under 21. He was wrong and because of this will never get business from us. We'll make sure to tell all our friends around the area too, including our Nielsen folks who frequent often. read more

It may seem strange to wake early on a weekend morning to breakfast at a dive bar. With cigar smokers and pancake shovelers comingling at the same bar it makes for quite a scene! I consider this the best breakfast joint in the area. Near the flea market, it's a great spot to start off a sordid weekend. The food is consistent, heaping and hot. A side of beer doesn't hurt the classic rock mood either. The backlit full liquor bar doesn't provide much light at all, making this one of the darkest dampest holes still remaining in these parts! read more

Cute place first impression. Should have left when I smelled the smoke. I was expecting an Irish pub by the name and shamrock on the sign. Typical bar fare. Stayed because I like playing pool. Waitress brought drinks quickly and took our orders. Food came out timely. Chopped beef special had too much gravy and not enough beef. Had better nachos at Taco Bell. Waitress never came back to check on our drinks or how we were doing. Brought the check without a word. We paid our bill and left. read more

Went off of the reviews but then thought to myself these reviews are pretty old. They drop off menus at work all the time so a coworker and I figured we would give them a shot. The photo of the chicken philly on here made my mouth water so ordered it with fries for lunch today. The chicken philly was nothing I expected. The reviews said it was huge like cant eat the whole thing huge and that was not the case. The chicken was almost flavorless and if it wasn't for the cheese, onions, peppers and mound of hot sauce i added it would have been pretty horrible. The fries were skinny and dry with no salt but edible (bc i added salt and ketchup). My co worker ordered the chicken fingers and was very upset because they were $7 and flat. I don't want to sound rude but unfortunately i will never order from there again. I wasn't sure how they got 4 stars but then realized they only had 4 reviews. read more

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We liked the wings and mini corn dogs ... Great portions for the price.. Plus everyone there is so nice.. A local hang out.. Don't really car for the indoor smoking though read more

This is a great place for drinks and food. Their wings are spicy and their corn dogs are dipped in the best corn bread!!! I had a great time. The bar tenders remembered the names of not only the regulars but the new people. It was a great experience with friendly service and decent prices for drinks and food!!! read more

awesome dive bar - I hate to use the phrase dive bar can we call it a GOOD OLD FASHION BAR that many of us grew up with, that's what Hennessey's is all about your treated like family there food is great You have to order their wings, reasonably priced and they are awesome They literally have won accolades and awards for their wings one of the last places you can smoke in a bar, in the area. read more

Great locals bar. Everybody seems to know each other and the staff. Drinks aren't skimped on. Pretty big menu for bar food. I've had the boneless chicken, the hamburger, and the pizza. All good, my favorite was the burger all the way. Tang is a great shot and huge.They still allow smoking so if you smoke it's heaven. I don't like smoke but they have pretty good ventilation but your hair will smell the next day if you're there at night. read more

Hennessy's is my "S.O." (satellite office) I've been coming here for over 20 years, If you don't like smoke, but do like over-priced crappy drinks, then this is not the place for you! The food is great, just depends on whoz cooking that day. Try to come when "Billy's" (Alan) cooking. The chicken Caesar wrap is big enough for two and the burgers are killer. I'm heading over this Saturday morning for a mountainous BLT on a Kaiser bun, best in town. If you're coming over for a few cocktails just to get started before you go someplace else, better have a designated driver!!! Thanks Dave!!! read more