If you're looking for a proper Irish pub experience in LA, Molly Malone's is the real deal. The atmosphere is warm, lively, and unpretentious. It's got dark wood, cozy booths, great music, and that perfect neighborhood pub energy where everyone feels like a regular. The drinks are poured right (yes, the Guinness is spot on), and the vibe is consistently fun whether you're there for live music or just a casual night out. Huge shoutout to Michael behind the bar, hands down one of the friendliest bartenders around. He's attentive, quick with recommendations, and genuinely makes you feel welcome the second you sit down. He kept the energy up while still making sure our glasses were never empty. That kind of service is what keeps people coming back. Highly recommend grabbing a seat at the bar and letting the team take care of you. Sláinte! read more

I am writing to share a concern regarding my recent visit to your bar and the service I received from the bartender, Michael. I initially ordered a margarita and asked Michael if he could make it. He said yes and mentioned that he does not drink, so he would not be able to taste-test it. After receiving the drink, I let him know that it was not to my liking the mixer tasted off and the drink was overly sweet. I clearly explained what was wrong with it and asked instead for a tequila and pineapple juice, shaken. When preparing the second drink, Michael poured it rather than shaking it and then served it in a small glass, leaving some of the drink in the shaker instead of using a larger glass so the full amount could be served. At checkout, I was charged for both drinks. When I questioned this, I was told the first drink could not be removed because I "did not specify" that I didn't like it despite the fact that I had explained the issue with the margarita and requested a replacement. Michael was rude and had an unpleasant attitude during this interaction. I have never been to an establishment where I was required to pay for a drink that I did not like or drink after clearly explaining what was wrong with it. I believe I should be refunded for the margarita that I did not enjoy or consume. I hope this matter can be resolved promptly and professionally. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response. No where in the bar does it says all sales are final either! read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Beer was good, and the Lalo pineapple juice drink was great. - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Old school since 1969. Before heading to the Academy Theater we stopped by to have a beer. The ambiance is old world with a dark European feeling to it. They offer beer on tap and they accept credit cards. We sat at the bar and ordered two beers on tap, one an IPA and the other a Harper's. The bartender was nice and the patrons were friendly too. They have live music in the evenings. read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Old school since 1969 - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A yesteryear's old saloon in mid Wilshire, this is a good stop if you like Guinness and the old Irish bar ambience. It's also a great venue for private events, especially if you have a band performance. They have a small theatre-like room in the back with a small stage, and can accommodate about 50-60 people. Service at the bar was friendly and warm. Restrooms were a bit disappointing... but maybe that's just what you get in old buildings. They have no parking lots and this is a dense residential and commercial area so plan some time to look for street parking. read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - The "Grateful We Are Not Dead" band! - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came back and had a great time again. Thank you Ernesto for the great service and conversation. read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - MP and Shane - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

came here on a night Blue collar wasn't open and I was underwhelmed. It's a standard Irish pub, nothing to it. Could be the night we passed by but there are a ton of other bars I'd prefer. Maybe I'll try it again? read more

I'm a big fan of this place. Always a friendly welcome and excellent service. Great beer and lovely fish and chips. Take a trip to Ireland!

Love it here! Staff that really cares and there's often live music. drinks are great.

Friendly staff. Safe atmosphere, if you come alone you'll make friends quickly. Limited menu, but food is good. I recommend the fish'n' chips with a good cold lager! read more

I love how small and intimate Irish pubs can be. This is a great example of that. Not too busy, quick service. The drinks and beers are nice, can't complain. read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Signage - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stopped bye last night for a quick drink and ended up falling in love with the place. The place has a great atmosphere and the staff is very nice. Sasha the bartender was super sweet and very fun to talk to. I highly recommend checking this place out, I will definitely be coming back!! read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Guinness - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love it. Super great dive bar with a performance space in the back. Decent drink prices and a comfortable ambiance. A quintessential and familiar experience for people who like this kind of thing read more

Glad that Molly Malone is back! One of the best Irish pubs around with some of the best prices. The drinks are a couple dollars less than other Irish pubs. The Irish coffee is a must. Guinness is must if you're here nice and cold. There's an adequate amount of seating but it was busy on St Patrick's day weekend so expect to stand and drink. Service was great and the owner was super friendly. Parking is street metered parking might have to drive around but worth it read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Irish coffee - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Had an hour to burn after work while by Wilshire so popped in for a tipple since I was always intrigued by the exterior whenever I'm in this part of LA. Turned out to be a fantastic dark little place to spend some afternoon time. Warm lovely art on the walls of and by an old regular, really great (friendly, jokey, intelligent) conversation with Damian (the fellow who was tending bar) nice pours, good craic. I'll definitely be back when I can. read more

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Nice place for a beer with friends. I was here on a date, and would rather come here with friends, never a date again. It's a pretty standard Irish pub so you know what you're getting. Ordered at the bar with no issues. Definitely recommend visit. read more

Molly Malone's is a very special place. The drinks are poured well and with care, you won't find a better Guinness dare I say in the state. The fish and chips is excellent and the wings are great! The lighting is vibey and perfect for a night out or even a date. The painted portraits on the wall are so special. But the real star of the show is the warm& efficient staff. Sasha is so welcoming, friendly and her Irish Coffee is out of this world, match that with Ernesto's immaculate Hot Toddy and you have the recipe for a cozy night out! The music room always sounds perfect too! If you don't make this a regular stop on your LA bar rotation you are making a mistake! read more

A dive in the truest sense of the word!! What characters were sitting at the bar!! So much fun. The beer was fabulous and the bartender was cool. Just wish they had food!! read more

Great authentic Irish pub. warm atmosphere and friendly bartenders. Sasha pours a perfect Guinness!! Great vibe if you are not into chains. We will be back!! read more

Super fun bar and it has a 2nd area for live music! Or they have triva or open mic. Love this place, decent drink prices too!!

Great experience here. I had a glass of Guinness. Michael was my bartender. He was very pleasant and professional with me and the other guys I came with. The ambience gave off that classic New England Irish pub feel read more

Thank God, we're back! And you wouldn't know there was ever a fire. Same awesome vibe, same atmosphere, the music room is fully restored. A perfect watering hole. read more

I called today to wish the owner Damian who i have known since we were kids in elementary school a happy birthday. Some jerk answered the phone and I asked if Damian was there he said no and before i could inquire about his daughter he hung up in my face. When I tried calling back at first he wouldn't answer and then when he did he hung again with out even saying hello I don't know who this employee is! But I will say two things. First be grateful I don't live in L A anymore second your a complete loser. Damian does not work like this read more

My socio and I were looking for a place to have a drink after a b'ness event at the Peterson Automotive Museum in LA. We checked the Yelp app, and spoke to the staff at Peterson's, and MM's was close: We decided to check it out. Its on Fairfax, just North of Wilshire. This is a bar w/ no food, and we were glad for that. The bartenders were super cool as we indulged in Macallan whisky and Guinness. We were celebrating my socio's bday, and were pleasantly surprised 6 whiskies and 2 Guinness came to about $100. There is a band area on the other side of the bar and we also enjoyed that aspect of the bar. MM's is much more than a dive bar. If you are in the area looking for a dive bar w/ reasonably priced drinks, and entertainment on certain nights, MM's fits the bill. In addition, the bartenders are cool and will pour you stiff drinks. read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Live band - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I don't know why this place has such low ratings! Super nice workers, delicious burgers and fries, they have live music in their back room at times and greattt prices!! Will definitely be coming back when in the area read more

Great Irish pub to hang & have a pint. I usually drop by for the live music. It's a good place to meet up

I definitely wouldn't eat here after a fire took out the kitchen, but it's a great place for music. Good drinks.

Molly's is the best of both worlds....a classic LA bar but not full of itself. Great bartenders. Friendly customers. A decent numbers of beer options that change up periodically. And live music in the back room, if that's your thing. Otherwise, no cover to sit at the bar. Pop in. Have a pint! read more

My friend plays in a 90s grunge cover band here occasionally and we love coming to support them. It's very much a dive bar in all the right ways. Also it's really great that the stage is in a separate room from the bar. It only losses a star because it can get quite tight at the bar/walkway on a busy night. Pretty good prices. read more

Owner doesn't give change for $20 with a $14 charge. No food. Owner doesn't know costs of drinks and is in the bar drinking with his son. Bathroom was disgusting. read more

Cool, intimate venue for shows. Fish and chips were decent; Guinness on tap was great. Service was slow, but expected.

Sláinte! How is everyone? I popped into my local Irish pub in the wee hours of the morning on a Sunday... which technically meant I was out way too late on Saturday night. And inside, I found nothing but love. My fiancée looked particularly hot in there. By the time I went home, I was out front by the vapers singing classic rock hits unto the night sky with dear old friends. Yes! Sláinte! read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Happy wee hours of Sunday morning! - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really nice bar. I came here for a show and was surprised to find the huge stage in a completely different room! This place has a sound technician and the bands all sounded wonderful! I wasn't really here to drink, but I can tell you this place is very well maintained. Parking wasn't really an issue because I came on the hour and I probably came when people were leaving so I found parking on the street. Such a great venue! read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - The wonderful stage! Waiting for the band to setup. - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one off the coolest places to be in . Definitely in my bucket list to come and have a beer here and it didn't disappoint. Great service and ambient . read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Guinness - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

the ambiance in the place is good. feels like you're taken back in time into a different place. they show car shows on the tv and a movie. the walls have paintings of different people and some of them are previous employees. the bartender Sasha was accommodating and quick to serve. she knew exactly what i want to drink. overall great place for a night cap. read more

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I have a good time every time I come here. The mood is Irish neighborhood hang. Not a dive per se but also a place you can definitely let loose. The bartenders are always friendly and helpful. We met the granddaughter of the man who started it all the other night and she was a delight. I've also spent several friends birthdays here and was devastated when covid kept me out for St. Patty's. Come in for a drink, stay to make a new friend. read more

Across the street from my Security post at The Los Angeles County Museum of Art. This Fairfax Gem is a chill spot for a Pint or 3 and some Fish n Chips to start the weekend right on a Friday night. Service is impeccable to boot. Have fun! read more

Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Irish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had an awesome time here for my first visit. Great music and great staff! Place gets crowded on a Saturday, but the patrons are all friendly. read more

Great vibes, food, service and music! Had such a fun time here chatting with the staff. Surprisingly easy to find parking as well.

easy place to hang out. unpretentious. The black n tans were perfect! We saw a band in the separate room. No frills.

Your regular neighborhood Irish pub that happens to have a very central location. We've been to Molly Malone's on and off for years (even had an event held in a private room that went really well) and it's always been fun. Yes, parking is a tad (or more) tough on Fairfax but plan accordingly and be patient. They have cool, indie bands playing here on regular basis and we need venues that encourage local artists, so that's a plus in my book. Great menu, reasonable prices for food, nice beer selection. I like the atmosphere, it's fun to have live music and a beer! What more do you want? Great venue, I love older LA places that are still around and you go back to when you can and it's nice and familiar. You can count on Molly Malone's for a good time, a fun night out! read more