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    Mother's Tavern

    4.4 (117 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
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    MOTHER'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Divey

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    Johnnie C.

    Great hole in the wall with a positive energy and vibe! Everyone is as friendly and dancing with the live band. Live bands Friday through Sunday. Not much dedicated parking, so you have to park in the neighborhood and walk over. Drink prices are reasonable and Drinks served in mason jars.

    Smash burger excellent
    Paul S.

    Seriously, the chill guy in the back is racking out awesome smash burgers. Try the spicy jalapeño ones. Music is always good here but the burgers made my day.

    Jen Taylor W.

    5 stars and they treat their bands very well. Repeat Offender classic rock band played and the staff and patrons were so kind.

    Pretty typical to see a row of bikes and then you know a band is playing
    Zrinko V.

    Holy Shi$ this place still rocks! After all these years this tiny bar hosts some great bands. I can count on most any Saturday afternoon this place will be a blast. Can't think I've seen a better dive bar than this...

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    Mary E.

    This place is a vibe the last few times I have been. Right of pch so parking right there can be tricky but if your a biker you shouldn't have an issue because there is room right in the front to pull up a bike. May that be motorcycles or electric or a cruiser.. I have seen a couple bands here. They have live music often if not everyday? Not sure. The pizza spot right next door is delish and you can eat inside just clean up after yourselves. Their bathroom is clean and they have an outdoor seating which has speakers and a tv so you can still watch the band from inside. This bar is pretty small but it's intimate that way for the music.. I prefer that. They have beer in can and on tap and chips if you're lookin for a snack.

    This is "The Miles." On tour and Mother's is their first stop.
    Drew M.

    The band tonight was karaoke, pretty sad!!! Great voice, but that's it! "Blackcat butterfly" is karaoke!!!!

    Evangelene G.

    When we were planning our trip, we were looking for recommendations in the area and this popped up. From looking online, it looked like a biker bar. So we were driving on PCH and my husband rolls down the window and hears live music and says, "We have to go!" I say, "OK, but let's park on the other side, so we're not playing frogger." What a cool bar! Live music (Total Recall was playing when we were there) and everyone was having a good time, that the vibe was infectious that we were having a good time! Staff is great and the place was very clean and adhered to COVID-19 standards (at the moment). They serve only beer/wine, but it's worth going back once the dust settles!

    XV Tricks playin 4th of July weekend 2020
    PJ B.

    It's a definite vibe! Really small but has a few different areas to enjoy. Has a small, cute patio, which allows smoking. I really dug the band I saw there 4th of July weekend. Has one walk-up bar that serves beer and wine. The bartender was on point! Will definitely be back! I had a great time!

    I don't hang out at bars.... but when I do it's a biker bar

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    13 years ago

    Nice people, good beer. Very friendly bartender. Serves up complimentary chili dogs during the mid-day--nice touch.

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    15 years ago

    My Great Escape from the 'Hot City" ... 2 Wheels 2 Beerz ...Count me in Sat ~ Sun ... AKA Borracha

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    10 years ago

    The best dive bar ever! Always entertaining the bartenders are great! Music is cool and love the peanuts and the people

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    15 years ago

    Great live music pretty much every night and all day on saturday n sunday. This place has character, history, and is full of good people.

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    13 years ago

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    13 years ago

    What's not to like about mason jars full of cold beer. And big bowls of shelled peanuts. Great fun place. Excellent juke box!

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    13 years ago

    Great Dive-Honky-tonk bar!! Great people!

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    12 years ago

    Mason jar pbr's!! Love stopping in and having a cold one! always great!

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    15 years ago

    I went to this Bar for the first time yesterday for a Fundraiser (Seal Beach schooting) and the staff was so nice and will be back.

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    9 years ago

    Great place to see bands or play if you are in one... Nice people and pretty much fun all the way around

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    11 years ago

    If you are a biker..If you are a beach bum...If you wear wife beaters.If you like cheap beer.THIS is your home away from home!!

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    9 years ago

    My home away from home! Great acoustics, cold beer, and killer vibe! A must-stop-and-see!

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    9 years ago

    Cold Beer & great staff, Alison and Michelle are the best! Great music and fun locals.

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    13 years ago

    Go to this bar that lays off their employees so that the "new manager" can work their shifts!

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    13 years ago

    cool place! cold beer and pickled eggs! cant wait to come back!

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    I love Mothers, always fun live bands on the weekends, cold beer and locals that make the atmosphere the best!

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