The Bottom Line 4 stars: Good quality British food with a diverse menu, a full bar and a souvenir…read morestore next door. Recommended! Location 3 stars: Busy downtown Santa Monica, on Southwest corner of Santa Monica Blvd and the 2nd and 3rd Street. Metered street parking is possible but hard to find. There are plenty of paid parking lots. I used the 2nd Street city-owned parking structure 4, for $4. It is a few blocks from the restaurant. No valet. Venue 3.5 stars: Large, older venue, consisting of a British-themed Food and Souvenir store, a bar, and a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Service 4 stars: Friendly, attentive and helpful. Billing 2 stars: They suggest the tipping amount by calculating it AFTER TAX, which is incorrect and misleading, and it inflates the amount. Tipping is customarily calculated as a percentage of the total before discounts and before tax. See the pic that I have attached. Drinks 4 stars: Full bar. Reasonable prices. Food 4 stars: Huge menu of British appetizers, soups, salads, main courses and desserts. We had the Sausage Rolls and the Potato Samosas as appetizers, and the Steak, Guinness & Mushroom Pie, the Cornish Pastie, the Chicken Tikka Masala, and the Irish Beed Stew (available on Saturdays only) as our main courses. All were delicious and highly recommended. We did not have dessert this time but the menu looked good.

We got the bangers and mash and Irish stew. English sausages…read moretaste very different than American sausages. I can't describe it, I prefer the English ones which are nostalgic for me. Very good. Irish stew had that homemade taste to it, also good. Overall 7/10

I recall vaguely going here a while back, so it was nice to come back and check it out. One of our…read morefriends was celebrating their birthday here and was also a guest D.J. for the night. Friday night, that is. We were able to catch some dinner before the kitchen closed at 9 p.m. and just turns into a bar. Since it's an English pub, I didn't expect to see quite a bit of Indian cuisine available. I opted to order the chicken tikka masala that comes with rice and roti. The food didn't disappoint! The tikka masala was spiced well and pairs deliciously with the rice and roti. The roti is great for dipping in the sauce. I would for sure, order that again. I like that the place isn't too huge, a nice place to come back to enjoy food and drinks with friends. The waitress was patient and helpful. Totally recommend!

I absolutely love this place! It is the only place I find myself going regularly. I love going here…read moreand just hanging out with my friends. Their food is pretty good. I'd recommend the cheddar jalapeño burger and the mum's chicken pizza. Londons has the BEST sweet potato fries! The service is okay, nothing exceptional but since the restaurant is small, it's very easy to grab their attention. Everyone I have ever brought here ends up, thinking it's very cool and understand why I go as often as I do.

I went on Friday.. Jessica was so nice.. Played pool.. It was fun an a great time... I'll be back…read moresoon

Sly Fox Irish Pub is close to a classic dive bar. It's old timey to the point that the back door is…read morethe main entrance in. Small parking lot that may park about 5 cars and watch the street signs for parking. Pool table & full service bar. Mostly bar seating with a banquette along one wall. What made this bar cool is Sandra, la Reina de Moctezuma as she refers to herself. Breezy, lively, nonchalante, a bit coquettish to the "right guy", socially charming to her other guests. She creates her own story line to create her aura & drama. Author John Rechy, if he were straight, would have featured Miz Sandra in one of his novels like the City of Night. Ordered a pint of Guinness & Harp combination, but I didn't call it a "black & tan" in an Irish pub for historical reasons. But Sandra told me they don't have Harp, and suggested I do a Snake Bite instead which is half Guinness & Hard Cider. I opted for just Guinness since I wasn't in an experimental mood. Later, she was kind enough to let me sample a shot of the Strong Bow Hard Cider which was smooth, sweet, acidic with actual sour apple flavour. Next time I'll have to order the Snake Bite. Don't know how exactly Irish Sly Fox is with its grunge-garage rock music. But it's a good, unpretentious, local hang out. And of course, there's Sandra, la Reina de Moctezuma who is worth the visit. 4- stars

It's a great bar, however the gentleman serving drinks is very off putting and not friendly. you…read moreplace your order, and he stares at you no comments no interaction, nothing

Great service, food was really good. Good beer would definitely be back. The birria tacos were…read morefresh and delicious

This place is amazing, the cocktails are done like they're meant to be enjoyed, the food will put…read moremeat on your bones, and the non-alcoholic cocktails are the closest to the real thing I've ever had. However, I saw all the review saying they're closed, so I swung by. Saturday, 3:54pm, and the scissor gate is closed. No answer at the phone number on apps. Booe it's open again soon!!!

My friend is partial to this watering hole so we popped in for a drink. The décor is cool and…read morereminded me of old school pubs in Europe. The establishment is huge, and you'll find it below sidewalk level. In addition to the main bar area there are several other rooms to hang out in, have a good time, and play pool. I imagine it gets lively at night. On the menu you'll find standard pup fare. We just had lunch so we ordered drinks instead. The bartenders were friendly and the background music was a mixture of classic rock & country. There are also TVs for your viewing pleasure. On our way out I saw the cutest dog in the outdoor beer garden. His name was Guinness. How apropos.

Great taste Good Price…read more Friendly Staff Clean Area Wide Parking lot 골프모임후 20홀로 왔는데 조용하고 편안하게 한잔더하기에 너무 좋았다. 페리오 공간이 시원해서 더 좋은것 같다

My sister took me here last year and lives were changed. I finally showed my boyfriend this place…read moreand I gotta say, the quality and charm remained. I'm someone who's easily overwhelmed by bright lights so sitting inside a dark environment helps and also just looks cool. The booths are large enough to make things feel private so that enhances one's experience and enjoyment -- especially for people with social anxiety like me. The music wasn't blasting our ears off either. Everything came together nicely to feel like a welcoming little area. The staff -- can I just say whoever closed yesterday (October 11) you all did an incredible job and were all so attentive and kind. I don't expect much from restaurants that have a button to request service as it all depends on you, but they all made sure we felt seen and taken care of regardless of any requests. Our table remained clean and always had enough water. Our server communicated well with us and was overall just a pleasant person. I wish we had got his name to leave this review in honor of him haha As for the food, I will say this. It is a tad pricey if you come in with set expectations, but honestly, it does not disappoint. You get good portions, good quality, and good flavors. You get what you pay for here. I had a great time and this will always be a place I recommend to others :)

Wirstshaus has the best selection of German beer. They have a full bar so you can get whatever you…read morewant. We love going there for the food. I love their traditional Bratwurst and their salads. Their Caesar is my favorite. They also make great pretzels. All of their food is good and try the chicken soup. It is tasty. The place is just so cute and it is kept spotless. The bathrooms are always clean and stocked. The service is wonderful. The entire staff is great and they can guide you through the menu. They are fast but they don't rush you. It is just a comfortable place to be. Some nights that have live music which is such fun. I think they have a TV but I avoid it, but I know they show sports. Everything on the menu is great. If you love German food and the best selection of German beer, this is the place for you.

Located down from the Grove is Wirtshaus. The German place is very good. First, service was good…read more Second, Great Outdoor seating. Third, Big bar. Last But not Least, REAL GERMAN FOOD. The Jager Schnitzel was wonderful. Crispy, juicy chicken, with that deep, rich, creamy, mushroom sauce! The Red Cabbage gives a great sour/vinegar to cut through the richness/fat. The spatzel was good. The potato pancakes were small, but deliciously crunchy, soft, salty. Loved the applesauce, sour cream and lemon, brightens it up. I also tried my daughter's French fries, great double fried! The flan special was good. Very Sweet. *Overall, you want German, come here*

The ambience was very chill and the server we had was very upbeat and attentive. They have a wide…read moreselection of German beers and we tried two of them. They were pretty good. We didn't get a chance to order food so next time maybe we will try. Overall the party we attended had a good chill time outdoors. Pro tip* I recommend wearing flat shoes if you will be outside as the area is on a slanted paved area.

The one star is for our server alone -- she was very kind, attentive, and honest, even if some of…read moreher recommendations ended up being a little misguided. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. I ordered the chicken schnitzel with mushroom gravy, my boyfriend got the Hungarian brat with spaetzle, and our friend ordered the Hungarian brat on a roll. Starting with the schnitzel: it wasn't completely terrible, but it definitely wasn't good. The breading was some what soggy and sliding off the chicken, and the chicken itself had almost no seasoning besides an odd lemony sourness. The mashed potatoes were honestly awful -- extremely sour, like they were overloaded with sour cream but missing butter, salt, or any real flavor. I LOVE mashed potatoes and only managed two bites before giving up. The red cabbage was overcooked, mushy, and had a slightly off taste. Overall, the schnitzel plate was maybe a 2/10, and those points go solely to the fact that the chicken itself was technically edible. My boyfriend's meal somehow managed to be worse. The bratwurst was fine, but tasted frozen and reheated rather than fresh. The sauerkraut, according to him, "tasted like dirty socks." The spaetzle was genuinely offensive -- mushy, overly bland, and tossed with what looked like hydrated diced mushrooms that literally tasted like dirt. I honestly questioned whether it had gone bad. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself felt dirty and had a strange smell throughout. It honestly seems like a place locals may still visit out of habit or convenience, but it no longer reflects what I imagine it once was. It's unfortunate, because there's something special about a restaurant that's been around for 65 years and still tries to maintain its old-school charm. Sadly, the food and cleanliness just don't live up to that legacy anymore. Save your money unless you're only stopping in for an overpriced German draft beer. We definitely won't be back.

Great service and great atmosphere. Chris and many other servers attended 17 person party. We were…read moretaken care of, everyone in our party was drunk and happy.

Quick, efficient, clean, yummy. Honestly couldn't have asked for more in a pub. Came on a Friday…read moreclose to 11:30 PM and was sure there would be a wait for a party of 4, but nope! Thought we had lucked out but honestly, everyone working here is super efficient and vigilant. Ordered the stir fried pork belly, corn cheese pancake, and rose tteokbokki. Corn pancake was HUGE like a large pizza. Very thin but super gooey, actually couldn't get a grip on it with the tongs because it was falling apart. Ended up having a corn cheese pancake salad but it was still great. Rose tteokbokki was pretty weak in terms of flavor, friends that I came with agreed that the flavoring wasn't as strong as it usually was, and they're regulars here! Pork belly dish deserves its own paragraph. I mean... holy. The perfect mix of salt on the juicy, fatty (and generous!) pork belly slices, the slightly sweet and sour kimchi, and soft, roasted garlic. If you're getting one thing on the menu, let it be this! Had a muscat iced drink to share for the table, we subbed out maekgeolli for milk for a nonalcoholic option. They also offered yogurt as a substitute! Very strong on the muscat flavor and so refreshing. Overall, we were in and out in about 30 minutes. I didn't even see them pick up or give back the credit card, that's how fast they move. Will be back!

Good vibes and good memories! Thanks for hosting all 30 of us! Came to celebrate our friend who…read morejust recently passed and got licensed as an official O.T. (Occupational therapist). So happy for her lol. We ordered about 40 bottles of soju and a couple bulgogi fries to share. The cheese was a nice finish on the fries. Very savory and right amount of saltiness. The wings were good, but not amazing. For the Soju we got the Saero Apricot flavored (no sugar). Cool tip, get a shot of soju and mix it with Terra beer and you get a nice flavored mixed drink. Very refreshing and easy to drink while still getting a nice buzz lol.

I always enjoy going here with friends for a close to home fun night out (without having to drive…read moreall the way to Ktown XD) We always get soju and beer + beef tartar, kimchi pasta, clam soup and some other appetizers. Can never go wrong with those dishes! I've been there at least 4-5 times and always order at minimum those dishes. The ambiance is nice and dim too, perfect for just drinking, eating good food and having a good time. The servers are always pretty friendly as well, checking in often if we need more water or drinks. Will definitely be back!