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    The Blackthorn Pub

    4.1 (74 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Juke Box
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Cranberry vodka (grey goose)
    Cynthia Denice O.

    Cool spot to hangout! It was great to see Luke (bartender). The atmosphere is chill and great local spot . Exited to try their food , never time !

    Great experience, every! Every bartender here is kind and knowledgeable! Honestly, if you don't enjoy the vibe... it's you. It what you make it.

    Fried chicken, biscuits & gravy breakfast!  It was Yummy! Shout out to Jorge!

    Love this place! They have great Service, drinks, food and great prices! This was a Sunday Special! Food Special change daily.

    Patrick S.

    Really cool local Irish pub lots of beers and alcohol to choose from a cool little place. They even have two steel tip dart boards lots of TVs to watch the games. Bartenders are really nice really cool place to go I deafly want to go back and try some of the food

    Darts and other fun stuff.
    Moto S.

    Stopped in to get a bite. I've sang Karoake here before . The food I have never had. This burger was SIRLOIN!! So flavorful , Sweet Hawaiin flavor bun makes you want to eat it all. Bacon, mushroom, Blue cheese Crumbles I requested on the side, and a side of fries. Fries came out so hot, i told Sarah I should have poured my Bluecheese crumbles on my fries. Fabulous!

    Perfectly poured Guinness.
    Scarlett L.

    Visited the Blackthorn for the first time on Thursday night, at about 8:30. The large back patio was lively with fellow patrons. We took seats at the bar and ordered two pints of Guinness and perused the menu. The Guinness was perfectly poured and exactly the right temp. As we looked at the menu, we also noticed that they had specials consisting of pizzas, calzones and a few other options. I tried to order the bangers and mash, but they were out of that, so we ordered the fish and chips and mozzarella sticks. I assumed we would be getting pre-battered frozen fish, but was pleasantly surprised to see the chef rinsing the fish, before hand battering it. I was cautiously optimistic, as I've had pub food from other establishments before that was just okay. The mozzarella sticks arrived first, with marinara and ranch on the side. Perfectly cooked, seasoned well. My only complaint about THE ENTIRE MEAL was that the ranch was a little thin and runny, but seriously, no big deal as it was late and I'm assuming that they maybe were running low and had to thin it out to accommodate our order. The fish and chips arrived, and I instantly knew that this was going to be good. The fries were extra crispy, which is my preference. The fish portions were a good size, and were golden brown. There was also coleslaw included. I know coleslaw is usually sorta just a simple side and mostly an afterthought, but we decided to try it first and OMG! It was super fresh and crunchy, and the dressing was tangy with a hint of sweetness, which we both agree made it some of the best I've had in years. The fish was tender and flaky. And don't get me started on the tartar sauce! It was not some Costco service industry sized prepackaged jarred tartar sauce. It was creamy and lemony and was a great accompaniment to the fish. Start to finish, it was an amazing meal, and the price was insane- just 15 bucks for two sizable pieces of fish , a load of fries and an ample portion of coleslaw. If you're looking for a cool place to have some drinks and grab an AMAZING bite to eat, I cannot recommend this place enough!

    Guinness Draft
    Edmund C.

    Best Irish Pub Bar in Lomita!! Come grab some lunch and a brew!! They have a great happy hour too!!

    Two piece Fish and Chips with coleslaw and tartar sauce
    Doug E.

    Blackthorn's Fish and Chips has now taken over my #1 ranking and preference over all the other So. Bay brick and mortar establishments that have them on their regular menu. I've enjoyed them several times now and even took my buddy to have their 2 piece meal. (They also offer a one piece F&C). Price is comparable to other places. Their cole slaw is better than most other places. After all, it's an Irish Pub!

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    Great service and drinks. Luke and Louie are great bartender, very attentive, nice and make you feel welcomed.....

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    Nice little pub with a whole lot happening. Friendly bartenders, decent price drinks and some good wings.

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    Love coming here to eat. George and Sabrina are amazing chefs. Love what the kitchen has done with the menu.

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    Great except when Lisa is working. She's rude to many . Just ignores me. I will not go in when she's working.

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