6530 Sunset Blvd.,
Hollywood
323-468-3800
Beautiful canine-friendly, Spanish courtyard outside, dark wood British pub inside -- and Guinness for all.
2226 Wilshire Blvd.,
Santa Monica
310-829-5303
An Irish immigrant himself, owner William O'Sullivan says his 10-year-old pub was sustained in its first three years by other overseas Irish. Since then, this very comfortable pub with its plank floors, brick walls, wood paneling and multiple flat-screen TVs has reached out to the broader Santa
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2941 Main St.,
Santa Monica
310-396-4725
Part of the Main Street scene of large crowds of weekend celebrants. It has a nice feel in summer with its big windows open to the street-side patio. Inside there are lots of nooks and snugs.
840 S. Fairfax Ave.,
L.A.
323-936-7151
A tavern? A pub? A saloon? Tom Bergin?s is as it?s ever been — full of people drinking and talking so enthusiastically the place fairly roars at some hours. No silly background music here — you wouldn?t hear it. Would that the food matched the drinks, which are top-notch.
71 S. Pine St.,
Long Beach
562-437-8300
Located directly across from the Long Beach Convention Center in an impossibly corporate-looking site near a bunch of chain stores, the Auld Dubliner grows on you once you make your way past the gaggle of guys in shirts and ties smoking on the doorstep.
318 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Santa Monica
310-458-5350
Don't let its proximity to the Promenade fool you. This English pub pours a right pint of ale.
613 S. Grand Ave.,
L.A.
213-629-2353
A subterranean after-work hangout with a 35-year history in downtown.
2700 Main St.,
Santa Monica
310-452-1734
The crowd's boisterous and loud around 11 p.m. on the weekends, and on Sunday afternoon it's loaded with tourists, but at other times this handsome pub from L.A.'s best-known Irish chef, Gerri Gilliland, is a surprisingly sweet spot. Nice, even for a quiet date.
13721 Burbank Blvd.,
Van Nuys
818-785-4031
It's all velvety darkness inside at first, but once your eyes adjust you'll find that the room's well appointed, the locals are friendly and the beer's fresh.
11168 Washington Blvd,
Culver City
310-838-3745
It'd be hard to find a place that more closely parallels L.A.'s diverse demographics — shirt-sleeved Sony office workers sit shoulder to shoulder with union stalwarts, Hayden-district hipsters and neighborhood moms and dads. All comers are introduced around by the gregarious staffers.
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5734 E. 2nd St.,
Long Beach
562-439-6507
An endearing Pogues-meets-Beach Boys spot with four Irish and English beers on tap as well as a cider. The wood-everywhere décor evokes dockside and ship's hold to very homey effect, and the food is proudly rustic — and very tasty.
17 S. Raymond Ave.,
Pasadena
626-795-0652
Though British and Irish brews are thoroughly represented and all kinds of beers are celebrated, the emphasis is on Belgian beers. Aficionados come from far away for special events such as the annual Belgian beer festival in February, the barleywine festival in May and Oktoberfest, when German
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21 Kersting Court,
Sierra Madre
626-355-1140
These sister pubs, with their 63 taps in Pasadena and 46 in Sierra Madre, are well-known destinations on the beer-lover's map.
575 S. Fairfax Ave.,
L.A.
323-935-1577
It's a beer lovers' bar; a local favorite with a dark, old-fashioned interior that attracts the neighbors en masse.
21010 Ventura Blvd.,
Woodland Hills
818-340-9673
Classic British pub amalgam in the middle of Woodland Hills.
2615 Wilshire Blvd.,
Santa Monica
310-449-1811
Named for the owner's grandfather, this is a Boston Irish pub with an emphasis on Sox and Patriots games, and Beantown menu twists such as New England clam chowder, clam boats (fried clams on a roll) and lobster rolls.
2980 Los Feliz Blvd.,
Los Feliz
323-664-0228
A pioneering theme restaurant. In 83 years, it has grown into its Scottish motif so thoroughly it's not a theme any longer — it's a tradition.
116 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Santa Monica
310-451-1402
L.A.'s best-known pub has been around for about 30 years and is now almost a city-block long, with two pub rooms separated by a dining room stretching along Santa Monica Boulevard between the Promenade and the shore.
4089 Lincoln Blvd.,
Marina del Rey
310-821-6622
Come to this place if you're in the mood for a pick-me-up, a pick-up game of darts or to be picked up.
2013 W. Burbank Blvd.,
Burbank
818-845-0692
With a too-big room that feels like a social hall, and fusty home dining room décor down to the wallpaper and photos of the queen, this Scottish-themed restaurant is a spot that depresses.
2947 Lincoln Blvd.,
Santa Monica
310-399-9696
Cash only. The décor is more rec room than an American's fantasy of British pub and though the barman's friendly, everyone seems to be regulars, even perhaps the pink-cheeked teens picking up to-go orders for the folks at the home.
11100 Ventura Blvd.,
Studio City
818-763-7976
A tongue-in-cheek "country" spot with a patio fenced in wrought iron embellished with cutouts of said fox and hounds and a cottage-atmosphere mural.
3267 Motor Ave.,
Palms
310-559-9648
Located in former German beerhouse, the Times is a great place to watch sports, have a round with friends and shoot some pool.
2746 East 4th St.,
Long Beach
562-433-5068
A no-frills neighborhood bar that's been around since the 30s and has the vintage glass brick and "hot nuts" machine to prove it. Lately you can get really good food from Shillelagh the new cafe next door (there's a communicating door), which has a special bar grub menu as and serves breakfast till
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6714 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood
323-463-0000
The owners have done a beautiful job of restoring and reviving part of a landmark building adjacent to the Egyptian Theater and in the afternoon and evening, they perform a service to weary Hollywood Boulevard tourists, providing a cool, shady spot to relax with a cool one.
13640 Burbank Blvd,
Van Nuys
818-994-6045
No care's taken with the too pricey food — the reheated pasty is soggy, the ploughman's lunch has any old cheese. The décor is Mum and Dad's house and it should be a good lunch spot at least, but it's not working lately.
10111 Riverside Drive,
Toluca Lake
818-985-3359
Nothing Irish about the place except a couple of beers on tap, but it's very much a neighborhood pub: a little worn but friendly and easy. Fresh, good grill food. The turkey burger's hefty with nicely charred edges, the chips are house-made. When the jukebox is on it's ridiculously loud for the
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327 W. 7th St.,
San Pedro
310-832-0363
Sedate spot, more a restaurant than a pub with quite good food, faux Victorian décor. It's got a pretty facade and has been located since the late '80s on an urban renewal street with artists' studios nearby.
185 E. Santa Clara Street,
Ventura
805-648-1462
77 W. Walnut St.,
Pasadena
626-796-3399
This English-theme prime rib restaurant has a lovely pub room of the genteel sort with small tables, wing-back chairs and a fireplace. They have Guinness but don't pour properly -- a Port might be a better idea.
1667 N. Mountain Ave.,
Upland
909-946-6614
An "olde" standard for the Inland Empire, replete with surly bartenders and proper pints, frequented by students from the Claremont Colleges.
1434 Marcelina Ave.,
Torrance
310-533-9225
A modest spot that's seen better times, with Guinness, Smithwick and Harp on tap but not enough trade to ensure the kind of keg turnover that keeps it fresh. No British fare but instead down-market coffee-shop dishes.
3944 Sepulveda Blvd.,
Torrance
310-373-1218
Another "Irish pub" concept spot with shamrocks on the menu, Guinness on tap and '80s costume nights on Wednesdays.
21356 Devonshire St.,
Chatsworth
818-734-7056
A sports bar (note the wall of TV screens) posing as pub. Too bad the food's so awful (we're talking cold and burnt on the same plate); the beer list is impressive -- more than 100 on tap.
72 N. Fair Oaks Ave.,
Pasadena
626-666-1445
From 4 in the afternoon to 10 or 11 at night, you'll be able to order Irish classics like shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage, and juicy porterhouse steaks. You can wash it all down with with what they claim are "the strongest drinks at the lowest prices."
16153 Victory Blvd.,
Van Nuys
818-988-9786
Rugby's on TV, but die-hard fans come to Springbok for its spot-on South African fare.
8450 W. 3rd St.,
L.A.
323-655-6917
St. Nick's is a relaxed, laid-back, jeans and a T-shirt kind of place with good food, friendly service and, of course, a fully stocked bar.
8636 W. 3rd St.,
West Hollywood
310-273-3605
Pull up a chair, have a pint: It's the best of several worlds at 3rd Stop, with stellar brews on tap and Italian appetizers that beg to be shared.
6740 Greenleaf Ave.,
Whittier
562-698-6740
Friendly hometown pub with world-traveled beers on tap.
77 W. Walnut St.,
Pasadena
626-796-3399
Set well back from the street and covered in ivy, this replica of an old English inn is easy to miss.
1770 E. Colorado Blvd.,
Pasadena
626-578-1301
A modest college neighborhood hangout with 14 British and Belgian ales on tap and European football on the TV. Menu is mostly English specialties: fish and chips, bangers and mash, shepherd's pie, Cornish pasties, Scotch eggs executed without pizazz. A board list alerts regulars to changing beer
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22029 Sherman Way,
Canoga Park
818-992-9362
Real booze only, no beer here -- don't even ask. The WW2 crowd at the bar brings their own glasses. BTW, the bar owner has no tolerance for foul language, which keeps the young kids at the Scotland Yard next-door from crashing the old folks' party. Keep it clean, and don't bother to bring your Visa.
837 Hermosa Ave.,
Hermosa Beach
310-376-0996
This neighborhood pub likes to call itself "an American pub with an Irish smile."
313 Manhattan Beach Blvd.,
Manhattan Beach
310-546-4813
A chain with an Irish theme but no real personality. Eight to 10 beers on taps; no effort to theme the food: "pub fare" is a sourdough bowl with chili in it. Nine branches in Southern California.
213 Ocean Ave.,
Laguna Beach
949-494-2743
A chain with an Irish theme but no real personality. Eight to 10 beers on taps; no effort to theme the food: "pub fare" is a sourdough bowl with chili in it. Nine branches in Southern California.
1712 S. Catalina Ave.,
Redondo Beach
310-540-8443
A chain with an Irish theme but no real personality. Eight to 10 beers on taps; no effort to theme the food: "pub fare" is a sourdough bowl with chili in it. Nine branches in Southern California.
140 Main St.,
Seal Beach
562-598-6456
A chain with an Irish theme but no real personality. Eight to 10 beers on taps; no effort to theme the food: "pub fare" is a sourdough bowl with chili in it. Nine branches in Southern California.
34111 La Plaza,
Dana Point
949-488-0121
A chain with an Irish theme but no real personality. Eight to 10 beers on taps; no effort to theme the food: "pub fare" is a sourdough bowl with chili in it. Nine branches in Southern California.
8 Pier Ave.,
Hermosa Beach
310-372-5759
A chain with an Irish theme but no real personality. Eight to 10 beers on taps; no effort to theme the food: "pub fare" is a sourdough bowl with chili in it. Nine branches in Southern California.
213 Ocean Ave.,
Laguna Beach
949-494-2743
A chain with an Irish theme but no real personality. Eight to 10 beers on taps; no effort to theme the food: "pub fare" is a sourdough bowl with chili in it. Nine branches in Southern California.
121 Main St.,
Seal Beach
562-596-1427
5716 E. 2nd St.,
Long Beach
562-433-4983
Kelly's is a watering hole for the residents of nearby upscale Naples -- and the rest of Long Beach as well.
124 Manhattan Beach Blvd.,
Manhattan Beach
310-798-2744
Right next door to Rock'n Fish, and owned by the same restaurateur, it's a real pub.
2391 S. El Camino Real,
San Clemente
949-218-0120
150 N. Glassell St.,
Orange
714-532-9264
This good ol' Irish pub is mostly a hangout for locals and college folks (Chapman University is just down the road). The drinks are cheap, snacks are on the menu, and pool tables and darts are ready for action.
140 Main St.,
Seal Beach
562-430-0631
50A Pier Ave.,
Hermosa Beach
310-798-9762
St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Coyote Ugly day, whatever. It's at the pier; it's drink and holler.
8782 Sunset Blvd.,
West Hollywood
310-854-0710
Kill the pain of the Sunset Strip with half-off elixers.
One Pine Ave,
Long Beach
562-308-2255
Big, loud brew pub is a favorite destination for Pine Avenue revelers.
106 Orange St.,
Redlands
909-307-8913
Redlands is as far away -- both literally and figuratively -- from Great Britain as one get, but this pub seems very close indeed.
22041 Sherman Way,
Canoga Park
818-703-9523
Check out the gorgeous tapestry of a Scottish port hanging behind the bar. Totally family-run establishment: Dad runs the bar and son Simon brings in the electronic DJs for cool kids in the Valley. No cover charge to dance.
411 Redondo Ave.,
Long Beach
562-439-6343
A neighborhood gay bar with karaoke and a "Will and Grace" night.
7383 Melrose Ave.,
West Hollywood
323-655-3331
Take a seat at the mahogany wraparound bar for pub grub such as grilled sausages and steak and potato pie and some Boddington's.
22105 Roscoe Blvd.,
Canoga Park
818-716-0321
1814 W. Foothill Blvd.,
Upland
909-981-5515
24246 Lyons Ave,
Santa Clarita
661-254-3064
1325 N. Tustin St.,
Orange
714-538-9683
111 Main St.,
Seal Beach
562-594-8143
803 E. Broadway,
Long Beach
562-437-1836
2310 Pico Blvd,
Santa Monica
310-450-7631
300 Pacific Coast Highway, No. 113,
Huntington Beach
714-536-2422
238 N. Palm Canyon Drive,
Palm Springs
760-323-9890
1185 W. La Cadena Drive,
Riverside
951-684-4860
217 Main St.,
Huntington Beach
714-960-1896
11900 Telegraph Road,
Santa Fe Springs
562-944-5399
3011 Newport Blvd.,
Newport Beach
949-675-2340
2455 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Santa Monica
310-828-3960
73340 US Highway 111,
Palm Desert
760-346-6032
202 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island,
Newport Beach
949-640-4110
Muldoon's oozes personality, character and satisfying food.
66 N. Fair Oaks,
Pasadena
626-577-6583
This is a regular's watering hole, where barflies gather in the evenings to watch the Lakers, Kings, Dodgers or whichever area team is occupying the airwaves.
709 N. Harbor Blvd.,
Fullerton
714-871-7447
Step aboard The Olde Ship and you'll feel like you've just traveled to the U.K.
1120 W. 17th St.,
Santa Ana
714-550-6700
The Olde Ship restaurants are warm, friendly pubs that serve bangers and mash and sticky toffee pudding, but their most popular item is fish and chips.
28971 Golden Lantern, #108,
Laguna Niguel
949-249-2604
200 Nieto Ave.,
Long Beach
562-434-2606
25571 Jeronimo Road,
Mission Viejo
949-587-0253
4133 E. Anaheim St.,
Long Beach
562-494-4300
10201 Slater Ave.,
Fountain Valley
714-963-2718
Irish pub and restaurant.
