Tom Bergin's Tavern Reviews

Had their Irish cofee, a mixture of most part whiskey and coffee. I wanted another one, but feared being up all night. First of all, before you plan to come here (it opens at 5 p.m. on weekdays) make sure that you've had a light lunch - because the sandwich helpings here are massive. I had the Reuben sandwich - the meat was great and feels perfect in your mouth, the salad is also perfectly flavored to go along with thr sandwiches. My friend ordered the fried chicken sandwich and was also beyond content with the choice - although neither of us ended up finishing our meal.

The server went out of his way to check on us, give us great recommendations on what to eat and to make conversation. The roof is covered with name tags, the place gives exactly the feel its going for.

Great redo and renovation: new cuisine tied to the old theme. Decor updates without ruining the feel.

this place looks like it's frequented by regulars. drafts (4) of quinness, harp, pyramid, miller are available. my quiness seem flat.

I've been coming here for years. I usually do take out. By far the best sushi in the area.

Best Irish coffee and pretzel hands down! I visit every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. It's getting busier by the week. Awesome staff. For those who remember the show Cheers, its got that vibe. Music selection changes everyday and has an overall unified theme.

This place is ALL ABOUT THE VIEW!! On a sunny Sunday the view of the bridge is just amazing with SF and Alcatraz in the background. The perfect place to chill with some friends play games and have drinks. They have Bocci and corn hole as well as succulents galore. The repurposed containers now house a kitchen and bar.

Buy a friend an Irish coffee consistently great close to burns vista without the view

Was a regular at Bergin's back in the '90's...got the shamrock on the ceiling and everything...must have dumped thousands of dollars into the place. Moved away 16 years ago, and was just back in town for Christmas. Stopped in for an Irish Coffee and found out that my shamrock is gone...big bummer. Irish Coffee good as ever though.

Can't recommend this place enough! Love sitting the cozy dining room with the fire place, great food and great service every time I go! Naughty Cow is delicious and everything there is made from scratch. Authentic Sheppard's Pie taste like my Grandma makes back in NY! They have a huge whiskey/Scotch selection, and they make a great Black and Tan. The Irish Coffee is simply the best! If your looking for great quality authentic Irish comfort food, at a responsible price Tom Bergin's is a must!

One of my favorite bars on earth. A genuine Irish pub. Great beer, great whisky, GREAT OLD FASHIONEDS!!! Awesome food too. Super-reasonable prices too!!!

very traditional tavern with long history, and people here are so friendly

Good, very good; but not great. Cool beer selection and excellent signature drinks.

We love Tom Bergins for the old memories when Chris Doyle was a bartender. The food wasnt so good this visit..mushy Shepherds Pie, Shredded corned beef but the bar was excellent. Their Private Whiskey Tasting Room is going to be awesome & we can't wait for the opening.

Classic Irish pub. Good beer on tap and Irish coffee is their specialty

Great bartenders and food. Classic bar with a pool table. What else could you want?

Amazing. Nuff said. No other words need to be uttered. Say hi to Mike for me. Cause you're gonna have ta go

THE best bar, with wonderful staff, & no in your face t.v.'s. Wish I lived nearer but then I'd be there all the time, so probably a good thing.

Great pub with pub atmosphere. Delicious Irish food like you'd expect

Very well organised and accessible restaurant. They offer large portions and for reasonable prices. We loved the food a lot and the staff were super personal and informative. Recommended.

This spot is my favorite. I go to many restaurants but to this restaurant I go the most. The stuff is very professional and the cuisine they place on your table is so yummy. I never decline to have a good dinner in this restaurant. Highly recommended.

This place is excellent! Affordable prices, considerable portions and the staff members are regularly kind.

"Neighborhood friendly and caring staff mixed with great food and drinks."

Delicious Irish coffees and cozy atmosphere. Great place to drop in after LACMA jazz!

Love this place, particularly when they're open on Fridays for lunch. Great food and beer.

This is one of the best bar/pubs in Los Angeles~ It's actually a place "where everybody knows your name..." This is one of the best pieces of old Hollywood and could be added to a register of historic places. Besides the awesome food and great beverage selection, this is a place to go to have a beer and laugh and even make a new friend or two. :)

I finally stopped in here after their big renovation. I was surprised to find it nearly identical to what I remember. I guess the benches are new around the horsehoe bar but the rest seems the same. The big change is the insane prices for drinks. I remember a really descent happy hour but no longer. $10 for a 12oz. bottle of Sculpin? Are you crazy?

The sushi was delicious. I came here because they have Blue Crab rolls. Not many places in the Valley offer this at a good price. The staff was very kind and helpful. There was a minor mistake with our order and they fixed it. Parking is a bit difficult but it's always been that way when it was Sunshine and Rainbow Thai. We will be back.

Great little pub. The eating area in back with the couch and fire place is nice. Great drinks and decent prices. Parking can be a pain due to the small lot and residential parking, but hey, at least it has a lot.

The historic space speaks for itself. The food and the service is above and beyond. Grabbed a booth with my family for an early dinner. Best Mac & Cheese my picky 10 year old said and the 8 year old crushed the fish & chips. I had the best double patty burger I ve had in a long time. What an awesome spot.

This is the real deal! This tavern has great personality and is well worth the visit. Excellent fod, friendly staff, and for a lazy Saturday, the lunch crowd was fun to listen to! I live in ghe San Gabriel Valley so it's a drive (came to visit the Peterson auto museum), but I would drive out just to visit this great pub!

So so happy that they are open again!! Great no frills neighborhood establishment with a hometown feel. Staff is super friendly and the food is good too!

Yesterday was our first time we came to that fine restaurant. But It is absolutely not the last. We had a good time with the generous service, with the great cooking and wine and with the modest price. We will definitely visit there in a short time.

This is a pretty cool hang out spot in Union Square. There's plenty of things inside to keep you entertained. They have a lot of beer selections and there's plenty of room to catch up with friends. My only complaint is that it can get pretty loud, but what bar isn't? FYI... No cover charge!!

Old Skool LA at its best. And all the better for never having been truly hip.

Great whiskey selection. Fun mix of neighborhood bar and after work kick back.

Tom Bergin's is a piece of living history that serves great food and drink. The Irish coffee is not to be missed.

Charming place to meet friends for a beer or drink. Highly recommend the fish and chips.

Small and dark with imaginative cocktails, this speak-easy is on point. The smell of fresh herbs and a friendly grin from the bar greeted me upon entering.The bartenders are very personable and their doxology talents are superb.Definitely try something new here--and prepare to be impressed.The atmosphere is perfect for a quiet drink and some good conversation.The music was well-chosen and just present enough to cut above the din of patrons chatting.I'll definitely be back when I'm in Los Angeles, CA .Awesome.

I like the Peterson Auto Museum, so I have been here twice, very cool classic building, but BOTH times I couldn't get served! Not at all busy, bartender cutting limes and walked right past us with no acknowledgment! Seriously walked out both times. So wouldn't bother with this place!

Cozy dark bar with great drinks and tons of character

I take my family to this lovely spot quite a bit! This is my favorite place to have a bite. I go to this spot at least once a month. The meals are very tasty, the workers are friendly and the charge is good. I like going in this place for a good dinner.

The oldest Irish pub in LA and still going strong. New owners have done a great job.

Came here with a few coworkers, and it's a nice atmosphere. The loft area in the back is great too.

Although their Guinness can be erratic, the remaining exotic, eclectic cocktails, liquors, beers and wines more than make up for this. Everything I've eaten on their menu has been close to superb. Their Irish version of a BLT is tasty, satisfying and inexpensive.
Their beef and fish are wonderful. They make great salads and excellent breads, but their desserts will blow you away. They are within walking distance of the La Brea Tar Pits, LACMA, the Peterson Auto musuem and all that the Miracle Mile has to offer.

Great bartender's. Low key and pleasant considering the local area. Highly recommend for a casual fun night.

Best Irish fare since moving to calif from ohio 5 years ago!

Very clean and accessible restaurant. They offer generous meals and for affordable prices. I loved the menu very much and the staff were very welcoming and informative. Highly recommended.

This is my favorite iteration of this place that I have experienced: best Irish coffee, simple menu that they do well... I am glad they figured out how to make it work.

Very disappointed, Irish Coffee in a little plastic cup, and $10!!! No wonder they are closing...

Fun, low back bar with awesome Irish coffees. LA institution. Enjoy while it lasts! Closing soon

love it. great whiskey and scotch offerings and great food. servers are really fun and vibe is awesome.

Best in LA. Best in the wholes state as far as I know. Great food, very personable staff.

Met the Owner too. Excellent fellow.

All the drinks are well made. Irish coffee is particularly good.

This is one of the oldest Irish pubs in the city. They recently changed owners but the new owners really kept its word to try to keep the old feel in tact. They offer a rotating list of beers. The staff is very friendly. And the food comes out quickly. I love their Shepard's pie.

This restaurant is wonderful and broad, the menu was delightful and the prices were very affordable. fast, efficient service and very personal staff members. Will definitely recommend this restaurant.

This place gives excellent service as well as enjoyable meals. One of the best place in the area. The food and drinks came out quickly and the rates are reasonable. Highly recommended.

Great burrito and fried chip s. The atmosphere was cool.

St. Patrick's Day was awesome.. packed but not elbow to elbow.. they really know how to party on this day

Such a great place for biz meet ups but sometimes not the best with drinks *

Ordered the Bear Republic Tartare Rouge, and that was an interesting beer. It's sour! Was okay. I followed that up with the Nightcap Belgian Dark Strong (10%), and that was awesome! Artichoke dip was great, service was awesome, highly recommend.

I really like this spot. Friendly. Good food. Good drinks. Reliable. Open late. Very nice in daytime with the windows. Sit at the bar or take a booth or table. Go alone or with somebody or a group. I'm walking distance so a definite plus. Their parking lot is good or just park a little ways away and walk up.

I love bars that serve food, good bar food that is. Go ahead, just pick something on the menu and order it.Plenty of seating areas downstairs plus the men's bathroom.Upstairs consist of the women's bathroom, pool table, and darts. Plenty of seating up here as well.Good place to watch the games!

They offer a vast variety of fresh food. I enjoyed eating here. The employees are always very welcoming, prices are reasonable and the spot is always kept clean.

A classic American take on an Irish pub infused with LA prices and atmosphere. Food's pricey for what it is, but it's a nice place to grab a drink. Parking isn't great, so be prepared drive around a while looking for street parking.

Best Irish pub in town! Outdoor patio seating, live music on Saturday, and just the greatest food/Irish coffee you could want.

The staff are really cool and friendly and the service is great. The food is amazing especially their Happy Hour sliders deal. Also, the environment and atmosphere is really relaxing, calm, and very inviting.

It's awesome food and everybody here seems to know the owner. Apparently it is the neighborhood place for La Canada.

Great Irish whiskey, good sliders & indifferent service. Possibly why going to three days a week.

Really nice staff but the food didn't feel worth the money. The fsh and chips was pretty middle of the road and the salad was too simple except for the breaded chicken on top which turned out to be the best part.

I celebrated my graduation earlier this evening in this delicious restaurant. Well we passed a phenomenal evening and the venue was no doubt the reason for the fruitful gathering. The stuff contributed in a pleasant way, the meals were extremely good and my buddies were extremely glad. We shall no dout visit again for more joyful events. Thank you very much.

Friendly bar staff, great ambience. Nothing fancy, but that's the charm.

Great breakfast for St Patrick's Day. No menu. One traditional Irish breakfast!