Sonny McLean's

(310) 449-1811

2615 Wilshire Blvd (26th Street)
Santa Monica, CA 90403 34.0367 -118.4767

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Neighborhoods: Northeast, West LA

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Hours:

Daily 11:30am-1:30am

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Sports Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Restaurants, Pubs, Irish Pubs, Billiards Bars

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Drink Specials, Draft Beer, Happy Hour, Bar Menu

Cuisine:

Irish

What People Are Saying About Sonny McLean's

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The Scene – Black-and-white photographs of old Ireland hang next to vintage beer and cigarette ads at this Irish pub, where bartenders have been known to pour a thick pint of Guinness with a clover imprinted into the top of the beer's thick head. A portion of this generous-sized bar is reserved for dart players and pool sharks, while air-hockey players stick to the back room. Arrive early to reserve "The Office," furnished with two couches and a coffee table; it's the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a view of the hardy drinkers at the tables and booths in the bar area. As the night…

ambiance
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “thank u Sonny's - u are one reason i will be making a comfortable move to LA!”
  2. “sometimes music gets loud but if you comment the bartender will take care of it, friendly ,kind, efficient ,nice bartenders all around; parking not so great,.”
  3. “From the Boston sports teams paraphernalia on the walls, this cozy pub is the perfect place to have a Guinness and trash talk the Yankees!”
drinks
77.2700023651123% positive
  1. “Good prices and lots of beer.”
  2. “no way to get in if youre late and there'a boston anyhting game going on, but great environemnt and people, employees and cusotmers friendly, a great casual neighborhood beer and wine food place to hang at!”
  3. “Good food, good people, and good drinks.”
  4. “She really likes the trivia night-- claims last night was an "off night" for the bar in general.”
  5. “No hard alcohol, but wine and cider for the few who can't enjoy beer!”
  6. “It is a great place to grab a beer without worrying about wearing last season's jeans.”
  7. “All I know is that the waitress was rude, the food was really, really bad and they only serve beer, wine and some other sort of "rice" alcohol that the waitress wouldn't (or couldn't) explain to me.”
  8. “It has everything you need; a great bar to drink at, tables to get together with friends, as well as darts and pool for some friendly competition.”
  9. “Service is friendly and there is plenty of cold beer on tap.”
  10. “Everyone is really friendly and inviting, the whole bar sings along and it's all set in a Boston style sports bahhh.”
  11. “If you were born in Mass. or anywhere near Boston, this bar will become your favorite watering hole.”
food quality
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Terrible food, rude waitress and no liquor!”
  2. “All kinds of different people, good place to watch sports, quality food, darts, pool.”
  3. “no way to get in if youre late and there'a boston anyhting game going on, but great environemnt and people, employees and cusotmers friendly, a great casual neighborhood beer and wine food place to hang at!”
  4. “All I know is that the waitress was rude, the food was really, really bad and they only serve beer, wine and some other sort of "rice" alcohol that the waitress wouldn't (or couldn't) explain to me.”
  5. “If you are hungry grab some authentic Guinness Pie or the Best Clam Chowdah west of Worcester.”
  6. “Good food, good people, and good drinks.”
menu variety
0.0% positive
  1. “Tap selection is decent, darts are free, the blackboard in the bathroom is full of banter and they recently nabbed a whole bunch of widescreen TVs.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “All kinds of different people, good place to watch sports, quality food, darts, pool.”
  2. “Sonnys is a good place.”
  3. “It is a great place to grab a beer without worrying about wearing last season's jeans.”
  4. “no way to get in if youre late and there'a boston anyhting game going on, but great environemnt and people, employees and cusotmers friendly, a great casual neighborhood beer and wine food place to hang at!”
  5. “The best place ever”
service
72.7299976348877% positive
  1. “Everyone is really friendly and inviting, the whole bar sings along and it's all set in a Boston style sports bahhh.”
  2. “the people that go there are great and there arre no problems.”
  3. “All I know is that the waitress was rude, the food was really, really bad and they only serve beer, wine and some other sort of "rice" alcohol that the waitress wouldn't (or couldn't) explain to me.”
  4. “Terrible food, rude waitress and no liquor!”
  5. “Service is friendly and there is plenty of cold beer on tap.”
  6. “sometimes music gets loud but if you comment the bartender will take care of it, friendly ,kind, efficient ,nice bartenders all around; parking not so great,.”
  7. “Good food, good people, and good drinks.”
  8. “would recommend the place to anyone looking for a place to celebrate an occasion with a large group of friends or anyone looking for a friendly place to just hang out.”
  9. “All kinds of different people, good place to watch sports, quality food, darts, pool.”
  10. “no way to get in if youre late and there'a boston anyhting game going on, but great environemnt and people, employees and cusotmers friendly, a great casual neighborhood beer and wine food place to hang at!”
  11. “It has everything you need; a great bar to drink at, tables to get together with friends, as well as darts and pool for some friendly competition.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Good prices and lots of beer.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/17/10

Mom had a BLAST!

by DjStill at Citysearch

My MOm LOVES this place! How many places can you take your Mom and watch hot guys drink beer and watch fooball FUNNY HUH?

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/11/09

Not A Real Irish Pub

by Gavman at Citysearch

Typical fake Irish pub. Called to see if they had Ireland vs France World Cup qualifier and not only did they have no idea what I was talking about,but after explaining they said oh ,if it's on TV,wow. You have "Irish pub" in your name, what a joke.

  • Pros: serve beer
  • Cons: Fake Irish pub
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/22/09

The Most Relaxed and Decent Bar on the Westside

by theroboticdan at Citysearch

I've never had more fun at a bar than I've had at Sunday Night Karaoke at Sonnys. Everyone is really friendly and inviting, the whole bar sings along and it's all set in a Boston style sports bahhh.

Sox games pack the house, so make sure to call ahead if you want to attend on those days.

Tap selection is decent, darts are free, the blackboard in the bathroom is full of banter and they recently nabbed a whole bunch of widescreen TVs.

Being a restaurant too, they don't card at the door, only at the bar. The food is fine.

No hard alcohol, but wine and cider for the few who can't enjoy beer!

  • Pros: Cozy feel
  • Cons: No hard alcohol
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/04/09

Terrible food, rude waitress and no liquor!?!?

by lmo1823 at Citysearch

Went with a friend to trivia night last night. She really likes the trivia night-- claims last night was an "off night" for the bar in general. All I know is that the waitress was rude, the food was really, really bad and they only serve beer, wine and some other sort of "rice" alcohol that the waitress wouldn't (or couldn't) explain to me. I am from New England and this is just a poor, poor copy of the real thing. Won't go back unless my friend makes me.

  • Cons: Really bad food (even for bar food), no hard alcohol, just tacky in general
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/06/09

THE WESTSIDE BAR

by markieb7 at Citysearch

I GO TO THIS SPOT EVERY TIME I SEE MY SIS.THEY HAVE GREAT FOOD & THE HELP ALWAY TALK TO YOU.I'M FROM NEW ENGLAND AREA SO I GO HERE TO SEE THE RED SOX'S PLAYBALL AND SEE THE FOOTBALL GAME WHEN I'M IN TOWN.AND AS ALWAY'S TO HAVE A FEW BEERS WITH BEST PEOPLE THAT GOES THERE. IT LIKE CHEERS WHERE EVERY BODY KNOWS YOUR NAME.

The Details on Sonny McLean's

Place Categories:

  • great place
  • great people
  • great wine food
  • extremely reasonable prices
  • really bad food
  • great bar
  • rude waitress
  • poor copy
  • cold beer
  • not so great parking
  • like feels
  • great casual neighborhood beer
  • nice bouncer
  • good drinks
  • friendly environemnt
  • really likes trivia
  • friendly service
  • favorite watering hole
  • comfortable move
  • full blackboard
  • friendly employees
  • rude liquor
  • bad singers
  • really friendly everyone
  • friendly bartenders