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O'Brien's Pub & Restaurant

2941 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 396-4725
O'Brien's Pub & Restaurant
Cross Street:
Ashland Avenue
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11:30am-2am, Sun 10am-2am

Editorial Review for O'Brien's Pub & Restaurant – by Chantal Lamers

In Short
When nearby store owners are closing down shop for the evening, things are just getting started at this Main Street tavern. Head outside to the patio and join just-turned-21 college kids as they gather for a post-exam toast. Although, conversation can be difficult when live music blares through the pub six nights a week. Tuesday through Sunday evenings are dominated by Irish tunes, ska, blues and cover bands. And like most Celtic establishments, there is a robust menu of beers to choose from.

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Insider Tips

On the Menu

There's a menu of pub grub like fish-and-chips and guests can also order from the Mediterranean-flavored tapas menu at Mor Bar.

Where to Sit

Looking for a quiet spot? Go inside where there are three levels of seating.

User Reviews for O'Brien's Pub & Restaurant

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1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

05/12/2008 Posted by millie

After reading a few of the reviews, I realize my experience with the extremely rude and horrible doorman is not unique. It's also interesting that he seems to admit more male customers than female. As I approached to enter the bar, the doorman asked for my ID and I olbiged and handed it to him. I explained I was meeting my friends inside. At which point he simply said, "you can't go in". When I inquired as to why, he said "i was inebriated". Now... this strikes me as interesting because A. the folks inside this BAR were far more inebriated than I because B. I was sober. I don't venture out to the west side anymore simply because of this type of attitude and awful service. Previouse reviews of the doorman and service being awful and sexist are not exaggerations... if you're in the west side and considering going to O'briens... I suggest looking at the various other bars walking distance of this place. I wouldn't be too surprised if this place soon got new management and continued to receive complaints about their questionable actions.

Pros: It's in close vicinity to other bars with better service and attitude

Cons: appaling service and attitude

3 Star Rating: Average

04/26/2008 Posted by alirg

So I was SHOCKED to see a line on a saturday night for a DINGY Pub. Once I got inside, I was still shocked and didn't understand WHAT in the world the line was for. The place isn't swank or pretty, it's not newly renovated. It's a two room pub, nothing big or exciting. It's overcrowded at times. You can ALWAYS and easily get a drink however, and that's key at a pub! The LIVE MUSIC is WAY TOO LOUD but it is AMAZING!!! I just wish that they'd tone it down since they play in a TINY room. It's like having a speaker in your ear. The people who come to O'Brien's are usually VERY casual. Jeans and T-shirts, maybe a baseball hat, some girls dress up, but it's rare. I always have a good time here once it gets crowded. That's during the weekends mostly. It's NOT the kind of place you want to take a date. It's pretty good for single mingling, but it's not romantic or the kind of place to have a serious conversation over a beer.

Pros: good beer, easy place to get a drink, casual mingling, great live music

Cons: LOUD music, overcrowded at times , empty at other

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Editor's Review

Electric guitars and pints of Guinness flow freely at this Santa Monica Irish pub.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

On the Menu

There's a menu of pub grub like fish-and-chips and guests can also order from the Mediterranean-flavored tapas menu at Mor Bar.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • On the patio

Atmospheres

  • Bars
  • Pub / Tavern
  • Live Music

Parking

  • Pay lot

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 11:30am-2am
  • Sun 10am-2am

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express

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