11 Best Irish Pubs near Newport Beach

“great vibe....good service. ...good live music!“

“I'm absolutely in love with this place! The layout is so unique - when you walk through the "front door," you're still outside; stairs take you down to an outdoor patio with a beautiful large tree in the center. There is a bar out there, though it's been closed whenever I've been, probably because I've never gone during the summer. Once you've reached the patio, to the right is the real front door Lol. Step inside & you'll see a casual typical pub to the right, down a couple more stairs, windows will be open to the patio with favorable weather. To the left of the main entrance is a cozy, mahogany, more formal dining area complete with a fireplace. This layout alone is enough to enjoy a drink or dessert, but the food I've had was delicious, too. I love the "Black Bush Stew," which is a delicious beef stew (generous chuncks) with a dollop of mashed potatoes, 2 lamb chops & a shot of Black Bush whiskey! It's no longer on the menu, but I last went in February & our server was amazing - friendly, funny, & accommodating - & had it made for me anyway! I haven't been on a night with live music, but that would be icing on the cake. Love this place!“

“Have been coming here for years and have always had a consistent experience. Food and service is good as usual. If you have never had breakfast here, then you need to try. This is a good day spot for drinks as they have an outside patio you can sit at. At night in the weekends I would recommend relocating as it is usually a young crowd that comes in after 9pm and it’s always wall to wall packed with a line that ends down the street. A spot that I grew up going to that is near and dear to my heart. I hope you have the same amazing experiences as I have had.“

“Phenomenal spot, unpretentious, down-to-earth, fun crowd, excellent service and friendly bartenders. Highly recommended! And the owner, Ray, is a LEGEND.“

“The hidden gem of HB. Great food at great prices. All the TVs (~20) are new and it has high-speed wifi. People are friendly. Bartenders are personable and take care of you. Ownership is top-notch. You won't be disappointed.Parking: Spots are small but you can always find a spot.Kid-friendliness: Good place to bring kids of all ages.Wheelchair accessibility: Double entry doors. Front spot parking. Bathrooms are big.“

“Great local dive bar with live music on the weekends. They pour a stiff cocktail, and the prices are fair. They don't serve food. However, there is a Mexican restaurant next door that offers takeout, or there will sometimes be a food truck that will pop by. My only minor gripe is that it is an Irish bar in name only. They have some Irish decor around the bar, but they don't have Guinness on tap, which is really a shame. It's a decent spot to watch a game, but they could use a few more TVs.“

“and live bands and friendly staff“

“Mark and the entire staff at Hennessey’s Tavern, Costa Mesa are amazing. The food and drinks are great and the entertainment there is TOP NOTCH. Karaoke Wednesdays are OVER THE TOP.“

“Delicious food and fast service! We went a Saturday night for the comedy show, and the Mexican meatball soup was super tasty, it came with a side salad that it was bigger and better than expected (in the picture the salad is half way eaten)I would totally come back!“

“Enjoyed the place a lot with friends, especially for a Wednesday night... until the very loud trivia began. Once trivia began is just became more difficult to sit and chat at the bar with my friends. I don't begrudge anyone playing trivia .. but since you are posting the questions on the screen... must you be so loud?“

“Great little Irish pub off the Main St. drag in downtown HB. Great inside seating or catch the comings and goings with outside patio seating. Take in a glass of your favorite beer or bar offerings or a delicious pint of Guinness. Plenty of tasty eats to indulge here that pair well with a great Irish beer. From bangers to giant pretzels with a smattering of beer cheese or mustard. Buffalo sliders with fries are great, with just enough kick to allow that ranch to bring you back down for a nice balance of flavors. Plenty to eat and plenty to see here at this craic establishment. Stop on by for great service and delicious food before taking in the seaside fun!“