Dive Bars

Although most of the dive bars in Manhattan Beach have evaporated due to the recent gentrification, you can still find some authentic neighborhood watering holes such as Ercoles and Grunions there. Hermosa Beach strongholds such as Barnacles and Hermosa Beach Yacht Club have resisted the tides of change, as have ultimate dives such as Pat’s II and The Bull Pen in Redondo Beach.

Allow Flip Cup, Darts, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Outside Area, Pool Tables, Video Games

American, Bar Food

Summer’s Sports Bar is located in a wood-paneled retail and office complex, at the busy corner of Rosecrans and Highland avenues. Read more…

Manhattan Beach

By the Water, Dancing, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License

American, Bar Food, Breakfast Spot, Mexican

A Breakfast Favorite, A South Bay Classic, Catch the Lakers Here, Start Sunday Funday Here

Sharkeez is the creation of Ron Newman- founder of the red onion chain of casual restaurants that flourished in the 1970’s and ‘80s- and his son Greg.… Read more…

Manhattan Beach

By the Water, Darts, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Pool Tables, Video Games

American, Bar Food

A South Bay Classic, Hidden Gem

With its interesting cast of characters, malodorous facilities, decaying interior, and all in all, a dumpster dive bar quality, what other reasons could there be to find… Read more…

Hip/Eclectic

Redondo Beach

Dancing, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Outside Area

American, Bar Food, Breakfast Spot, Steakhouse

($10-$19), ($20-$29)

A South Bay Classic, Top 10

Hennessey’s is a major watering hole in the area, a pub spot with the best burgers in town. Read more…

Manhattan Beach

Darts, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Pool Tables, Video Games

American, Bar Food

Just as grunion fish crowd the beach during their annual spawn, Manhattan Beach natives flock to Grunions Sports Bar & Grill for their sports-viewing rituals. Read more…

Redondo Beach

By the Water, Hard Liquor License

American, Bar Food, Seafood

Top 10

Known as “Old Tony’s,” Tony’s On The Pier is a great place for romantic seaside dining offering some of the BEST seafood in the South Bay. Read more…

Hermosa Beach

Darts, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Pool Tables, Video Games

American, Bar Food

Catch the Lakers Here, Top 10

The Underground, named for the London Underground subway, brings a bit of Britain to the beach. Read more…

Hermosa Beach

By the Water, Dancing, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Outside Area

American, Bar Food

      The South Bay’s Original Party Spot is Better than Ever! Come join us for our unique events every night of the week! Come enjoy… Read more…

Hermosa Beach

Darts, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Pool Tables, Video Games

American, Bar Food, Seafood

Unpretentious local tavern offering a wide menu of American comfort grub & frequent live music. Read more…

Hermosa Beach

Allow Flip Cup, By the Water, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Pool Tables, Video Games

American, Bar Food

A South Bay Classic, Catch the Lakers Here, Top 10

The legendary watering hole known as the North End is one of the last remaining staples of the South Bay. Read more…

Hip/Eclectic

Hermosa Beach

By the Water, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Outside Area

American, Bar Food, Seafood, Steakhouse

($10-$19), ($20-$29)

A South Bay Classic, Hidden Gem

The Mermaid Restaurant has been a favorite hang-out for many years. Read more…

Hermosa Beach

Darts, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Pool Tables, Video Games

American, Bar Food

A South Bay Classic

No beach bum can resist this great neighborhood dive bar; if not for the older, grouchy (yet heartwarming) bartenders, live bands, bar games and super stiff drinks,… Read more…

Hermosa Beach

Allow Flip Cup, By the Water, Happy Hour, Outside Area, Video Games

American, Bar Food

Start Sunday Funday Here

The Hermosa Beach Yacht Club, located near the Redondo/Hermosa Beach border, is a casual beer and wine bar. The bar menu features appetizers, sandwiches, salads and burgers. Read more…