Tom Bergin's
Los Angeles, CA 90036-4421
Phone: (323) 9367151
- Cross Street:
- Del Valle Drive
- Specialties:
- Irish Pub
- Best of Citysearch:
- Irish Pub 2007, Irish Pub 2007, Irish Pub 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 11:30am-2am
Editorial Review for Tom Bergin's – by Kelle Schillaci
The Scene
With walls plastered over in years' worth of paper-shamrock tradition, this dark pub is after-work casual and perfect for tossing back pints and watching the game (local sports reign). Not much has changed since the famous Bergin namesake passed ownership to Vodrey in 1973: Bergin's still banks on its authentic homemade Irish menu, a friendly whiskey-primed staff, and a crew of old-time regulars who have been accruing Guinness tabs since the place first opened more than 50 years ago.
The Draw
How Fairfax attracts the frat crowd is a mystery, but pack the house they do, along with the weekday khaki-and-tie crowd. A corner seat at the old horseshoe bar always features a whiskey-swigging regular, and the more elegant dining room attracts the old-timers and the first dates--nothing says lovin' like Irish beef stew simmering in Guinness.
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Insider Tips
ParkingValet's the best way--parking on this busy strip of Fairfax can be a nightmare.
Look GoodThe Monday and Tuesday night shamrock-hanging tradition began in 1950. Ask the bartender for a shamrock; after you've had 15 drinks, you can join the list of sacred Shamrock-holders including Cary Grant, Ronald Reagan and Mr. Tom Bergin himself.
Happy HourMonday-Friday, 5pm-7pm.
User Reviews for Tom Bergin's
05/10/2008 Posted by celticowboy
A Fine pub. Engaging Bartenders and smooth Guinness. The pub grub is superb, not costly and served promptly. Need more real Irish Tunes in the Juke -- recommend Gaelic Storm, Clancy Bro's, Christy Moore, The Wolftones...
Pros: Valet Parking is great
Cons: Not enough Trad Irish on the Jukebox
03/18/2008 Posted by kpk1179
I live within walking distance of Bergins and unfortunately I will NEVER go in this pub again. The bartender who I believe was named Jeffery was incredibly rude. I was with 2 out of town guest (male and female) and when my male guest asked for the drink that he had ordered approx. 10 minutes prior the bartender became irate. He began yelling and told my guest that he didnt order a drink. It got to the point where the other bartender had to restrain the irate bartender. I was shocked and extremely disappointed because prior to this incident I was telling my guest that it was a good pub. I would not recommend this pub and they lost my business forever.
Pros: Close to my house
Cons: RUDE BARTENDER
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