Sonny McLean's Irish Pub — Restaurant in Santa Monica

I grew up outside Boston then 11 years ago I move to California to chase my dreams of stand up comedy and screenwriting. From time to time I miss Boston with all my heart there are times I think to myself Why I'm still here in Los Angeles I should move back to Boston and give up my silly dreams!!!!!!!!!! Then I found my second family my home away from home I found Sonny's McLean's Irish Pub......

Sonny's is not just a pub to me is a place in which the people who work there care how your day went, they care about how you are. Sonny's is my second family is a place from the moment you open the door you feel like you belong!!!!!!! That's how a pub should feel like home!!!!!!!!!!

I can't drive so I take the bus everywhere in Los Angeles, people ask me why do I take the hour in a half trip to my home to Sonny's....... Then with a smile on my face I tell them, No matter how far the trip is is always great to see your family!!!!!!! That's what Sonny's is at the end of the day FAMILY! A place in which you always welcome............. What else can...

Major Pats bar - so just be aware of that if you decide to come. Came here to watch Sunday football with some friends - the place has converted their outdoor back lot to a patio which is great. They have a big screen TV back there but just beware you can only watch 1 game which is kind of a "majority rules all" unless the Pats are on (can call in advance to find out what they'll expect to show). New COVID requirement is that it is a minimum of $45/pp spend - good thing is: if you call in advance and if they have spots, they'll take a reservation. The place wasn't too crowded so it thankfully wasn't hard to get a table - not sure if it's also bc of the wildfires/air quality/ppl not wanting to sit outside (personally, my allergies started to act up quite badly the longer I was out). I liked how their menu is more than just the typical bar food - it has a New England spin. Staff is very attentive and all wear masks so I felt safe. Good option for a place to...

For the first time in my entire life, I know what it's like to be invisible, first time has quickly become my last..Wife and I ended being a couple of hours early to her appointment so me being the Pub lover I am decided we'd grab a bite and have a couple of drinks ,walked in to a partially full bar and a small group at a table in the back. Because we'd never been here didn't know how things went, should we have made our presence know to get service, who knows, all I know is we sat waiting and ended up leaving. That's what I get for assuming all Irish Pubs are as welcoming as others have been Thanks Sonny's for proving me wrong. So I leave you with an old Irish saying that I feel is appropriate . "May those who love us, love us. And those that don't love us, May God turn their hearts. And if He doesn't turn their hearts, May he turn their ankles, So we'll know them by...