Ye Olde King's Head is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

1. Ye Olde King's Head

8.0
116 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn Ocean Ave. & 2nd St.), Santa Monica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 137 tips and reviews

Erik T.Erik Troberg: Guinness is the only beer that requires two taps... FOR GOOD REASON

Lauren D.Lauren Delfino: Welsh rarebit, sausage rolls, bangers and mash, and Guinness!!! Nice...

RoyceRoyce: Bangers and mash, with guinness! :) brings back fond memories of London..

Sonny McLean's is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

2. Sonny McLean's

7.4
2615 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Irish Pub · 47 tips and reviews

Benjamin S.Benjamin Smith: $8.75 for a Guinness? Where are we, in fahkin' Wellesley?!

Medvedeva A.Medvedeva Anna: Great Guinness! THEY HAVE LITERS!

John S.John Sullivan: 23 HD TVs, 36 taps and really good gastro pub food. Great place for lunch and Jenny the waitress is super cool.

O'Briens Irish Pub is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

3. O'Briens Irish Pub

7.5
2226 Wilshire Blvd (at 23rd St.), Santa Monica, CA
Irish Pub · 25 tips and reviews

Sali K.Sali K: You must try at least ONE pint of their Guinness. It's the best in town... and I know my Guinness!

J M.J M: Both the regular burger and the veggie burger are great! Friendly staff, lots of games on, can't beat it!

Shar M.Shar Martin: New York Giants fans welcome!

Barney's Beanery is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

4. Barney's Beanery

7.6
1351 3rd Street Promenade (at Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 131 tips and reviews

Morgan G.Morgan G.: Try the Snake Bite. Half Guinness & half pear cider. Takes the bitterness out of the stout!

Lauren D.Lauren Delfino: Love the snake bites- heavy on the Guiness tho. Go upstairs to avoid the crowd. And if possible go to the west Hollywood one-- much more authentic atmosphere wise

Max G.Max Gladwell: Excellent patio seating and a huge menu (breakfast any time) makes this one of my top picks for 3rd Street Promenade dining.

Catch American Seafood is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

5. Catch American Seafood

8.4
1910 Ocean Way (at Pico Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Ocean Park · 10 tips and reviews

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Great views and ambience, check it out for happy hour for a sunset snack and drink.

Ms Heather L.Ms Heather L.: Try the sampler meal where you have a 5 course mini meal & you will be satisfied! I couldn't finish mine. It was all delicious!!!

Reed J.Reed James: Try the Morro Bay Black Cod - Delicious! (via @Foodspotting)

The Daily Pint is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

6. The Daily Pint

7.9
2310 Pico Blvd (at 23rd St), Santa Monica, CA
Whisky Bar · 59 tips and reviews

Krissy S.Krissy Saky: Scotch heaven. This place is incredible, I am in love. Yana is a fantastic bartender!

JamezJamez: Best bar in LA. scotch for years. Great beers

David C.David Carrillo: Best beer and scotch on the westside

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

7. The Cheesecake Factory

8.4
395 Santa Monica Pl Ste 305 (3rd Street), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 41 tips and reviews

Pavel Š.Pavel Šafařík: Chicken Madeira - amazing, amazing!!

Paula R.Paula Rebouças: The crispy cuban is a great starter!

Odelia M.Odelia Maman: My worst dinner in Santa Monica

Bodega Wine Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

8. Bodega Wine Bar

8.6
814 Broadway (at Lincoln Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · 57 tips and reviews

Natalie G.Natalie Guerra: Great date spot and great for all you winos out there. Cheers 🍷

Alexandra E.Alexandra E.: Be careful if you're a girl and leave alone, the valet guys here are known to be creepy. Trust me, ladies... Eye out.

Melanie W.Melanie W: Sunday nights = happy hour prices all night!

Earth Wind & Flour is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

9. Earth Wind & Flour

7.5
2222 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

james m.james markoski: Good salad, great food, Tuesday magician is out of this world!

Amy G.Amy Gendel: Soft drinks are gargantuan!

stuffycheaksstuffycheaks: Great fresh complimentary bread!

The Dining Room is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

10. The Dining Room

7.6
1301 Ocean Ave (at Arizona Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 5 tips and reviews

Dr Michael L.Dr Michael Lange: One of the best and most nutritious breakfast I have had. Vegetable omelette and salad was amazing. Great view and great service however be prepared to spend $100 for 3 for breakfast.

SharaShara: I love the club sandwich with fries! It's so good! The bartenders and wait staff are the best.

OldLadyMan T.OldLadyMan Tornãdo: First class staff and our selections were #totsbrillzamaze

BOA Steakhouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

11. BOA Steakhouse

8.9
101 Santa Monica Blvd (Ocean Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 tips and reviews

Tiffany P.Tiffany Prugpichailers: Seared filet with udon and mango salad is excellent and very filling :)

Omar A.Omar Alkassim: If u didn't order the "truffle cheese fries", u r haven't try BOA restaurant 😪

Brad H.Brad Hall: Get steak. If you order a salad, the steak bogey man will follow you for seven years.

Water Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

12. Water Grill

8.4
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 103 tips and reviews

LL: Lobster roll, mac&cheese, mussels + fries.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The new location offers an iced shellfish platter that serves five called “The King”: whole Channel Island sea urchin, whole lobster, whole crab, and a gathering of shrimp, oysters and clams.

Les G.Les Gee: Appetizer shellfish sampler! Crab, oyster, mussel, prawn, clam, scallop, lobster, snail! Outstanding!

The Lobster is one of The 13 Best Places for Irish Beer in Santa Monica.

13. The Lobster

8.3
1602 Ocean Ave (at the Pier), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 133 tips and reviews

Hasan S.Hasan Saricicek: Lobster is good as everyone said, oysters are also perfect! 🤤

Justine  E.Justine  Ezarik: The clam chowder is legit. There are actual clams. ACTUAL CLAMS IN THEIR LITTLE CLAM SHELL!!! FREAKED ME OUT BUT TASTED LIKE A FRESH OCEAN!

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: Excellent crab cakes. With a great view of the Santa Monica Pier and beach.