Happy hour is Monday through Friday between 4 – 7 p.m.
Patricia Happy
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April 03, 2026
One of the few remaining cheap nights out. Go on Thursday for $7 smashburger. Pair it with a drink during happy hour and you’ve got yourself a cheap date night.
Chris
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April 14, 2026
Stopped here with clients after touring properties in the Dana Point harbor area — they were seriously considering a home near the marina and we wanted to explore the local dining scene. Hennessey's Tavern is a solid neighborhood pub with a casual, welcoming atmosphere and a menu that covers all the bases. Good burgers, cold beer, and a comfortable bar setup that encourages lingering conversation. My clients immediately felt at ease here, which is always a good sign for buyers evaluating a neighborhood's social fabric. For a relaxed post-showing debrief, Hennessey's Dana Point fits the bill perfectly. The waterfront proximity doesn't hurt either.
S Toruno T
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November 30, 2023
One of our favorite places in Dana Point, for sure the food is great and the service is superb.
Sunday night football specials are excellent for sure!
Very spacious restaurant with sitting inside and outside, daily specials and live music too.
Plenty parking spaces.
D S
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April 15, 2025
12/24: Great happy hour specials, runs 4 to 7 PM. Includes drink specials and eight dollar appetizers.
Tends to be a little busy and the staff is super friendly, just a little slow at times because they’re either short staffed or overwhelmed. They do a good job of checking in on you during your stay and really are happy to help make your experience enjoyable.
Tuesday is BOGO burger day, any burger on the menu. Thursday is $10 Smashburger day and the portion size is a great value.
Recommend the chicken lemongrass potstickers, Korean barbecue boneless wings and pretzel bites. There are various events throughout the week including karaoke, live bands, and other events.
My one and only complaint is that it smells like stale beer in there, they really should give the fabric on the booths a good cleaning as well as maybe the carpet.
Overall, a great neighborhood spot, consistently solid food and drink offerings, and hospitable customer service.
2023: Stopped by for lunch on a Tuesday. Burgers are BOGO - any burger on the menu. We ordered two burgers and told them we were going to share because they all looked so good. The Irish burger was fantastic and the bun on the pretzel burger was delicious! Don’t forget to get a side or ranch with your fries.
When served they brought out each burger on its own plate cut in half with fries. Great play by the kitchen and serving staff. They were kind, friendly, and genuinely appreciated our business. Will be back!
W Perry
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May 24, 2025
I was there for the band.
I had the Irishman’s Burger. Overall, a decent burger, but the “Irish” bacon lacked any kind of flavor, and the fries were slightly overcooked.
Service was good, parking can be rough on a busy Friday night.
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One of the few remaining cheap nights out. Go on Thursday for $7 smashburger. Pair it with a drink during happy hour and you’ve got yourself a cheap date night.
Stopped here with clients after touring properties in the Dana Point harbor area — they were seriously considering a home near the marina and we wanted to explore the local dining scene. Hennessey's Tavern is a solid neighborhood pub with a casual, welcoming atmosphere and a menu that covers all the bases. Good burgers, cold beer, and a comfortable bar setup that encourages lingering conversation. My clients immediately felt at ease here, which is always a good sign for buyers evaluating a neighborhood's social fabric. For a relaxed post-showing debrief, Hennessey's Dana Point fits the bill perfectly. The waterfront proximity doesn't hurt either.
One of our favorite places in Dana Point, for sure the food is great and the service is superb. Sunday night football specials are excellent for sure! Very spacious restaurant with sitting inside and outside, daily specials and live music too. Plenty parking spaces.
12/24: Great happy hour specials, runs 4 to 7 PM. Includes drink specials and eight dollar appetizers. Tends to be a little busy and the staff is super friendly, just a little slow at times because they’re either short staffed or overwhelmed. They do a good job of checking in on you during your stay and really are happy to help make your experience enjoyable. Tuesday is BOGO burger day, any burger on the menu. Thursday is $10 Smashburger day and the portion size is a great value. Recommend the chicken lemongrass potstickers, Korean barbecue boneless wings and pretzel bites. There are various events throughout the week including karaoke, live bands, and other events. My one and only complaint is that it smells like stale beer in there, they really should give the fabric on the booths a good cleaning as well as maybe the carpet. Overall, a great neighborhood spot, consistently solid food and drink offerings, and hospitable customer service. 2023: Stopped by for lunch on a Tuesday. Burgers are BOGO - any burger on the menu. We ordered two burgers and told them we were going to share because they all looked so good. The Irish burger was fantastic and the bun on the pretzel burger was delicious! Don’t forget to get a side or ranch with your fries. When served they brought out each burger on its own plate cut in half with fries. Great play by the kitchen and serving staff. They were kind, friendly, and genuinely appreciated our business. Will be back!
I was there for the band. I had the Irishman’s Burger. Overall, a decent burger, but the “Irish” bacon lacked any kind of flavor, and the fries were slightly overcooked. Service was good, parking can be rough on a busy Friday night.