Brennan's

4.3(894)

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Location & Hours

Address

4089 Lincoln Blvd
Marina del Rey, California 90292
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 4:00 PM

MondayClosed

Tuesday6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Thursday4:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Friday4:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Saturday12:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Sunday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(424) 443-5119

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About Brennan's

Venerable, old-school bar offering pub food, outdoor seating & turtle races twice a month.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 17, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 894 reviews

Recent Reviews

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denny stearns

5 months ago

I was there for the first time for the Turtle races. Didn't know what to expect. But it was entertaining! Hard to see the actual race mat but they had cameras up and was able to see the races. The sp...

S Simons

a week ago

Really casual place with lots of beers on tapHaven’t tried the food but seems typical bar fare. There are quite a few TVs around and they’ll always switch one to whatever you want to watch.

steve g

a month ago

My daughter’s wedding after party was already inside this bar when I arrived planning to open a tab for everyone. Instead of letting me join them, the staff humiliated me at the door — refusing me ent...

Stephanie Hoang

2 years ago

Go for the turtle racing 🏁 🐢 The MC was hilarious - maybe a bit borderline on the jokes, but he was great. It's hilarious to see how excited people get for turtle racing. Get there early to get a g...

Drew Hartman

2 months ago

Went at 12:30 on a college football Saturday. There were 4 people there. When I asked to change one of the 7+ TVs to my game, the staff refused. The game currently on all 7+ TVs was in rain delay—I wa...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The overall experience appears mixed, with positive comments about casual atmosphere and entertainment events balanced by negative experiences concerning service and management. The average rating suggests there are significant areas needing attention.

Customer Favorites

Turtle racing is a popular event. No specific food items were consistently praised.

Atmosphere & Service

The venue is described as casual with a cool-looking bar, though the outside area is somewhat dated. Staff interactions varied greatly, ranging from awesome and polite to insulting and unhelpful, with significant issues regarding refusal of service and changing TV channels.

Value & Quality

No specific comments about pricing, portion sizes, or food quality were mentioned, beyond the food being "typical bar fare."

Areas for Improvement

Addressing staff behavior, particularly regarding customer service, respect, and handling requests, is crucial. Improving the exterior aesthetics and resolving issues with tab management were also mentioned.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews indicate a decline in service quality and a negative change in management style, leading to customer dissatisfaction and unwillingness to return. There is a contrast between experiences with older vs new management and staff.