Tom Bergin's Public House

Tom Bergin's Public House Est 1936 • Historic Landmark
Thu-Sat, 4p til Late
Sun, 1p til Late
Closed Mon-Wed and Fairfax Ave. The lawyer, Tom Bergin.
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On February 11, 1935, a lawyer drove to a tudor building located at the corner of Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles, unlocked the door, and tacked a liquor license to the wall. The place, Tom Bergin's Old Horseshoe Tavern & Thoroughbred Club. The license, now the second oldest in Los Angeles County. It's little wonder that despite a law degree from Boston University, Bergin found the call of opening a

pub irresistible. His long-established Boston family owned the Commercial Brewery as well as the very famous Old Horseshoe Tavern in Haymarket Square, established 1806. So after serving in WWI as one of the country's first naval aviators (pilot #232) and hanging up his attorney's shingle in Los Angeles in 1921, Bergin decided to open a pub just like his father's, and Tom Bergin's Old Horseshoe was born. Drawing on his family roots (from County Kerry), Bergin sought to create an authentic pub, defined by warmth, great food, and exceptional hospitality. So great was his success that in the early years, friend and fellow sportsman Bing Crosby asked Bergin to take control of the fine dining at the newly opened Del Mar race track. But the endeavor left Bergin stretched too thin, and he ultimately relented in favor of focusing on his tavern. Despite a move down the block in 1949 to the larger space we still occupy, Bergin's exists as it ever has. Crosby and Pat O'Brien would make the Old Horseshoe their regular haunt, and soon after, the rest of Hollywood followed. Names such as John Wayne, Kiefer Sutherland, and Julia Roberts can be found nestled among the thousands of shamrocks affixed to the ceiling commemorating friends and loyal regulars. Cary Grant had his own booth (his shamrock sits framed above it to this day), President Ronald Reagan received his Bergin's Shamrock in a ceremony in the Oval Office on St. Patrick's Day, 1983, and regular patrons the Charles brothers utilized the famous Horseshoe Bar as inspiration for their TV show Cheers. Far from just an industry hangout, Bergin's has been a nexus for the Los Angeles community. Sports fans gather to watch their teams play under the myriad vintage pennants which adorn the rafters. Or to visit the original 1951 Los Angeles Rams World Championship banner, which was gifted to Tom Bergin by Dan Reeves as thanks for hosting the Ram's championship dinner. Theater and art lovers drift down from the Miracle Mile, and couples and diners gather in our fire lit dining room to enjoy music on a peaceful evening. Now nearing our 80th year as LA's perdurable local, we seek to continue that great tradition set forth by Tom Bergin that February 11, where a welcome spirit is compulsory, and success is measured by the chatter between strangers and old friends.

06/13/2026

Big sports day at Bergin’s 🍀🏀⚽
Catch World Cup action and NBA Finals Game 5 with cold drinks, game day favorites, and all the action on the TVs.
See you at Tom Bergin’s.





06/10/2026

A neighborhood favorite since 1936. ☘️
Irish coffees, good company, and 90 years of memories.
See you at Bergin’s! 🍻

Sunday nights feel better Bergin’s 🍀🥃☕️
06/08/2026

Sunday nights feel better Bergin’s 🍀🥃☕️

Dodger baseball 🤝 Sundays at Bergin’s! Cold beer, Dodgers on TV, and nowhere better to be! ⚾️🍻
05/31/2026

Dodger baseball 🤝 Sundays at Bergin’s!
Cold beer, Dodgers on TV, and nowhere better to be! ⚾️🍻





05/28/2026

POV: you just found the perfect summer party venue in LA 🍻☀️
Tom Bergin’s offers two unique spaces for private events, the upstairs speakeasy and the backroom, perfect for everything from birthdays and corporate events to summer parties and celebrations ✨

Catering and bartender packages available.
For booking inquires contact us to start planning your event
at 📧[email protected]

05/21/2026

Memorial Day Weekend starts Friday 🇺🇸
Wicked Claw lobster rolls, surf & turf & cocktail, beer and seltzer specials all weekend long! 🍻🦞🍔
See you at Tom Bergin’s!

05/12/2026

🏀🍺 Mondays at the pub >>
Catch the playoff action, grab a cold beer, snack on your favorites, and stick around for Trivia Night starting at 8PM! 🧠 See you soon!

Hats off to everyone who showed up and showed out for our Kentucky Derby Day 🐎🎩 The fits, the energy, the cocktails… we ...
05/04/2026

Hats off to everyone who showed up and showed out for our Kentucky Derby Day 🐎🎩 The fits, the energy, the cocktails… we had so much fun. Until next year!





Dust off your hats! It’s Derby time! 🐎🍻We’re celebrating the Kentucky Derby this Saturday at Tom Bergin’s. Doors open at...
04/29/2026

Dust off your hats! It’s Derby time! 🐎🍻
We’re celebrating the Kentucky Derby this Saturday at Tom Bergin’s.
Doors open at 1PM | Race starts at 3:57PM
Dressing up is encouraged. Specialty cocktails will be flowing. Let’s make a day of it! See you there! 🍹





Where playoff basketball meets proper pours 🥃🏀🍺Join us at Tom Bergin’s for the games, stay for the food & drinks. ...
04/26/2026

Where playoff basketball meets proper pours 🥃🏀🍺
Join us at Tom Bergin’s for the games, stay for the food & drinks.





04/23/2026

Hallelujah for this lineup 🍀 Irish coffee, Guinness & all the classics at Tom Bergin’s!




04/10/2026

New merch just dropped! 🎉
Same Bar. New Styles. 🧢👕
Available now at Tom Bergin’s! ☘️

04/04/2026

It’s the Final Four 🏀
Great pours, game day bites, and the best place to watch it all🍻See you at Tom Bergin’s!

04/02/2026

Spring starts here 🌸
Patio vibes, cold drinks, and all your favorite bites 🍹🍔
See you at Tom Bergin’s 🍀





03/28/2026

March Madness is in full swing 🏀🔥
Grab your friends and order your favorites! 🍔🍻
Catch every moment at Tom Bergin’s this weekend! See you there. 🍀





Pints, wings, and a little friendly competition 🧠🍺Trivia every Monday at 8PM!
03/24/2026

Pints, wings, and a little friendly competition 🧠🍺
Trivia every Monday at 8PM!





03/21/2026

90 years later & still the place to be ☘️🎉 A St. Patrick’s Day for the books!
Couldn’t have done it without our incredible community. Thanks for showing up and celebrating 90 years with us!

Special shoutout to our incredible team, DJs, vendors, and brands who brought this celebration to life 🎉🍀




Happy St. Patrick’s Day to our Tom Bergin’s family ☘️We’re so excited to celebrate with you all today! Honored to be rec...
03/18/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to our Tom Bergin’s family ☘️
We’re so excited to celebrate with you all today!
Honored to be recognized by the City of Los Angeles as we celebrate 90 incredible years! Thank you for being part of our story. Cheers to many more!🍀🥂

03/13/2026

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! ☘️
Celebrate 90 years of tradition with us at Tom Bergin’s. Start the day with our traditional Irish Breakfast from 6–10 AM, then stick around for some Guinness, great food, live music, and festivities all day long.
Grab your friends, wear your green, and come celebrate with us. Sláinte! 🍻

Make your reservations through [email protected]





03/09/2026

The countdown starts now. 🍀
St. Patrick’s Day at Tom Bergin’s is almost here! See you March 17th.





Sundays are better at the bar. Meet us for a margarita! 🍹
03/02/2026

Sundays are better at the bar. Meet us for a margarita! 🍹





02/25/2026

Planning an event in LA? 🎉

From lively celebrations in The Back Room to speakeasy charm Upstairs, Tom Bergin’s has the perfect space for your next gathering. 🍺🍀

Private bar service. Catering available.
You bring the guests, we’ll handle the rest.

Inquire to book:
📧[email protected] ☘️





Ordering like a regular? Start with the classics. You can’t go wrong. We’ll see you this weekend!🍻🍴🍔☘️🍻
02/21/2026

Ordering like a regular? Start with the classics. You can’t go wrong. We’ll see you this weekend!🍻🍴🍔☘️🍻

02/17/2026

This is your sign to order an Irish coffee and stay a while. ☘️☕️🥃

Green flags and Guinness. Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Tom Bergin’s! 💚🍻Our booths are warm, the Guinness is f...
02/14/2026

Green flags and Guinness. Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Tom Bergin’s! 💚🍻

Our booths are warm, the Guinness is flowing, and the Irish coffee is calling your name. We’ll save you a seat! ☘️





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Los Angeles, CA

Opening Hours

Thursday 4pm - 1am
Friday 4pm - 1am
Saturday 4pm - 1am
Sunday 1pm - 12am

Telephone

+13239367151

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