Irish Times 20s and up / Bar Food / Beer / Beer on Tap / Budget-friendly / Casual / Conversational / Dive / Diverse / Drunk / Friendly / Good for Groups / Happy Hour / Irish Pub / Jukebox / Karaoke / Live Band / Live Music / Moderate / Parking Lot / Pool (Billiards) / Post Grads / Rowdy / Smoking Area / Sports Fans / Street Parking / Students / TVs / Theme Nights

The drinks are well priced and they have fairly good shelves, the crowd that comes here is friendly and fun, and they often have live bands. I've found that the bartenders are very inconsistent though, even the same person from night to night. Sometimes they are friendly and quick, sometimes they make it seem like you are jerk for ordering even when there's almost not one at the bar. Despite living practically next door I end up rarely going here because of that.

Irish Times is one of those local Culver City/Palms bars that only the locals go to. It's got great prices on a select amount of beers and their Tuesday night wings special is pretty good on the wallet (and stomach) as well. If you're looking explicitly for an Irish bar or a dive bar or cheap drinks, then this is the place for you. The ambiance is what you would think of a dive bar (think, chairs that haven't been replaced in 20 years, unbalanced tables, a golf game from the 90's with a burnt screen, etc.). The place isn't very large and on nights where they have themed events like trivia or live music, it can get fairly crowded and difficult to get around. Basically it's a you get what you pay for kind of place and if you don't care about looks or the fact that it's located right next to a highway overpass with a resident homeless man then by all means, check this place out. But if you're looking for something a little bit nicer, just head a block down the street to The Garage, you'll thank me.

My Advice/My Take: Irish Times is one of those hole-in-the-wall bars that needs to be on your bucket list of pubs in Los Angeles to visit. It’s a small, local joint that is unique to West Los Angeles. Need To Know/Insider Info: As you might guess, this place is a hot spot on St. Patrick’s Day. If you don’t mind braving the crowd, a long line outside, and a cover charge, it’s a great place to hear some pretty decent live music. However, you should pregame with some heavy drinks before you go, because it’s nearly impossible to get to the bar. Bartenders aren’t exactly happy on St. Paddy’s day either. Who’s Hanging Here/What’s the Vibe: The Irish Times crowd consists of coed softball teams wanting to celebrate a win with a postgame brew, mid-30s and 40s townies, and recent college grads within walking distance who just want to get out for a night. The vibe is like a pit stop off of a country highway and the bar doesn’t care to fit into the trendy L.A. scene. There’s a pool table and a couple of dart boards too. Cocktails & Cuisine: I have not eaten here, and I stick mainly to the beer selection, which has a whole range of really good Guinness and other Irish beers. They once made my friends and I this really good shot – the name escapes me – that you should ask for; it’s a shot unique to the bar and has some Guinness in it. What To Wear: Jeans, t-shirt, or softball gear you just won a big game in. What Does It Cost: It’s pretty standard L.A. prices – decent beers are around $6, but I think they sell PBR for $4. When To Go: Head to this West L.A. bar when you want to feel like you want to get away from Angelenos or show business for a little while. It’s a welcome watering hole that reminds you of cheap family vacations in your past.