Hennessey's Tavern

The only reason I am even giving them 1 star has to do with the food.  I ordered a mini burger platter, which seemed like a good concept.  It came with 4 differently topped mini burgers.  It might have been okay, if they were cooked well done like I requested.  They had a very large menu selection that was overwhelming.  

The view off the main patio was awful due to current construction.  There was scaffolding everywhere and you really couldn't see down the Fremont strip.  

The worst part of this experience had to do with service.  It was not very busy on the Wednesday night we arrived.  We sat ourselves outside on the patio and waited forever to even put in a drink order or get a menu.  The server was actually inside taking selfies and chatting with the bar customers.  We knew that she was going not going to be good, since our neighboring table gave us the low down on their horrible experience.  They were just trying to get their check to head out as fast as possible, rather than wait for their meals finally arrive.  I wish I could remember her name, but it appeared to us that she preferred waiting on regulars or males.  

We let our tip reflect how we interpreted our experience, especially since she never came back to give us change.  Do not recommend this place, since there are so many other restaurants in this area to try.

We came for breakfast before they were technically open, sat at the bar, chatted with the bartender, who made killer bloody marys;  got some amazing food and had a great time!!

It is so worth it to come in on a Sunday night to hear the Acoustic MadMen. I am biased, though...

This is a fun place to stop in or spend the evening if you like the music.  The alcohol is reasonable priced, the food is quite good, too.  My favs being Guiness (24oz) and the Bananas Foster to drink and burgers & the truffles fries for nomming.  Some exceptional items are:

- Truffles Fries: "...tossed with white truffle oil, Parmesan cheese & fresh parsley." Contains no truffle, though still quite good.  (Google "white truffle oil" and you'll be a bit shocked)

- Prime Rib Sliders served with blue cheese & horseradish sauce.  Cooked to your temp & generally great beefy flavor with just enough bite that you don't eat the entire beef slice in your first bite.

I typically go late on weekends which can be quite busy, so service does degrade a bit.  Lunch service has been good so far.

Go for 2 Timin' Tuesdays for 2for1 burgers.  Eat one there & get the other to go, even!

I am a repeat customer due to my preference for music, but would easily go there for the food & semi-Irish atmosphere, too.