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- 696 S. Coast Hwy., Orange County 92651
- 949-376-2583
Blue Laguna
At the bar, in the lounge, or amongst the flora, service is great and the drinks are quick. Hotel location means ordering a Blue Daiquiri or a Zombie is just going with the flow. Check out the "tap... read more
- 4200 Campus Dr., Orange County 92614
- 949-824-3050
Anthill Pub & Grille
Yeah, it's right on campus. Care for some eye candy with your beer? UCI's best and brightest unwind where the beer flows. Good on its own right, not just a cheap stop for students. Rare beer select... read more
- 4221 Dolphin Striker Wy., Orange County 92660
- 949-660-0888
Code
Opened to much fanfare not too, too long ago, but with a wicked mean door policy there's not much hope for continued popularity. (There's exclusivity, and then there's just being snotty.) Some seem... read more
- 2405 Park Ave., Orange County 92782
- 714-258-2695
Strike
Part of a small chain whose aim appears to be taking over the suburbs, and incorporating some flair into the staid activity that is bowling. All manner of food, but not necessarily memorable. All m... read more
- 20702 Lake Forest Dr., Orange County 92630
- 949-215-4081
Los Cabos Cantina
A fairly standard neighborhood joint with friendly service, pool, and plenty of sports. A number of screens and, of all things, projectors, means everybody gets to watch their game. No need to leav... read more
- 215 N. Broadway, Orange County 92701
- 714-953-2660
Proof Bar
As much as the O.C. kids like to make the trip up to L.A., sometimes that just isn't possible. Proof is a pretty good stand-in. Of course, it'll never be as organically hip as L.A., but it's got al... read more
- 17208 Pacific Coast Hwy., Orange County 90742
- 562-592-1302
Blue Cafe
Beachy Blue Cafe is (literally) miles from (Huntington Beach) attitude. Those in the know remember two things: the pours are long, and feel free to bring in dinner from the Mexican joint next door.... read more
- 752 St. Clair St., Orange County 92626
- 714-966-2029
Tin Lizzie Saloon
It's a charmer in its own right, but especially for the queer and queer-friendly. Been around in some form or other since the 50s, and now all gussied up in middle age. Is it baroque, is it gothic,... read more
- 656 El Camino Real, Orange County 92780
- 714-669-1174
J J Music Studio
Korean owners mean Korean style: private rooms of different sizes for your party of 30 or 3 (though that would be weird). Huge music books filled with songs in English, Korean, Japanese hits. Smatt... read more
- 2963 Michelson Dr. Ste. B, Orange County 92612
- 949-863-6929
Symposium Wine Bar
Wine bar lite. There's plenty of other booze for those who prefer a more direct tipple. Or opt for a wine flight, arranged by all kinds of silly themes. White and red would be too easy. Small bites... read more
- 2633 W. Coast Hwy., Orange County 92663
- 949-631-5633
Shamrock Bar & Grill
About as authentic an Irish bar as you'll find in Southern California. But not afraid to have fun. Those are Irish nachos on the menu. Why Irish? Corned beef. Surprisingly a popular dish. Maybe it'... read more
- 23600 Rockfield Blvd., Orange County 92630
- 949-206-9990
The Gypsy Lounge
Any number of indie bands have come in here over the years. Good for catching them before they hit big. Might luck out and find an established band slumming it. No attitude, just loving music. Some... read more
- 200 S. Rio Vista St., Orange County 92806
- 714-632-0045
Rio Vista Inn
Not Orange Countys trendiest spot, by any stretch, but always a bangin' good time. Cheap drinks help the lively karaoke. MC'ed by a guy named Smitty. No real bar affiliation, he's just there, alway... read more
- 18528 Beach Blvd., Orange County 92648
- 714-963-7744
Surf City Saloon
Pool, karaoke, live bands, smoking in the parking lot, it's a high school hang for grown-ups. With booze, naturally. Regulars keep it friendly, but there is some serious pool action going on here. ... read more
- 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Orange County 92648
- 714-698-1234
Red Chair Lounge
Indoor and outdoor drinking, but no barfing in the hedgerows, please. Named after the, well, huge red chair by the fireplace, the Hyatt bar pours quality libations in a quiet setting. It's all very... read more
- 2116 W. Oceanfront, Orange County 92663
- 949-675-8041
Beach Ball the Bar
Drinks are practically a necessity after a day at an urban beach. Like Newport. Soothe your inner sunburn with a boardwalk libation as the sun goes down. Or as the sun goes up, even: doors open at ... read more
- 446 S. Coast Hwy., Orange County 92651
- 949-494-5469
The Saloon
The Saloon doesn't have live music or an endless bar or a back patio. Pretty sure they're proud of it. It's a tiny space, never enough seats, packed with those who know there's no messing around. O... read more
- 26022 Cape Dr. Ste. C, Orange County 92677
- 949-582-5909
Rocks
Smoking indoors in California is essentially unheard of, so the few places that still manage it are revered far and wide by addicted residents. This may be the only bar in Orange County that allows... read more
- 1150 W. Magic Way, Orange County 92825
- 714-778-6600
The Lost Bar
An oasis of relative quiet in Downtown Disney. Though the only sign of Disney-fication are the high prices (at least you'll get a stiff pour). Other than that, it's any other classy, SoCal outdoor ... read more
- 27324 Camino Capistrano, Orange County 92677
- 949-582-9716
Mugs Away Saloon
Not too many railroad-adjacent bars would encourage their drunkest, rowdiest customers out to the tracks. But hey, there's a fence here, and besides, every July everyone's gotta rally together and ... read more
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