OC Bars and Pubs

1. The Olde Ship

1120 W 17th St (at N Bristol St), Santa Ana, CA
Pub · 48 tips and reviews

David J.David Jacobus: Great place to watch Chelsea

2. Matador Cantina

8.4
111 N Harbor Blvd (at Commonwealth Ave), Fullerton, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Fullerton · 72 tips and reviews

Original PenguinOriginal Penguin: Just outside Newport Beach, in Cosa Mesa, lurks the best Mexican in the Inland Empire. The decor ain’t much to look at but adds to the place’s run-down charm. The food is downright excellent.

3. Durty Nelly's Irish Pub & Restaurant

6.8
2915 Red Hill Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
Karaoke Bar · 23 tips and reviews

Debbie M.Debbie Miller: Geeks Who Drink at 7pm every Wednesday! Fun pub trivia.

Rathskeller Pub is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

4. Rathskeller Pub

7561 Center Ave #48 (at Huntington Village Ln.), Huntington Beach, CA
German Restaurant · North Huntington Center · 2 tips and reviews

5. Goat Hill Tavern

7.6
1830 Newport Blvd (btwn Broadway & Harbor), Costa Mesa, CA
Dive Bar · Eastside Costa Mesa · 54 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: 100+ beers on tap = many return trips to try them all :) Voted the Best Pub by OC Weekly in the Best Of OC 2010. Read more.

6. Newport Beach Brewing Co.

2920 Newport Blvd (at 30th St), Newport Beach, CA
Brewery · West Newport Beach · 45 tips and reviews

LL: Ask for the Newport Beach Blonde!

7. Anthill Pub & Grille

7.6
C Uci (Student Center C215), Irvine, CA
Pub · University of California-Irvine · 37 tips and reviews

Todd Z.Todd Z: Wow, what a amazing craft beer selection! And Megan the bartender sure knows her stuff! Read more.

8. Tustin Brewing Company

7.9
13011 Newport Ave Ste 100 (at Old Irvine Blvd.), Tustin, CA
Brewery · 65 tips and reviews

M W.M W: Award-winning house beers and better-than-average "bar" food menu with nightly specials. Also features guest microbrews like Avery, Russian River, Port Brewing, etc. Friendly service, great chili! Read more.

Steelhead Brewing Company is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

9. Steelhead Brewing Company

4175 Campus Dr (btwn Bridge Rd & Stanford), Irvine, CA
Brewery · University Town Center · 17 tips and reviews
The Counter is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

10. The Counter

8.6
6416 Irvine Blvd (at Sand Canyon Ave), Irvine, CA
Burger Joint · Woodbury · 63 tips and reviews

11. Zipangu

2930 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael M.: This place has a great happy hour 5:30-7:30. $1.50 Sapporo drafts (small glass) or $5.50 special inclues Sapporo, edamame, and choice between 3 different hand rolls. Tucked right behind Habana

12. Mesa

7.9
725 Baker St (at Bristol), Costa Mesa, CA
Lounge · 56 tips and reviews

GracefaceGraceface: Pretentious as ever, trying to be LA. Do yourself a favor a get there at 830 or you'll wait in line for hours only to find you wasted your time waiting for a restaurant that's trying to be a fancy bar

13. Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar

8.3
2920 Bristol St (Randolph Ave), Costa Mesa, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

jose r.jose ramirez: Saturday nights memphis turns dive bar with djs playing dance electro party jams all night long!!

14. Memphis at the Santora

201 N Broadway (at W 2nd St), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 33 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: happy hour - every day- 3pm-7pm - try the mint julep

Commissary Lounge is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

15. Commissary Lounge

5.3
2968 Randolph Ave (Baker & Randolph), Costa Mesa, CA
Lounge · 6 tips and reviews

16. Kitsch Bar

7.1
891 Baker St (at Bear), Costa Mesa, CA
Lounge · 18 tips and reviews

Israel A.Israel Aguila: Go to KITSCH Bar, ask for a glass of Absinthe and trip out on the seasonal art display.

17. Twisted Vine

8.2
127 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown Fullerton · 31 tips and reviews

Jonathan M.Jonathan Mabe: They have beer and wine flight, always pretty good picks.

18. Beachwood BBQ

131 1/2 Main St (at Ocean Ave), Seal Beach, CA
BBQ Joint · 64 tips and reviews

d z.d ziegler: The beers rotate constantly...when a keg blows, a different one takes it's place. So, go often to taste many.

Brussels Bistro is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

19. Brussels Bistro

7.7
222 Forest Ave (Pacfic Coast Highway), Laguna Beach, CA
Wine Bar · Main Beach · 46 tips and reviews

20. Beachwood BBQ & Brewing

210 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA
Brewery · Promenade · 126 tips and reviews

David F.David Flores: Always check whats in the cask! Cask beer just tastes better ;)

The Crow Bar and Kitchen is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

21. The Crow Bar and Kitchen

2325 E Coast Hwy (at Avocado), Corona del Mar, CA
Gastropub · 56 tips and reviews

22. Haven Gastropub

7.5
190 S Glassell St (at Chapman Ave), Orange, CA
Gastropub · 140 tips and reviews

Grant T.Grant Tingley: This is a place to go for great beers, the food isn't anything special...

23. Chapter One: the modern local

7.8
227 N Broadway (3rd Street), Santa Ana, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Santa Ana · 91 tips and reviews

Justin L.Justin Leu: Awesome hipster, trendy spot. Get the moscow mule!

24. The Copper Door

7.7
225 1/2 N Broadway (at 3rd St), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 14 tips and reviews

Tifini H.Tifini Hartman: Brenna and christine are the best bartenders!

25. 320 Main

8.2
320 Main St, Seal Beach, CA
American Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's "L.A.'s Best Cocktails: Our 55 favorites and where to find them." (Click 'More Info') Read more.

The Corner is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

26. The Corner

6.9
8961 Adams Ave (Magnolia), Huntington Beach, CA
Gastropub · 17 tips and reviews

27. Brix Sunset Beach

6.9
16635 Pacific Coast Hwy (at 19th St), Huntington Beach, CA
Gastropub · Sunset Beach · 17 tips and reviews

Lanisha A.Lanisha Almaraz: Amazing place if you have a pallet for craft beer and wine then this is the place! One side wine other side beer..

28. Watermarc

448 S Coast Hwy (Laguna Ave), Laguna Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · The Village · 66 tips and reviews

Melissa H.Melissa Hexter: Try a Woodford Old Fashioned.

29. Hurricane's Bar & Grill

6.6
200 Main Street #201 (at Walnut Ave), Huntington Beach, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Huntington Beach · 47 tips and reviews

orangecounty.comorangecounty.com: Power Hour from 9 p.m. - close every day along with Happy Hour Mon-Sat 4:30-7:30 p.m. Deals: 25% off and $2 off any bar item. Read more.

30. The District Lounge

121 McFadden Pl, Newport Beach, CA
Bar · Newport Pier · 15 tips and reviews

James S.James Silva: Draft beers in mason jars are a new standard!

31. The Beach Ball

6.6
2116 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA
Dive Bar · Newport Pier · 26 tips and reviews

Kurt V.Kurt Varner: Super cheap drinks!

Stadium Brewing Company is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

32. Stadium Brewing Company

7.5
26731 Aliso Creek Rd Ste C, Aliso Viejo, CA
Brewery · 29 tips and reviews

33. Paul's Cocktails

5.9
207 W Chapman Ave (at N Olive St), Orange, CA
Sports Bar · 23 tips and reviews

Kristi B.Kristi Bosch: Too crowded at the front door? Try the patio! Additional seating and entry/exit.

34. Blue Beet

7.0
107 21st Pl (McFadden Pl), Newport Beach, CA
Bar · Newport Pier · 9 tips and reviews

Al S.Al Stevens: Absolutely awesome bar. Love the upstairs balcony.

35. Cassidy's Bar & Grill

6.5
2605 Newport Blvd (at 26th St), Newport Beach, CA
Dive Bar · West Newport Beach · 29 tips and reviews

Kirti D.Kirti D: Free wi-fi, & my favorite dive bar in the OC. Stiffest drinks around--beware, rookies!

36. ESPN Zone

1545 S Disneyland Dr (at Downtown Disney District), Anaheim, CA
Sports Bar · The Anaheim Resort · 132 tips and reviews

McCanne S.McCanne Sanford: Great for monday night football with friends, sit at a booth to have full access tv in front of you with surround sound, and great atmosphere for sports.

37. Westside Bar & Grill

512 W 19th St (at Harbor Blvd.), Costa Mesa, CA
Dive Bar · 13 tips and reviews

McCanne S.McCanne Sanford: Great blues on the weekends, Billiards, Nfl, happy hour, great food!!!

38. Q-Club

1525 Mesa Verde Dr E Ste 125 (at Harbor Blvd.), Costa Mesa, CA
Bar · Mesa Verde · 2 tips and reviews

Steve R.Steve Ryback: Cool spot. Great atmosphere, perfect dry martinis.

Crabby's Boat House is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

39. Crabby's Boat House

200 Main St (at Walnut), Huntington Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Huntington Beach · 5 tips and reviews

40. Gallaghers Pub HB

6.7
300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 113 (at Main St.), Huntington Beach, CA
Pub · Downtown Huntington Beach · 20 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Bouse: Have a pint and support your local musicians!

41. 2nd Floor - Food, Art, Drinks

7.2
126 Main St (at Walnut Ave), Huntington Beach, CA
Bar · Downtown Huntington Beach · 50 tips and reviews

! ! "Backstage Gabe .! ! "Backstage Gabe 🔺: Very Cool Art. Beautiful and friendly staff.

42. Beachfront 301 Bar & Grill

301 Main St (at Olive Ave), Huntington Beach, CA
Bar · Downtown Huntington Beach · 37 tips and reviews

Erin D.Erin D.: Come for happy hour. And leave when they crank the music even though the place is empty.

43. Aloha Grill

7.3
221 Main St (at Olive Ave), Huntington Beach, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Downtown Huntington Beach · 36 tips and reviews

Cece J.Cece Jean: Rainbows, adult shlushessss!

44. Continental Room

6.7
115 W Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton, CA
Lounge · Downtown Fullerton · 51 tips and reviews

Corey W.Corey Wright: Coolest bar in Fullerton, hands down. Built in 1925, its got a super swanky, Frank Sinatra, classic feel to it. Every wednesday they have an Elvis impersonator and he's hilarious.

45. Detroit Bar

843 W 19th St (at Placentia Ave), Costa Mesa, CA
Rock Club · 41 tips and reviews

ᴡ m.ᴡ meddock: There's a donut shop next door. That's about the best part of this place

46. The Crosby

400 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 37 tips and reviews

Mindy N.Mindy Nguyen: The Crosby kitchen is open until 1am for late night munchies! everything on their menu is bomb-diggity. My go-to items here are the Sangria, the Starving-Artist Grilled Cheese Sandwich, the cilantro p

47. Congregation Ale House

8.2
201 E Broadway (Promenade), Long Beach, CA
Beer Garden · Promenade · 116 tips and reviews

NataliaNatalia: Best beer and best burgers. hands down.

48. Slater's 50/50

8280 Adams Ave (at Beach Blvd), Huntington Beach, CA
Burger Joint · 119 tips and reviews

Sean F.Sean Findley: Try Ballast Point's Sculpin IPA or Stone's Imperial Russian Stout on tap, so good!

49. Farmers Harvest

19111 Beach Blvd (Garfield and Beach), Huntington Beach, CA
Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Cait B.Cait Becker: An entire wall of every beer you could every want to try.

50. The Abbey

7.6
306 Main St (at Electric Ave), Seal Beach, CA
Bar · 19 tips and reviews

GuyGuy: Order a Chimay and people watch on main st.

51. Heroes Bar and Grill

7.9
125 W Santa Fe Ave (at Harbor Blvd.), Fullerton, CA
Sports Bar · Downtown Fullerton · 63 tips and reviews

Robb L.Robb Lejuwaan: They have approximately 115 beers on tap.

52. The Factory Gastropub

4020 Atlantic Ave (at Carson St), Long Beach, CA
Gastropub · Bixby Knolls · 28 tips and reviews

GOODGOOD: The Factory serves local, organic food and local beer. The food tastes great and they host a ton of local events-from music to teaching kids to cook. Truly a neighborhood gem. Read more.

Sandy's is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

53. Sandy's

7.6
315 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Main St), Huntington Beach, CA
Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Matt E.Matt Edmondson: Shark Attack beer is well worth it

54. Commonwealth Lounge & Grill

2406 Newport Blvd (26th St.), Newport Beach, CA
American Restaurant · West Newport Beach · 25 tips and reviews

Daniel p.Daniel park: Try the 5 course beer dinner

55. Commonwealth Lounge & Grill

112 E Commonwealth Ave (at Harbor Blvd), Fullerton, CA
Lounge · Downtown Fullerton · 23 tips and reviews

Mariluuu R.Mariluuu R.: Lost Abbey - Devotion.

56. Selma's Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room

8.4
30461 Avenida de Las Flores (Santa Margarita Pkwy), Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Pizzeria · 40 tips and reviews

Richard H.Richard Hicks: With 25 craft beers on tap, don't order Coors Light! Ask your waiter or the beertender for a recommendation and try something new. You'll be glad you did!

Cismontane Brewing is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

57. Cismontane Brewing

29851 Aventura Ste D (Avenida Empressa), Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Brewery · 13 tips and reviews
Bru Grill & Market is one of OC Bars and Pubs.

58. Bru Grill & Market

8.4
23720 El Toro Rd (at Rockfield Blvd), Lake Forest, CA
American Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Taylor M.Taylor Miles: Sweet high end micro brews

59. Churchill's Pub & Grille

8.7
887 W San Marcos Blvd (at Cribbage Ln), San Marcos, CA
Pub · 71 tips and reviews

Melodee A.Melodee Andres: Always crowded but the food and countless beers on tap make it worthwhile...

60. SideDoor

8.4
3801 E Coast Hwy (Poppy Ave), Corona del Mar, CA
Gastropub · 35 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Beer Selection in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Great ambiance and about a dozen beers on tap. Click on the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

61. Playground DTSA

220 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 64 tips and reviews

Nazli S.Nazli S: Best Burger I have ever had! And make sure to see Jarrod the beer guy! He's AMAZING!

62. The Pint House II

1547 W Katella Ave #102 (at N Main St), Orange, CA
Bar · 17 tips and reviews

Arianne S.Arianne Schultheis: Get the Napa burger or the chicken sandwich at lunch.

63. The Pint House

136 W Wilshire Ave (btwn Harbor & Malden), Fullerton, CA
Pub · Downtown Fullerton · 45 tips and reviews

JonathanJonathan: Try the local stuff. Bootlegger's is a Fullerton Brewery.

64. The Globe Belgian Gastropub

12926 Main St (Garden Grove Blvd), Garden Grove, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Garden Grove · 17 tips and reviews

Michael W.Michael W: Sit at the bar and have great conversation with the owners. Ask how to become an ambassador. Are you up for the challenge?

65. The Iron Press

3321 Hyland Ave #E, Costa Mesa, CA
Gastropub · 57 tips and reviews

Carolyn H.Carolyn Himes: This is one of the new additions to SoCo Collection in Costa Mesa. Stop by soon. Harbor Blvd. & Hyland.