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http://www.akbarsilverlake.com Silver Lake's Moroccan-themed gay grotto is a long-running fave, as much for its stiff, reasonably priced drinks as for its vivacious, open-to-all atmosphere. When the adjacent dance room was added a few years ago, it became a full-fledged club. The dark and sweaty pit pumps and pulsates on weekends thanks to dynamic electro/disco mixes from local DJs. Expect a bevy of boho bi and gay grinders in the mix mostly on weekends, and local of all ilks during the week - even crafters (!), who take over with an early gathering every Wednesday. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.myspace.com/alebrijeDiscotheque Not to be confused with the vibrantly pink truck parked outside a Santa Ana supermarket, this dance and live-music club specializes in banda and rock en espaƱol; the "grill" part of the name refers mostly to the appetizers provided with bottle service. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.thealleynewportbeach.com An upscale pub with gourmet takes on traditional comfort foods such as steaks, dipped sandwiches and seafood, washed down with a very good wine list. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.knottshotel.com/dining/index.htm Amber Waves is located in the Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel and looks like the type of bar Stuart Anderson (of Black Angus fame) might have envisioned. Featuring rich wood tables and walls emblazoned with stars and stripes, flagstone rock pillars and wonky, sculpture-esque chandeliers dangling above the taps, Amber Waves feels like a post-modern Wild West saloon. The bar serves a respectable selection of draft beers, including Stella, Pyramid Hef, Blue Moon and Shock Top in addition to a full complement of liquors and an impressive selection of wines. Conveniently located next to the park, it makes for a great spot to soothe jangled nerves following a turn on the wooden coaster Ghost Rider. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.theanarchylibrary.com Scads of punk rock at the self-proclaimed "CBGB of SoCal." Full bar. Over 21. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
Don't be scared, gents; you'll forget about the graffiti scrawled on the outer walls of this establishment once you see what's going on inside. Angel's offers a full bar and several beers on tap--perfect for quenching a fiery thirst while watching beautiful women dance and take their tops off on the large stage in the front of the room. Expect to drop a little more coin as women roam through the sea of cocktail tables, stopping to chat with dudes and enticing them to buy shots. But these girls work hard for their money, and if you behave, they'll actually take the time to get to know you. Be sure to bring cash because credit is not accepted and the ATM charges a stratospheric service fee. If naked women aren't your thing, there are also five pool tables to get your stick moving. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anthill-Pub-Grille/8562876692 Some schools discourage drinking; others ban it. And then there's UC Irvine, whose Anthill Pub in the Student Center bans drinking crappy beer. Its no-swill policy means there is no hipster PBR or watery Bud anything. The ever-changing list of local and distant American craft beers, from Lagunitas to Dogfish Head, goes on sale every afternoon: $1 off single servings (tulip glasses or pints, depending on the beer) and $3 off pitchers. A full menu of sandwiches, including a very credible bratwurst, and fried snacks such as sweet potato fries are available at the adjacent counter. Had a place like this existed at every school, Natty Light would no longer exist. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.myspace.com/arturoscantinagrill Arturo's Cantina may be a little sparse on the draft beers (they have none), but this doesn't mean they're not keen on bringing the party. Between Thursday and Sunday nights, the venue is transformed into a thriving nightclub, complete with live entertainment. The bar serves a respectable offering of cocktails and plenty of bottled beers: Labels include Negra Modelo, Miller Light Lime, and Newcastle. The large Spanish-style building is fitted with a massive dance floor accommodating plenty of pretty people. Mix in strong drinks and good times are in the cards. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
Ashley's Bar and Grill is the type of neighborhood establishment that attracts an amalgam of customers. The tattooed artist might share the bar with an entrepreneur while the blue-collar workers shoot a game of pool, and no one blinks an eye. The regulars and bartenders are welcoming, as are the cozy booths that line the walls. Cash is king at Ashley's, but if you forget, get a 20 from the ATM in the corner of the bar and stretch it into a meal and two drinks, or even a couple of rounds on the jukebox. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.aulddubliner.com From its coffee-dark depths to its thick-as-Miracle-Whip head of foam, a glass of Guinness isn't refreshment, it's nourishment, and this a prime spot to enjoy a tasty pint. The full bar is outfitted with gorgeous wood trim, kitschy bookshelves and many of the cocktail waitresses hail from the emerald isle as evidenced by their charming brogues. The front of the room features a large opening and a smoking patio affording views of the downtown Long Beach foot traffic and convention center. Be sure to swing by on Sunday afternoons for live music featuring traditional Irish jam sessions. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.myspace.com/theavalonbar A dive bar in all respects, Avalon Bar manages to fit a little classiness into its hole-in-the-wall proportions. Those of you familiar with this local dive already know at least two major details: 1. Contrary to what the kitschy, light bulb-lined arrow pointing down at the bar's entrance may lead you to believe, this place is no disco. 2. This establishment doesn't serve hard liquor, so you can leave any hope of a vodka and Red Bull at the door. That said, the less-than-dim lighting, hanging lanterns, and beautifully back-lit bar make this place awesome for intimate meetings and the occasional live show. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.avantgardeballroom.com Bachata, merengue, salsa, ballroom-whatever gets your feet a-tappin', Avant Garde Ballroom has got a night for it. Studio by day and dance-lovers' social by night, the friendly folk at this beloved venue make it their sole purpose to show you a good time. Got two left feet? No problem! Even if you've never attended a single lesson, the social nights are teeming with helpful (and hot) instructors whose job it is to get you feeling comfortable on the dance floor. Flying solo? Also not a problem! There are usually plenty of single students there as well, eager to find a partner to test out their new moves. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
Sometimes the mark of a top-notch swanky bar is its ability to graciously cater to the general population. At the AVIA Lounge, located in the beautifully modern luxury Hyatt the Pike hotel, imbibers will get the same treatment whether they're high-rolling businessmen in bow ties, or a couple of hipsters popping in for a pint after an afternoon at the Pike. Everybody is treated equally as long as their money is green. The gorgeous marble floors of the hotel's lobby give way to the visual warmth of wood-plank floors juxtaposed with plush, blue throw rugs. Patrons belly up to the small bar top, which is illuminated underneath by deep blue lights. Squat ,white-leather couches sit next to windows draped with gauzy, 1960s-style curtains billowing languidly in the ocean breeze. The full bar is flanked by several wooden cubbies containing wines from a sizable list. Sorry, no beers on tap, but the small bottled selection features some tasty numbers, including the potent Chimay Ale as well as the delightful nuttiness of Lost Coast Brewery's Downtown Brown. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
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