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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 >>
http://www.bacchussecretcellar.com Located in the Quail Hill Center, Bacchus Secret Cellar Wine Shoppe & Bar is the ultimate outpost for imbibers. The high ceilings, plush seating areas and bottle-lined walls give off a posh-but-not-intimidating vibe. The selection of wines is extensive, offering more than 350 varieties, with more than 50 choices offered by the glass. It hosts such weekly events as Tuesday nights' Magic Castle Night, featuring mind-boggling tricks by magic man John George; wine tasting on Wednesdays; and live music Thursdays through Saturdays. Be sure to ask about the wine club. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.myspace.com/backalleyfullerton Back Alley/Front Street is the epitome of Downtown Fullerton nightlife. The two main rooms are separated by a wood-encased hallway and both feature a fully-stocked bar, standard tap and bottled beer offerings. The Back Alley sports a pool table (free) and jukebox, while Front Street features a ping-pong table (also free). The small stage at the Back Alley regularly features local bands and cover artists. The outdoor gated smoking patio affords access to the back end bar through a large window, creating a third section. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m., featuring $2.50 domestic drafts and $4.50 well drinks. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.balboasaloon.com Plopped in the middle of everything that is Balboa-shops, quaint homes, the Fun Zone and the Pacific Ocean-the Balboa Saloon is covered in fishing memorabilia including prize-wining fin-flappers pulled from local waters. Designated a historical site by the Newport Beach Historical Society in 2001, the establishment has been in its current building since 1924. Appropriate to the setting, the bar teems with folks fresh off the bay, swapping fish stories and comparing the day's catches while sipping pints. It offers a great selection of domestic, imported and craft beers as well as mixed drinks. The saloon also features two pool tables, dartboards, a jukebox, video games and a big-screen TV broadcasting your favorite sporting events. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
While playing a game of pool and enjoying a stiff drink at Fullerton bar Bananas, it's hard to imagine this joint has changed much over the decades. The large room is covered by vaulted wood ceilings supported by a lattice work of beams. Ceiling fans twirl, tube televisions flicker, and suds are slung. The crowd features a nice mix of young and veteran imbibers. Bananas offers a small selection of draft beers, but the liquor lineup at the full bar is impressive. Distractions include three pool tables and a couple of electronic dartboards. Thursday nights see performances from local bands; this old dog actually allows for some good acoustics. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
Located adjacent to the rapidly-moving traffic on Beach Boulevard, Bar Hookup is easy to miss. It's also really small. Inside, red paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling evoke the far east. Rumor has it, the building formerly housed a brothel. A large picture of James Spader from the film Less than Zero sits over the bar surrounded by candles and the room is dominated by a concrete dance floor ringed by a plush, red wrap-around bench. Featuring a full liquor offering this spot also serves up a small selection of brews on tap including: Blue Moon, Newcastle and Pyramid Hef. More refined palettes will enjoy craft beers in the bottle including Boatswain IPA, Baltika Beer, and Red Stripe( Miller High Life is also available.) Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.bwestcatering.com Located downtown in the Old Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery (now the nation's largest artist complex), this former loft has been transformed into a chic restaurant with a full bar and a display of contemporary art. We recommend the exquisite grilled portobello mushroom on white bean ragout and grilled peppers ($12), or the tri-tip sandwich on Armenian stone bread ($8). Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Full bar; takeout; catering. AE, MC, V. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.bartspub.com Located in an industrial park in Garden Grove, Bart's Pub is a neighborhood-style bar that packs a lot of fun into its confined space. Aside from the standard décor of beer paraphernalia, Bart's also features a roaring fireplace, three dartboards, six flat-screen TVs, six arcade games and four billiard tables. The joint hosts dart and billiard tournaments so frequently it has its own backlit tournament bracket mounted to the wall. The beer offering is respectable, featuring close to two dozen draft and bottled beers, as well as chips and cigarettes dispensed from a vending machine. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.basementloungelb.com Although the friendly folk and promoters of the Basement Lounge still refer to it as such, the place officially goes by the moniker Club 149. Get the details on this Downtown Long Beach hot spot here. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.beachballbar.com Bars don't get quainter than the Beach Ball. Located within a stone's throw of the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean, this imbibery has been in business since the 1960s. Its charm is so well known the bar has repeatedly caught the attention of local newspapers as well as Esquire Magazine. Oak planks cover the walls of the dim interior giving patrons sipping a bottle of Newcastle or a cocktail the feeling of being inside of a wine cask. The lower level features a small pool hall and several TVs are attached to walls around the establishment. If you're a first time visitor don't be surprised if the friendly bar staff offers you some free homemade food and a sympathetic ear. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.thebeachclubsportsbar.com With its rocky walls, bar top textured to look like crashing waves and ornamental surfboards hanging throughout the room, the Beach Club Sports Bar & Grill could have served as the set for the film Point Break. This bar attracts thirtysomethings, some college students and families. The taps dispense a large selection of suds including Newcastle, Stella Artois, Sierra Nevada and Widmer as well as standard domestics such as Coors and Miller Lite. If beer isn't your thing, hard alcohol is also served and the Beach Club has a long list of specialty mixed drinks and margaritas. Try a Bomb Pop—made with Svedka Cherry Vodka DeKupyer Island Punch Lemonade and Grenadine—it'll tickle your sweet tooth while giving you a nice buzz. Entertainment is available via multiple ballgames playing on a dozen TVs as well as a small room off the main bar featuring a pool table and basketball shooting game. And hey, you can play the lobster claw game; catch a lobster and it gets cooked free. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Beach-Girls/107157352688412 Located in a strip mall off Interstate 405 next to a Super 8 Motel, Beach Girls is one of the more lively bikini bars in Orange County. The scantily clad women wandering the room make small talk when they aren't busy pouring shots or dancing behind the bar as they greet patrons. Beach Girls offers a full liquor selection, a dozen beers on tap and a handful of bottled brews. Added entertainment includes a jukebox, flat-screen TVs surrounding the room, a dartboard and two arcade games. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
http://www.beachwoodbbq.com In the age-old debate over dry-vs.-wet rub when barbecuing, Beachwood BBQ and Brewery in Long Beach fiercely makes a strong case for dry – although defiant diners will nonetheless find a variety of sauces on their tables. The younger sister of the original Seal Beach location is hog heaven if you like pigging out on long-marinated and slow-smoked North Carolina-style pulled pork and baby back ribs that go perfect with the brewery’s 36 craft beers, including a few house-made ones. If you don’t swing the way of swine, try the brisket, lamb and beef ribs or smoked chicken. Though the ‘que here is the main attraction, don’t gloss over the appetizers and sides, which feature typical Southern fare, from fried green tomatoes to macaroni and cheese, as well as more modernized comfort food like the tater tot casserole with duck gravy, vanilla-scented pecan yams and lamb corn dogs. There’s even a late-night happy hour menu for stragglers that includes a pulled pork sandwich for a mere five bucks. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
This Glendale mainstay got its name from a giant marlin that hangs on the back wall, surrounded by nautical knickknacks, books, games and dad's-den-like furniture. There's a tiny stage for karaoke, comedy and occasional bands, and a pool table in the middle of the room that's rarely available (regulars seem to like it a lot). From 1966 to 1980, the space was called the Tiger's Den, but the Big Fish, which is a family-owned business, brought a more welcoming feel. Thirty years on, the Fish seems well-anchored, building a community of drinkers, sports fans and bona fide bar buddies. The owners print out a monthly card with an event calendar, a list of "customer birthdays" and even season-appropriate limericks written by the owner's father. Read more about this Orange County bar or club >>
