50 Best Cocktail Bars near Brea

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“I wanted to gatekeep this SO BADLY but I may have just found the BEST quality handrolls in Orange County.

Took my mom to this super chic and modern handroll bar in Brea. The quality of each handroll was UNREAL.

Seriously, so hard to choose favorites, but I loooved the baked blue crab and A5 wagyu.

I also definitely recommend getting their rock shrimp tempura appetizer and fun mocktails that are so tasty.

If you're like me and can't resist top-notch fresh fish that won't break the bank, make sure to bookmark this and share it with your friends.

Thanks for reading! ^-^“

“I brought my sister here for her Bachelorette weekend. We booked the secret room for the evening. We decorated the room, lit some candles, and then one of the hot servers turned out to be the manager, and we had to blow out the candles. They did, however, try to keep our vibe going and brought over some electric candles ✨️

Staff is pretty here, they're all friendly. Bathrooms are interestingly decorated. Boys bathroom has only one room.

The food is WOW. We had steak tartare as a starter, super yum. The French onion soup isn't good. The bourguignon is AMAZING (don't expect it to have noodles). The chicken crepe 😍 The escargot was also delicious. All of the sweets we had were very good - both crème brûle flavors were incredible.

Decor was so cool & very witchy. I recommend having a witch themed-attire to really amp up the energy.

The drinks were creative and tasty. I drank Cerridwen's drink. I didn't realize I loved cherry until then. Their long islands are dangerous ! So watch out.

At some point in the night, Alyssa (our waitress) ran up to tell us that a tarot reader was there. He made the night very interesting and magical.

We made friends in the bathroom, sat down with others at the bar, made more acquaintances, and all the while staff was so much fun and brought the vibe. They made this one of the most memorable nights.

At the end, our responsible friend ushered us outside where we came face-to-face with the manager who had us blow our candles out. We challenged him to a battle... a dance-off. I don't know how many of us did it, but honestly it was ridiculous and amazing. When our Uber arrived, he ensured we were getting in the right vehicle and safe.

The whole night was amazing and we loved how involved/fun the staff was. The whole night felt playful like we were all already friends with everyone there.

Highly recommend. ✨️“

“Service was fast and excellent, the ambiance was fascinating and really makes for a special evening, the drinks were so fun to watch them make, smoked drinks especially. The patio was large and lots of seating. The food was fresh and delicious. Great place for a date or night out with friends !“

“Definitely recommend. Walked in and instantly loved the decor and vibes. The bartender was super friendly and amazing. The drinks were delicious and strong just how I love them. We went on a crafting and karaoke night.“

“My wife and I stopped by for lunch on a Monday. It was not at all busy so we were seated right away. We ordered legacy fries with garlic Parmesan cheese, harvest salad (arugula and artisan lettuce) and Dan Talk Thai (shrimp and salmon in coconut milk sauce over jasmine rice). Fries were one of the best I've had... crispy with the right amount of garlic and Parmesan cheese. The salad was refreshing with an Indian or Mediterranean spice dressing. The Thai dish was a nice balance of sweet and savory although the Jasmine was cooked a little al dente for our taste. Overall, we had a nice experience and will return to this farm to table restaurant.“

“Best bar in California hands down!“

“Always a good time love this place“

“The small restaurants were very good and clean. I also loved the food there! A little overpriced but great food. Overall would recommend to eat with friends“

“First time in and I love it. I guess we happened to be there on the 1 night a week they don’t have karaoke but was stoked to find they do happy hour all night on Monday. There was a comedy show going on and the crowd was awesome. Bartender was super nice. Drinks were stiff. We’ll definitely have to come back for karaoke.“

“It’s a wonderful place to hang“

“My husband and I came to eat here and loved the food and service! The music and the environment was very pleasant. We will definitely be coming here again. 😊“

“Just ate the most amazing chicken sandwich and the Best Onion Rings EVER! !!!!!“

“Excelente place , delicious food and cocktails 🍹 Plus the services is a 5 ⭐️ i will definitely go back to el matatan 🙌“

“Good times, good drinks, a fun group of people that make it a party!“

“Bartender on Sundays is chill“

“Awesome bar, for all those that left bad reviews came in wasted.
Roberta and Lonnie are all about safety and care about their well being.
If you want local all good time I highly recommend this bar. Also music selection here is top tier
You all enjoy :)“

“Bartender (Madlynn?) was very pretty and welcoming. Vibe was what I expect at a sportsbar and plenty of parking. When the Angels game started, I asked and they immediately threw the game on. No Complaints. If it was closer to home, I would be here all the time.“

“Bartender Jonny was very welcoming and knowledgeable. Affordable drinks. Plenty of TVs. 3 pool tables. 1 juke box. Plenty of interesting characters. Give it a shot.“

“Great place for a good time“

“Shout out to Baran Mediterranean restaurant. We had a superbowl/ 50th birthday party yesterday and everything was literally perfect. Food/staff/ decorations/ cake, everything was perfect. There's nothing I would change or do differently. We had a party of 80 and everyone has been texting today saying how good the food was. Go try them out, you won't regret it. Owners are pretty amazing too, super friendly and down to earth. Thank you Baran!!!!❤️“

“Excellent food, service, and atmosphere! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Food was great , portions were huge , quality was top notch , Alaskan king crab legs were massive , staff very friendly and grateful for your business. Will def return“

“Excellent service great views awesome food“

“Bday! Great place and brought me a cupcake with candle!!!“

“Celebrated a graduation here and had a great time. Were seated promptly, had excellent service, enjoyed the lively atmosphere. Food was tasty and beautifully presented. Management came by and brought dessert for the table on the house for the graduate, very thoughtful and appreciated. Made the meal that much more special. Would go again.“

“I was at The Richland for the ASID Gala & thoroughly enjoyed the venue. The space is lovely & uniquely laid out with multiple areas & rooms. The food & service were terrific.“

“Oh so swanky, oh so intimate, and oh so secretive
Reserve in advance or make sure you have time to spend while you wait in the waitlist.
I love speakeasies and I will be returning to this one. I don't remember the drinks names but one was in a Viking skull cup: tropical and sweet
This other one was glittery: refreshing and sweet. Make a reservation in advance as this is a pretty small place.“

“food is so delicious and service is excellent“

“Sol 626 is truly special. The menu offers a good variety of dishes, and our server was very knowledgeable about the ingredients and the origins of the recipes. Ambiance and service were exemplary, but the food was the real star of our evening. We tried the salmon, carne asada, and enchiladas with both red and green mole sauces. Each of these plates was perfectly prepared. Such amazing flavors! I also ordered the jamaica agua fresca, and it was delicious and not too sweet. I highly recommend Sol 626.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options would require substitutions.

Parking: Parking lot behind restaurant

Wheelchair accessibility: The parking lot behind the restaurant has accessible parking and a double door entrance to the building level with the parking lot. The front, street side entrance has steps and so is not wheelchair accessible.“

“straight to the point. this place is outstanding from the food to the service to the ambience 100% satisfied special thank you to our server gracie. she did a excellent job“

“My favorite bar in Orange County. The food is great and everyone here is amazing. The staff is super friendly and attentive. I love the burgers and cold shiner bock on tap. Great wings great fries great steaks great cocktails. The list goes on. So many tv's you can watch all the games from anywhere in the place. Eat some delicious food. Snack on some chips and salsa while drinking some cold beers and watching sports. I'm a big fan. Highly recommend it.“

“Food was good. They accommodated our large party.
Service wasn't so great. The atmosphere was nice and somewhat festive. Bathrooms need work. Too much tagging and graphite on the walls... No wait for the table because they don't do reservations so because of that we got there when it opens at 12pm...“

“Absolutely loved macho nachos, Korean style wings, hot dogs with bacon excellent“

“Finney’s has a busy sports-pub vibe, with TVs angled every booth and a bustling indoor/outdoor table scene. The service was great despite the place being packed, and we appreciated the attentive listening (i.e., including small details like easily receiving room-temperature water instead of ice water on first request). Our flatbreads were excellent as well.“

“Delicious food and worth the price.

The view is lacking and the sun hits your face during the afternoon…

However! The food was excellent! It came out quickly and the drinks were strong.

The quality of the lamb was fantastic, and the service was amazing!

I totally recommend coming here just for the food. The experience of the rooftop wasn’t anything to write home about, but if we can keep on topic, it’s worth the price of the plate.

5 stars because it was a lovely experience when it comes to dinning!

Parking is pricy!“

“First and foremost! Ask for Justin to make you a drink! Let him do his thing! Amazing mixologist! I’m so happy we decided to stop here instead of the whiskey place next door! The food was like mouth porn! The atmosphere amazing! The only reason I’m taking a star off…. The bathroom was kinda cringe! You guys can’t have that amazing place and the bathroom be like a dive bar… dress it up and clean it up!“

“Went there for the first time with my family and the food did not disappoint, the waiter was very nice and checked in on us very often, we had pozole and birria tacos and enchiladas, drinks and food and pozole was really good, you gotta try the pozole,definitely be going back

Parking: They have a front roll parking just for them“

“Food came in to our bellies real fast maybe the fact that it wasn't that busy had to do. Price is above average for BBQ and it's quality. Their garlic bread is delicious and the atmosphere not too loud. Their sauce if not that exiting but not bad as well.“

“Great food, service, drinks and ambiance.“

“One of the secret gem in Orange. Delivering the finest Spanish and Italian cuisine. The cocktails and food are out of this world. Friendly service, and always on top of their game. .“

“I had an amazing experience at Tacosway Mexican restaurant! Cristian really stood out by expertly crafting drinks that perfectly complemented the delicious food. Every bite was a delight, and the vibrant flavors truly made my meal memorable. The atmosphere was fun and inviting, enhancing the overall dining experience. I'm definitely looking forward to going back, especially when Cristian is working—his exceptional service and skill made all the difference! Highly recommend this place to anyone craving authentic Mexican cuisine!“

“Great happy hour and good food. We went here while staying at the hotel for our Disney trip and it ended up being our groups rest spot after a long day. If you're going to get a specialty cocktail, the Smoky Sparrow was really smooth and the aromatics were wonderful. The server/bartender Zaira was really attentive and kind to our group with toddlers.“

“delicious korean pub food! with natural wine by the glass. soju cocktails. highly recommend the pork belly.

don’t let the interior fool you. parking can be tough with the kbbq spot next door but there’s residential parking nearby.“

“Rise Rooftop Lounge So Cool. My Friend Sophia Is A Great Singer In YouTube & Live Music. My Girlfriend Julie & I Are Really Love To See The View In Disneyland Fireworks.“

“The food was delicious we had Brisket Sliders and the salmon dinner our first night. The second night we had Pepperoni Flatbread and the Roasted Chicken delivered to the rooftop pool. Service was excellent, friendly staff and we loved the food. For breakfast we chose the Huevos Rancheros and Oatmeal both were so good. We will definitely recommend this hotel to our friends!!“

“Great place to have some beers, and play some pool, or watch a game.“

“Pretty good food, but it seemed like the demographics of the diners were mostly American and/or non-Chinese. Perhaps the food speaks to them. The staff were all super friendly and always had a smile on their faces, which was a nice change of scenery from the typical. This place had a homey feeling. And the best part? They serve beer and cocktails! You can have your orange chicken with a six pack!“

“Come here for happy hour. Cheap drinks“

“Great food. Great service. Friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Place was clean.“