50 Best Cocktail Bars near Brea

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“Enjoyed lunch here 4/9/26. High quality delicious food. Top tier service in a beautiful ambiance. Music is an added bonus. Service is impeccable. Tim, our server was welcoming and gracious. Made our experience lovely. Skewers were made to perfection. So good we continued to order more. Can’t wait to be back. Thank you!“

“Came in for lunch on a Wednesday. Pretty chill inside. Plenty of TVs for sports, comfortable seating.

Our waitress was Ari. She was fantastic. Truly brightened up my day. Very cute and bubbly person with a contagious energy to her.

She recommended the steak sandwich, the blackened Ahi sandwich and the Red Ale. All solid choices.

Service was prompt food was good, but I would say one thing I would like to see is more value from the menu - in terms of sides and such. Feels like chips + a sandwich for 16-17 bucks is a bit much. Especially for the portions.

Otherwise, Ari made the visit incredibly pleasant and enjoyable and was prompt and attentive at every turn.“

“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.“

“We had a blast it was great for date night and hung out with friends“

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

“It’s a wonderful place to hang“

“For a first time in Anaheim I'd say they have a wonderful selection. As a vegan I got the charred broccoli pasta and would HIGHLY recommend it. The pasta was deliciously seasoned, lightly oiled, and had freshly roasted garlic and tomatoes to compliment the charred broccoli. If you told me you could make something charred taste that good I'd think you were joking but the chef manages to not just make a good dish but an excellent meal. The noodles are a large portion but do not overwhelm the dish.

Jordan was our server and Diego was our bartender, they were both incredibly welcoming and friendly. Jordan was able to tell me clearly what was suitable for my diet and I never had ask for anything. They both had amazing chemistry with the folks who came in and made the atmosphere even better.

Amazing staff, a warm atmosphere and a real good chef means you're guaranteed to have a great time. If youre in town you would be doing yourself a disservice by not stopping by.“

“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!!!!❤️“

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

“Best bar in California hands down!“

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

“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.“

“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“

“Great place for a good time“

“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.“

“Bartender on Sundays is chill“

“Today was the first time for me to go because Im learning how to play pooltable and they have one it was great time and the atmosphere is great people are very nice and I played with so many people with different strategy . I love it . The karaoke 🎤 was amazing with the talented people 😍 I really love it , and I can't wait to go back again.“

“Always a good time love this place“

“excelente customer service!! The food was amazing, not to say the portions were the best... A definitely must go and try.“

“We were walking in old town orange and we randomly chose this restaurant for an early dinner. The wait time was 10 min on a Saturday. The staff is friendly and fast! The cocktails are good. And the food is amazing! We ordered carnitas nachos, mahi mahi tacos, chicken tacos, chipotle chicken sandwich, Peggy’s sandwich. The prices are great! We spent $120 for four people with cocktails and appetizers! You can’t beat that! This place will definitely be on our rotation from now on. Definitely recommend!“

“no food just regular little snacks. If you wanna eat something eat something before you go, but Roberta is an absolute Saint. She may seem kind of direct to you, but she’s very kind and a very wonderful person and a great bar Owner. It’s a really nice cool chill atmosphere to be out. There is one of my favorite places to be at without stupid people being around. Roberta makes it happen.“

“Good price compared to all the hotel restaurants around it. Excellent serving staff. The food is good and the bar has a decent selection of beer with some wine and spirits.

Went several times as a better choice than hotel restaurants. They seem to make their own battered delicious sides - the batter is light and tasty and well flavoured.

It's a bar so has alcoholic drinks. They are... okay? I'd maybe be more impressed if I was more of a beer person, as they have a decently wide selection. They have passable wine. I didn't think much of their margaritas, though I did like that they did a variety of flavours as a flight.“

“Went for Sunday brunch had their Taqitios and margaritas delicious. Server was a little over welmed when the place started getting busy it took about 30 minutes to get our check. But excellent place will definitely be back! Want to try their Enchiladas 😁“

“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“

“If you are into dive bars, this is a good one. It's actually really chill inside and the patrons that come here are just looking to have a good time and maybe chat with some cool bikini bartenders.
We usually stop in after a game for some pool and drinks and have always had great service and not too long of a wait for a game of pool. Drinks are average to good prices and the girls are quick with the service.
Solid 5 stars for the atmosphere and service.“

“What a night! UNFORGETTABLE EVENT OF 2026!!!!

Last Thursday, our ULI CFL Foodies gathered for a truly memorable evening at Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen in Orange -- with an exclusive private dining experience for 10 in The Cellar (Ki Hanal + Lounge). Such great 5 star service by our server, Jess!!! Thank you Mr. Don Domingue (Restaurant Manager).

- The Yucatan inspired dishes were life alteringly good
- The salsa was seriously addictive (carmelized onions in the salsa??? who knew it would be so mind blowing!)
- OMG the skirt steak was cooked to perfection sitting on a corn medley served with hot fresh house made flour/corn tortillas
- Their cocktails were vibrant, fresh and packed a punch!

A converted wine cellar featuring an intimate bar and lounge and a dramatic private dining table reminiscent of King Arthur's Court, the space was unlike anything we had experienced before. The furnishings were rich with history, character and unique design. For a few hours, we literally felt transported.

But as special as the setting was, the people made the evening.

We celebrated a birthday , career milestones , and had the opportunity to get to know members of ULI CFL Cohort 2 on a more personal level.

A special CHEERS to Judson B, whose thoughtfulness and efforts truly made this evening special. Thank you, Judson, for taking us on such a wonderful Mexican culinary adventure!

Great company + great conversation + great food & beverages = the trifecta of a great night out exploring what Orange County has to offer!

And with that, we officially pass the ULI CFL Foodies torch to Karen A., who will be leading us on our next culinary adventure this Fall (Oct/Nov). Details to come!

Until then... happy eating and CHEERS!“

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

“My bestfriend and I went for happy hour and had a great time! Awesome music, great service, tasty cocktails, and delicious food! We ordered mixed tempura, octopus, ceviche and yellowtail carpaccio! Lovely presentation and everything was yummy! We especially loved the tequila and mezcal options! Will definitely come back and recommend for groups and dates!“

“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“

“Asked and paid for deveined shrimp and got the opposite. Told manager on duty, she didn't seem to care and said she would talk to the vendors about it. Smh. We needed refills and we had to get up for someone to come by out table. This place was great when it first opened and now service seems to decline expectations. . It's unacceptable to spend over $200 and not get what is expected.“

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

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

“We relaxed and enjoyed the end of a busy day here and the gentleman who served us let us know as we paid our tab it was his first day. He was professional and very pleasant. Thank you front room for hiring a good quality person in a time when quality people can be hard to find. We enjoyed the time spent there and look forward to a future visit.“

“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 Hangar Steak was delicious as was everything“

“This is my favorite spot to go to! The food is spectacular and the staff is always helpful and efficient! It gets pretty busy so we usually make a reservation to avoid waiting too long. There are 2 areas for dining and a bar area. The food is consistently good every time and they keep checking on drinks for refills. The hot tea is always good too. My favorites are the won ton soup, egg fried rice and the sweet and sour chicken. It gets a little loud sometimes because it gets really busy but it's not too hard to hear each other talk“

“Thank you staff, this was our first time here. Hostess friendly, bar staff she was also friendly and made the best mock cocktails. Our server very professional and kind. The food was great. BBQ was so juicy, tender fall off the bone. Even the chicken fell off the bone. Great BBQ sauce nothing was over powering just great flavor. Thank you to the cooks who we dont see for your BBQ skills. 🫡😋“

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

“Great food, service, drinks and ambiance.“

“Great food! I always get a mushroom taco there - they have great! mushrooms!!“

“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 went to The Blind Rabbit to celebrate an anniversary, and it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere was great, and the drinks were excellent. Ruben, our bartender, really made the night even better with his great service and recommendations. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a unique spot with a great vibe.“

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“Es el mejor restaurante de comida Peruana rn California, una excelente sazón 100% recomendado“

“Laid back with classic rock, some hip-hop and alternative. Good deals on drinks when you’re there early. Nice owner and locals“

“I ordered here for the first time yesterday. I’ve always picked up orders to deliver for customers and the food always smelled good. I finally gave it a try and I must say I’ll definitely be back lol.“