50 Best Bars near Fountain Valley

“Good vibes only! Good foods! Good friends!“

“Amazing food. Delicious spring rolls. Baked goods.“

“Fun place bartenders are nice, They host Pool league and a Dart league several nights a week dart players are older folks who can be slightly rude but otherwise fun place for any night of the week they have TouchTunes jukebox that has an app you can pick almost any song you can think of it's fun“

“Best I’ve had outside Vietnam!“

“Great food, great waitstaff, and great atmosphere. The patio is such a nice environment to dine with large groups on a nice summer day. The sense of community is great, and many of the other guests I chatted with travel over an hour just to eat here. It's just that good of a place.

They have a band which plays karaoke on weekends. The music and musicians are great, and so many guests are eager to sing! The only thing I could ask for would be for the volume of speakers to be turned down slightly. For those who enjoy a calmer dining experience, the tables inside are a pleasure.“

“Excellent service great views awesome food“

“Didn’t realize it was a diver bar, even though it has saloon in the name lol. But we went in and everyone was really nice. John and Bruno are very welcoming and friendly guys. the pizza was 5/5 stars .. definitely will be back and use the text to pick up in the future.“

“Managed to grab last-minute reservations the day before given a cancellation (tip: they have 24h cancellation policy otherwise it's a 25$ charge, so you may manage to get a spot for next day if you're lucky and looking just right at that 25-26h mark before)

It was a surprise Harry Potter theme and that was so awesome! Service is 5 stars. Theme is 5 stars. But I'd have to rate this place 4-4.5 stars given the quality or the drinks to price. It's FUN and pretty decent, but I think for the reputation this place has, I want to be blown away by the drink and don't think I was from any of the 3 drinks+house shots we had.

They did this fun theme, with the hat sorting and house shots dedicated to each of the 4 Harry Potter houses (each diff flavored, each $10). I had the Slytherin one and it tasted like mint toothpaste ; my boyfriend had Gryffindor and he liked it, forgot what his was.

What we got: the skull tiki like drink, their take on the old fashioned, and one of the HP theme drinks (the green one)
- skull tiki like drink was the best
- other drinks were just ok. Sort of sad.
- we split a burger and it was a tad overdone (was not asked how to get it cooked, but that's ok since it was a bar). Flavor was decent, just overdone a bit.

come for the theme, the vibe (super fun, good for dates/groups), the service (exceptionally sweet). Maybe we had an off day, but didn't quite hit the spot for me for drinks“

“Had my wedding at The Richland and I cannot say enough good things about the staff, 24 carrots catering, the venue itself, and the rooms!! Bree was AMAZING at helping me make sure everything was perfect and in order for my wedding. Would do it all over again!!“

“Perfect place to hang and catch up“

“Living in the boonies of San Diego Co has benefits…(no traffic jams)…but few awesome perks…(like Tiki bars!!) Luckily the gods aligned, in Orange Co, and our last stop was the Stowaway. Intriguing, dark-painted, one small door marked the front of a strip-mall establishment… hmmm…sorta scary…but not really!! But there were two of us, and we had researched this place…so… The doorman looked at us, said a few things and unlocked a chain. We walked through curtains into the darkest bar I had ever been in, and shuffled toward the green lit bar…which turned red, then blue. The girl bartender handed us a card which we couldn’t read…it was really dark inside. From the shadows, up walked a bearded guy wearing a black shirt with hibiscus’s, smiled, extended his hand and said, “Hi, I’m “WILL”…can I explain anything to you? We had lots of questions…about drinks, Tiki ceramics, glassware, appetizers…and WILL cheerfully explained everything…He was fun, cheery, smart, and So Nice!! He brought us amazing drinks (a Tropical Margarita, a Cococano and totally fun ceramic sculptures from which to drink…an Angler Zombie Fish with a light, and Carved Volcano mug that had a flame show-by WILL, included!! Awesome!!) Totally wonderful décor…lights, bamboo furniture, comfy stools, the Skull Cave and waterfall, starry night ceiling, cool pool tables with lotsa room around them…everything thought through perfectly!!! We are definitely going back…VERY soon!!!! Thanks so much for everything, WILL!!“

“This was our first time here and it was a packed house. We went on a Sunday and they had every Sunday sport playing and every fan watching. The food and drinks were great! Overall, the atmosphere was fun and a great place to hang on GameDay.“

“Oysters are always super delicious and fresh! The list of oysters is extensive and ever changing. The salads are so filling and the clam chowder is the bomb! Staff is always friendly and the service is great.“

“I took my dad here for Father's Day, and it was a great choice! We enjoyed the fish and chips and the double OG smash burger, both of which were delicious. Sara provided excellent service; she was personable, remembered our names and drink orders, and made sure we had everything we needed for our meal. I’ll definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend you do the same!“

“Nice place.“

“Kevin was an awesome host to our table and the view is spectacular over Disneyland & California Adventure. Michelada Oysters were excellent, with the just the right level of spices and sauces. We had the Charcuterie Board with a great mix of cheese and meats.“

“Great speakeasy with amazing cocktails and friendly staff. Love this place never disappoints and great for dates.“

“Kevin was an awesome host to our table and the view is spectacular over Disneyland & California Adventure. Michelada Oysters were excellent, with the just the right level of spices and sauces. We had the Charcuterie Board with a great mix of cheese and meats.“

“amazing atmosphere! the crowd at the bar is the best in orange county. beat prices in town, great community, all the Regulars make you feel welcome!“

“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.“

“Nice vibe-y place to stop off for a cocktail. Tucked away in the corner but there are plenty of clear signs pointing the way. Most of their cocktails had an Asian bent: miso, ume, shiso, etc.
Nice enough staff too.
Would recommend“

“Skyleur us the best. He is an awesome waiter. He remembered who I was from months ago. He makes the experience that much better! Thanks Skyleur!“

“Wonderful barstaff . Lovely place to chill and sup a few G&T’s“

“Come here for happy hour. Cheap drinks“

“Just had dinner and the food was amazing. I had the lobster and it was delicious. Manuel offered to help me get all the meat out of the claws. Lol. Thank you Manuel! Andrew Grule you have a winner! Love seeing you on Gutfield!!!“

“Great to meet you Mike! Wonderful food & drinks! We will be back!“

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

“The Center Hub at Trade makes the best cocktails I have tried at a decent price with a smile. I often bring my friends, co-workers and family to enjoy a drink and get something to eat from one of restaurants surrounding my favorite bar. Happy Hour is some much better at Center Hub at Trade.

Wheelchair accessibility: they have a lot parking open spaces!Yes front row parking for wheelchair access“

“A Quinton Tarantino dive bar minus the foul smell, filled with retired Marines, contractors, cooks, bus boys, bikers, lawyers, real estate nerds, and college drop out made well types. True dive 101 super clean great music Elvise, Billy Idol, James Brown, Motorhead, Beastie Boys and fidlar, small atmosphere propper drinks, awesome bartenders and a buffalo. Ask about their world famous chili. Please forgive my grammar.“

“I recommended campus Jax,I love watching it view“

“Great place was looking for @Shannonbeador but no luck! Highly recommended anyway!“

“We came to this restaurant for dinner. we heard about this spot from quite a few people. Well, it was a winning. we were warmly welcomed by the staff and we felt very good. The meal was delicious. We enjoyed every moment and we will visit this place again. Keep it up.“

“Fun and relaxing! Good atmosphere with excellent vibes.“

“I love this place! And the bartenders are the heart and soul of this establishment. If it wasn’t for Candace and Marissa, then I wouldn’t come here. They’re the best and most friendliest people you’ll ever meet. And I love kareoke so that makes this place a 10/10“

“Lovely staff and tasty drinks!“

“We were staying at this hotel with a group of 10 kids and adults. We originally had dinner reservations at Disney Adventure Park but the place was crushed and they told us our reservations would be delayed by up to an hour ..... so we decided to have dinner at Manchester back at the hotel and were VERY glad we did.This place is a hidden gem!The hostess/bartender (Ellen) was fantastic. Super friendly, funny, and knowledgeable and she did an amazing job churning out a huge selection of drinks, even making some off-menu mocktails for the kids. Its worth it to visit this place just for her.The food was great and came out fast and hot. Most of us had flatbreads and they were really tasty and fresh. The mushroom flatbread in particular was really delicious.Overall would highly recommend this place for dinner, especially if you're staying at this or a nearby hotel and especially if you want a MUCH better alternative to an over-priced meal at Disney.“

“Great atmosphere and great service. The Shuffle Board Table is really fun to challenge your friends.“

“Great pub and restaurant run by a fantastic owner "Kim". I started going to the door in the 90s when I lived in Tustin and still go to this day even though I live 30 miles away. Kayla is the sweetest and most likable bartender in Orange County. She always tends to her patrons and makes everyone who stops by for a drink feel special. I love the experience and love this pub!“

“Went to Harry's and don't know if they have food or not bit the Service was awesome. Also has karaoke every Wednesday. MC Bess is AMAZING as a KJ! Great personality, very caring a out everyone there and runs a great rotation with great sound! Will definitely be back!!!“

“The food was awesome, very unique & delicious! Our Server was very friendly and efficient!“

“Dole whip float with Tajin (you have to ask for it).“

“This bar is clean and the prices are great!!! Friendly bartenders and patrons �“

“This is a really awesome, friendly, and down-to-earth neighborhood bar! The bartenders are very attentive, never leaving my glasses empty or needing to ask if I needed anything. The drinks are reasonably priced, and the service is so friendly that tipping well is a must. They offer bagged snacks but no grill, so make sure to eat before coming in if you're hungry.“

“I have coming to this location for about a year now and have had the privileged to me most of all of the bartenders and to be honest I sometimes only stop by to grab food .. my fave is bacon wrapped hot dog , it’s loaded and so yummy. Also, all the finger foods are amazing and I’m able take home to indulge during my movie nights at home. One last thing - Amanda the bartender is one of my favs she’s so nice and even with a full bar she makes you feel like you’re the only one there giving you all the attention.“

“It's your typical neighborhood dive bar. A number of beers on tap and a good selection of cans and bottles. Daily specials are on point. The bartenders are all young and cute and everybody knows your name.There are two dart boards pool table and giant connect four.Plenty of flat screens are available to watch your favorite teams and a booming jukebox with all the jams!Parking is plentiful.The servers are amazing, especially Mckenna and Melissa.“

“Best surfers bar along the California coast.“

“Me and my husband felt like going somewhere fancy the other night so we went to the Guild. We sat at their bar and had a few drinks. The service was impeccable and I can't stop thinking about their Espresso Martini, it was one of the best ones I had in my life. My husband loved Riserva Paper Plane the most. We will be back for sure!“

“My husband and I absolutely loved it. great atmosphere, friendly people and the bartenders are wonderful. candy is beyond sweet she made me feel entirely welcome as if i knew her for years. Definately will be coming back.“

“Always a good time at Campus!“

“love this place I always enjoy myself when I go met new friends while I was there“