50 Best Dive Bars near Fountain Valley

“My grand father Ray Grady used to love this place I have been lucky to come drink at the table its amazing and its so tucked into a spot you would never know it was there. Love this place I think the steak house chris n pits its gone but anther great spot in this gem of a zone.“

“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“

“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.“

“Really nice place hometown. Feel clean restrooms and the bartenders are amazing. No matter which shift I have went in on the still had really good service and treated like they were really appreciative to have my business. Keep up the good work. Highly recommended

Parking: Lots of lots of parking easily accessible“

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

“Good cozy tavern bar. Small place, good spot to stop on your bar hopping day. The food is too expensive tho. The turkey sandwich was dry and the fries were over cooked and too salty.

If it gets really busy it can be hard for the solo bartender to get back around to you. Over all go check it out.“

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

“Great place love going there !“

“I’ve been coming to The Shanghai’d Room for a little over two years now! The atmosphere has been great every time! The drinks are made with care, and the regulars are lively and friendly. The highlight of this spot is the karaoke from 8 pm - closing daily. I really found my confidence here!

This is greatly due to the lovely bartenders on staff. Meow was the first one that welcomed me and my friend in, and she was very attentive and made sure we had a blast!

All in all, the people are great and the decor is cozy and relaxing. A great spot to hit up during the weekdays as well as the packed weekends!“

“This place is pretty decent. Ramen isn't the best i've had, but definitely on the better side.. I had their combo with the spicy tuna rice and it was presented very nice and clean. Totally will return to try other things on the menu!“

“love this spot ! Music, food ,& the service is awesome 👌 Will be back !“

“EVERYTHING. this bar is fantastic. cute atmosphere, incredible staff, great drinks. Ask jesse for a pistachio shot.“

“Drove by this bar and immediately thought, I'm always down for dive bars, and this place definitely brought me back—way back! The moment I stepped in, the smell hit me—a mix of nostalgia, bad times, drunk times and good times! The people were super friendly, creating a true neighborhood haunt vibe.
The bar offers classic features like pool, darts, and shuffleboard, plus sports on TV and a jukebox that keeps the atmosphere lively. On certain days, they serve snacks like nachos and other bar favorites, making it the perfect spot to unwind. The prices are great too—definitely a place where you can have a good time without breaking the bank.
Overall, this place oozes charm and character. I’ll definitely be coming back for more good vibes, great company, and some fun games. A hidden gem in the neighborhood!
cash only“

“A good spot for a casual meet up for drinks and to play pool. Can spend hours here as other locals are friendly, bar staff all pleasant and good music on the jukebox. Drinks are reasonably priced and we definitely spend more on pool than drinking“

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

“Great small corner bar 🍸 where everyone knows your name .. Cheers 🍻.. it's nice to see the comradery amongst the people as they come and go .. drinks are fairly priced and on the heavy pour 🫗 side .. they have a pool 🎱 table and a Kj on the weekends, I think .. I'm the DD for our group, but I still enjoyed our visit .. 😊“

“Great live music, wonderful bartenders, low key atmosphere!!!“

“This is a quiet, tucked-away bar with plenty of space inside. It features pool tables, pinball machines, and soon will have Phoenix online dart boards where you can compete with players from around the world or from the bar next door. Dart leagues are starting soon, so ask the bartender for more information and to sign up. There’s also a TouchTunes jukebox for your music needs.“

“excellent bar keepers and bands!!!“

“Great place for drinks bartender was awesome and super nice. Great beer selection and great music too“

“I had a good time Met someone I used to work with And it seem like you had a conversation with everybody in there“

“Awesomeness love this bar“

“Friday night Prime Rib is the best you’ll ever have...“

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

“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!!!“

“While I will get personal in this review to a degree, I will also be completely honest. The people you meet at ruby's are a mixed bunch between wonderful and terrible. Though that speaks of the patrons. Among which I have met what might as well be a brother to me, an only child naturally. A father to me, someone raised by a single mother. As well as plenty of friends who care... but also those who'd just take advantage, the good people far outweighed the bad. The ownership is up in the air right now due to a divorce where either potential option has their perks and I'll remain neutral despite saying that the husband's choice in manager needs to learn humility and how to speak to people, an issue many young managers face and must learn in the field when first given a leadership position. As well as the wife's choice could stand to learn when to say no. Regardless though during their personal issue, the staff remains strong and solid. Bartenders who genuinely care enough to personally make sure customers get home safe and sound, as well as give a chance to noble souls amongst the downtrodden, and I speak as someone in love with one and living with one as well.. when alone and broken before, and it was more than one of them, nearly all of them who put in an effort towards helping me through multiple deaths in the family as well as my partner of 10 years leaving me. They are trusting, sometimes too much for their own good, and there is a reason I make the drive from lake Elsinore to anaheim more often than not, and rarely their westminster location still despite the options in between. I have faith in ruby's, it's regulars, and it's staff... no matter who leads it between Cherie and Mike, I know so long as it maintains its spirit, it can and will survive and do well. And I say this as someone with their popularity in reviews based mostly in negative truths. Ruby's sports bar is one of few establishments I place faith and trust in. And if anyone who reads this finds me there, let me know and we'll take a shot on me to Ruby's and the hope and memories it creates!“

“Invited my friend for her Bday treat and was not disappointed 🤩 steak was melting in my mouth and my friend said that fillet mignon was super tender !! potatoes and veggies simply delicious 😋 very good service and atmosphere 🥰 highly recommended 5⭐️👌“

“These guys have EVERYTHING and know exactly where it all is. Great service with flexibility. We always know where to go first.“

“LOVE the GOAT‼️♥️ 1st place I headed on my last day to begin my RETIREMENT‼️ Life is good‼️😃“

“All I have to say is it doesn't matter who's tending bar the girls are the most beautiful creatures on the planet the drinks always are pouring and you're going to have the best time here thank you Joe for having the best bar in town and thank you for my spirit animal is there) loves. I really appreciate you and all your employees and the times that I have there thank you so much come see Mel Erin Jen Ali Brandy and Babs“

“Love the atmosphere, everyone that walks in just wants to have a drink, a good time and make friends... Best little dive bar in Costa Mesa and Penny is the coolest bar tender :-)“

“I came to visit the store next door. Decided to walk in. I was greeted with one of if not the most appropriate greeting a dive bar bartender can give you if their goal is to make me a regular. If you are not a dive bar fan... We understand.“

“Huevos hay boy ya. Donde estas“

“Showed up with my boy who was visiting from out of town. Never been to a lounge or bar in Santa Ana before. This is definitely the neighborhood spot, but they made me and my friend feel like regulars.

Claudia hooked it up with the libations. She made it happen. I mean you won’t get Clase Azul here but you’ll get first class food and service.

I had no idea the food was going to be on point as it was and it surprised me. You expect bar food, but this food is on another level. Fresh made tortilla chips served hot with mouth watering and juicy tacos. I had the asada and al pastor. Served hot and fresh.

Claudia and the chef Josh made it real nice for the experience. I highly recommend if you’re in Santa Ana. It’s dark in there so when we came out the doors at 5p you definitely need sun shades or time to adjust.

It’s a perfect vibe in there. Lookout for the baby giraffe!“

“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.“

“This is a great bar in Westminster right off the 22 frwy. They have a lot of TV's and show all the games! They even offer free pizza sometimes.! My favorite bartender is Letty; she is funny and professional. It feels like you're in your favorite hometown hangout. I highly recommend this place!“

“I was told that Cassidy's in Newport Beach had the best burgers in town. I was out on a motorcycle ride today and supet hungry so stopped in for a bacon cheeseburger, fries. Ok, so they don't serve fries (bummer) but I have to admit they really do make a damn good burger 😋 in this little "Dive Beach Bar".
I'm not kidding or exaggerating these folks do a really great burger. 😋
If you like great burgers you gotta stop by. Enjoy 😋
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“Raise your beer if you enjoyed Mother’s yesterday afternoon when Dylan James played Dreams? Or Tennessee Wiskey? Did you join the whole bar join when he pealed the dollar bills off the ceiling with Revival?
As Dylan says” Tip the Bartenders”!!!“

“It's an Awesome place to have a drink and Par-tay the cocktail waitresses we're a total blast my band played there Saturday Oct 29th and we were treated with the best of respect by all can't wait to come back and play again .. Switch-Blade Rocks !“

“Loren was extremely awesome and running the bar pretty much by herself. She's extremely friendly and full of smiles for sure. When I come to bars like these ones, I look for customer service and not looks but she was on my list for best customer service.“

“If you play pool this is your place anywhere from novice to pro tables are well maintained for public standards fun atmosphere. The crowd is a good mix of young and old drama is left at the door not the barstool Thanks guys great experience from a long time fixture of old-school HB where the real hang!PS gave the atmosphere a 5 star cause not snotty,snutty,people are friendly service well the gals make good drinks and do it with a smile and quick whit to me this leaves a lasting impression of your welcome here.“

“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.“

“We always have good time at cups Bartender. Steph“

“(Translated by Google) It is one of the best bars that I have visited, very friendly waitresses, delicious food, what more can I ask for?(Original)Es uno de los mejores bares q he visitado muy amables meseras rikisima comida q más puedo pedir?“

“LOVE the GOAT‼️♥️ 1st place I headed on my last day to begin my RETIREMENT‼️ Life is good‼️😃“

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“A + Beers and Service --- 1/2 Price of the Hipsters bars.“

“I have only great memories of the Beach Ball in the early 1980's when Phil Johnson was owner or manager. Beach Ball always had a live band on Sunday afternoons. Great drinks great people great memories and times“

“It’s a great place to have a beer.“