40 Best Sports Bars near Laguna Beach

“Sweet local spot and amazing jalapeño poppers“

“What makes an excellent pizza? A great foundation: dough, sauce, and cheese. Coastline nails all three. The crust is sourdough, perfectly chewy with real character. The tomato sauce is zesty without being too salty. And it’s all topped with cheese that melts beautifully across every slice. If you want a great pizza, this is probably the best in the area.

We started with the coastal chopped salad, which was the perfect opener and a great preview of the pizza to come.

The service is top notch and everyone is genuinely friendly. At one point I was waiting at the bar for a beer that was actively being poured, and a staff member still came over to check if I needed help. A great touch that says a lot about how they run the place. Even better for beer fans: all their drafts come in schooner size.

Bottom line: if you like pizza and beer, this place is a must-visit. Coastline Pizza is our new default for pizza night.“

“Chicken taquitos, muy delicious!!“

“I love the vibe and environment but the food was the best!!“

“Charlie might be one of the best bartenders I’ve ever met. Friendly, sharp, and genuinely good at his job. We liked the place so much we came back twice while we were in town.

I was craving a proper cheeseburger, and Charlie didn’t steer me wrong. Their OG charbroiled burger hit every note, simple, smoky, and perfectly done. Pair it with a cold beer, catch a game on the screen, and you’ll see why locals don’t give up their stools easily.

This place just feels right. The kind of bar Bourdain would have walked into, ordered a drink, and stayed for three.“

“Located at inside OC Local Taproom. The servers are super nice and attentive.
I had the Pork Belly Sopes and it was delicious!
They have taco Tuesday’s at $3/taco, they have specials for football days too.(Thursdays and Mondays)
Can not wait to come back and eat here again.“

“Great people, environment drinks etc, highly recommend“

“I'm giving it a 5 for the staff. I briefly looked at it, thinking it was an independent rooftop bar, not realizing it was connected to the hotel.Our drinks were ok, prices were average. If you were staying at the hotel, this would be a great experience. If you were bar hoping or anything of that nature, I would go here if everything else was packed.Again, staff was incredibly nice and we stayed for them ?“

“only there for 2 beers. service at bar was great. Not sure why...but you use the Touch tunes and it is at a lower volume than the house music playing.“

“Stopped in for lunch at the bar inside Whole Foods Market in Irvine and had a much better experience than I ever expected. This isn’t just a typical grocery store café—this is a legit spot for a quality meal and cold draft beer.

We ordered two bacon cheeseburgers and were impressed across the board. The burgers were cooked just right, with thick slices of bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and perfectly melted cheese stacked inside a soft, glossy bun. The presentation was great—each burger served on a metal tray lined with custom Whole Foods wrap paper, paired with a mini fryer basket of hot, crispy fries and a stainless ramekin of ketchup. The fries were golden and fresh, with just the right amount of salt and a great texture.

There’s something satisfying about sitting at a clean, well-lit bar with natural light pouring through the windows and a long row of taps behind the counter. The beer selection here is impressive, especially for being inside a market. A wide range of local and craft brews on draft gave us plenty of choices. The pours were cold, crisp, and served in proper pint glasses with just the right head.

The bartender was courteous, quick, and knowledgeable—not just about the beer but also about the menu. Service felt personal and attentive without being overbearing. You can tell they care about maintaining quality here, and it showed in both the food and the way the staff treated us.

All around, this is a great place to sit down for a relaxing lunch or early dinner. Plenty of parking right outside, and you can grab groceries afterward if you need to. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area and want something casual but done right. Would absolutely return.“

“Love it for the great live music on Saturday nights. So Underrated for a great place to hear live bands!! Nice, friendly people“

“Amazing atmosphere. Great service. Amazing people.“

“Shannon is a sweet & smiling server who made my visit for a quick drink special.“

“FANTASTIC STAFF…they truly are Neighbors 🥂“

“Intimate 50 guest pub w exceptional appetizers and entrées at reasonable prices..“

“great environment!!! great food!! great service! pool tables!!music app! GREAT FOOD!!“

“Thank you so much for accommodating my event for 70 people! The food was amazing and we impressed our guests!Your service was attentive and food was delicious!Larry & Jackie were fantastic!!Thank you for all your efforts! Keep up the amazing service!!!“

“Great time! Bartender Trish and Security Chemo make it a great time. I’d be back just for them 😜“

“I love the vibe and environment but the food was the best!!“

“This is a great new place. The owner is very nice. You can reserve tables. They have live music playing on Fridays and Saturdays and videos on the screen in between. I had a great flatbread. I will be returning to check this place out again.“

“Best Place in Dana Point best margaritas“

“The Lot was a delightful place to eat. It is attached to the luxury movie theatres so when ordering food you can even get a Slushie from the theatre if you want. The menu was extensive and had a couple of vegetarian items too. The service was great and they were very attentive. One of our favorite things was it was quiet enough to have conversations without raising our voices. Even the elderly in our party were able to hear with no trouble.“

“Very good drinks and smiling waiters“

“Great so fun very accomidating for large parties nice on the water view and great appetizers Sara Alex amazing jeri hawkins wonderful and so many friends valet Parker didn’t want to get out of my car he was so funny“

“This place is a hidden gem! The food will exceed your expectations. The only improvement I would love to see is beers on tap.“

“Great outdoor Funktions, chillin with some fresh air. 🍺 the staff is always great, food is amazing. Friday nights live dj nicknik and dj mark.“

“Great sports bar with great food options. I highly recommend the Thai pasta and pizza. Wings are perfect and cocktails are amazing!!!“

“The food is Ono! I have been eating here since it opened back in the early 90’s. 🤙🏽❤️🌴😋“

“Been coming to Rush for years! I love it here and it feels like family. The wings are amazing and I’ve brought my son in here a couple times for lunch and he loved it. The karaoke on Tuesdays and Wednesday is awesome 😎“

“I enjoyed one of the best pizza’s I’ve had in years last night. I ordered the Touchdown which is Pepperoni and Sausage. Their dough is just the right amount and my pizza was delicious. I can’t wait to try this place again!“

“Me and my hubby been docking boats or ferry-hopping our bikes to Balboa saloon since the seventies. Half the year we live in Newport, half Montana-where whiskey still hollers your name out there. This here's our bar, our heartbeat. Fourth we light it up, holidays on lock, pool tables bruised from our elbows, salt and lager thick as perfume. Ensenada-Newport race? Honey, we command this place like pirates. The Owner finally did somethin' right-floor don't grab my flip-flops, somebody's moppin'! Jeff's still king behind the bar, new gals laugh real, pour cold, TVs sharp as knives. Only hitch-get Cruisers to wing it over so we quit dodgin' Death Trap Balboa Boulevard. Five stars, fat tip, and girl-we're bringin' every neighbor, every sunburned neighbor's dog, every salty soul we love down here to share the buzz we just crashed into.“

“Always a great time, best pizza around“

“Excellent service, tasty food and good price“

“This is a great beachside bar and Mexican restaurant, but the menu was a bit misleading. Their menu had a whole section dedicated to their signature margaritas, but there isn’t a price in sight. I got a strawberry margarita which was a whopping $30, or half of my bill. I could’ve guessed the margaritas would be expensive, but it would’ve been nice to know for sure, and maybe gone with a cheaper option. Nonetheless, the chicken quesadilla was really good, the location is amazing, the service was solid, and the margarita was delicious (as it should be for $30 lol).“

“We went to Cruisers twice last week, for an NFL playoff game and a second time for the college football championship game. This is a great spot to watch sports! 3 huge TVs that cover the whole wall and many others scattered around the space. Nice open patio and lots of windows that can be open on a nice day and closed if it is chilly. The pizza is very good, and the gluten free crust pizza was also delicious. Crispy thin crust. Happy hour from 2-5pm weekdays is the way to go. 2 for 1 drinks and small happy hour menu. Outside of happy hour, the food and drink is rather expensive. I would definitely go back again to cheer on my favorite teams!“

“Un lugar muy lindo y muy bien atendiendo y con mucha diversión se los recomiendo“

“overall, it was a good experience. I went there with a couple of friends to have some beers and play some pool. warm and cozy. people were nice. I would probably give it a five star if they had a cocktail waitress to make it easier to get drinks.“

“Very friendly and fun, service Is awesome, delicious food and good beer. Just a great time and great entertainment. Highly recommend“

“Good happy hour. Food and drinks are served quickly and with enthusiasm.
We had the Happy Hour Sliders with Cheddar Cheese and Tempura Green Beans.
The green beans came out with the drinks very quickly. They were hot and flavorful.
Dipping sauce is a little thin and lacking in flavor, but it's not needed as the food is good as-is.
The sliders were good too. The cheese is optional but adds a little depth to the item.
As is Happy Hour, the restaurant was busy and we were lucky to get a table in the bar so quickly.
There were several games on the screens which added to the atmosphere. The meal cost around $25 per person, which was affordable.
We'll be back and may even join the Rewards Program. Kayla (and Kaylee) took good care of us.“

“Everytime I come here the service food & Atmosphere is the best. I went there just before Christmas and got both of my daughters 2 $20.00 gift cards if you use them by February you can get an extra &10.00 each on top of the cards, Last week my daughter's went there and they said there were only $10.00 on each card. I don't know what happened but we can't complain since Everytime we go back my family is happy with the service and food.“