The best bars & nightlife in Hemet

40 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Easygoing restaurant fixing up local staples such as burgers, tacos & wings, plus craft beer on tap.

17877 Von Karman Ave Unit 110 (Irvine)

Easygoing restaurant fixing up local staples such as burgers, tacos & wings, plus craft beer on tap.

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Funky, industrial venue serving globally inspired pub food paired with house beers.

2210 E Orangewood Ave (Anaheim)

Funky, industrial venue serving globally inspired pub food paired with house beers.

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Old-timey, New Orleans-themed option for nonalcoholic cocktails, beignets & espresso drinks.

1313 S Harbor Blvd (Anaheim)

Old-timey, New Orleans-themed option for nonalcoholic cocktails, beignets & espresso drinks.

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Napa Rose

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Upscale Californian cuisine, vast wine list & Craftsman decor in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.

1600 Disneyland Dr (Anaheim)

Upscale Californian cuisine, vast wine list & Craftsman decor in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.

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Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

13130 Jamboree Rd (Irvine)

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

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Health-focused snacks & drinks stand at Hollywoodland in the Disney California Adventure theme park.

1313 Disneyland Dr (Anaheim)

Health-focused snacks & drinks stand at Hollywoodland in the Disney California Adventure theme park.

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Trendy, spacious social club offering entertainment, food, and cocktails, plus dancing.

3630 University Ave (Riverside)

Trendy, spacious social club offering entertainment, food, and cocktails, plus dancing.

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Story Anaheim

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American eatery offering a variety of dishes like burgers, pizzas and waffles, plus beer and wine.

8150 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd (Anaheim)

American eatery offering a variety of dishes like burgers, pizzas and waffles, plus beer and wine.

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High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.

1050 W Katella Ave (Anaheim)

High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.

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W. Wolfskill

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Specialty cocktails & creative bar bites served in a hip lounge with midcentury-modern decor.

4281 Main St (Riverside)

Specialty cocktails & creative bar bites served in a hip lounge with midcentury-modern decor.

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The Brass Tap

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Festive pub offering myriad beer options, wine & TVs tuned to sports, plus live music.

8295 E Monte Vista Rd Ste B (Anaheim)

Festive pub offering myriad beer options, wine & TVs tuned to sports, plus live music.

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This brewery offers samples, pints & growlers of their own brand of beers in a low-key pub space.

6421 Central Ave (Riverside)

This brewery offers samples, pints & growlers of their own brand of beers in a low-key pub space.

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A variety of full-flavored beers offered at a microbrewery & tasting room in an industrial area.

1621 Sinclair St B (Anaheim)

A variety of full-flavored beers offered at a microbrewery & tasting room in an industrial area.

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Mexican small plates & entrees along with cocktails & DJ music in a colorful, art-adorned space.

3737 Main St Ste 101 (Riverside)

Mexican small plates & entrees along with cocktails & DJ music in a colorful, art-adorned space.

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Chic, breezy place with patio seats for New American fare with flair & clever cocktails.

19530 Jamboree Rd (Irvine)

Chic, breezy place with patio seats for New American fare with flair & clever cocktails.

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Live music plays at this retro bar opened in 1972 with red velvet wallpaper & pin-up art.

2370 N Tustin Ave (Santa Ana)

Live music plays at this retro bar opened in 1972 with red velvet wallpaper & pin-up art.

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Native Son OC

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Laid-back hangout with a rooftop lounge known for its extensive selection of craft brews on tap.

305 E 4th St Ste 200 (Santa Ana)

Laid-back hangout with a rooftop lounge known for its extensive selection of craft brews on tap.

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Relaxed microbrewery & tasting room with games, such as ping pong, plus craft beers & a snack menu.

9900 Indiana Ave #7 (Riverside)

Relaxed microbrewery & tasting room with games, such as ping pong, plus craft beers & a snack menu.

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Outpost of a craft brewery specializing in ales & lagers, situated inside the Lamppost PIzzeria.

14450 Culver Dr Ste E (Irvine)

Outpost of a craft brewery specializing in ales & lagers, situated inside the Lamppost PIzzeria.

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Serene outpost showcasing California craft beers, wine, pretzels & charcuterie plates in Disneyland.

Disney California Adventure Park (Anaheim)

Serene outpost showcasing California craft beers, wine, pretzels & charcuterie plates in Disneyland.

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Live music venue draws crowds with popular rock, alternative, jazz & blues acts, plus food.

3503 S Harbor Blvd (Santa Ana)

Live music venue draws crowds with popular rock, alternative, jazz & blues acts, plus food.

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Unsung Brewing Company is Anaheim’s own brewery, turning out fresh, flavorful beer that just hits right after a long day. Their online shop…

500 S Anaheim Blvd (Anaheim)

Unsung Brewing Company is Anaheim’s own brewery, turning out fresh, flavorful beer that just hits right after a long day. Their online shop is paused for now, so pop your email in for updates and be first in line when new releases drop.

From the Anaheim newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Slip into The Blind Rabbit for a prohibition-inspired hideaway where you enter through sake barrels, exit through a bookcase, and sip…

440 S Anaheim Blvd #104 (Anaheim)

Slip into The Blind Rabbit for a prohibition-inspired hideaway where you enter through sake barrels, exit through a bookcase, and sip inventive, beautifully balanced cocktails with elevated bar bites. Go with someone fun, speak softly, and enjoy the kind of moody, wink-wink vibe Oceanside folks appreciate midweek.

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RISE Rooftop Lounge pairs sky-high views of the Disneyland fireworks with shareable California tapas like pizzas, sushi, and Michelada…

1030 W Katella Ave (Anaheim)

RISE Rooftop Lounge pairs sky-high views of the Disneyland fireworks with shareable California tapas like pizzas, sushi, and Michelada oysters, plus cocktails mixed by folks who clearly know their way around a shaker. Live tunes on weekends make it an easy pick for a breezy night out this week.

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Comedy club featuring local artists and headliners alike, along with a bar and pool tables.

2860 W Florida Ave B

Comedy club featuring local artists and headliners alike, along with a bar and pool tables.

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Industrial-style wine bar offering simple dishes made with local ingredients, and a popular happy hour.

2981 Michelson Dr Ste e (Irvine)

Industrial-style wine bar offering simple dishes made with local ingredients, and a popular happy hour.

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Strip-mall watering hole pouring beer & cocktails in a no-frills setup with a jukebox & pool tables.

2162 W Lincoln Ave (Anaheim)

Strip-mall watering hole pouring beer & cocktails in a no-frills setup with a jukebox & pool tables.

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Warm eatery offering seasonal fare alongside classic cocktails and beer in modern quarters.

18555 Jamboree Rd (Irvine)

Warm eatery offering seasonal fare alongside classic cocktails and beer in modern quarters.

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Shipwreck-themed bar with exotic cocktails such as Mai Tais and tropical decor.

270 S Clementine St (Anaheim)

Shipwreck-themed bar with exotic cocktails such as Mai Tais and tropical decor.

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A variety of beers on tap and casual eats served in a vibrant, TV-filled sports bar.

6362 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd (Anaheim)

A variety of beers on tap and casual eats served in a vibrant, TV-filled sports bar.

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Serving sweet & savory waffle sandwiches & 30+ beers in hip, modern digs with reclaimed furnishings.

440 S Anaheim Blvd (Anaheim)

Serving sweet & savory waffle sandwiches & 30+ beers in hip, modern digs with reclaimed furnishings.

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Hip tasting room with industrial decor elements offering a selection of craft cider.

10045 Carroll Canyon Rd A (San Diego)

Hip tasting room with industrial decor elements offering a selection of craft cider.

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Irvine Improv

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Comedy club featuring big names & up-and-comers, plus offering a full food & drink menu.

527 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Comedy club featuring big names & up-and-comers, plus offering a full food & drink menu.

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Modern microbrewery for craft-beer options, featuring a tasting room with science-inspired decor.

1072 N Armando St (Anaheim)

Modern microbrewery for craft-beer options, featuring a tasting room with science-inspired decor.

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Bar with upbeat atmosphere offers pool tables, beer, cocktails & a sizable dance floor.

735 N Anaheim Blvd (Anaheim)

Bar with upbeat atmosphere offers pool tables, beer, cocktails & a sizable dance floor.

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Performing arts center with dramatic arched entrance seats 1,700+ for concerts, comedy acts & more.

2200 E Katella Ave (Anaheim)

Performing arts center with dramatic arched entrance seats 1,700+ for concerts, comedy acts & more.

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Chill lounge at the House of Blues serving cocktails and offering live music.

400 Disney Way Ste 337 (Anaheim)

Chill lounge at the House of Blues serving cocktails and offering live music.

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Family-run wine bar offering a selection of beers, snacks and charcuterie, plus wine flights.

280 S Lemon St (Anaheim)

Family-run wine bar offering a selection of beers, snacks and charcuterie, plus wine flights.

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This industrial-chic spot serving elevated Southern classics stocks an extensive array of whiskeys.

18169 Von Karman Ave (Irvine)

This industrial-chic spot serving elevated Southern classics stocks an extensive array of whiskeys.

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Contemporary rooftop bar with craft cocktails, DJ music, a full menu & fire pits.

1650 S Harbor Blvd (Anaheim)

Contemporary rooftop bar with craft cocktails, DJ music, a full menu & fire pits.

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