The best bars & nightlife in Moreno Valley

76 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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Reno Room

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Funky, old-school cocktail bar with pool tables, games on TV & Mexican food brought from next door.

3400 E Broadway (Long Beach)

Funky, old-school cocktail bar with pool tables, games on TV & Mexican food brought from next door.

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Tokyo Noir

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Japanese cocktail bar featuring old fashions, corn dogs, sushi, wagyu skirt, shaved ice desserts and wasabi fries.

1731 E 4th St (Long Beach)

Japanese cocktail bar featuring old fashions, corn dogs, sushi, wagyu skirt, shaved ice desserts and wasabi fries.

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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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Familiar bar offering beers, cocktails and pub grub, plus pool tables.

2746 E 4th St (Long Beach)

Familiar bar offering beers, cocktails and pub grub, plus pool tables.

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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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Second, spacious location of craft beer bar with plenty on tap & Mexican snacks.

1220 N Spring St (Los Angeles)

Second, spacious location of craft beer bar with plenty on tap & Mexican snacks.

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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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New York's famed spot for creative drinks with a New American menu & a speakeasy vibe.

818 E 3rd St (Los Angeles)

New York's famed spot for creative drinks with a New American menu & a speakeasy vibe.

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Roxanne's

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Relaxed choice for craft cocktails & bites with a Latin twist, plus music nights & an outdoor patio.

1115 E Wardlow Rd (Long Beach)

Relaxed choice for craft cocktails & bites with a Latin twist, plus music nights & an outdoor patio.

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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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Motorbike-themed bar, eatery & cafe with an industrial vibe & a menu of comfort food.

1580 Industrial St (Los Angeles)

Motorbike-themed bar, eatery & cafe with an industrial vibe & a menu of comfort food.

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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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Blind Donkey

Nightlife

Serving a menu of small-batch whiskeys, draft beer & other beverages in a cozy, low-lit space.

149 Linden Ave (Long Beach)

Serving a menu of small-batch whiskeys, draft beer & other beverages in a cozy, low-lit space.

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Housed on the historic Queen Mary, this classy cocktail lounge with live music has a 1930s-era vibe.

1126 Queens Hwy (Long Beach)

Housed on the historic Queen Mary, this classy cocktail lounge with live music has a 1930s-era vibe.

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Contemporary rooftop bar (accessible by elevator down a questionable alley) serving Mediterranean small bites and creative cocktails.

617 S Spring St 8th floor (Los Angeles)

Contemporary rooftop bar (accessible by elevator down a questionable alley) serving Mediterranean small bites and creative cocktails.

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Stylish cocktail bar serving classics, and happy hour all day on Mondays.

136 E Anaheim St (Long Beach)

Stylish cocktail bar serving classics, and happy hour all day on Mondays.

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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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Trendy restaurant specializing in Mexican fare, tacos and steaks, plus a full bar.

23750 Alessandro Blvd M-101

Trendy restaurant specializing in Mexican fare, tacos and steaks, plus a full bar.

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The Grant

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Neighborhood cocktail lounge offering beer, wine, and happy hours.

3515 N Eagle Rock Blvd (Los Angeles)

Neighborhood cocktail lounge offering beer, wine, and happy hours.

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

22920 Centerpoint Dr

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

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Dimly-lit sipping spot & music venue with unusual Asian drinks tucked inside Sticky Rice Echo Park .

1801 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Dimly-lit sipping spot & music venue with unusual Asian drinks tucked inside Sticky Rice Echo Park .

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Thunderbolt

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Old school snacks along with craft cocktails from the Park's Finest group.

1263 W Temple St (Los Angeles)

Old school snacks along with craft cocktails from the Park's Finest group.

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Casual eatery with outdoor seating for burgers and other comfort foods, plus cocktails and craft beer.

4 W Redlands Blvd #100 (Redlands)

Casual eatery with outdoor seating for burgers and other comfort foods, plus cocktails and craft beer.

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Pizza & salads, plus craft beer, cocktails & barrel-aged ales in a busy, industrial-chic venue.

518 W Willow St (Long Beach)

Pizza & salads, plus craft beer, cocktails & barrel-aged ales in a busy, industrial-chic venue.

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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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The Overland

Nightlife

Casual bar featuring a menu of classic, house and non-alcoholic cocktails, craft beer and wine.

347 Orange St (Redlands)

Casual bar featuring a menu of classic, house and non-alcoholic cocktails, craft beer and wine.

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Native Son OC

Nightlife

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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Mimi's Cafe

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Casual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.

12590 Day St

Casual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.

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Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

27050 Fir Ave

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

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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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Caña Rum Bar

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Rum is the star spirit at this sleek indoor-outdoor bar where an annual membership fee is required.

714 W Olympic Blvd (Los Angeles)

Rum is the star spirit at this sleek indoor-outdoor bar where an annual membership fee is required.

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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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Relaxed local hangout with a lineup of music acts plus events like open-mike & comedy nights.

5456 Del Amo Blvd (Long Beach)

Relaxed local hangout with a lineup of music acts plus events like open-mike & comedy nights.

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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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Brewery specializing in pizza as well as burgers, and showcasing live events, such as candlelight shows.

230 Pine Ave (Long Beach)

Brewery specializing in pizza as well as burgers, and showcasing live events, such as candlelight shows.

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Country-themed nightspot with music events, a mechanical bull & a menu of burgers & hot dogs.

3321 South St (Long Beach)

Country-themed nightspot with music events, a mechanical bull & a menu of burgers & hot dogs.

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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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When the week gets loud, Good Day Brew Co pours fresh, local craft beer that tastes like, well, a good day. This week, settle in with a…

130 W Walnut Ave STE A-8 (Perris)

When the week gets loud, Good Day Brew Co pours fresh, local craft beer that tastes like, well, a good day. This week, settle in with a pint, catch up with a friend, and remember why supporting a neighborhood brewery just hits different.

From the Redlands newsletter, August 5, 2026

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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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Make this week easy with Marina Wine & Craft Beer Bar, where live tunes roll Wednesday through Sunday and the wine and craft beer lineup…

194 N Marina Dr Unit 101 (Long Beach)

Make this week easy with Marina Wine & Craft Beer Bar, where live tunes roll Wednesday through Sunday and the wine and craft beer lineup hits just right. Pair it with pizzas or a meat and cheese board and suddenly your quick stop becomes your favorite low-key hang.

From the Long Beach newsletter, August 5, 2026

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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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Laid-back, coastal-chic pub with a rotating selection of craft beers, plus burgers & tacos.

5271 2nd St (Long Beach)

Laid-back, coastal-chic pub with a rotating selection of craft beers, plus burgers & tacos.

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Kippered

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Laid-back spot serving up tinned fish, charcuterie, cheese and caviar, plus beer and wine as well as other small plates.

361 S Broadway (Los Angeles)

Laid-back spot serving up tinned fish, charcuterie, cheese and caviar, plus beer and wine as well as other small plates.

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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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Baby Gee

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Relaxed watering hole serving various cocktails alongside pizzas and other snacks.

1227 E 4th St (Long Beach)

Relaxed watering hole serving various cocktails alongside pizzas and other snacks.

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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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Neighborhood wine bar with a selection of natural wines, plus pizza, pasta, and other Italian bites.

868 S Olive St (Los Angeles)

Neighborhood wine bar with a selection of natural wines, plus pizza, pasta, and other Italian bites.

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Modern Latin fare & house cocktails pair up in stylish, tropical environs with a large bar & patio.

612 E 11th St (Los Angeles)

Modern Latin fare & house cocktails pair up in stylish, tropical environs with a large bar & patio.

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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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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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Relaxed wine shop and bistro featuring a cozy patio and a menu with French-inspired fare.

1145-1147 Loma Ave (Long Beach)

Relaxed wine shop and bistro featuring a cozy patio and a menu with French-inspired fare.

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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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Upscale Prohibition-themed bar with craft cocktails, stand-up comedy nights, burlesque shows & more.

1115 E Wardlow Rd (Long Beach)

Upscale Prohibition-themed bar with craft cocktails, stand-up comedy nights, burlesque shows & more.

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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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Mignon

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Quiet, cozy wine bar pairs unique pours with small plates of French bistro fare, plus happy hour.

128 E 6th St (Los Angeles)

Quiet, cozy wine bar pairs unique pours with small plates of French bistro fare, plus happy hour.

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Laugh Factory

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Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests.

151 S Pine Ave (Long Beach)

Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests.

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Relaxed fixture (that also serves coffee and tea), with a storybook theme, offering craft cocktails, beer and other tipples.

2332 Pacific Ave (Long Beach)

Relaxed fixture (that also serves coffee and tea), with a storybook theme, offering craft cocktails, beer and other tipples.

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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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Wine on 2nd

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Relaxed, friendly bar offering a wide range of wines and wine classes.

5640 2nd St (Long Beach)

Relaxed, friendly bar offering a wide range of wines and wine classes.

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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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