While in downtown thought we would stop by for lunch. The pictures are a little deceptive. The…read moreplace was dark and smelled of smoke of pot. Didn't see any food available. I'm sure it's a good place to hang out and drink but not really a good example of the city to friends from out of town.

One of Orange County's best five bars. This spot is my friends favorite spot. I've been coming here…read more over the years and I'm glad it's still here. Great selection of beer and staff are friendly and helpful. Clean interior and decent restrooms. Unique counter bar seating available. It's a small spot but worth a visit. Free parking is hard to get but there is a structure parking available nearby

Came to OC and stumbled into this neat little dive bar. It's a little hidden in a one way street so…read morewe got a bit confused with maps, but luckily there was a neon sign and the parking lot was a dead giveaway as well. It is cash only so we only stayed for 1 hour of pool for $5. Drinks are reasonably priced as well and the staff is incredibly nice and attentive. There wasn't anyone else playing but given it was a weekday it made sense. Overall I'll come back to this place with extra cash in hand when im in the OC again.

I like coming to this spot because the girls are nice, the pool tables are hardly packed, great…read moremusic, and fair price for beers. My friends are the ones that come here way often and they really like it cause not a lot of people know about it. I would say that parking sucks. I always park on the side, which is the street but it's better than being stuck in a small ass parking lot.

I'm not really a dive bar person, but I had a good time! We came on a Wednesday night for a…read morefriend's birthday bar crawl. For a Wednesday night, it was quite lively. There were people in every corner of the joint from the bar to the pool tables. They have a large selection of beers as well as whatever you would expect a dive bar to have. The bartenders were really nice. I got a Cuba Libre. It was a Cuba Libre.

needed a late night drink while in town and this place was not too far from the hotel. friendly…read morepeople and drinks reasonably priced. nothing fancy. they do have several pool tables, so that was nice.

Definitely one of the bigger bars in the area and I enjoy coming here. Never had any bad vibes…read moreexcept once when I saw some dude wearing a shirt with the Schutzstaffel insignia plastered on it, but pretty on-brand for Orange County so I'm not surprised. Anyway, LOTS of pool tables and a decent amount of TVs. They have a pretty extensive menu and all the things I've ordered so far have been good! The crunchy tacos are a great snack while drinking, but the salsa is severely lacking in flavor. The quality/freshness is there, but it needs flavor. The western burger is really good, but I sub the swiss for melted blue cheese instead. Bang on. Just as a heads up, it gets SUPER busy on the weekends and the parking lot is tiny, so be prepared. Like I mentioned earlier, I enjoy coming here. Friendly staff, fast service, good food & reasonable prices.

I would have given five stars however…read more.. We had a last hurrah for a couple of us girls tonight, two of us are moving in together & our server Karen was delightful & super attentive despite the busy-ness in the bar due to the Hockey Playoffs. However I will say, the manager of the night was Joyce & our group was feeling a bit uncomfortable with her micromanaging our server and pressuring her into taking our order quicker. Karen, our server, was very professional despite the manager behaving hostile. We will be returning but we did not appreciate the manager behaving in that way!!!

Went here with my friends the other night. Owner is friendly and they have snacks, drinks, etc…read more There's plenty of tables; depending on the time of day you go it can get very busy. (25/100)

This was my first time here and I can definitely say that I would come back. The table slant a bit,…read morebut they have three different levels of tables that you could pay for. I'm just guessing that they are the older with older slabs up to the newer upgrade tables. The price ran between 10 and $13 an hour not a bad deal when you can find a Clean open pool hall with decent tables. Didn't notice any food, but they do have a drink cabinet where you can buy beverages from. And by all means, don't forget that they are a cash only location.

My fiancé and I stopped in for a drink and to play a couple of games of pool before a dinner…read morereservation. We opened a tab and paid for two games of pool, and had just started our first game when an employee who was clearing empty glasses walked over, put a penny on the table, and said, "I got next." We politely told him we had already paid for two games and that he could play after we finished. His response was that he works there and "it doesn't work like that." I've never been to an establishment where an employee, while on the clock, kicks paying customers off a pool table so he can play himself. Completely unprofessional and uncomfortable. Needless to say, I'll never be back, and I wouldn't recommend this place to any civilized person who expects basic respect as a paying customer.

Dive bar! Not much else to say. 5 pool tables and jukebox pretty much what you expect so if you…read morelike dive go for it.

Yelp erased my last review. I do not work or have a relationship with this bar…read more Been coming to this bar for quite some time. It's a great home town bar. What really makes this place is the service from its bartenders. In particular Sundays with Jacqueline. Even when it's packed for football she's able to provide quick, efficient and friendly/sarcastic service.

Being held hostage by the bartender. It's been over ah hour since they checked on me. Wanted to…read moreorder food but nope! Gave her my debit card and she hasn't come back. I've wanted to leave for while but no one came. Nothing but needy ass men and me. Lame

This place feeling very warm to place your games and feel like home. Very nice people . 3 cushion…read moregames . The best table in Orange County.

Fantastic service and drinks. Came in to watch the playoffs today and Pedro and Britney took…read moreamazing care of me and my group. All of the drinks were incredible, not too strong not too weak and the pretzel and wings were out of this world good.

I'm typically apprehensive about going into a bar just because I've experienced too many rude…read morebartenders, but this place is making me reconsider how I feel. I'm not used to being in bars and need a bit of patience while ordering and this bartender was nothing but kind, patient, and served me with a friendly smile. The service here is enough for me to make a commute and come back. Drinks are very reasonably priced and the atmosphere is also very great. If you're ever in the area, this hidden gem won't disappoint:)

When I said "Bar" and "Santa Ana" in the Yelp search - of course it said "Club 616" in the first…read morespot - OF COURSE IT SAID 616!!! I was lucky enough to stumble across this gem of the center of OC when they first opened - and I am proud to be a regular here. I don't know how to go somewhere else - because I feel like the staff are giant gems in this jewel of a spot. Winters is a curator of boozy information that has helped me learn about "gin" and "root beer whiskey" so I can sound like an adult-ish purveyor, when really I know close to nothing except being a willing student to his creations. Dan the Man and Jacob always see me raise my hand in the corner of the bar, like the student I am, and have been willing to fill in the blanks for me when I know I am of thirst, but do not have the words for what to order. Every person working in the well has treated me with kindness - they have taken the time to get to know me, and I will be forever appreciative of how they have taken care of me over the years. But the real joy has been the transformation that this spot has for building a community of people in Santa Ana for real recognizing real. I have been bringing my Dad with me to play pool for the past few years. Sometimes people ask me if he plays professionally, I am terrible, and my skill incline is slow, he is patient and plays with the same level craftiness that the staff offer the cocktails. My Dad is always stoked when we have time to go have a few hours of games at 616 - especially now that there are regulars on 4th street that are excited to see that he is there playing - and they rush to write their names on the chalkboard to challenge him - or beat him in a game they really earned the W. On lazy Sundays, I watch couples sit with their drink, listening to Jazz, and watching my Dad whoop my ass while making amazing shots. I am forever grateful to Memo who sometimes takes a break from his shift behind the bar to give my dad an actual challenge - which allows me the chance to watch my Dad enjoy fellowship around the table. Knowing the table was a relic of the bars former self, and knowing the history that this spot has in Santa Ana is a reminder that so much around us can change - but it is those moments of the crack of the rack, the cheer of getting the combo shot, and the shake of hands when it's over that shows that it's not just about the pool table - but about the energy of a place that is welcoming and curated by people who care about what they do - and care about who comes through their doors. Thank you Jason and Mike B to bringing this to 4th St and supporting the community that was already here - and for building a community for the future. Thank you to Christina and Brandon for always having amazing pictures, decor, and fun events at 616 that help introduce new folks into this great spot. Time is short. Learn about Root Beer Whiskey. Write your name on the Chalk Board. No one lives forever.

I love the vibe here. It's about the energy and atmosphere for sure. Reminiscent of the bars /…read moreclubs in Baja California or Mexico in general, it's lively with a back patio area and even like a taquero there, at least on weekends. The drat beer selection is solid and the cocktails are well crafted. Highly recommend this spot. One of my favorite it's Downtown Stabba Ana