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    Cowboys and Poodles

    3.9 (280 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Dirty martini, a tequila drink, and a ube drink
    Monique W.

    First time trying out this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar is small but cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is fun and different.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cocktails are made fresh and delicious. I was impressed with how the bar tender remembered my name and knew what I ordered. Service was fast and easy. The only downside is the cell service inside. I have ATT so not sure if it's my provider or the building.

    Kiran V.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Adorableeee cocktail bar conveniently located in the camp![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was a bit of a line to get in on a Saturday night which is to be expected but it moved pretty quickly. The host at the door also gave us a brief rundown of the bar which was nice! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside space itself isn't too big but is so cutely decorated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There are many specialty cocktails to choose from in addition to them being a full bar. I had the pear martini which was delicious!!!

    Mimi L.

    Not a very good experience at this bar the past Saturday evening. Maybe just come here for the themed atmosphere or wine and beer, the cocktails are bad. We had a bottle of champagne last time so I didn't know how bad a dirty martini would be! They charged $24 for a dirty martini that was basically thin iced water with very little vodka and not dirty at all! Hard pass forever!

    Ashley U.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little speakeasy off Randolph street always a good time love how they have records spinning on Fridays.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Does get a little packed but drinks are delish.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Cody P.

    Cowboys and Poodles was our first stop on a bar hopping Wednesday night. We were wondering why the front door wouldn't budge when a wooden panel at eye-level suddenly slid open with a bang! The bouncer checked our ID's and let us inside. "Oh, it's a speakeasy," we chatted among ourselves. I thought it was just gonna be a regular bar. I also thought that speakeasies were supposed to be hidden. The inside of the speakeasy was very Western themed and decorated. The bar was placed right in the center of the room, covered by what seemed to be the hood of a covered wagon. To the left, an old-timey carriage. To the left, a confession booth bathed in sinful red light. You can sit in either of these props, or saddle up on a horse's behind next to the bar.  On this particular Wednesday night, there was a very nice man offering free spirit samples in the back corner of the bar. His name was Michael, and let us try several of the spirits from his brand, Tin City Distillery. I really liked the Fig Brandy and Chocolate Vodka, which he said won double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The bartenders were very nice and efficient. I had the Cowboy Blues, which was a Paper Plane inspired cocktail with blueberry. The drink was well rounded, having the depth from the bourbon, but still light and refreshing from the blueberry and lemon. My favorite drink of the night, however, was the Sundance Kid, which was very light and easy to drink.  I had a great time at Cowboys and Poodles, but a minor incident with other guests did affect my night when I went to use the restroom. The restrooms are gender-neutral and single-occupancy. When I tried the door, it was locked, so I stepped aside and waited. A moment later, a woman briefly opened the door, saw me, glared, and shut it again. "Odd," I thought as I continued to wait. My friend later walked over to ask if it was still occupied. When he gently checked the handle -- which was still locked -- the same woman opened the door again, glared at us, and said, "Can you guys chill? There are women in here," before leaving with her friend. It became clear that two people had been using the single-use restroom together for quite some time.I don't believe the restroom was being used for its intended purpose, and in a bar where many guests will naturally need to use the facilities, long waits caused by misuse can be frustrating. I also felt unfairly antagonized despite behaving exactly as any waiting guest would. While I understand the bar cannot control every guest's behavior, this experience did highlight how easily the restrooms can become bottlenecked -- especially since there is no indicator on the doors showing when they are occupied. It may be helpful for the business to keep an eye on restroom usage, or consider adding an occupied/vacant indicator, to ensure all guests can access the facilities at a reasonable pace. For context, the second restroom was also in use, though by a single person who did not react negatively when someone checked the handle -- which is understandable given that there is no way to tell from the outside whether the restroom is occupied. Overall, I had a great time at Cowboys and Poodles. I really liked the free spirit sampling. I thought the decor was really cool. And I thought the drinks were yummy. I hope to have a better experience on my next visit.

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    Lucy H.

    Stumbled upon this speak easy after going to AhbA for girls night out. So glad we did! What a cute place. Checked ids in the front, and gave us a rundown of what to expect. Tattoos being offered on one corner. Very talented, sweet, kind bartenders! Had the best drink of my life -- "Andian Soul" it was a drink w gin, spicy & sweet. Came at the right place/time for the best tattoo artist who gave a few of us new ink! First time and definitely will be back.

    Lilian W.

    Cowboys and Poodles is a Speakeasy that's western themed. The themed exterior with ambiguous information immediately peaked my attention. There is a QR code that gives more information about the place. It wasn't clear how to get in, so I used the door knocker. A staff member inside will open the window and ask for ID's (it's a 21+ type of place). Once verified, I got to step inside. Luckily, they were okay with me just checking the place out to feed my curiosity. The interior is smaller than I expected. It's heavily decorated to fit a pristine western look. There was even an entire carriage that serves as table seating. The walls are adorned with vintage art/images + cowboy imagery, and the inside was pretty dark in general. Overall, I think this is a unique speakeasy to check out and to hang out with friends in smaller parties.

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    Vera L.

    Cute speakeasy with a western theme, and poodles! You can easily find the place, there's a big horse on top of the building. It has a functional disco ball, with a dj spinning some music. They played a range of music, from 80s to Backstreet Boys. There's QR codes to scan for the menu. The cocktails are great! Though the place had a strong mix of smells including sage, smokiness, or some type of apothecary spice. Great place to pregame or grab some drinks after dinner!

    Rachelld M.

    Cowboys & Poodles is easily one of the cutest and most unique speakeasies I've been to in Orange County. Tucked away in Costa Mesa, this hidden gem perfectly blends playful charm with an incredible atmosphere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by the most thoughtfully curated décor--every corner feels like a photo opportunity, with a fun mix of western flair, disco vibes, and quirky details that make the space feel truly one-of-a-kind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The speakeasy is known for its hidden entrance and intimate setting, which only adds to the experience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Amanda Z.

    I went to Cowboys & Poodles on a Wednesday evening with a friend. I had heard so much about this speakeasy for at least a year now, so I was very excited to finally pay it a visit. There was no parking lot or structure by the building, so my friend & I just parked in a lot that was only a couple minutes of walking away. The lady who let us in was friendly & guided us inside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We loved interior decor & enjoyed looking through all the details.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We both ordered the golden hour cocktail & enjoyed it very much! We would love to come again, especially to attend one of their liquor education series.

    Jen C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute speakeasy with a hidden door and amazing drinks![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of photo ops inside as well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was super fun and we were pleasantly surprised to find Weber Ranch Vodka doing a free tasting and crafts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely will be back!!

    Phuc T.

    My friend and I wanted to go to a speakeasy for a fun Friday night out. We were looking for one that doesn't require reservation, since it was a spontaneous thing for us. We stumbled upon Cowboys and Poodles through TikTok recommendation and decided to visit! Needless to say, Cowboys and Poodles was such a vibe and we had such an awesome experience! There was a small line when we got there around 10PMish, but the line move fairly quickly! You will be taken through a little hall way with illustrations of people and poodles wearing cowboy hats, which was super cool! The bar itself is pretty small, but very cozy! For the size, there was quite a lot of people inside. I LOVE THE DECORATIONS AND THE VIBE SO MUCH! The giant cowboy hat chandelier thing, the carriage, the disco ball: everything was such a vibe! The music they were playing was SO GOOD!! Bangers after bangers!! Too bad there wasn't a dance floor! Drinks are pretty good! The price was your average cocktail price, ranging from $16-$20 for crafted cocktail! I ordered a Cowboy Blues, which was tart and fruity with the blueberry and bourbon as the alcohol. It was good and not too heavy! Def would come back to try other drinks, as they seem to have very cool drinks!!

    Vincent V.

    Pretty cool speak easy bar with a funky barn eclectic western that is intimate and fits about 20-25 ppl max probably. We sat at the bar area and all ordered a round. Drinks were around $20/cocktail, with lots of ingredients I don't quite remember but it was decent. Fun little spot to pregame at or even try out before dinner reservation at Folks.

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    Ask the Community - Cowboys and Poodles

    Do you have a happy hour?

    They do not.

    Can people bring food in?

    Technically yes, but you'd be the only person eating and there aren't any tables to eat off of. If you can get a seat at the bar I would eat there but other areas are not setup for tables (with one exception).

    What if I brought my poodle? Then is it dog friendly?

    The place is a speakeasy so I would not bring your poodle. Your dog would likely get trampled or stepped on as the place is always packed with a lot of people and it is very loud. The brewery next door allows dogs, try them.

    Where do you make reservations?

    We only take reservations for parties 10 and over. If you still need a reservation, please email us at cowboysandpoodlescm@gmail.com. Thank you!

    Are there non alcoholic options?

    Yes, they have a few non alcoholic drinks to enjoy.

    Is this place Dog friendly?

    It's all indoors so I'm sure no.

    Can you make a Resy?

    Not at this time

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