Very cool spot it' has really nice decor. However all of the staff was great except one bartender he started off extremely rude and stayed consistent he was a lil taller works on Sunday night black hair thin guy . The spot is great just give the guy a pep talk that nobody has time for it . Go check it out read more

Ava and her team at Cowboys and Poodles have always been the most welcoming and inviting team; from the hostess at the front until the last beverage you get from the amazing bartenders they have ! I can't wait to go again soon & enjoy their Industry Tuesdays, that's the best day of the week to imbibe here ! read more

cute little speakeasy! my friend and i stopped by to start our night, and we loved the vibe and atmosphere inside. we ended up sitting in the carriage after another couple left, and the seats were a little wet/sweaty lol, which was definitely interesting but other than that, everything was cute and cozy. our drinks were good, although they weren't as sweet as we expected. definitely more of a personal preference, so i can see others loving them! overall, it's a cute spot to grab a drink, enjoy the atmosphere, and then move along to your next stop for the night! read more

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We wanted to stop at a random bar in the area since we were out here for our friends birthday (you can take a look at the previous review). I searched Yelp and this came up a couple miles away and we liked the name of it. Haha! Cute little place. And I mean, LITTLE. Not big at all and hard to maneuver once inside. Pretty cramped. Hard to get a drink. Had a group of 4 people totally cut in front of me and my husband. We went to the other side of the small bar and waited several minutes.... Fortunately, the girl in front of me was sweet to offer to order our drinks for us. The decor was fun and festive but we won't go back. Not our style, not our type of bar to hangout in. Plus we pretty much surpassed the general age of the crowd. Like probably by at least 15 years. HA! read more

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CALVIN IS THE BEST BARTENDER EVER. Summary: Fascinating place; wonderful drinks; adorable setup (confession booth; actual carriage...); on-theme decor (don't drink every time you see a cowboy with a poodle for your liver's sake, please.) Review: My partner & I were across the street at the shopping center & I wanted to hit up a bar since we don't know the area. I was the one who found this on Yelp, and he was like ...yeah, idk. I thought it'd be cool so we crossed the street & walked over. Okay, he literally fell in love with this place. A coworker recently asked him for a bar rec & he mentioned Cowboys and Poodles!! The concept is very cute (being a speakeasy) & when we came in we were greeted by Calvin who is hilarious & who makes excellent drinks. They had this very intriguing drink on the menu & he helped me decide. I would for sure come back & have it again + try the others. My partner noticed the very extravagant and peculiar decor here. The ceiling of the confession booth literally has cowboys ON poodles (!!!). He hypothesized it's all custom-made bc this is just too random. We loved it! My partner found himself counting down the seconds until these guys got out of the carriage, LOL. We swooped in immediately. It was sooooooooo cute! & strange! We pretended to be some kind of royalty in a different century. Whaaaaat a vibe. Saying again that Calvin is the best Even if this place wasn't so cool, his banter + his drinks would've still led to 5 stars. Come see for yourself!! read more

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Amazing service from the front greeter to bar staff! Very creative well balanced cocktails! An ever evolving seasonal drink menu. Lots of different seating options from a confession booth to a carriage and even horse shape bar seats. Would recommend visiting. read more

Went out with my friend for a quick drink and met up at this speakeasy. Knock and they let you in. It's a teeny tiny bar and seating area but they sling drinks quickly. It's also very dark in there. We sat at the bar and ordered a spritz. They had a menu but it wasn't pulling up correctly and they were having WiFi issues when we went. There are lots of unique items in the bar but the flashing lights make capturing it on film difficult. All in all, it's creative. It's a fun place to try once. read more

Finally was able to grab some drinks here with a friend. Such a cool speakeasy vibe. Bartenders were super nice and attentive. Tried out the Seoul Rider, which was so unique and savory but fresh. Key notes if flavor were kimchi and fish sauce, but honestly very well blend. Sounds a little intimidating, but honestly was great. I already love Miche's, Bloody Mary's, and dirty martinis. So if you are more of a savory esque person, this drink is fun to try if you adventurous. They garnished with a green onion which I frickn love. Oh So Jaded, a gin crafted drink with notes of kiwi and fresh cracked peppercorn. Ugh, so fresh and good. She Devil, such a great drink if you like Moscow Mules or ginger tasting drinks. Kiss My Hisbicus, such a pretty and fruit drink. Definitely on the sweet side an dangerous cause you don't taste the alcohol at all lol. Great bar to stop by with a friend or two to catch up. Very small and limited seating. read more

Love LOVE this place! Such a cute and welcoming spot for any and ALL of my friends. From the absolutely adorable front entrance to their creative and hilarious horsey booty stools... not sure what makes me smile first. All the bartenders and service teams from the moment we were greeted (and properly carded haha) at the door to the last shot which I asked the bartender to make "easy" for me was pure perfection. The teams all seemed so happy to be there and had an amazing vibe working together. Will definitely be back and definitely want to check out their live music. read more

I got curious to try this bar since I always see a line outside, so I was like let's see the hype. I guess it being extremely small inside explains the line haha it is very cramped in there. It was still very easy to order at the bar, loved the unique cocktail menu, the drinks were yummy! I am giving it 3 stars since it is very cramped, hard to talk to anyone since it's loud, nowhere really to sit unless you get lucky, and can have a long wait time. Overall not bad if you have time and want to try a more unique cocktail/bar experience. read more

I love coming to Cowboys and Poodles! The staff are always so nice and helpful in picking out the perfect cocktails. The drinks are amazing and music is always so good! read more

Get ready to be transported into an old-timey disco cowboy & poodle wonderland. Just walk in, no need for a reservation. The speakeasy was super cute and has fun spaces for you to enjoy your drink like a confession booth or a carriage! There were so many things to see in there and each little nook and cranny had its own personality and character. Drinks were great too! Everything that we had were full of flavor and strength. My favorite drink was the hibiscus vodka cocktail. Bar tenders were awesome and personable too. They also had intriguing mocktails too, friendly for those who don't drink. Will need to come back here whenever I'm in the area! read more

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From start to finish this place is did NOT disappoint.... After knocking on the door we were greeted by a smiling, friendly face. Then we were led through the door to walk into this fun and sassy bar. There was so much to look at and the vibe was on point. The bartenders were knowledgeable with all the different flavors of spirits and I picked a tasty drink (or 2). My overall experience was top notch! read more

Came here last friday evening. I love speakeasies and had been wanting to check this place out. The decor inside and the theme does not disappoint. Loved the old carriage inside and the bar stools. It's a small space but most speakeasies aren't big. I tried their dirty martini and was not a fan of their mix. Although I loved the bar itself the bartender that evening really made it not a great experience. We sat at the bar for what felt like over 10-15min without being acknowledged, we ordered 1 drink and didn't get asked if we wanted a tab we just got the bill right after getting served. Then as he was making drinks at his station right in front of us he started slamming and banging glasses every time, I mean slamming them hard to the point where my ears starting ringing and it started to feel like it was being done on purpose. Just very unfriendly guy and I get it we all have bad days but just kinda ruined our experience. I might go back because the inside is so cute, hopefully there is someone else working the bar read more

Adorableeee cocktail bar conveniently located in the camp! 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! The inside space itself isn't too big but is so cutely decorated. There are many specialty cocktails to choose from in addition to them being a full bar. I had the pear martini which was delicious!!! read more

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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! read more

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Met thee coolest bartender last night! Dave was super when my friends ordered me a drink (w/out asking my taste preference) I asked him and he was so gracious and exchanged it! Seemed like he was actually enjoying his art! Thank You! Will be back! read more

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Obsessed with Cowboys and Poodles!!! Such a vibe! Great drinks, great music, great times! After a Korean bbq dinner I was up for a speakeasy with vibes and this place set the bar high. Parking can be tricky but it's free! After a firm but respectful knock on the door we were greeted and let in and were provided the rules or lay off the land. Loved the cowboy disco themed bar with rnb/pop vibes at the Dj booth! Drinks are $20 roughly each but are made extremely well and strong! Loved every bit of it and I'm so glad we decided to come! Can't wait to come back! read more

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My friends and I came to check this place out Friday night. Although there was a line at the door the experience was worth it! Drinks were amazing and the bartenders were attentive. There was a DJ playing some great music and all in all 10/10. We would definitely come again! read more

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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. read more

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

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The entrance is so fun and all staff are very kind and dedicated to ensuring you enjoy your time and have a magical experience!

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. read more

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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. read more

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This place never disappoints! From the greet at the door, to the music, cocktails and amazing staff, you're guaranteed a great time at Cowboys! Always a cozy visit and now there's an amazing industry night on Tuesdays. Definitely have to take advantage of those drink features! read more

First time trying out this place. The bar is small but cozy. The vibe is fun and different. 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. read more

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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! read more

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This is my second time going to Cowboys and Poodles and once again, I am blown away by their kind and welcoming hospitality! The cocktails are amazing, the bar space is a fun cowboy theme, and the vibes are so lit!! I truly believe that what makes this special place come alive is the bar team! From my time there, I saw them always engaging and taking great care of their guests. Definitely check this place out! read more

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

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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!! read more

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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. We loved interior decor & enjoyed looking through all the details. 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. read more

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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. read more

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Cute little spot with fun decor and yummy cocktail! Went to a late luck next door and popped in for a quick drink. The staff was fun and joked around in good spirits. Great place to stop by! read more

Finally!!!! A cool speakeasy bar in OC! Love it!!! Cool vibe and decorations and drink menu! Come support them OC people read more

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It's a speakeasy so you knock on the door and someone lets you in. The interior was smaller than I expected, but it's well-decorated with a Western theme. When we first walked in, there was a strong smoky scent that caught us off guard, but I later realized it was from the sage they burn on top of some drinks. I personally didn't enjoy the burning sage; the smell wasn't for me, and since the space is small, it felt a bit overwhelming. I ordered the Beeting Heart, which was really good. The other drink we tried (the one with the sage) wasn't bad either. The drinks we ordered were on the sweeter side which i enjoyed and the servers were nice and attentive. read more

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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. 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. The speakeasy is known for its hidden entrance and intimate setting, which only adds to the experience read more

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Cutest vibe, hands down. From the moment you walk in, it feels intentional - the decor, the seating, the energy. Plenty of space to sit, talk, and actually enjoy your drink without being packed in a corner. I ordered a custom Shirley Temple situation from the bartender and it was surprisingly good - not too sweet, not watered down, just right. And yes, there's a dog casually hanging out like he owns the place. Love! This is the type of spot that gets it. I'd come back in a heartbeat. Perfect for drinks, conversation, and catching a vibe without trying too hard. It's right near BoothByBryant if you're into photo opps, which you will be. Also there's restaurants and parking surrounding it, so that's a plus!!! read more

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Cowboys & Poodles is a small little western glam speakeasy, the bar is a covered wagon, there are little nooks to sit in around the bar and a full sized carriage you can have drinks in as well. It is really crowded and hard to get a beverage and there isn't table service. Our cocktails were decent but the draw is more the vibe and atmosphere of the bar. We were glad we stopped in and had a drink but too crowded to be able to hang for another. read more

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Hidden in an unassuming parking lot by the camp area in Costa Mesa is this fun little spot. I got the Pandamonium (DENIZEN 8Yr Rum, Avua PRATA, PANDAN, COCONUT, LIME) and the Sweetheart of the Rodeo (UNCLE VAL'S GIN, STRAWBERRY, THYME, RABARABARO, LEMON). Both are delicious but the first really stood out to me! If you want the coolest seats like the carriage or the confessional, get there early. Otherwise any seat at this saloon is worth its weight in gold. There are so many fun little seats you can choose from inside which really adds to the ambience depending on which you one you choose. We ended up at the bar and didn't mind at all. Our bartender Mo was friendly, helpful, and quick. I know a lot of people give themed places like this a hard time because of service but I'm happy to report they don't slack off around these parts. Overall, would definitely return! read more

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Cowboys and Poodles is one of those spots I genuinely enjoy as long as I play by its rules. After a few visits, I've learned the secret formula: show up when it's not slammed, or you'll spend half your night standing in line and the other half packed inside like a glittery sardine. The place is tiny....cute, yes, but tiny. The cocktails are great: strong, tasty, and the kind that make you grateful you didn't drive. Seriously, leave the car at home. No one wants to be doing designated driver math after a few drinks. Overall, it's a fun hang with great drinks, just be strategic about timing, and prepare for close quarters if you hit a busy night. read more