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I'll be honest, Copper Door has had a little bit of "bad juju" surrounding it throughout the years,…read moreand I've heard about some pretty gnarly things happening here that actually made me hesitant to come back. But I decided to give it another shot, and I'm glad I did because we had such a good time! There was security there, which definitely made me feel more comfortable. Frank was taking care of the bar that night, the drinks were flowing, the music was good, and we were able to just dance and enjoy a fun Friday night out in Santa Ana. The crowd was definitely a lot younger than I would have preferred , but that didn't stop us from having a great night. At the end of the day, we're just trying to come out, have some drinks, dance, and have a good time! Stay safe out there, people.

This place was really cool. The music was good, the crowd was fun/dancing, and the service was…read moregood. I'd come back.

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Proof Bar

3.5(558 reviews)

0.0 mi

We finished off the night with our friends grabbing a drink down the way from the restaurant we…read moretried out. They had a good deal on beers so we went to have a pint. Its a decent sized place but not a lot of seating. Im guessing this place gets wild later at night but we still found the seating found to be comfortable. Loved that they had a Street Fight II arcade inside and plenty of TVs to check out games. I will definitely return for more time to drink up

Hosting Comedy Shows Thursdays 8pm, downstairs in the underground room…read more Love the low-key feel, great staff, happy hour 5pm-9pm.

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The Fling

4.1(220 reviews)

2.5 mi

Hubby and I were greeted by the bartender as soon as we walked in. We saw this bar near our…read moreapartment and wanted to check it out. Unfortunately, they had no beers or seltzers on tap - so we ordered a Modelo and 805. The bartender was funny though - and had a great personality; turned our night right back around. I was feeling for a Tokyo Tea so we ordered just that, and might I say - even though they have nothing on tap, they pour HEAVY. After we closed out, he even went as far as asking if we were there before dinner or just chillin and we said before dinner. The bartender went on to recommend all kinds of different restaurants around the area. He made us feel welcomed and it was definitely a good time. Thanks for the hospitality!

Well, I know a couple gals that go there and are patrons…read more I "think" at one time (years ago) there was a duel piano entertainment that was freakin' awesome! The TWO times in recent times I visited there, the barkeep was like,"What can I get you?" But that was it! For the lack of a better term, I was a lonely customer. I am not ugly, and very friendly with a joke always on my lips. A couple years ago I went in when the/a band was there. I believe they are considered the "house band". Not bad but they really need to say hi to new customers and maybe even introduce the newbies to the known crowd and make them feel welcome... I mayyyy go back to see if there has been some customer relation changes when I come in after this review. Santa's 10th reindeer is named Olive.

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Mesa

Recently came here for dinner with the boys and all the food was great. Never had deep fried olives…read morethought they were great served with the whipped creme sauce they came with. Calamari is always a hit here and a must order. This dinner turned into a night out we ordered a bottle and were met with cheerful bottle service ladies bubble gun included. Our waiter Sam was very attentive and made sure all of our mixers were adequately filled and made sure we made no drinks ourselves. Spot is a vibe with an open ceiling and intimate floor concept perfect for a date night or night out with the boys.

I would love to give this place a 5-star, but if you've ever trying parking in their parking lot,…read moreyou understand. Parking is insane. It would be out of the ordinary if you get yell out, cursed out, or have an accident because you are trying to park your car. It's Costco style. They do have valet, and it's kind of pricey. Also, I hope this place has taken care of their bug issue on the outdoor patio. Gross! Outside of that, the place is pretty cool inside. It's an open roof which looks pretty nice. There is a happy hour during the week. The birthday celebrations are something to watch.

Lychee Martini

Craft Cocktails at Mesa

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MESA DJ

Arena OC

2.7(15 reviews)

4.7 mi

We came here on one of their new closed-event EDM nights to support a friend, and there are pros…read moreand cons (though I'd argue the pros do outweigh the cons). Pros: Intimate, nice screen visuals, staff are very nice, venue is very clean (especially compared to the og arena KTown), good music choice for target demographic (melodic/future bass), bar is quick and uncrowded. Cons: Rather small floor area, parking is insanely hard to find in front and you may have to find a paid lot or walk a bit more. Since they're in their "beta-testing" mode, there were not a lot of people there- but can't fault them for something out of their control. Overall, a lot of improvements in this iteration of arena over their OG location that is promising if they keep working on it. Reminds me a lot of Nova SD

If you were approached to host this club, please read this review and make an informed decision…read more I think Arena OC has potential, but upper management issues along with their systems and processes need attention to truly elevate the customer experience. I'm unsure but I feel like my party was robbed of our time and money... First, I want to highlight the excellent customer service provided by my bottle service attendant and the on-site manager. They genuinely went out of their way to accommodate my party, and their efforts did not go unnoticed. Their dedication truly stood out and was one of the highlights of the evening. Last month, I had the opportunity to host an event at this nightclub. While the contacts I worked with were friendly, responsive, and professional, I was disappointed by the limitations placed on the bottle service attendant and the on-site manager. My party requested water and chasers for our drinks, but these were overlooked, leaving us to purchase drinks at the bar despite having a table. This completely defeats the purpose of bottle service and suggests possible understaffing. Arena OC provided me with a complimentary champagne bottle and a complimentary table for hosting. My party reserved an additional table and purchased two bottles. We intended to purchase a third, but it was unavailable--how does a club run out of bottles so early in the night, especially when I had communicated this preference well in advance? This lack of preparation speaks to poor management and planning. If the goal is to maximize revenue, wouldn't it make sense to stock more $40 bottles that can be sold at $520 each (including tax and tip)? It feels like upper management is more focused on cutting corners than maximizing profits. To make matters worse, we paid part of our table tab in cash and were promised change, but it never came. On a positive note, I appreciate that Arena OC upgraded my party's table and placed it side by side with the promo table. This thoughtful gesture showed attention to our needs, and I'm grateful for that. But, as I mentioned earlier, on-site employees are making up for the lack of care for customer service on behalf of upper management. The staff is doing their best to compensate for the shortcomings in management's approach, but it's clear that the real issue lies with the decision-makers at the top. Adding to the frustration, I still have not received my commission check over a month later. I followed up and provided my email address as requested, but I have not received any response since. This lack of communication is both unprofessional and unacceptable. Furthermore, I was told that I hadn't checked any names off the guest list, which is simply untrue. It's clear that management needs a more reliable system for tracking guest lists and ensuring accuracy. Out of the 20 people on my list, 14 showed up before the 11pm cut-off time, including 7 women--but I was told that none of them had been checked in. This discrepancy highlights a serious issue with how guest lists are managed. Hosts rely on sales from tables and guest list entries, and for both systems to be disorganized, it gives the impression that Arena OC needs to revisit their business model because they are not operating efficiently. Customer service, while commendable, is severely limited by how much on-site employees can compensate for management's desire to cut corners. Last but not least, they have on-site photographers but the photos from the event still have not been uploaded to their website for us to download and share. While the on-site staff's dedication is commendable, the club's operational and management issues severely overshadow their hard work and detract from the overall customer experience. Arena OC has potential, but for now, it's far from my top choice for nightlife in Orange County. TLDR; have not received commission for hosting, did not get change from payment, understaffed, understocked, inaccurate account of guest list. Business model needs improvement.

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Mission Control

4.1(370 reviews)

0.2 mi

Minority-owned & operated

Large group friendly

Mission Control is a BLAST! It's a not-so-hidden gem on the second floor of a market in DTSA, which…read moreis the perfect way to spend the evening after walking around and eating in the area. There's a variety of pinball machines and classic old school arcade games to choose from (as well as some new machines which were recently added). You can exchange cash for tokens and all the games are reasonably priced, either 2 tokens (50¢) or 4 tokens ($1). They've got a DJ bumping live music to set the mood, a couple bartenders dishing out fun themed drinks, and there's even a dance floor with a disco ball if you feel like getting down. It's got a little something for everybody, even if you're bad at the games you can still have fun with friends, on a date, or even on your own! HIGHLY recommend you check this place out, it's a guaranteed good time that isn't expensive which is rare nowadays!!

I hadn't been to Mission Control in about two years, so I was really looking forward to going back…read more Unfortunately, it just wasn't the same experience I remembered. There used to be an area with around a dozen pinball machines, but that area was completely bare this time. There were still pinball machines along another wall, but I remember them being in both areas, so it felt like there were quite a few fewer machines overall. A few of the other games weren't working either, including the air hockey and basketball games. I also noticed there wasn't a DJ that night. That may have been something that simply wasn't scheduled for that evening, so I'm not going to hold that against the place. I'm just mentioning what I experienced. I did get to play Galaga, which was fun, but I was hoping to play Centipede and it wasn't there that night. I ended up playing only two games before heading downstairs to the tiki bar. Maybe it was just an off night, and I may have caught Mission Control at a bad time. I just remember it being a much more lively and fun arcade the last time I was there. I was disappointed because I had really been looking forward to coming back. I hope it was just an off night, because I'd like to see it get back to the place I remember.

10 plus pinball machines and in fantastic working order. Lots of other classic games and good drinks and friendly service.

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Bravo Night Club

3.6(189 reviews)

4.9 mi

Music was great, everyone was nice and had great vibes…read more Security guy answered like three of my questions and even guided me to the bathroom and I'm a dude. Took a leak in the urinal next to someone's tio and he cracked a joke about getting back out to the ladies. Viva latinos.

This place has good music and DJs on their dance floors BUT it's super hot and it smells bad, they…read moredefinitely have some plumbing issues. The hot dogs outside are really good. It is an older crowd 40+ and people get down dancing

Bravo Night Club

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99 Bottles & Cocktails

4.2(439 reviews)

7.3 mi

Ana is the BEST BARTENDER! very attractive and the vibe to this place!! dope music and dope vibe!!!read more

This is a new place I've never been to and Adela made me feel so welcomed and she was honestly…read morejust down to earth. The way she turned up the music for us and gave us good drinks and a good time ! Definitely recommend coming here !

Summer Watermelon Ciroc & cranberry juice with a tajin rim - YUMMY!!

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Cold 805 while I wait for my wings

Strut Bar & Club

3.7(254 reviews)

7.9 mi

Benjamin and Rayma best bartenders!!!…read more This place is so much FUN!!! Love it here! A place to dance the night away and embrace the environment! Supper neat artwork

Fun bar to come check out to see one of their Drag shows…read more We decided to come check this place out for a friends birthday. She had never been to a drag show and we have never been to this location so we figured we would come check it out. We got a reservation for 3 people and ended up sitting at the bar on the side of the stage. It was perfect for ordering drinks and getting a good view. And yes the drinks are made strong but still have good flavor. As for the show it was very fun and entertaining. They walk around and perform and make everyone feel involved even if you are in the back. After the show they have music playing and you can stick around and party the night away. We stayed to get some pictures in the photo booth and dance for a few songs. Overall it was a fun night and we would come here again for another show.

The infinity room on the bar side of Strut

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701 Night Club

4.0(1 review)

0.1 mi

Here's my plate it was alright not the best but still pretty good I recommend it I give it a 4/5read more

From the owner: Nos especializamos en asee los mejores eventos de música en todo el condado read more

Costa azul

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Kaylee D.

Elite 25

8

111

129

2 years ago

Security guard on the night of Saturday 10/05 was extremely aggressive, rude, and made homophobic comments to my friend. He was literally just dancing waiting for his friends (girls) to use the restroom. Management needs to be aware of what type of employees they hire and understand that whoever they hire contributes to the reputation of their business. After experiencing this awful night my friend and I will never go back. And I'll make sure to let others know about the homophobic security guard here, so they can avoid this place. read more

Antos M.

0

1

0

2 years ago

It was Sunday November 17th about 1:00 a.m. the damn security guard assaulted an innocent customer for no reason punched him in the face with his flashlight then start pushing him out of the club I was incomplete shock then he ran inside the club when the cops showed up that poor guy better sued this place read more

Maria L.

0

2

4 years ago

This bar is cool but the bar take advantage of the people it's bull shit take care of your people and you won't get bad reviews

Victoria C.

7

25

2

7 years ago

Good drinks and good food. Very friendly staff. Love coming to this place for both the food and the drinks.

Carlos M.

0

21

0

7 years ago

Agree with other reviews, pastrami melt is my new favorite with a cold brew, perfect in summertime.

Monica G.

0

5

0

4 years ago

Horrible experience, what a rip off, The last place I would go. Just keep on walking. Walk away.

Jesse H.

6

10

2

6 years ago

Had fun here! Great music! Bartender was friendly to us and very helpful. I would go again.

Sammy T.

312

32

1

2 years ago

Hands down the best place I have been in a while. Wouldn't miss it even on a Thursday!

B G.

45

62

0

8 months ago

I knew the place would close down after Adrian and Trent left. The place went to crap.

Erika V.

0

4

0

7 years ago

great food great experience! highly recommend!

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