Dive ambiance 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Restrooms 2/5 Pool? Yes Beers? Yes Jell-O shots? Yes Darts? Yes Arcade? Yes. Smoking area outside? Yes Never knew about this place till someone brought me here! Total 100% dive Plenty of interesting decors all around to look at. read more

Sure you can drink at home, drink on a plane or drink while you drive but sometimes you just want a change of scenery. However, you don't always want to feel like you're trying too hard to change your scenery, bumping you too far out of your comfort zone. The answer my friends, is the good old classic American dive bar. Now, many places like to call themselves a dive bar just because they never clean a single inch of their establishment and have seedy patrons that love to play the more than occasional 80's songs on the jukebox but don't be mistaken, a good dive bar is hard to find. Well, I happen to have found one and it's in Fullerton of all places. That's right, Fullerton, not Los Angeles, nor Hollywood nor some pop-culturally over-hyped city. What makes The Blue Door a good dive bar? First, there's earned consistency & routine. The drinks won't always be made well, or the bartender won't always be attentive but if you come a few times, you'll soon know at what time and day the drinks are made properly by knowing the schedules of the bartenders. Secondly, the drinks are stiff, the service is friendly and nobody bothers you unless you bother them. The atmosphere goes from lively and loud to quiet and solitary, again depending upon when you visit. Lastly, they're open from 6:00AM-2:00AM. They're not just there when the hipsters are around, they're there for you whenever you make the bad decision of using alcohol as an anesthetic. Stay searching for the last remains of Americana my friends.... read more

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There are people that work here they call themselves bartenders and they're not, they can't see they don't know their genre. What the hell is James thinking? read more

KILLER dive bar. Everything you want in a bartender and more. Served by Becky today and she was as pleasant and welcoming as a bartender could be. Decent prices, cheap but good bar snacks, pool, darts, jukebox, and fun, all found here. The 6am opening time doesn't hurt either. I'll be stopping by every time I pass through this town. read more

GREAT place to enjoy good company, shoot pool and have good, clean fun. Leave the girls alone, guys! They are there to enjoy themselves! The "Blue Door" is fantastic! End of story! Ha! read more

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Stopped by late Christmas afternoon with some friends and family. What a great dive bar, the outside looks like a trashcan, the inside is reasonably clean, and the patrons and bartenders are great. They have a few fried foods on the menu, which is awesome, and a reasonable selection of drinks, would definitely come back. Also veteran owned, awesome local bar. read more

Very fun bar!! The tables are in great condition!! They are diamonds! Also love all the dart games. The prices are good and the drinks are definitely strong! Definitely super hot in there for how small it is, but they always keep the door open, letting it in the fresh air as well as having fans blowing which helped it so much! The bartenders are super friendly. They always go out of the away to talk to you even if it's really quickly while you ordered your drink. I will say, every single time I have been there, I seen at least one fight somewhere so keep that in mind, you might have to move out of the way but hey nothing abnormal for a dive bar with cheap drinks ! 10/10 read more

it's so cool there the pool tables are very nice the bartenders are very professional and nice and they take good care of the ppl they serve. The owner is super cool and funny and he is there a lot of times and always takes care of his customers in a friendly manner and the drink selection is amazing and gives good servings for drinks and the pretzels are very yummy. The bar is great to chill w your buds and just have a good time and it is very nice. 5 stars will come again and I recommend this to everybody because it's so amazingly amazing. read more

Came here on a whim as we are on a long wait list to eat dinner for Valentine's Day. The place is spacious and clean. Seems there are a lot of regulars here. Bartenders are friendly and quick service. There are two pool tables, 4 dart games and 3 pin balls. There was a dart tournament going on so that area was packed. Lots of TVs on the wall as well as touch tunes for your entertainment. They sell food and there was also a food truck outside. Will be coming back for sure! read more

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Where do I begin. I guess with the Classy owner james. He is a class act all the way. Then we have unbelievable bartenders. Mel and Mary who give the best of service. Then there's Beef great dude great bartender and always entertaining to talk to. I love this place since the 1st day I set foot in it. Good people hang out there. read more

If you're looking for good vibes and a good time, come here! Amazing bartenders! Especially Jennifer! This place beats all the spots, really home-ey and authentic. I'll skip DTF and LA any day for this place. Affordable drinks and friendly environment without sacrificing 10/10 service. read more

Best place to play darts!!! Fur is a favorite of mine!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this bar!! The jukebox could use some adjustments, like big time adjustments. The sound is way off sometimes. Other than that this bar is great!!! read more

The blue door is the best bar in town. All of the bar tenders are amazing to say the least. The beers are always chilled to perfection and the cocktails will not let you down. If you're in luck will run into James, he is the best bar owner in America! He will make you feel like family. Make sure you tip your bar tenders and if its Jen or Bri tip them double! read more

Great drink selection and the service was fantastic. Also enjoyed the food as well. Will be back

Kandis and Bree! Oh, how I love thee. Kandis will always be one of the best in Orange County, with her expert mixing skills and her signature smile. She delivers outstanding service every time. Bree has come a long way and I can't say enough about the love and admiration I have for her. Whether it's the day shift with Kandis or Nights with Bree, you'll be happy to know this place is welcoming to new faces and old. The owner James he's alright too. read more

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Well, this is a very disappointing situation- the owner has chosen to ignore my review on Google and not even make things right. ANOTHER reason of why I WILL NOT be going back to this bar. So, here we are.....I also have went through most of the reviews, and it all makes sense now. Alright, where should I start? Thursday's (6/5/25-6/6/25)experiences needs a serious review... Let's make this very clear I would give ZERO stars. However, I would give 5stars to the bartender. She managed everything like a pro, her level of patience and tolerance for dealing with inappropriate behavior and individuals. She was incredibly kind, provided outstanding service, and even went out of her way to return the extra cash I had accidentally left behind. I ended up telling her to keep it as a gesture of appreciation for her honesty something you don't often see with many bartenders! Clear she took pleasure in her work, with care and efficiency without taking too much time. More bartenders like her are needed in bars. This was my first visit to the bar, and I can say with certainty that I won't be returning. I visited this bar for a first date, as it was a fair midway point between us, and it had received quite good reviews. There are some poor ones, but never judgment. It goes without saying that this is a NEGATIVE review, from the behavior of the so-called "frequent flyers," as others around me referred to them. The first incident that caught my attention was when a man approached the bartender, asking for the owner's #because he claimed he hadn't consumed all those drinks. I was present and had noticed the previous bartender pouring roughly the same #of drinks he was denying. The bartender said, she can't give out his # but you're welcome to look up our bar's #online and call him tomorrow. Then, a guy came along and said, Here's his number, just text him. I'm not aware of any bar in my area that freely gives out the owner's #, especially so late at night. A cause for disaster. This bar could really use a bar rescue... or perhaps the owner needs it. My date arrived, we ordered another drink, and wrapped things up. At 1:30 am, the bartender announced "last call." She then moved around the bar, serving their final drinks and closing out tabs.. We were getting ready to leave when, at 1:50 a.m., a guy approached to ask for a drink, and she said sorry I stopped serving a few minutes ago. She then announced to everyone, thanking them and It's 150. You have 8 more minutes to finish your drinks. See you all tomorrow. Certainly expressed better than many who turn bitter and consumed by rage. Everyone was wrapping things up. As we stepped outside, we could hear a man shouting at the bartender from our car. The bartender then yells, GET OUT, no drinking allowed after two. It's 2:02! She had calmly informed everyone three to four times that there would be no more drinks as it was past 1:58, yet the man kept shouting at her. He insulted her with derogatory names, at one point referring to her as the C word and the B word, belittled her, claimed she was insignificant, and hurled every offensive term imaginable at her. That's when you notice others stepping in to support her and trying to lead him out. Meanwhile, the man refuses to leave and continues shouting at the bartender. At one point, he shouts, You have no right to tell me to leave. I go whenever I choose. Wow, I was truly astonished when I heard that. He then shouts, "I'm calling James." But who is James?! At this moment, I assume he must be the owner. My date inquired and, sure enough, the so-called mystery man named James turned out to be the owner. This man would not stop yelling at the bartender, insulting her, challenging her to a one-on-one fight, and belittling her by saying she was a nobody and couldn't do anything to him. It completely shocked me! What surprised my date and me even further was hearing some regular attendees mention that these individuals always behave this way. I truly couldn't believe what was occurring. Such a tense and unfriendly atmosphere to endure. The petite and stout bartender shouldn't have to handle such altercations or deal with intoxicated individuals. However, she did handle it at her best, better than most, definitely better than I have ever handled things in my past of being behind a bar. I can already picture what it's like on a weekend night. read more

Great Spot to Hang Out. Low Key Chill people. Good prices & great drinks. Yes They Now Have Pinballs! 3 Great Games. The Owner James Is Cool & Super Friendly! Come by & Check it out! ~Mike aka pinball -vet- read more

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Love the place. Always have darts and pool events. Love seating at the bar watching sports. Service is great. Only have snacks and the almonds are yummy. read more

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This place is amazing. Nice and clean with good prices. The staff are nice and friendly and there are lots of bar games to keep you entertained! read more

It's always a pleasure to come and say 'HI' to my favorite bartender Kandis!!! She's an amazing bartender. Great service all the time! The place is clean and they have a taco guy outside too. Always great vibes and they have plenty of screen tvs to watch sports while having your drink or if you rather listen to music well they do have a juke box. Stop by anytime to grab a drink or two :) read more

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Great place for pool or darts There are always sports on the many tvs around the bar Friendly customers and bar tenders read more

Went last night for the first time to the Blue Door Bar I live blocks away from this place and I've always wanted to try it! The bartenders were nice and friendly yes, friendly, Jennifer and Bri! Lots of pool tables the dart machines were very popular. Pretty big with lots of tables. The music was very good. Nice friendly people everywhere very nice dive bar. I felt comfortable enough to go back even by myself next time. I'm hoping this can be my new watering hole being so close to home it would be nice. read more

Came in for a cold beer and Thursday night football. Got what I asked for and pleasantly surprised they had the volume up for the game. read more

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Always an awesome service friendly environment , drinks always on point Pool tables Dart boards read more

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This is dive bar with a bit of better ambiance, although it was a tad dark, but that is kinda on par for a dive bar. The bartenders were birth awesome, super friendly and quick as can be. I really enjoyed myself. Melody is an angel. I will be back soon I hope. read more

The owner and the staff here are awesome. Clean restrooms, lots of games available, jukebox, snacks, crazy selection of drinks, good vibes overall. We'll be back for sure. read more

Great drinks! They also have pool tables and games. The music is awesome! Great costumer service too. They have tacos at night time too. read more

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Great place! Jen is a great bartender, very friendly and accurate definitely will be back!!

GROSS! Disgusting. First time time coming here. After I told Mike about the women's restroom, he helped out IMMEDIATELY. Shout out to Mike! read more

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Best Spot Ever !!! Specially those whose waiting from American Tire Company! You can actually order the some decent food and munchies! read more

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The bartenders here are very friendly and they make good drinks. They are not stingy on their pours!!! I love the man who makes tacos outside on the patio. They are so delicious!!! This is a great place to hang out and relax. read more

We had the best drinks and the best time hanging out at this local favorite! Wonderful service! Fun games including pool tables and darts. read more

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First time here...it's a mix of old bar flies and young college kids. Pros: -It has a pretty cool vibe. -The pool tables and dart boards are entertaining. -Busy dive bar -Cheap drinks -Lots of parking Cons -One bartender -One long slow line for drinks -It took 20mins for the first drink -10 mins to close out -One person bathroom You need another bartender and lose that stupid line... buzz kill!!! read more

My type of dive bar. My brother in law had a great time! The bartender Jenni(fer) was way beyond awesome! Cheers from Vegas 702!

Thank you Jennifer for making my first time here awesome! You're the best! We got good drinks and MNF!

Stopped in today for a cold beer and the bartender Becca provided excellent service and great conversation. I'll be back for sure.

The friendliest neighborhood bar with the best bartenders and most delicious tacos after 6pm! Street tacos, quesobirria, burritos nachos etc. chef Andres for the win! read more

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I love this bar. People are friendly, the atmosphere is always good and the service is always great. Never not a great time here!

I like the crowd here. I've been in & out from this place a few times now & anyone looking for a new place for a kick back time with some cool friends tenders & TVs, I say try this one out. Very creative menu selection on draft. Was here on St Patrick's day & previous hyped nights. I should be here more often. very chill place, I recommend. read more

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Jennifer is the bartender ever and she comes up with custom made drinks. The staff is super friendly and the ambiance is fun read more

The Blue Door Bar - This place is awesome! Jennifer is the best bartender and always reads my mind and makes the best cocktails. This will be our new go to - Dive Bars Near Me - Fullerton, California