TOM the bar tender (and security duh) is awesome!!!!! I'm the first liquid cocaine shot he made and my girl is the first SCOOBY SNACK shot he made and he was phenomenal !! Ok shot actually was lowkey good asf thanks guys. And shoutout to goathill bar tender for buying my shot. Love how y'all are friends not enemies. Great last night as a 21 year old thanks to u guys read more

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Security and DJ were so great! They helped me kick out some dancers that were moshing which was knocking people over and spilling drinks everywhere. I expected the Security staff to scoff or ignore us when we brought it up to them but they handled it really quickly and with care. Will definitely be returning bc of the employees and good vibe of the place! No cover charge XO read more

The only female bartender there Saturday night 12/6 was extremely rude and denied me service for not tipping. I ordered two drinks the first time and realized I paid with the wrong card that did not belong to me. So I didn't put a tip and figured I would add it to the next set of drinks. I repeat, a card that was NOT mine that I accidentally had in my wallet. Take note my partner and I always tip 5-10 for every round of drinks. Well not long after I go back for another round of drinks, and I noticed the lady kept skipping over me and I waited for a hot while. Seems like she also spoke to the male bartender about refusing us service because he ignored us too. Then she comes up to me and says "sucks having to wait" and says that this is what happens when you don't tip. Rude. I explained to her that I paid with the wrong card but that I would tip but she just kept acting bitchy. We explained twice the situation but decided to be rude. Never again. read more

Worst bar/club. Its only convenience is the fact that it's next door to goathill. They dim the lights and cramp everyone in the same room so it seems like a dance floor. You can't even get to the restrooms. The bathrooms are gross and don't have any toilet paper toward the end of the night. All 3 stalls were out. So ridiculous. We ended up leaving because it was so tight that everyone bumped into me and my drink. So annoying. The bartenders are cool but they're better at goat hill. You're simply better off staying at goathill. read more

Oh man what a terrible place, just visiting town trying to just hang out and have a few drinks. The owner has terrible customer service, super rude and ignores males at the bar. If your in town just go next door, every place was great but Lori made it a terrible experience read more

Before I start this review, I would like to note that the auto-suggestion prompt does not know how to spell "ambience" properly. All right, back to the B-L-V-D. I went to the Boulevard about a month ago. I ordered a whiskey, the bartender brought me a whiskey, then I drank the whiskey--after that things took a turn to the outright sublime. Some random beach city woman who was probably seven years younger than me stopped dropping it low to the house music to hold a terrible conversation with me--until DJ Stevedub came out of nowhere, set up his dopest Stevedub turntables and turned the whole bleeping BLVD into a raucous dance party. The first hip hop beat Steve dropped sent the beach city woman sailing back to her friend group, and they all began dancing like absolute freak-a-zoids. Much like the rest of the people present at the bar. Somewhere between the first of many delicious Stevedub mixes and the moment when everyone was shouting the lyrics to an Afroman song--all boogie broke loose like an old booger. Even the muscled up frat/college boys had nothing better to do than twerk to the Yin Yang Twins and Nelly Furtado whilst Stevedub cued up or scratched in another banger. Credit to the BLVD for having a practiced master of the turntables like Stevedub come through. 5 stars. read more

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The bartender Tom criticized me for not "tipping well" I didn't think 5 bucks for a 15 bill was bad tip. if he's so money hungry he shouldn't be a bartender. read more

Another great Monday. Rory makes a mean Sugar Free Redbull. Can't wait to cruise back for some good times. Thanks read more

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Walked in with friends cause we needed to pass time. If you like punk rock from the 2000's this is the place to be. Music felt very nostalgic for me so I loved it. My friend and I loved the whiskey sours we had. Might be the best we've ever gotten. They also have a taco truck that regularly comes by and they're nice enough to allow food inside from the truck. Everything you need for a late night. read more

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I don't know where to give this five stars because it's a top-notch dive bar or four stars because it's kind of a grungy whiskey bar. I landed somewhere in between. We came on a Wednesday night when it wasn't super crowded. In fact there was no one in there when we arrived at 8:30 PM which is fine with me given that we got to talk to the bartender, Madison,Who despite her youth was extremely knowledgeable in the impressive selection of whiskeys and Bourbons. She made us to exceptional Old Fashions. read more

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We never got to experience the food or drinks because the security staff was so obnoxious we left immediately upon entering. We had just had dinner across the street at Triangle Square and hopped around to a few restaurants over there (which is what I recommend) then decided to venture across Harbor Blvd. to "The Boulevard". It was 9pm on a Saturday night, and we were literally the only people there (6 40+ year olds, all couples). They checked all our IDs which is totally fine, but then they interrogated us as to whether we had weapons, checked our belt lines and purses, asked if we had any knives or guns. One of us said "not to my knowledge" the bouncer lashed back ANSWER THE QUESTION! We all agreed that they were either roid raging or their clientele has been very troublesome and they feel the need to shake everyone down that walks in, assuming they're a member of the cryps. Probably the 2nd one, cause none of them were very muscular. Regardless, the place to be is across the street at Triangle Square where all the staff we encountered were great, and the empty bar at the Boulevard confirmed that. read more

If you appreciate finely made cocktails in an old school setting, you will love the Boulevard. We stopped by one afternoon while it was quiet just to check out the throwback red booth seating and muted gold ceiling tiles and couldn't resist ordering a drink. We were the only ones in the bar so our bartender put time into crafting standard drinks that wowed us. Old Fashioned - Rye, bitters, sugar and a fat square ice cube with an orange peel. This was done so right and so proper. The guys that ordered them kept on repeating to me, "This is a really good Old Fashioned." I know it is because I had some of it. Whiskey Sour - When I saw him cracking open an egg and rolling the egg yolk back and forth between the egg shells to get all the egg white out I knew I was in for a treat. Old Forester was the base whiskey, then shaken with egg white, lemon juice and couple of dashes of bitters over the lightly foamy top. Creamy, whiskey goodness. I could've stayed here for a couple of hours and put away four of these if I wasn't with co-workers. They have an extensive and impressive whiskey selection. Pappy Van Winkle, are you serious? YES! Laphroig, Macallan, Whistle Pig, Glenfiddich... Physically the lounge is pretty big as it has a row of booths in the main room and then an equal number of booths in the room right behind it. It's right next door to Goat Hill Tavern and they share the same entrance area. Both bars are great, but if you're feeling that 60s meets hipster vibe, slide on over to the Boulevard. I'm sure it gets crazy on the weekends with a full crowd and local bands playing. Question is... When are you going to go with me? read more

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DO NOT GO HERE!!! THEY ROOFIE PEOPLE!!!! Speaking out about this as it seems like nobody else will. Was here for the first time on Saturday night April 17th to meet for a drink and catch up with my friends. Me and one of my girls ended up blacking out within the 30 mins after barely sipping ONE DRINK! We hadn't been drinking anywhere else that night. Thank God for our friends who ended up taking care of us as we were completely incoherent. The next day to say we were ill would be an understatement. Never felt anything like this. Decided to go take a drug test and it came back positive for OPIOIDS AND BENZODIAZEPINE. We filed a police report and the officer did not seem to care much. Instead he made a remark about the drink we ordered being possibly "too strong". The manager of the bar refused to shows us video surveillance footage of that night and said we don't have enough evidence. I took this matter to social media and more victims came forward. THESE PEOPLE ARE SCUMBAGS!!! Me and my friend were absolutely lucky to have the help we needed. Next girl or guy might not be so lucky. BEWARE!!!! read more

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I looked back to my review from 9 months ago and I had to think, wow!..., was that only 9 months ago?! Hanging out late on a quiet industry kind of Monday night has turned into a friend soaked venue of whiskey loving and good times. The Boulevards sorted love affair with the brown spirit has given birth to the '1824 Whiskey Society'. Nothing ominous or stuffy, just people with a common appreciation for whiskeys and all things about them. Neat, on the rock or in a cocktail, this is the place you are invited to share in the experience with the rest of us. If you happen to frequent any of the Newport/Mesa restaurants odds are you'll run into one if not a few familiar faces from the scene. Come by, grab a dram and toast with us, you're always welcome. read more

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Blood Orange Cosmo!!! My friend and I were in the area and decided to drop in at the Goat Hill Tavern for a beer. As I pulled into the back parking lot I saw that the Helm next door was gone and now The Boulevard. Curiosity got the best of me so I sent a text message to my friend asking if he wanted to meet there instead. The interior was nice, a huge difference from the Goat Hill's divey feel. Their menu seemed to consist of craft beer and cocktails. It is definitely a nice place to meet co-workers after work or even host a birthday get together. I read that they encourage groups to have their party there and they can put together some special priced drinks. My Blood Orange Cosmo was very good and I felt $8 was quite reasonable. That same drink would probably cost about $12 at most bars in LA. Make sure to look on the chalk board at the bar for their daily specials. The day I went they had a buy 1 get 1 free deal on Moscow Mules. Not bad...I didn't get a chance to try it but next time I'll make sure to look on their board first. Minus one star because I did ask if they had any drink special and the bartender answered "All our drinks are special". I wish he would have pointed at the board with the special. We were there on a Sunday around 4pm so I hoped they had some sort of special which they did but didn't tell me. But this place is much more "me" than the Goat Hill so I'd be open to going back to see what sort of crowd they bring in on Friday's and Saturday's. read more

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I love this place usually, but last night I was at the bar with a girl and this guy was making her extremely uncomfortable. I told security and they kicked ME out. Like 2 dudes. Kicked me out, after I am trying to make sure that another female is safe? Misogynistic AF. Super pissed. Get better staff. It was also late and I was forced to walk by myself alone at night. You would think that as men working at a bar, they should understand the dangers that can happen to a female. BS. Bet they wouldn't do that to their partner, daughter or mother. Be aware. I don't give a F if the guy was a regular. Sexual harassment is sexual harrassment. read more

Always a great place for drinks with friends. They have a great selection of beers and and an even better selection whiskey! You'll be surprised at how many amazing whiskeys and bourbons you'll find here. read more

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The other night I came here and went to the GoatHill side to use the restroom real quick. But when I tried to come back, they had blocked the shared hall so I couldn't get back in. Usually I wouldn't care but I had left my purse sitting in a booth and I obviously needed to get it back and was panicking. I tried to come in through the front entrance but they weren't letting anyone in, only people leaving. I tried to explain and plead with the employee guarding the door that my purse was in there, it had my ID, my money and my house keys and he didn't give a shit. None of the employees would help and gave me a "that's not my problem" attitude. I wasn't even trying to stay, I just wanted my purse back! Wtf how are you gonna let a girl be stranded outside in that area at 2am without her money, ID and a way to get back into her house??! Unbelievable. read more

I've been coming to the Boulavard for over six years now and I have enjoyed myself throughout my years through the experience of the bartenders and the amazing cocktails now that the Boulavard is offering this amazing whiskey society that offers an even vast selection with a love driven focus on all different regions and vintages that give a society a real image if you have a chance to ever come down I definitely recommend coming in and asking about the whiskey society and see what you think!! read more

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Right next to the Goat but WAY BETTER! Nicely laid out, pretty ceiling tiles but understated otherwise. Lots of parking behind - shares the same lot as the Goat and therefore has 2 entrances: back door and front door. Loved the DJ - so clever. I told him like 10x and he even said "I appreciate you" - humble talent is the best! My friend had her birthday end up here so we were super happy to have such an amazing set of songs to singalong and dance to. I was driving so I didn't partake in all the shots but the bartenders were moving as quickly as they could. There's only one bar but it is the length of the place w/ 3-4 bartenders running around so it's enough. Has a small 1ft stage with DJ could maybe be a tad smaller to make more dance floor but otherwise, great fun and decent dance ability next to the bar. The beauty of this place is all the booths that don't require reservation, the sweet Saturday night DJ and the amazing amount of parking available. Definitely a 20s/30s bar - I didn't feel like there were too many older than that. It got pretty messy towards the end of the night and there was actually a fight that broke out near the "dance floor" but the bouncers and a super human bartender hurdled over the bar to help! It all happened so suddenly... I got shoved but was happy that was all. You can't always help the clientele that comes to your bar (or those that get too hot) but you can see the character of the staff shine through (excellent responsibility and swift removal effort of the aggressors) so I'd definitely return. read more

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BE CAREFUL!! This place is great if you want to be ROOFIED WITH FENTANYL and become completely incoherent. Got a drink served directly from the bartender and don't remember anything after 2 sips. NO the drink did not leave my site, I was sitting at a booth and this was the ONE AND ONLY drink i had that night. Took multiple drug tests the next day that all came back positive for OPIODS and BENZODIAZEPINE. contacted management and they acted like they didn't give a shit!!!!! I think it was the bartender that did it!!!! trying to get people fucked up to buy more drinks??? If it weren't for my friend being there (they only had a beer) I COULD HAVE DIED or been in a seriously worse situation than i already was. SPREAD AWARENESS. Since this has happened this month I have had multiple people (MALES AND FEMALES!!! ) come forward and tell me the same has happened to them at the boulevard and Goat hill tavern. check out the other reviews for this place. STAND UP!! SPEAK OUT!! no change will come from silence. I am so blessed to be alive right now but someone else may not be so fortunate in the future. A police report has been filed but the cop also didn't seem to give a shit either!!!! He tried to make me feel like it was my fault! If police reports keep adding up they will have to do something about it. MANAGEMENT: WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT THIS? INVESTIGATE YOUR EMPLOYEES. THIS DOES NOT END HERE. read more

The speakers are blown. You need to invest in an audio system that doesn't suck dicks. There is way too much treble and way not enough bass. Please fix it so people can enjoy the music without enduring hearing loss for the rest of their life. I seriously would not take those speakers even if you paid me to take them. read more

Hubs and I had a night out and planned to check out Goat Hill Tavern (next door) since we heard they have over 150+ beers on tap. I'm not much of a beer drinker, so when hubs ordered a beer at Goat Hill, the bartender let us know that they are connected to The Boulevard so we could head over there to grab me a drink if we wanted. I ended up order champagne (bougie I know lol) and we grabbed a seat at the bar. The decor is pretty awesome, and they have an old school car on display which we loved. The whiskey selection is pretty good and we were pleasantly surprised. We got there fairly early on a Friday night and a DJ was setting up around 9 pm. The music was kinda out of place for the "vibe" or "theme" of the bar, so we opted to head out before the DJ came on. I'd like to see a live band here, I think that'd add a nice touch to the place. Overall, a decent bar. Would probably come back but wouldn't go out of my way to. read more

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Cool local bar. I like that it's attached to Goat Hill Tavern. They have DJs on the weekends and live music on Sunday nights I stopped in last night. Two man band was pretty good never a cover. Haven't had a chance to try their hand crafter cocktails. Dark comfy ambiance. They have booths for larger groups an outside patio for those who smoke. And on the weekends late at night there's a taco truck which is pretty yummy. Happy Hour every day 5-7. read more

I love this place! Cari, Rory, Justin, Andy are all awesome. 5-7pm 1/2 off drinks every day. I love the copper ceilings. Also the bathroom dryers are always clean and nice. There's a great vibe to this place read more

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I have always known the Boulevard as a regular bar. But tonight it became a destination for a whiskey/bourbon lover's paradise. The two different bartenders (Kerry and Maddie were very schooled in the intricacies of whiskey/bourbon) but a long conversation about tequila with a twist on her favorites made my parties night. Fun and informative. Wow. You have to visit! read more

Soooo much better than the dirty Goat Hill Tavern next door! Interior design is well done. The gold patterned ceiling and moulding added character and class. There's a nice, old jukebox where people can request songs. I'm most impressed by the 3 old school cars parked in the display room! As a chick, I really dont know much about cars, but those 3 are beautfiul beyond words. FYI, be careful of drunk girls, this bar seems to attract alot of them. read more

I walked in with some girlfriends on Saturday (weekend before Halloween) dressed in costumes. The place was packed but we found seats at the bar. The bartender recommended the Endless summer drink which consisted of cantaloupe and watermelon vodka in a martini glass. There were some other liquids in it too but I didn't pay much attention to that. They have wide screen TVs playing sports or sports highlights. The crowd was a mix but mostly the Newport Beach/ Costa Mesa crowd. Needless to say, I didn't pay for any of my drinks that evening as the nice gentleman who sat beside me, paid for them. Good times. read more

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This place is a home away from home. The entire staff team lead by Andy B is top notch. They have a whiskey society that meets and discusss new products, special release items, and keeps the passion alive about the world of whiskey If you have not made it over, do yourself a favor and head over soo. read more

Kari is by far the best bartender I've ever had in my life. She's the only reason I come back to this place. She always makes me feel at home and keeps me company. read more

Hahhhh I don't know what it is about this place, but I love it. (Actually I do, that's why I wrote a review. Rhymed.) Bathrooms are gross, so take caution. Wash your hands while wishing yourself happy birthday twice & then use hand sanitizer for precaution. Sorry, I'm a germophobe if you couldn't tell. Drinks are AWESOME. Every special cocktail I've ordered from them has been amazing. The jalapeno one is so delicious. Perfect amount of sweetness & a really good kick too. That mango one...don't recall the name, delicious. That lychee one, UM POUR IT IN MY MOUTH. Bartenders are really friendly. This bar opens on Christmas day & Thanksgiving so hell yeah get your drink onnnnnn after a long night of, "Y U NO MARRIED? Y U NO HAB KIDS?? Y U NO DOCTOR?? HOW DA SCHOOL GO?? WHAT U MEAN U NO HAB DOCTOR HUSBAND. U DATE DOCTOR ONLYYYYY." Oh, maybe this only applies to me.. Anyway, would definitely recommend dropping over to this place if the peanuts on the ground from Goathill are starting to irk you or something. Or just go here straight away & then head over to Goathill for some beers. The Boulevard is a pretty nice bar with the exception of a really horrendous bathroom situation. It doesn't scream hipster, doesn't scream trendy or pretentious, it's just a nice bar that just wants to give you really delicious cocktails...for a price. read more

I certainly hadn't been here in some time, and my wife and I decided to check it out. This was a Friday night, and a country band was playing. We ordered a couple of beers and our bill was $20. Wow! Now I know why I'm not a regular here. At least the beers were good and strong. Unless you're with the band or you're rich, I would recommend visiting during Happy Hour. Here's the latest from their website: Happy Hour Every Day Half Priced Drinks! Saturday-Wednesday 3:30-5:00 Thursday-Friday 5:00-6:00 $3 Bullet Shots Jager, Rumplemintz, Sailor Jerry, Jameson, Fireball & All Well Liquor Monday & Tuesday ALL NIGHT & The Rest of the Week Till 9 PM read more

The business information describes them as "classy, upscale" but that is clearly not the case. TLDR: it doesn't matter what you do here (including battery). As long as you know the bartender, they'll vouch for you and you'll be square. I was at The Boulevard with a few friends and witnessed an incident involving a guy not getting his way and pulling a girl's hair. After I saw her push him off, I asked her if she knew him and she said, "no." I, then, asked my boyfriend to help me find security because that was unacceptable. While he went went looking for security, I saw the same guy walk up to the same girl and unzip her purse. She pushes him away so I walk up to the bartender. I watch my bf tell the bartender about what happens and the girl bartender (either Kerry or Sheridan, the one with straight hair) tells him that she can vouch for him (as he's standing in front of her shaking his head, denying that he did anything wrong). Apparently he's a regular and that must matter here. We both get escorted out by security (David) and he doesn't even care to hear what my bf has to say because he was "too hot." While I understand why David felt the need to react that way, he didn't take much time to hear what I had to say either (and I was sober). All in all, ladies, if you don't have a sober friend watching out for you, don't come here. You'll get assault and battery and no one will give a damn because regulars come before you. P.S. if you were here on 8/4/2018, he was the tall Caucasian guy with a hat and white t-shirt that had the Sam Hunt 2018 tour dates on the back. read more

My friend Jessica and I have been to the Boulevard countless times for 7 months now and we can't get enough. We started at Goat Hill Tavern (found it not to our taste) and found out that The Boulevard has the same owners so we decided to check it out. The Boulevard is a great place to go at any time of the day for any reason. (I've sat in a booth and worked on homework in the day and on the weekends I party until last call) When they open at 3pm they play some smoother tunes: 50s and relaxing, fun music. Plus they have an amazing happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6pm. Buy One Get One on Cocktails and Wines. I can get a lot for $20 or less. On the weekends the crowd grows significantly. There is always an interesting crowd so if you enjoy people watching grab a seat in a nice padded booth and enjoy the show. The jukebox turns off after 10pm on weekends and they put on house music. If you're looking to try a new drink check out the cocktails list, or they have new drinks on the chalkboard behind the bar. If you like a sweet drink I highly recommend the Endless Summer (Cantaloupe and Watermelon vodka, fresh OJ, and sweet & sour). I have recommended it to many people and let them have a taste... and they all liked it. Also, men can ask for an Endless Summer in a man-friendly glass. They have an outdoor patio for smoking, where they recently remodeled the entrance. They are in the process of rebuilding their bathrooms and they should be done within the month. Also, rumor has it their will be live music once all the remodeling is done. My favorite part about The Boulevard is the experience. All of the bartenders are very friendly and enjoy their time at work. Andy and Rob truly exceed my expectations of a typical bar experience . The bouncers are always clearing any empty drinks and willing to help out if some creep is giving you a hard time. John, Joe, and Andrew have all gotten me out of a jam or lifted my spirits in some way. I've been to Detroit Bar, Pierce Street Annex, Sharkeez in HB and Newport Beach, The District, Goat Hill Tavern, Garfs, 2nd Street in Long Beach, DTF... and there is no other place I'd rather go than the Boulevard. read more

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It's a bar in OC, what can you expect? The mix here is mostly white, which are not really my taste. I'm more into hot sexy skinny Asian girls! But, there's plenty of seats here for you to hang and chill with friends. I could definitely come here if I'm looking to have a few drinks with friends. The music here.... well....I was too buzzed to pay attention to it~ As for parking, it SUCKS! The parking are in the back, which are a bite difficult to find, so good luck! Oh, it's across from Sutra, so if you're looking into dancing after a few drinks, you just gotta walk across! read more

I was hesitant to try out a "Martini Bar" in Costa Mesa, afraid I would be overwhelmed by a bunch of flannel, no-lense glasses, handlebar mustache hipsters, but that wasn't QUITE the case. Having been to The Helm several times before (ICYDK, that is what The Boulevard was before it was renovated/changed), I was so pleased to see how it was cleaned up and redone. Every time I have gone here, it has been between 8-9PM that I've arrived on a Friday or Saturday night. I can always find a seat (if not in the front/main area, in the back area). They have at least 6-10 big screens playing sports, a jukebox, and an awesome "car museum". I really enjoy the ambiance, with candles on each table reflecting off the gold ceiling. The bar area is nice, clean, and organized so I can easily figure out what to order (there are also specialty drink menus on each table). I always try a martini: my absolute favorite is the Cucumber Lychee martini, but I've also tried Thicker Than Water. My boyfriend usually tries whatever specialty beer they have on tap for that week, or a Moscow Mule. Cocktails are $7.50, if I remember correctly. They taste fresh and light, and I'm GOOD after three of them! The bartenders are quick and friendly, even when it gets a little crowded. A few other notable things: They do have an outdoor lounge/patio split into two parts: the nice part and the crappy part. The nice part has lounge-type seating with cushions, the crappy part feels like you're in a side alley with junky plastic yard chairs. On a weekend night, the nice part fills up fast with large groups smoking. I've never had problems finding somewhere to sit, just try the back area, but be warned that after 10PM, they turn on club music and the speakers are right above your head back there. It's not too hisptery...it's manageable. It's actually a pretty diverse, young crowd. There is only ONE toilet for the girls...and it's a tinyyyyyy bathroom, with a weird window that goes to the side alley that freaks me out people can see or hear me tinkling. They have happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM...not sure what the specials are exactly. The bar opens daily at 3PM. THAT'S ALL, FOLKS! Now I want a martini.....damn.... read more

The boulevard is my favorite bar to enjoy whiskey at! The selection of spirits is truly remarkable, excellent choices of all price ranges. All the bartenders there are sweet and hard working. This place is a personal favorite of mine to hit up after work, unwind and discover new selections with the whiskey society! read more

I recently had a gathering here for my birthday and it was good times with great people! Everyone here is extremely cool, especially both Robs. I emailed back and forth with Rob #1 a few times and he made planning a bday celebration really easy. They let us have a decorated section just for our group, we worked out special drink prices and he even offered to cater food. The drinks here are awesome. If you ever feel like venturing away from red bull and vodka, their cocktails are a must. They use all freshly squeezed juices and make their own sweet and sour! The Endless Summer has a mixture of cantalope and watermelon vodka and tastes like juice but don't be fooled. These are some of the best cocktails I've had at a bar and less expensive than most bars/clubs at only $8 a drink. They also have a decent selection of draft beers, try the Palm Belgian Ale. If you get hungry after drinking there is a food truck that comes by right out front. I didn't get to check it out, but the bite of someone's grilled cheese I had was good. The venue is small but never felt overly crowded. I came by once earlier in the day and it's an older crowd with people chatting or watching football. But at night you get a nice mix of the younger newport crowd. Check it out if you're looking for a middle ground between the smelly Goat Hill next door and the crazy antics across the street at Sutra. read more

This review is oomg overdue, since I never hit "post"...‍ It's the beginning of my weekend, which generally just means I have the evening off, and I don't even have any interest in moving one step. Then I realize, I should probably leave work. My sexy Manchild suggests grabbing a bite before heading home, so I decide to fulfill my month long craving for Pan Asia Mongolian...ever since moving away from Costa Mesa (I know...blasphemy....), my body hasn't neglected to remind me that I have sacrificed the luxury of walking distance delicacies. Including Boulevard. So, we decide to make a pit stop. We're greeted by a familiar, sexy accent. Do my ears deceive me? There's no way it's our stud muffin Andy...he's supposed to be off. Well, what a delightful surprise...it's Glenn behind the bar with his seductive smile, busting his cat walk cascade our way. He is quick to offer our favorite libations, as well as recommend the beauties aging in the casks. I'm pretty sure we overdid it on his favorites, along with our own additions, because I need to uber on over to my car. Thank you, Boulevard! Always an ass kicking good time! read more

Not a bad bar for this area. Good spot for some late night drinks with friends and occasionally they'll have a DJ or something with music to dance to. read more