The Most Scrumptious Pubs in Anaheim

Brew Kitchen Ale House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (729) • $$

"Visited this restaurant for a Christmas party. There were like over 50 of us. It was nice they had accommodated everyone who showed up. Even added extra tables and chairs outside of the restaurant. Mario was our server. He worked extra hard to serve us. Made sure every one was taken care of. He did do an amazing job. The restaurant was all decked out in a Christmas setting. Super cute! Definitely felt the holiday spirit. I had ordered the brisket grilled cheese with a salad on the side. It didn't disappoint me at all. Lots of flavors enjoying every bite. Everything on the menu looked and sounded delicious. Drinks were on point. They offered holiday drinks which came in cute Christmas glasses garnish with fruits and fresh herbs. I loved how they added blankets to keep you warm since we were outside. Overall was a nice place and will definitely revisit in the future."

The Huntington Beach House

★★★★☆ 3.7 (126) • $$

"Service was perfect! Our phone # was taken and we got a text when our food was ready. Hardly anyone there at 1pm Monday. It was great! Dogs allowed. Beef and chicken tamales were good and the hot chocolate was even better! We also got the Monte Cristo. It was ok, it needed turkey as well. It was nothing like you get at Disneyland. The place was decorated really cute for Christmas, love the sideways heart! Only downside is $15 for parking. If you can park nearby for free and walk or bike in."

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"This Karl Strauss location is right off the 57 freeway and is easy to access. There's plenty of parking. We came here during the week for lunch, were greeted by Val and got seated right away.The restaurant is open, plenty of lighting, there's both booths and tables and plenty of seating. It's casual, inviting and comfortable.We had the pleasure of being served by Bobby - great vibes, super accommodating, and easy to talk to.We ordered the asada fries, the cotija avocado turkey burger and the food truck burger as well as an Imperial Red trolley. The cotija turkey burger was nice and juicy, loved the jalapeno beer cheese on the asada fries, and there was so much flavor in the food truck burger. I would definitely recommend!"

The 6740

★★★★☆ 4 (406) • $$

"My love for this small Bar started less than 2 years ago, when i first tried the Castellum blueberry pineapple Cider, making it one of my fave Bars.. Mike takes good care of his customers! cauliflower bites are real good with the carrot sticks, lightly battered and pair well with a delicious Bodega IPA.. Always good draft here!"

Brian's Original Sports Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (228) • $$

"A good classic bar with an extremely friendly wait staff. The apps were great and the beer was cold."

Royal Hen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (354) • $$

"I recently visited Royal Hen with my husband during the holiday season, and the inside was beautifully decorated with Christmas trees and lighting. It added such a cozy, Hallmark holiday movie ambiance. The place is small, dark, and intimate, which made our dining experience even more special.Our food was great. We started with the tiger prawns and zucchini blossoms. I ordered the mussels with coconut sauce, and my husband went for the scallops with risotto. The mussels were delicious but could've been better quality, as several remained closed after being cooked--more than a quarter of the bowl was like this. Surprisingly, my husband's risotto was cooked to perfection! It's a dish that can easily be messed up, but it was phenomenal!For dessert, we shared the pistachio tartufo, one of our favorite desserts. Even though they were very busy, the service was great, and overall, it was a wonderful restaurant experience."

The Alley Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (729) • $$

"I wasn't impressed by service nor the restaurant. I found the restaurant to incredibly loud and the waiter to be impatient and abrupt. On a busy night we were in and out in les than an hour. I would have liked to enjoy my nice evening out by way of a more lingering experience, but our waiter had no time for that. My friend ordered the pot pie which she enjoyed. The presentation was impressive with the oversized pastry billowing over the dish. I ordered the chicken picatta. It was okay but not anything special. The mixed vegetables were steamed, which I always find uninteresting and not flavorful. I would expect steamed vegetables at a lower class restaurant. On the flip side, if you're looking for a hip, vibing place to hang, then their bar looked like it would fill that need greatly. Parking is mostly Valet, which takes some patients too at their busy times."

12 Sixty Modern Pub & Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (308) • $$

"Stayed at the hotel, so that some of the best damn chicken I've ever had and I'm from the south AND it wasn't fried so that's telling you somethingHighly recommend the Brick chicken entrée, staff was attentive and courteous"

The Iron Press

★★★★☆ 4.1 (524) • $$

"Do yourself a favor...get the pulled pork bbq sandwich! When i tell you that thing smacks...it smacks the taste right into your mouth!Staff is kind and patient. This place is located upstairs inside the Anaheim packing district nice chill place to eat and just vibe out to the environment."

The Break Room

★★★★☆ 4.2 (116) • $$

"I came here for the first time on a Thursday night with 2 of my buddies. Didn't expect much but was pleasantly surprised at the fabulous experience I had. They had a dj playing the banging cuts. It was around midnight when we arrived so there wasn't many people there. But that didn't matter because the atmosphere was very chill. There were nice waitress dancing around but no one more friendly and engaging then Shara. She was straight fire . We had some beers and the bartender was on top of our needs quickly. They even hooked me up with 2 shots of tequila. Before I knew it it was closing time. I had such a great time I didn't even realized I dropped my wallet there. And I had left and was outside when the security guard rushed out and gave it back to me. Thank god there are still honest people in this world. Shout out to the entire bar. And especially Shara. I definitely will return. 5star for sure."

Misoolkwan OC

★★★★★ 4.7

"Came to try this popular spot at the Source. It was quite crowded with a waiting list around 7:30pm. We waited a bit over 30 minutes before getting seated.The place has dim ambiance with a well decorated historical architecture theme.Although the place was pretty packed, there were a lot of workers and the service was great.10/10We ordered the stir fried pork belly with kimchi, the fried chicken, seafood pancake, and tteok-bokki.The food was overall okay. Fried chicken was very basic fried chicken.6.5/10Pork belly was also very normal tasting.5/10Tteok-bokki was good. The sauce was creamy with egg and sausage.7.5/10The seafood pancake was good and probably the best out of the dishes 8/10"

Patrick's Pub

★★★★☆ 4 (169) • $

"Really casual, friendly and comfortable. The bartender was sweet and attentive, the customers seemed to be mostly regulars. (No food) Prices are average, 3 pool tables, & an electronic golf game"

Helmsman Ale House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (626) • $$

"We loved this place! My family & I came on a Monday (in July) around 3:45. We found parking very easily and got sat right away. The servers were super nice and checked on us multiple times throughout our time there. My family got a few drinks and we all got some food. I got the spicy chicken sandwich (5/5 stars) with sweet potato fries (4/5 stars) and my boyfriend got the wings (5/5 stars) with garlic fries (5/5 stars). We also got fried pickles (4/5 stars). The place itself is very relaxing during the day; it's a perfect spot to go after a beach day. They also have outdoor seating which I want to try next time. Thankfully the outdoor seating is shaded which makes for a perfect lunch. They also have darts to play which hopefully I can learn how to play!"

KoKo Chicken & BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.9 (961) • $$

"Koko Chicken & BBQ has good food and provides great service! Would recommend the corn cheese and supreme fries."

Raymond Ave brewing company

★★★★★ 4.9 (18)

"Great intimate place to enjoy a good craft beer. Good friendly service. Dog friendly. I walk my dog there and have a beer or two :)"

Bootlegger's Brewery - Costa Mesa

★★★★☆ 4.2 (175) • $$

"Great selection! This place always hits the spot love that they have a patio area too. And the staff is so welcoming with wanting to suggest whatever you're craving!! Emily, especially! Super friendly! We're gonna bit the Fullerton location next. And soon."

Gardens Bar and Grill La Habra

★★★★☆ 3.9 (121) • $$

"Came to play pool with the fam bam and it was a really cool vibe on a Monday! Beer and wine only. Food was good - huge selection and great prices. They have 3 pool tables at $1.50 a game, darts and karaoke. The service is great! The girls are super sweet, friendly, and pretty too! Cool vibe - we will be back!"

Campus Billiards & Sports Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (306) • $$

"Came here for the first time because I heard a lot of good things about it. Parking lot has plenty of parking space when I got here. This place is full of fun. There are multiple pool tables, lots of board games, darts stations, a TV's showing live sports. Full bar is available. I do not drink, and just come here for pool and food. The bartender asked us for our ID to loan us the pool table equipments, and same thing with the darts. I ordered the Korean BBQ nachos. I am surprised how good it came out. The nachos was a little spicy, but very flavorful and cheesy! I love how it turned out, and my mouth is watering as I am thinking about it. Price is reasonable. Will come back for fun!"

Wursthaus

★★★★☆ 4.3 (985) • $$

"Food - wursters? Haha, think of anything sausage or links based and definitely an experience to have. Besides the namesakes like the brats, sausages, dogs, they also have Bison and one other rather exotic meat in their menu. They also have beers and maybe other libations. We enjoyed the sampler we had here and would definitely come back.Service - friendly and insightful.Ambiance - when you walk in here, it looks like a small frontage and joint. Lo and behold, the back room where you would eat. It's kinda cool!!! Dimly lit like a German pub haus or something.Verdict - a must try!"

The Longboard Restaurant & Pub

★★★★☆ 4 (358) • $$

"Absolutely love the lobster deal here! 2 whole lobsters and potato's and corn!! The servers are so friendly and quick to grab the orders, also the vibe here is very sports bar-y. Lots of tvs and a long draft beer list! But those LOBSTERS THOUGH!!! Oh man I've come a few times and plan to dine a few more! The dining room gets filled up quick with almost everyone ordering the lobster specials! Come one come all, get this while you can!"

O'Hara's Pub

★★★★☆ 3.6 (224) • $

"Just dropped in for a couple drinks with friends fun atmosphere. The drinks were awesome. Good variety of beer and they even have pool tables very lively atmosphere would definitely go again and the servers were very attentive. Excellent service."

The Olde Ship

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Ya want traditional British brekkie? you got it! Ya get fried bread, beans, bangers, and anything ya fancy. They got a bunch o pies that'll stuff ya right up. Come hungry, leave with a belly full."

Anthill Pub & Grille

★★★★☆ 4 (395) • $$

"Sadly, the beloved Anthill Pub will be closing July 26th since UCI opted to not renew the contract. Figured the best way to express my gratitude would be to write this review. So here we go! Thanks, Anthill! I was already pretty ecstatic to finally attend a university with a bar on campus. My expectations were initially low as I was an under the impression that such establishments thrived more from the convenience rather than the quality of beer on tap. Anthill Pub completely shattered my expectations as they boasted a rather respectable rotating selection of local (and not so local) craft beers! I took solace knowing that I could pop in and possibly drink beers from Ballast Point, The Bruery, Founders, Russian River, Alpine, or even Almanac.Occasionally, I would stop in after class to celebrate a job well done or just grab a beer after a rough day as a TA. I still reminisce about those epically hilarious karaoke nights with my classmates or those awesome-as-heck tap takeovers. The free pint on your birthday was also a nice touch. Food generally left something to be desired. While average food and stale tortilla chips will certainly fill you up,they make for a mediocre dining experience. Still, I'm pretty bummed out that I'm unable to make one last visit. I'll miss this pub. Shoot, I may even miss those crappy stoner fries too haha!ZOT ZOT ZOT!"

KoKo Chicken & BBQ

★★★★★ 4.6 (406) • $$

"This KFC is AMAZING! I came with a big party of 10 on the weekend and they were able to accommodate us super fast. The restaurant wasn't huge but it was a good enough size. We ordered the soy wings and dukpokki and it was fire!! The wings were finger licking good. The batter was perfectly done with the sauce on top. We shared amongst 3 and still had leftovers. Staff were really great with getting us the side items like daikon and salad including refills which I'm not sure if they do unlimited sides."

17th Street Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (545) • $$

"If you are looking for a local breakfast spot, I got you. You must try the pork belly benedict. A former menu item, this legend has stayed alive in the hearts and minds of regulars who refuse to allow it to fade into obscurity. The service is great, our coffees are kept warm and refilled often. The staff is attentive and friendly. We are never left hanging waiting for creamer, sugar or to go boxes. Food comes out quickly, or within a reasonable amount of time based on how busy they are. While I have remained true to my love, the pork belly Benedict, my husband has ordered most of the breakfast menu, and there have been no complaints so far. The restaurant clean, bright and comfortable. This local spot is a gem. If you are in need of regular breakfast situation, 17th Street Grill would be my first recommendation. Love the food. Love the staff. Truly can't recommend them enough."

Mutt Lynch's

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Taco Tuesday Heaven!!!!!Quick set up: I was in the area on business for one day. Myself and two others had a meeting in the morning and flights to catch in the afternoon. One of the guys in my group had never been to California before and had never seen the Pacific Ocean. With some time to kill, it was suggested that was stop at the beach to cross the Pacific Ocean off of his bucket list.It was December 17th but the weather was gorgeous. I believe it was around 70 degrees. Sun was shining and overall just a beautiful Cali day.We took a quick walk down the pier at Newport Beach. Saw some dolphins, surfers and a number of people fishing off of the pier. Now, it was time for a drink.We had tried one place but it was closed for a private event so they recommended Mutt Lynch's. Down the way we walked.With an oceanfront facing view, Mutt Lynch's was mostly open air in the front. You can't escape the beautiful view. As we walked up to the bar, I noticed all of the eclectic decor throughout with Christmas decorations intertwined for the holidays.As having a drink was on our minds, we each had a seat at the bar and ordered a beer. Food was not on our radar until..... There were two bartenders working. A man and a woman. Both were extremely friendly and conversational. When asked if we were eating, we kind of beat around the bush not knowing if we were going to have something. Then the male bartender proclaimed, "It's Taco Tuesday and we got some bomb-ass tacos!" He had me.I ordered the steak taco. This street taco style taco was one of the best I've ever had. The key was the steak. Larger chunks of steak that were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Not dry and chewy but but rather tender and ridiculously flavorful. Not a whole lot of frills either. If I remember correctly, I think there was onion and cilantro and they were served on corn tortilla's. These tacos were in fact, bomb-ass tacos!!!As we were sitting there, enjoying our tacos and beverages during a Tuesday lunch, I couldn't help but notice the shelf of Mutt Lynch's hats on the wall. One of these hats really caught my eye. It was a simply black truckers hat with a grey front and bill with Mutt Lynch's logo embroidered in white on the front. I had figured they'd be about $40 or $50 but I thought I'd ask. $27, tax included. Done! Love that hat. It's got a great look too it and, well, you can never have too many hats.Would I go back? I would love to go back. The next time I'm out in Cali, I will definitely make the trip out to Mutt Lynch's. Given that I extensively travel around the world for business, I'm going to try and remember to take my Mutt Lynch's hat with me and get snapshots of that little gem all over the world and shoot them back to the fine people at Mutt Lynch's. Such a great place!!!"

Nolza

★★★★★ 4.7 (270) • $$

"A cozy place for hanging out with your friends for soju and drinking games!Highlights of the menu:1. Bulgogi with rice2. Spicy chicken with cheese and rice3. Cheese donkatsu4. Spicy jokbal (pig feet)"

Class of 47

★★★★☆ 3.7 (179) • $

"Ashley is a gem and the Bloody Mary mix she makes is fantastic! Definitely stop by for a great dive spot."