The Most Delectable Pubs in Santa Ana

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."

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."

K C Branaghan's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (348) • $$

"My husband and I dropped off the kids at a sailing class through LB Parks and Rec. we walked from Leeway to KC Brannigans to get breakfast. Oh my word...it was an amazing decision. It has been a very long time since I have been there and I think I only drank. Why why why have I slept on this for so long? First, my husband got an Irish Coffee and I got the most unique drink: the Pancake Breakfast Shot. This was butterscotch schnapps and Jameson shooter (tastes like a pancake with syrup), a shooter of orange juice, and a piece of bacon. This was soooo fun! Next, I ordered a breakfast burrito, my husband an eggs Benedict. Breakfast burritos are kind of my thing. This was a delightful classic breakfast burrito filled with eggs and your choice of three ingredients. I chose avocado, cheese, and bangers. Wow...it was so solid. Toasted in the outside, filled with perfectly cooked eggs, and served with a side of potatoes. Again, very solid! The eggs Benedict...made me want to cry...it was so so so so so so perfectly cooked with a rich Hollandaise sauce. Even the English muffin was delicious. Usually the English muffin is a throw away, you hardly think about it. Not here. It was so fluffy and spongy. And our server was so great. She took our order, chatted with us, and made us feel very welcomed. This is a classic Irish bar: dark, solid wooden furniture, soccer matches on all the of the TVs, and locals who seemed to be loving life. My only mistake was not coming here sooner. Don't make the same mistake I did."

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."

Simmzy's - Huntington Beach

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"We are walked in it was a tiny bit busy but I really like that the view is so close to the ocean. Roselia, baby girl and I decided to sit outside. The breeze and sunshine was out so it was perfect day to be outside. I have never been here before so I wasn't sure what to order. But I saw the Billionaire burger with fries and it sounded amazing and it was. The bacon was a bit sweet and perfectly crunchy, the bun was fluffy and soft, the waygu patty was made juicy and well done for me. It was so delicious, baby girl ordered the kids burger with fries and Roselia had the carne asada fries. Our server was really sweet I wish I remembered her name. But she took our order quickly she had a smile and brought our food out fast! We got outside beach view what more could you want? I absolutely want to come back here again! Thank you so much for amazing service, absolutely delicious food and what a gorgeous view to sit and eat lunch on this perfect Friday afternoon.Have a beautiful day :)Aloha"

Lamppost Pizza & The Post Pub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (193) • $$

"Excellent venue for a KIDS birthday party! Couldn't have asked for a better day! Core memories were made today! Hosted my daughter 7th Birthday and the foods were delicious Their service was amazing with incredible employees and the manager made the party run so smoothly! I look forward to have another party in the future. Their speedy service and the pizzas made with fresh ingredients along with the bomb wings had the party guests raving how they didn't want to leave. Everyone left with a happy belly!"

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."

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!"

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 Harp Inn

★★★★☆ 4 (323) • $$

"Great Costa Mesa Tavern providing live music and tasty Pub fair. Our bartender was fun and gave great service. The pub was very busy this Sunday evening with very good live music and a fun friendly crowd. Plenty of outdoor seating as well. Our fish & chips was light & crunchy English pub style."

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."

Backstreet Brewery

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (45) • $$

"Enter through the pizza place. This brewery is inside the pizza place. Came here early afternoon with a large group that wanted to get beer. There was a lot of room and plenty of parking in the plaza. Cheese bread was delicious. 9-yard pizza was super delicious with lots of ingredients. The ingredients falls off the pizza but its easy to gather and eat it. Service was great and employees seemed happy to have us there."

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!"

Phoenix Club

★★★★☆ 4.1 (353) • $$

"Came (for the first time) to Oktoberfest, we got the tickets on line, included parking. We got early, so there was plenty of room, parking and tables. From the Oktoberfest menu, we had the pork schnitzel and the smoked bratwurst. Sides were potato salad, knödel and we added extra: cheese sauce. The music was ok, we enjoyed the traditional dances and costumes, even the chicken dance! They had a great selection of Oktoberfest beers and for the first time I tried the Paulander Lager, I loved it. It's a cool location to celebrate Oktoberfest away from places that are too crazy. As the night progressed, it got more and more crowded and the lines for food and drinks significantly slowed down the speed of service and the lines were just too long!! Lines were so long that blocked the view from the tables to the main stage. We decided to leave then. It was fun and I'd give them a try again in future years ."

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."