At Congregation Ale House, the focus is surely on the beer, where the six handcrafted brews shine supreme. The choices include a Coconut Stout called Ritten in Black, a Blackberry Tart Witbier, a Hoppy Amber, two American Pale Ales and a Kolsch. In addition to the house beers, the bar also has a well-curated of craft and import bottles. The food selections are light snacks and bites, with salty selections like the sausage and cheese platters or nachos and hot wings, each one meant to keep you ordering beers.
Chapter One: The Modern Local is part of a larger revitalization of cities around the L.A. basin, where the emphasis is on energizing downtown businesses in core areas. In Santa Ana, this particular restaurant mixes innovation, ideals, community and history. Celebrating all things local, the farm-to-table, seasonal menu adheres to sustainability which makes the simple, yet flavorful ingredients stand on their own. The craft libations, from beer to cocktails are excellent, and if you arrive late, the kitchen stays open until midnight.
Totally 80's Bar and Grille will take you back in the 1980s as soon as you step in. Right from the decor, the vibe, the lighting, to the music, everything about this place shouts out the eighties. Owned and operated by Danny Sanchez, this bar welcomes patrons in an eclectic ambiance that has striking murals of Siouxisie Sioux, Ian Curtis, and Robert Smith, neon lighting accents, and an amazing selection of music that is reminiscent of the olden days. Though the bar is focused on the 1980s, it has gained much popularity among the younger crowd as well. The drinks are quite tantalizing and on offer is a wide collection of beers, spirits, and cocktails. To accompany your tipples, Totally 80's serves up delectable grilled specials.
The Stave is a whiskey bar located on the popular promenade of downtown Long Beach, where you can get every type of style, from Bruichladdich Octomore 5yr at 114 proof to a lowly Canadian blend like Crown Royal. Scotch whiskey has the most selections on the menu, however you can still find Irish, American and Japanese whiskeys as well. In addition to whiskey, the bar has a full panoply of craft beers, wines, tequila, vodka, gin, etc. The Stave's small food menu consists of delicious charcuterie, cheese and you can even order from Michael's Pizzeria across the promenade and bring it in!
The Sandpiper Lounge is a late-night spot that has been a local favorite in Laguna Beach since the 1940s. Also known as "The Dirty Bird," this dive bar tends to get crowded and crazy with the live musicians that keep everyone going late into the night. This bar also offers its merchandise which includes items like t-shirts, caps and jackets. So the next time you are here, you can don some of their garments to blend with the crowd. The lounge is a great hangout where you will hear good music and have a memorable night.
Baja Sharkeez is a casual, cool Mexican and mesquite food restaurant and nightclub with a heavy, but not exclusive, surfer crowd. In addition to the Huntington Beach Location, Sharkeez can be found up and down the Southern California coast in Newport Beach, Hermosa Beach and Santa Barbara. The restaurant generally has a thriving nightlife for an establishment of its kind. An extensive menu of margaritas is worth the trip. An amazing place to hang out with your friends, watch live sports, have delicious Mexican food and drinks and dance to some of your favorite tunes. Do visit Baja Sharkeez for a memorable night!