Irvine has many lively hangouts to while away the evening. The city’s nightlife spots offer everything from drinks, dance and live music to billiards and pool. Some of the popular restaurants of Irvine become the hip hangouts after the sun goes down.
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The Daily Dose
Plush seating and swathed in cherry-colored, the Daily Dose is a sports lounge that offers draft beers and cocktails, comedy nights and karaoke. Catch your favorite sporting event on any of the TVs lining the walls, while sipping on cocktails and munching on delicious pub grub. If you’re looking for a good laugh, attend Comedy Nights on Wednesday that features up-and-coming comedians. Get your fill of entertainment and laughter at this nightspot!
Address: 2963 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, United States
Phone: 1 949-863-0908
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 11:00am-2:00am
Plush
Bustling, vibrant Plush is a Karaoke lounge offering beer, milk teas, American and Asian bar nibbles, plus 16 private karaoke rooms with state-of-the-art equipments and touch screen monitors. Book one of the private rooms, sing your heart out, hang back and enjoy bar nibbles, and wash it down with beer. It offers karaoke in several languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and many more. This spot offers a unique musical experience!
Address: 2710 Alton Pkwy #203, Irvine, CA 92606, United States
Phone: 1 949-222-9986
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 7:00pm-2:00am; Saturday & Sunday: 3:00pm-2:00am
Anthill Pub & Grille
Located in the University of California Student Center, Anthill Pub & Grille offers a selection of drinks and pub grub. The food menu includes sandwiches, appetizers, grill food items and salads, and the drink menu includes beers on tap. Inside there are big televisions screens that features sporting events/games. Watch the game or enjoy the live music, while sipping beer. Comedy nights, live music and other special events are held here often.
Address: 215 Pereira Dr, Irvine, CA 92697, United States
Phone: 1 949-824-3050
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 11:00am-12:00am; Saturday: 7:00pm-1:00am
The Balcony Grill & Bar
The Balcony Grill & Bar delivers Asian-inspired food and drinks. Catch up with games in the bar area, indulge in delicious Asian fusion dishes and kick back with a few drinks. A great spot to while away some time with family, friends or colleagues!
Address: 2710 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606, United States
Phone: 1 949-387-0888
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday: 5:00pm-1:00am; Thursday to Saturday: 5:00pm-2:00am; Sunday: 5:00pm-1:00am
Dave & Buster's
Dave & Buster’s is a spot for everyone- adults and kids alike. It has something for everyone. Indulge in American fare, play arcade game, watch sports on the giant HDTV screens and cheer for your fave team, kick back and enjoy a few drinks with friends. It has an impressive selection of wines, and international and domestic beers. The bartenders are well versed in innovative cocktails. There’s entertainment for everyone!
Address: 661 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, United States
Phone: 1 949-727-0555
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday: 11:00am-12:00am; Thursday to Saturday: 11:00am-1:00am; Sunday: 11:00am-12:00am
Buffalo Wild Wings
Always popular Buffalo Wild Wings is a vibrant sports bar with wall to wall live sports, drinks, American pub grub and wings. It has multiple locations in Orange County. The fun and lively atmosphere, delicious wings and drinks will keep you coming back for more.
Address: 14110 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604, United States
Phone: 1 949-872-2999
Opening hours: Monday: 11:00am-12:00am; Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00am-2:00am; Sunday: 11:00am-12:00am
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