Anaheim Bars and Breweries Beyond the Theme Parks: A Local Guide

Most visitors know Anaheim for its theme parks, but the city has plenty of independent bars, breweries and neighborhood hangouts that locals return to week after week. This guide covers local favorites in Downtown Anaheim, the Platinum Triangle near the stadium, and the neighborhood bars across the rest of the city. Each one has its own page on Support Local Near Me with its address, hours and contact details.

Downtown Anaheim

• The Blind Rabbit (440 S Anaheim Blvd): a dark, cozy speakeasy behind a secret door, with imaginative cocktails and elevated American bar food.
• The Juke Joint (735 N Anaheim Blvd): an upbeat bar with pool tables, beer, cocktails and a large dance floor.

Breweries near the stadium

The Platinum Triangle, around the stadium and arena, is home to several brewery taprooms.

• Golden Road Brewing Anaheim (2210 E Orangewood Ave): a funky, industrial space pairing house beers with globally inspired pub food.
• Karl Strauss Brewing Company (2390 E Orangewood Ave): a brewpub serving house-brewed craft beer with an elevated American bar menu.

Near the resort district

• The FIFTH Rooftop Restaurant & Bar (1650 S Harbor Blvd): a rooftop bar with craft cocktails, a full menu, fire pits and DJs.

Neighborhood bars across Anaheim

• Rio Vista Inn (200 S Rio Vista St): a local hangout known for karaoke, live music, pool and happy hour.
• Bobby V's Cocktails (10624 Katella Ave): a lively neighborhood bar with pool tables, darts, live bands and karaoke nights.
• 99 Bottles & Cocktails (8901 Katella Ave): a late-night sports bar with draft beer, pub food, pool and live bands.
• Keno's Sports Bar & Grill (2661 W La Palma Ave): a sports bar with plenty of screens, beer on tap and an American pub menu.
• Bottoms Up Tavern (2162 W Lincoln Ave): a no-frills neighborhood bar with a jukebox and pool tables.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get a drink in Anaheim away from the theme parks?

Downtown Anaheim, along Anaheim Blvd, and the Platinum Triangle near the stadium both have local bars and breweries a short drive from the resort area.

Are there breweries in Anaheim?

Yes. Golden Road Brewing and Karl Strauss Brewing Company both have taprooms on E Orangewood Ave. See every listing on our Anaheim breweries and taprooms page.

How do I check opening hours?

Each bar's page shows its listed hours. Hours can change, so contact the bar before you go.

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