BARS & BREWERIES

Bootleggers BEER ROW

Since 2008, Bootleggers Brewery has gone from a small, seven-barrel brewhouse in Orange County to a local titan with three tasting rooms across Southern California.

696 Randolph Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.871.2337, bootleggers.beer

Commissary Lounge BEER ROW

Enter the Commissary Lounge through a semi-hidden black door at the back of The LAB. The venue attracts a local crowd with good music, live performances and serves mainly beer with a few soju-based cocktails.

2968 Randolph Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.557.1861, instagram.com/commissarylounge

Green Cheek

Beer Company BEER ROW

Award-winners from Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup and a full menu that includes a smash burger with house ground meat, a pastrami sandwich, and fried chicken.

2957 Randolph Ave., Costa Mesa, 714-760-4995, greencheekbeer.com

Mesa

Mesa attracts a chic crowd with its adventurous small-plate cuisine and creative cocktails in a modern lounge atmosphere complete with an open-air retractable roof.

725 Baker St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.6700, mesacostamesa.com

Salty Bear Brewery BEER ROW

Salty Bear Brewing, near The CAMP, brings more California love to Costa Mesa’s SoBeCa District. While they won’t have a kitchen, restaurants from The CAMP will offer direct delivery to the tasting room.

2948 Randolph Ave., Unit C., Costa Mesa, 714.486.2165, saltybearbrewing.com

Silver Trumpet Restaurant & Bar

Lakeside eatery serving local cuisine in a sophisticated dining room with outdoor patio. Located inside the Avenue of the Arts Hotel.

3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, 714.751.5100, silvertrumpetrestaurant.com

Time Nightclub

An intriguing, high-energy nightclub with a massive stage and dance floor that regularly welcomes Orange County’s hottest DJs and nationally known guest spinners. 1875 Newport Blvd. (in Triangle Square), Costa Mesa, 949.722.7103, timenightclub.com

Tin Lizzie Saloon

Orange County’s premier gay bar attracts a wide variety of guests in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. 752 St. Clair St., Costa Mesa 714.966.2029, tinlizziesaloon.com

The Wayfarer

A hip space with rustic Americana decor offering live entertainment, pub fare, and drinks.

843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, 949.764.0039, wayfarercm.com

Wild Goose Tavern

This retro-themed hunting lodge bar serves a menu of gourmet sausages, burgers, and interesting sides, such as sweet potato tater tots topped with goat cheese. The bar offers eight craft beers on tap and 16 different bottled beers. 436 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.722.9453, goosebar.com