Best Valentine's Day Bars For Singles In Orange County
Valentine's Day can be a tricky occasion. You see all the ads saying why you need to get your Valentine the perfect (overpriced) gift. Restaurants are full of couples who get hustled out to make room for other couples. However, what about all the single folks? More to the point, what about all the folks who are perfectly content to be single on Valentine's Day? You're not wrong if you're in that boat. Try these places for a Valentine's Day experience that you can enjoy away from all those lovey-dovey couples.
The Slidebar Rock n Roll Kitchen
122 E Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 871-7469
www.slidebarfullerton.com
If you're the sort of person that just wants to forget all about Valentine's Day, The Slidebar is an excellent choice. The music here is loud even when a band isn't playing. On top of that, you can get some good beverages here, including a pretty decent beer selection. This year in particular, The Slidebar will be a great place to visit because Drag the River is restoring its tradition of playing Orange County on Valentine's Day. Even if it doesn't become an annual thing like at The Gypsy Lounge, this band is worth seeing.
Tumbleweeds Bar And Grill
21094 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 960-2776
tumbleweedshb.com
If you're single on Valentine's Day, you probably just want something to take your mind off of all the couples out there celebrating. Well, Tumbleweeds has a lot of good things to accomplish that. Bands often play here, and live music is always a good thing. This place also boasts a big dance floor and several pool tables. Whether or not a band is playing, you'll find a good number of taps and a well-stocked bar. After visiting here, you might prefer to be alone on Valentine's Day.
Distractions Lounge
16612 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(586) 565-2089
www.facebook.com/distractionslounge
Yes, it's a bikini bar, but this is a good place to while away your Valentine's Day. You won't see a whole wall of taps like at some bars. However, there are a decent number, and you can usually find some beers with a pretty high alcohol content. This place also has a number of televisions, two pool tables and a jukebox where you can play all your favorite songs. In addition, you might also get an offer to play Twister from one of the bartenders here.
Goat Hill Tavern
1830 Newport Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-8428
www.goathilltavern.com
Goat Hill Tavern is a good place to go if you're flying solo on any night - and especially on Valentine's Day. The 141 taps here will help you keep your mind off the fact that couples all over the country are celebrating the day. In addition, there are plenty of diversions here, including pool tables and shuffleboard. Finally, if you think that hooking up may be an option, the male-female ratio here is always pretty even.
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