Hosted a fun and simple graduation party for our son. Great space, fun food, and wonderful accommodations on their patio. Nick and Allison did an outstanding job of taking care of our group, too! . read more

Nick and Alison are GOATED servers, made the experiance so much better. Answered every question we aksed . Food and drinks are unmatched.

This is a great locals spot - but as good as the beer is, the food is great as well. The lunch special is a quite the deal at $14 for an entree and a beverage. I've had sandwiches, salads, appetizers and beer here and always leave happy (except for the chocolate chip cookies. Those were crunchy and unappetizing like warmed up chips ahoy - skip those). Service is great- I'm always treated well when I come in here, and the space feels like a great place to bring the family for a meal, friends for a drink or just to go solo and catch the feeling of the neighborhood. It's friendly. Some of the seats need new upholstery but it's a minor gripe. One of my favorite spots in downtown Orange. read more

Had brunch here on a Sunday. Got there at about 11:40 and there were ample tables available, yay for no wait! It looks nice in here, there are lots of TVs and they had every imaginable sports game on when we were there. The chairs were so comfy! I was very pleased with the seating. Our waitress was really nice, but she was swamped with some very needy tables, so I think she did her best with us. He had one of their light beers and said it was ok. I had the Yuzu Lychee hard seltzer, wasn't a fan. It tasted more like apple juice to me, I didn't finish it. I had the Bodega Sando that has scrambled eggs, a hash brown patty, bacon, "spicy" sauce, and is served with house potatoes. I really liked my sandwich and the potatoes! I didn't find the spicy sauce to have a hint of heat though, I was fine with it. He had the Turkey ABC sandwich with bacon, lettuce, avocado, and pepper jack cheese, served with chips. I liked my meal better, but he enjoyed it. We do want to come back, he wants to try their burgers, I want to try the Brunchcuterie board which sounds really unique and tasty. We'll make it a point to visit again soon! read more

1886 Brewing - Turkey ABC Sandwich & Bodega Sando - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

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DO NOT GET THE ESPRESSO MARTINI -it is all liqour and 0 espresso, its too syrupy and sweet. They def need to revise their recipe. At least shake some cold brew or instant coffee in it? Besides that, I really like coming here. The fried cauliflower appetizer is so yummy. Chile verde poutine is great! Burger is good. The brunch is also a good deal with bottmless mimosas (except the can be slow for refills), I keep telling myself I need to come for the breakfast board. Their other cocktails are great! I like the Bloody Mary with a sidecar (small class of light beer) I think that's what it's called. Service is always hit or miss. I prefer to sit outside on their patio, the ambience out there is nice! It can get loud inside. read more

Came for HH. The hamburger is no longer on the HH menu. Shishito peppers are 86'd forever. Sliders were solid. Chili verde poutine was tres bon. Overall this place has a great HH. Joel is a badass bartender. read more

Dropped by on a Sunday night while in the area with my husband. It has that brewery vibe on the outside, but it's way more pub than just brewpub. Solid food menu and great beer/cocktail lineup. We'd snacked earlier so we weren't too hungry, and shared a couple plates. We went with the guac with chips and chicharrones, and the gabagool burrata flatbread (delicious). I went with the strawberry mule, and my husband grabbed a beer, I forgot which one. Everything tasted way better than expected. Definitely a must try if you're anywhere near the Orange Circle. Wish it was closer to Whittier, we'd be regulars. read more

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3rd time here and it's a great spot right in Old Town off the circle. It's huge with a ton of seating and a long straight bar. I used to have an issue because the old brewer refused to make or even serve hazy's. I drink other beers, but I do prefer hazy's. They're between brewers now and realized a bunch of people do like hazy's so they're service them. The bartender is always friendly and provides quick service. The food is good and tasty, especially when paired with their beers. read more

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Don't let their name fool you into thinking this is just a brewery. While 1886 does offer some amazing brews, their food is just as fantastic. Every time I visit here, I am always impressed by all their plates. I came here with the hubbie yesterday for some drinks and early dinner. My hubbie's meatloaf was the best meatloaf I've ever tasted. Savory and hearty, with a bit of crisp on the edges. Served alongside with perfectly cooked Brussel sprouts. Even my chicken Cobb salad was delicious. They (of course) have a variety of beers, wines and cocktails. Vibes are chill at 1886. I saw many group of friends just hanging out, as well as a family with children. A casual hangout place for all! Service was great. Price is very reasonable. And food and drinks, exceptional. No matter the year, I'll always love coming back to 1886. read more

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Omg!! Love this place! We spent the day at Dana Point and used Yelp to find a place to eat on the way home. This establishment is much, much more than a brewery. The inside is so relaxing with sports on the tv's. Our server, Kaitlyn, had a great personality and such a great server!! Thank you Kaitlyn for making our dining exper so good!! We shared the 1886 burger. It was so juicy and char broiled. My husband said it was the best burger he had in a long time. The fries were homemade served with delicious ranch dressing. Yummy!!! For our beverage we both had a "Mike" Tai. One of the best Mai Tai's we have had. The best oartbosnouebwholenmealnreally was the burger and our server Kaitlynn. Wished we lived closer to the Circle of Orange because we would be regulars here. You must try 1886 Brewing! You will be so glad you did!! Thank you to the cooks, bartender and Kaitlynn for a great evening and meal!! read more

1886 Brewing - Mike Tai! Delicious!! - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

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Been to this location a few times for brunch and the food has always been delicious. We normally get the brunchuterie board and share it amongst and it's always more than enough food wit really great options. Not to mention they have bottomless mimosas for $20. Service is pretty good too! read more

1886 Brewing - Brunch board! Perfect for our family of 3 - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

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This review is for the lunch special (contrast 14 bucks for an amazing burger very good fries and a drink with $18 for a bagel sandwich à la carte around the corner - no contest.!) I walked by this place in the past I've seen it is kind of an evening public experience but the lunch special is a hidden gem on the circle. Service was good. I interacted with three different people all had a great attitude, friendly and helpful.. read more

1886 Brewing - Dining room - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

Every box got checked, even boxes I didn't walk in with. It may sound silly but it all starts with a great glass of water. I'm a water snob. Clean crisp filtered water with filtered ice - thank you 1886. Back patio has perfect ambiance. They really put thought into the design details while not being precious. Beer great. Whiskey selection great. Fries were SO good we almost ordered a second plate but went for a few other shareables, also great. And Joseph took great care of us. If I lived in Orange, I'd be a regular. Definitely going on the go-to list of kick-back-and-relax breweries. read more

1886 brewing !! People rate This place as one of the best happy hour spots. So I had to check it out Value. Definitely 5 stars!! 5 dollar select beers and cheap eats. Happy hour chile verde poutine was huge. Like enough for 4 people. Unfortunately I thought it was too salty. Salted fries with salty meat etc. made it way too salty for me. Fix This and it be great 5 dollar whiskey smash. Tastes pretty decent. Nice mint flavor. Great price Overall great experience I'll try other foods next time. Great service. Definitely be back read more

1886 Brewing - 5 dollar whiskey smash. Happy hour - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

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My gf and I went bar hopping into this delight for lunch. (It's 5 o'clock somewhere lol) we had such a blast enjoying the environment this pub gives. The service was good and attentive, they are very professional. The food is slightly pricey for the amount of food given (our salads), but nothing dramatic, your typical pub prices and great upgraded food quality. The food was good and overall we have no complaints. Simply an enjoyable pub! Also loved that they have an indoor and outdoor space. Alot more spacious than I thought when we walked in! There is a narrow back alley, it seems to be keep clear and clean, so just be careful of your surroundings! read more

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Great place to watch a game and have very good food! right down downtown Orange ample space & bar seating area. I really enjoy the fig and goat cheeseburger. One of the best I've ever had. The wings were also good. Service was great. The ladies are attentive and polite. read more

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Met a large group of 12 and was seated on the patio. Had great service. Brunch of delicious with a lot of options for everyone's different dietary needs read more

1886 in old town . Really good spot for lunch can't wait to try their breakfast one day. I had thier shepherds Pie and it was absolutely delicious . A delicious spot to try. Good job people keep giving smiles! Oh and the beer selection, amazing! read more

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A brew restaurant and bar at the orange circle. We came in for an early dinner after chili fair. We had some chili tastings but they were just finger food. The menu was comfort food and the prices were so good. We had wings with veggies, cob salad and shepherd's pie. The food was tasty enough in large portions. Hubby had a martini and I had a double IPA. The service was friendly and attentive. A solid brew restaurant if you love beer and comfort food! read more

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Came here because it seemed beautiful. Then my sister recommended it. Upon arriving we were greeted and the hostess was wonderful (3,7,26 @ 11:45am: sorry I don't know her name). We did wait a few minutes to get our orders in but-- our waiter, when he came to us turned out to be the best server. His name is Nick and he was awesome!!! Constantly checking in on all his tables and making sure they were happy. The food was brought to us and it was okay. . My Benny's were not runny which was disappointing because that's why Benedict's are made for; but the service made up for it. He had to depart for lunch and left us with Micheal who is a sweet soul. Definitely recommend to come here and drink and eat. read more

1886 Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

While having lunch at Provisions across the street, I noticed 1886 Brewing and told my dad, hey, want to check this brewery out and see what they have? And he said, sure. This must be a new brewery in town because we've never heard of them until then! We walked in and grabbed a seat at the bar, where it shares a space with several beer tanks. Since we just had lunch, we only had their beer. I had a sampler of their Live Stream Cream Ale and my dad had a sampler of their Red (Taylor's...I mean Sean's Version) beer. Cream ales are one of my favorite beers out there, but initially my first choice was the Margaritaville (?) beer, which unfortunately was sold out. Good thing I had a beer plan B here lol. The cream ale and the red beer were our second beers of the day. I was close not to finishing mine, but I did as soon as it was time for us to leave. Next time I come back, I definitely want to try their Margaritaville beer, as margaritas are another one of my favorite alcoholic drinks. They have a Happy Hour, which runs from Monday-Friday from 2:00pm-5:00pm, and they have Taco Tuesday specials every Tuesday, where all their tacos are only $3. Wednesday night is trivia night, where it begins at 6:30pm. Oh yeah, and they have a dog friendly patio in the back! read more

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We just had a baby shower on the back patio and from booking it with the manager to being set up when we arrived to Joseph being an amazing server plus delicious food. We had a wonderful time I would highly recommend for any kind of party! read more

1886 Brewing - Our table that they had ready for us and we just added our little touches - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

Dropped in on a Sunday right at 10. We loved our server who got us the Cholula from the bar. Chill vibes and music. My friend and I both agree the bacon from the buncheuterie board was the best we've ever tasted. Will be back to sit at the bar next time when we're nearby. read more

1886 Brewing - Buncheturie board - so delicious. Best bacon I've ever had - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

First time at 1886 Brewing ! The staff was very welcoming and attentive ! Great service , but the nachos ... not so great. Granted I only got one item on the menu that I shared with my other party , so take this review with a grain of salt . I am vegetarian so I did not get the chili on my nachos , so maybe that would have made them better . The nachos just weren't what I was expecting , the plate was cold and the cheese was lukewarm . I rate them 5/10 maybe it would've been better if the temperature was higher and the cheese was melted . Espresso martini was delicious and the Mai tai was... well nothing to write home about . I will definitely come back to try more things because the service was awesome . Thanks for reading ! read more

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My first time dining at 1886 and I found it on Yelp. I mean, who doesn't love the Orange Circle. Other than parking being a bit difficult, it's a great area to meet friends and go for a Sunday brunch. They have a dish called brunchuterie, it's like a charcuterie board but with brunch items. We were a party of 3 and were tempted, but they said it usually feeds 4. Plus I wanted to try off the menu. So I ended up getting the chilaquiles. Wow!! They were darn delicious! Everyone loved my dish. We also shared a beer sampler. They were out of the German beer we wanted to try which was disappointing but it's okay. Next time! The waitress was nice as well and attentive. They had a bar seating area but lots of tables inside. It's close to the circle of Orange circle and I got lucky to find parking near by. read more

1886 Brewing - Chilaquiles - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

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Great spot for watching games & having a drink Loud ambiance & bartenders were friendly! Happy hour til 6 read more

1886 Brewing - Old fashioned - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

Amanda was our server today for Easter. We've been coming to 1886 for a few years now and she's been by far the most personable. We're not the easiest family (we're loud) but we definitely take care of our people. She's out people. Thank you, Amanda for being so kind and so attentive. We truly appreciate it and definitely plan on returning for years to come with the amazing service. Happy Easter! read more

Came here for a late night dinner. The place was busy but the staff was very efficient with getting things rolling. Our server was friendly and attentive. We started off with the signature ceviche as our appetizer. For mains we picked the Club 86 Wrap, The Italian, and 'Loated' Shepherd's Pie. Signature Ceviche- This has a shrimp base which was nice and fresh. The marinade is bright and zesty. Served with crisp tortilla chips. A nice appetizer to awaken your taste buds! Club 86 Wrap- The wrap was tender. It was loaded with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese which is a pretty hearty combination! The side of fries was cooked to perfection with a glorious crisp. The Italian- This was served with a cheese- crusted bread that had a lovely crisp outside and a soft and fluffy interior. We got a garlic upgrade on our side of fries and it was so worth it! This has got to be the most well-seasoned, garlicky fries I've ever had. A real winner! 'Loated' Shepherd's Pie- The meat was flavorful and tender, with a nice hint of ale. Mixed with a generous amount of vegetables and topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. It was a comforting meal on a chilly day. Great experience overall! read more

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I've been coming here about once a month since I moved here. The service is always so good! I do wish there was a little more variety in the food, but $20 for bottomless and great service will always win for me. The vibe is always good! I can bring my loud laugh and feel right at home . Plus, they have outdoor seating, which I love. read more

1886 Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

1886 brewing is a great spot for Brunch! Plenty of options for everyone and everything was DELICIOUS! The service was great and the food came out quickly. read more

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Came here this past Saturday for late lunch and we ordered: 1) 1886 burger - good 2) spicy guacamole burger - good 3) fish and chips - mid 4) spicy chile verde tacos - great! Service was slow. Very loud inside but can be expected from a pub. read more

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I came in on a Sunday for brunch, my server Nick was absolutely incredible! He was extremely friendly and provided some recs. I dined in alone and he made me feel cared for. Thank you, Nick! I got the chicken caprese with garlic fries, so good! The blue cheese was extraordinary. Will be coming back. read more

1886 Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

We had a work brunch here and we were very pleased with the food and drinks. The server we had wasn't very attentive and she would pop in randomly. We were seated outside and it was a beautiful day. When we arrived the restaurant wasn't too busy. Overall I'll definitely be stopping by soon. read more

Super cute spot! Inside is roomy and lots of seats, but we sat outside in the back. Also super cute with photo op spots and some games. The service was amazing and we had the sweetest waitress (unfortunately, I didn't get her name). The food! The food is delicious and a lot! I did not expect the portions we received but I always love some good leftovers. Our big group got a variety of items and everyone loved everything! I got the chili verde Benedict and like I already said, yum!!!!! I'll be back for more food and drinks again soon. read more

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It pains me to write this. I really wanted to love 1886 Brewing. The building and atmosphere are fantastic--a cool, historic space with great potential. The beer itself was solid and the food, once it finally arrived, was pretty decent pub fare. Unfortunately, the experience was completely derailed by what might be the worst service I've encountered in a long time. Our waitress was shockingly absentminded and rude. Our entire visit felt like an exercise in patience and trying to flag someone down. Drinks sat empty for long stretches, and at one point, we saw her chatting animatedly with a table of friends while clearly neglecting her other tables. The breaking point came after an extremely long wait for our food. When we finally got her attention, she claimed WE NEVER ORDERED. After explaining that we had ordered and she had even repeated it back to us, she dismissed us by saying, "Oh, I thought you were just talking about it, not actually ordering." This was not an apology--it was a deflection of blame onto us, the customers. The food eventually came out much later, with no offer to compensate for the wait or the attitude. It's a shame. There's a good foundation here with the location and the brew quality, but if you can't manage basic, attentive, and courteous service, none of that matters. We came for a relaxed dinner and left frustrated. I won't be returning, and I'd caution others to temper their expectations if they decide to visit. read more

So glad we checked out this spot in Old Towne Orange. Parking is sometimes hard to find and a little walking required, but it's worth it! Stay awhile and take a walk around the area. It's a great place to stop by for a couple+ hours! Initially we stopped to try out their beers and ended up staying for a meal! We sat at the bar and had a great bartender! Great bar atmosphere but also plenty of tables and seating out back. TVs to watch games and great people! Clean bathrooms too! Tasted: Rare Conundrum Imperial Red 9% ABV, Dad Religion IPA 4.7% ABV, Let it Bean (as I love stouts) 9% ABV, Pastime Paradise Belgium Blonde 7% ABV, all we tried were great! You have to get the Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel! Tasty and enough to share! Comes with a cheddar beer cheese and mustard. I had The Italian with Garlic Fries. Full of italian meats and just tasty! Loved the ciabatta and a big serving! Garlic fries were perfectly garlicy! Hubby had the juicy 1886 cheeseburger also with garlic fries. Burger meat was grilled as requested and delicious! Will definitely come again! read more

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We didn't try the food, though it looked very good. The ambiance and bartender were great though the beers were a bit disappointing. Live Stream Cream Ale (great) Elleighs ESB (meh) Record Beer Brown (meh) Loated Oatmeal Stout (very good) read more

1886 Brewing - Beers 8/2025 - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

My coworkers and I came in here after working recently and had a good experience. We ordered the nachos to share and they were pretty good (although I wish we would have asked for less or no sour cream). I ordered the chicken ceasar salad and to my surprise, I LOVED the chicken. I'm usually an avid hater of cold meats being in salad or warm meat heating up my salad but the chicken was like a perfect temp that just worked well and the grill chars on the chicken were *chef's kiss* ! I was debating on getting the wings and my coworker actually did... they looked a bit odd breading-wise. He said they missed the mark a bit, but he'd try something else on the menu. The service was okay, our waitress was nice and kept asking us if we needed anything at first and then once we got our food we didn't see her for awhile which kind of sucked because I ran out of water. When she finally did come back we just asked for the checks to leave since it was getting so late, but we all mentioned (amongst ourselves) a refill would have been nice before. It wasn't super packed in there, but the vibe was nice with several TVs and lots of barrels to look at. All in all, the food was good, the service was ok. read more

Tried this spot out for brunch and really enjoyed myself! $18 bottomless mimosas is a steal. We also ordered the brunch charcuterie board which was massive, and shareable. Us 4 girls split that, and was pretty full from it. Loved having the option of choosing my juice that I wanted to pair with the champagne. You can choose from orange juice, pineapple and grape fruit. The staff is great! David was super nice, helpful with any food suggestions, made great conversations and always checked up on us. Highly recommend trying this spot out. Ambience was great. You can either grab drinks and sit at the bar, or grab a table. You can make rsvp easily through yelp/open table read more

1886 Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

Honestly, it makes me very sad to have to write this because the food at 1886 Brewing was genuinely very good. My girlfriend and I came here for the first time on Monday, January 5th. The place had a very welcoming ambiance, and we really liked the giant beer canisters behind the bar. We ordered food for pickup but decided to sit at the bar and ordered two mocktails while we waited -- those were really good as well. Our order included the fish and chips, Brussels sprouts, shepherd's pie, Lulu grilled chicken Greek salad, and the 1886 burger with garlic feta fries instead of regular fries. We took the food home that night. I had the fish and chips, and my girlfriend had the Lulu chicken salad -- everything was great. We were honestly excited thinking we may have found our new go-to spot since our old one is now too far away. The next day, I went to work (I work overnights from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM) and brought the 1886 burger, garlic feta fries, and Brussels sprouts for my lunch. Everything tasted just as good as the day before, especially the Brussels sprouts. However, while eating the burger, I suddenly choked on something I immediately knew was not food. I was alone in my truck at the time. Luckily, I was able to dislodge it on my own after about a minute, which was honestly very frightening. When it finally came out, I realized it was a piece of plastic. I don't know how it got there, but I still have it and am holding onto it in case the owner sees this and wants to see it for themselves. Because of the incident, my throat became sore and it was hard to breathe in the moment, so I had to leave work early. I feel normal now, but I'm still extremely disappointed and frustrated that this happened -- especially because we truly enjoyed the food and experience otherwise and wanted to come back. After this experience, I'm honestly not sure how to justify returning, no matter how good the food was. I just ask that the kitchen and staff be extra careful when preparing and assembling food. I realize accidents happen, but I was very lucky to have been able to handle this on my own. read more

1886 Brewing - 1886 Cheeseburger. Another photo - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

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