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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Food and ambience were excellent. We went for Father's Day and to watch the World Cup game as the screen is big. Service a bit slow but expected due to how busy it was. The goat and fig burger was DELICIOUS. I swapped the chips for fruit and it was only two slices of oranges and a few slices of strawberries so that was a bit weak but overall great. 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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Great brunch, great for large parties, very friendly. Nick was a delight and very great at handling our large group.

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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Wonderful experience. Small business, incredible food. Great atmosphere, service was excellent and everyone was very nice. The 1886 cheese burger is amazing. read more

1886 Brewing - 1886 Burger with Fries - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

This was our first visit and will definitely not be our last. My husband and I went yesterday during happy hour. Service was amazing. Drinks were full at all times, food was prompt, and we were checked on throughout our time there. We came to find out that they were actually short staffed (Basically a one man show), and we had no clue until we struck up a conversation. The garlic fries were amazing and $5 beers and cocktails can't be beat. 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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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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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

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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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

Big shout out to Haley for taking such good care of me and my girls (the gold furry kind) this evening. she was very accommodating. Great service, and the happy hour pretzel bites for $8 are 10/10. That's why this is my favorite hangout in hometown Orange for me AND the dogs. read more

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

Came first night of street fair and Joel the bartender was so attentive and gave great service! Will be back!

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

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

I recommend the happy hour menu. However, the service is extremely slow. It took them 20 minutes to take our order. A girl named Ashley brought us water when we first took our seats but that was it, she disappeared and she never came back to check on us. I recommend the 1886 sliders and queso dip from the happy hour menu. The chicharron that comes with the cheese tasted stale but the chips and cheese were good. Keep in mind you get what you pay for from the happy hour. Will i come again? Yes just for the happy hour, not the service read more

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If you're looking for quick service and good food, 1886 is the place to go. My boyfriend and I decided to stop by for a quick bite to eat and I remember coming here years ago not being super impressed. We sat down and were taken care of quickly. I ordered the gabagool flatbread which was so delicious. My boyfriend ordered the wings, onion rings and a side of fries which were all okay. I wish the onion rings were battered differently and the fries had a different seasoning. I would absolutely come back for that flatbread. read more

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1886 is one of Orange's best-kept secrets. The staff is always friendly (our server Allie was great), it's easy to grab a seat, and the beer, drinks, and happy hour are honestly 10/10. Finney's is great too, but the wait during happy hour can be brutal. If you want the same great atmosphere without standing in line, 1886 is the spot. read more

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

Service was abysmal, took way too long to ask for just our drinks. Another 20 minutes to ask for food. And another 30 for food to come out. Burnt buns and dry chicken, definitely dissatisfied and will not come back. read more

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

A great spot for brunch with plenty of room! 1886 Brewing is a brewery, with an amazing brunch! They're dog friendly, and the patio out back has plenty of room for parties including doggos. We visited the weekend before Christmas, and they had Santa Claus going from table to table, wishing people a happy holiday and taking pictures. What a holly jolly time! PROPS: Lots of options on the menu, to have whatever brunch you and your friends want to have SLOPS: The beer here is just okay read more

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I stopped in here for dinner because I heard so many great things about this spot and it definitely didn't disappoint. I went during the baseball postseason, so I was able to watch the game and get a delicious meal! You can sit at the bar or in the other seats. I got a great mocktail and the highly recommended Chile Verde Poutine, which was incredible. It has way more meat than you might expect and it's not as spicy as it sounds. I enjoyed my meal here! read more

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Happy hour is great but recently changed to 2-5 so gotta get here a little bit earlier now. All the snacks we got were great, nothing special, but did the job at helping us have a great time amongst a ton of drinks. 5 Dollar Drinks?? GETTTT Cocktails at this price? Legendary tier happy hour plus pretty decent tasting too Fish tacos: Skip Meh these needed way more sauce and it's kinda expensive for just 2 Food: 7/10 Service: 8/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Value: 9/10 read more

We had 18 people and Nick/Camille our servers were amazing!! So professional, helpful and on top of it. They went beyond and had positive energy. It's easy for large groups to get bad energy but Nick/Camille made it a fun experience for us. We will definitely be back! Cause of Nick/Camille, the food and drinks. They exceeded expectations! Highly recommend! read more

Been a big fan of this brewery since covid! Perfect for happy hours or large groups gathering Whatever you get make sure to get The Burger! The meat is so good and tasty! Patio area is dog friendly and very cute! Salads are not the best but for sure all bar foods are top of the line! As far as parking, they are street parking and close by parking structure available! read more

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What a pleasant surprise of a find! The food was yummy! We got the brunch trio and split it! It was the right amount of food for two people. I would recommend sharing for sure. All the beers we tried were outstanding! They have the flights and for us it was the way to go. The venue was so rustic and cute! Staff was friendly and they have a standing room area to order beers from as it was slammed when we tried to go. We waited, shared a flight and seats at the bar opened up! It was worth the wait. A fun and cute spot! Yes go there! read more

1886 Brewing - Beer! - Brewpubs Near Me - Orange, California

We were up in Tustin this weekend so I could pick something up that I had purchased online and decided to make a day of it since we don't make it up here often. After our business had concluded, our first stop was to visit Old Towne Orange. I don't get up to Orange County too often and had never been to old towne before and it seemed like a cool area to check out so we made our way over there and it was a great experience. There was plenty of parking when we arrived and we were close by the town center roundabout. We decided to visit 1886 Brewing for lunch just based on the reviews we'd seen and we had a wonderful time there. I believe that they had just opened for the day because we were some of the first people in there. The layout of 1886 was very open with a long bar as well as a large dining room all of which afforded ample seating for guests. I love the interior of this place and it sort of reminded me of something you'd see from a western movie. We walked in and made our way to the bar where we were greeted by Mackenzie. She brought us too menus and waters and asked if we'd been here before of if she could get something started for us. I ended up getting a spicy Bloody Mary which also came with a sidecar and my fiancée ordered a michelada. Both drinks were wonderful and when I asked for my Bloody Mary to be on the spicy side, Mackenzie understood and executed the assignment perfectly. Although we had already had breakfast, my fiancée got avocado toast which wasn't on the menu but they were able to acquiesce and I had French toast sticks with a bowl of fruit. The food all arrived quickly, was presented and checked all the boxes. It was the perfect amount of food and satisfied our hunger perfectly to get us through the day. Both our visit to Old Towne as well as our visit to 1886 Brewing were perfect and I'm glad that we were able to try out something new in an area that we don't ordinarily get to visit. read more

1886 Brewing - Spicy Bloody Mary and a sidecar - 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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My friend and I met here for a Tuesday night dinner. The place was open, airy, and casual. No hostess at the front, you sat yourself. Which is a curse and a blessing - you can choose your table but no one knows you've arrived. We noticed there were about 20-25 people in the restaurant and there were only two servers. Hmmmm... My friend is a server herself so she made sure to get the attention of one of the servers, which unfortunately was not ours. But eventually we were found. We arrived during Happy Hour and tried the Brussels sprouts, which were very yummy! read more