As an alumni of UCI, coming back on campus is always a thrill. This visit deserves 3 stars because the girl bartender did not give me back my change. Yes it was crowded during happy hour but really? I want my change! I am still bitter about it. Just because it was a few dollars do not assume it's your tip! Come early, snag some seats because it gets crowded. -ZOT! read more

OVERALL RATING = 5 / 10 The EATs: Deli Chips = 7 The DRAFTs: Alesmith Speedway Stout = 8 Lagunitas Czech Pils = 8 Andersen Valley Brother David's Tripel = 7 The ATMOSPHERE = 7 The SERVICE = 6 The APPEAL = 5 Two aspects stand out that will determine for you whether you would consider this a regular draft session spot. The Prices - "Pints" will go for $4 or $4.50, depending on the beer. During HH, it's a whole dollar less for all "pints." The reason why I stress "pints" is cause they pour only 10 oz. for the stronger beers (i.e. Speedway and Pliny the Elder). Still, the prices are pretty sweet esp. during HH. This is the major positive for this place, however... The Parking - on campus parking at the moment is $4 per hour. That's literally a whole extra beer wasted on parking. Now, you could do what I did, and what I assume some also do, is take the risk of parking at the UCI marketplace and walk over. I don't mind the walk. Actually, I quite like it. it's good exercise and you sort of absorb the college atmosphere as you cut through to get to the pub (atmosphere's nothing compared to SB btw..). But if the security at the marketplace find out that you park there to get on campus, they'll either ticket or tow. I just couldn't enjoy my beer as much as I should have cause the thought kept lingering that I should get back to my car before something happens and kill my buzz. Decent beer selection and good prices. This place is great if you're a student here, but I don't think the whole parking trouble is worth it. I guess it's really up to the individual. Cheers? read more

Cheap drinks for college students? I'm in! The only cons are: Cash only...and the staff needs an attitude adjustment. But with great company, who cares? read more

PROS: Great drinks, great atmosphere! I come here almost every day and always have a good time :) During happy hour, the drinks are really cheap and its pretty crowded especially on Thursdays. This is a great place to catch up with friends and just hang out between classes! CONS: the blonde bartender with attitude. This is probably my only complaint against the place. Yesterday while ordering a drink, I received the worst attitude from one of the bartenders. She was blonde and had straight bangs. When I was ordering a drink, she asked me who I was drinking with. I waved over to my table and she gave me attitude, mocking my hand gesture and asked me to be more specific. I asked her why because none of the other bartenders ever asked me to be specific and point out all the people I was going to drink with. She answered rudely, "Of course it matters!". I said okay thats fine. Then she gave me a dirty look and told me, "Don't be sassy with me." Are you KIDDING ME? lol... woww... I didn't even do anything. I just asked a question and got nothing but attitude from her the rest of the time. She talked down to me like I was below her. I have no idea how she got hired and what makes her think she has the right to talk to customers that way. When I got back to my table and told them what happened, she was glaring at me the whole time. Later, when we finished our drinks, she walked over and snatched away our empty cups as if she was irritated at our whole table. She told us to put our quarters away because we were being "irritating". Then, when my friend proceeded to ask her a question, she held her hand up at him and said "DON'T" and walked away. Advice: Avoid her at all costs. She'll ruin your day and leave a sour taste in your mouth. What a buzzkill. read more

OK, I lied. I went back. What can I say I bought into that whole Audacity of Hope BS too. I tried the Tri-tip sandwich. OMG. Please. WTF or Who The F is cooking back there? Worst sammich evar! The service here can only be described as "being violated by a butt-plug lubed with very sandy KY." I turned the other cheek and it was slapped. Never again. read more

"What were your fondest memories of UCI?" .. to which I always automatically say QUARTER CLUB. Too bad the pub got bought out and consequently disbanded the quarter club - for safety reasons or something... whatever that means?... I mean what could go wrong with hundred of students drinking at least a pint (but not limited to 2+ pitchers) per person, every single academic day of the quarter? NOTHING. Nothing is wrong with that! Haha, all joking aside. QC was definitely one of my favorite activities at UCI. The pub itself is a great place to come socialize with friends and grab a beer from their pretty good daily tap selection. Occasionally, they have tap takeovers like the sour one they recently had - which featured consecrattion, one of the world's highest regarded sour beers. In addition to the beers, they also have wine bottle for sale at a reasonable price. Food at the pub is better than your average bar food, but short of great restaurant quality. CASH ONLY. read more

Needs to add more breweries to their selection. Heart is in the right place! I appreciate the deschutes. Here are my suggestions 1. Lost coast brewery. Humbolt 2. Black market. Temecula 3. Mike Hess brewery. San Diego Rotate the sourcing of tapped brews and advertise through Social Media to create buzz and engagement. In summary. I like the place but it can be better. read more

Happy Hour (4-7pm) with a delicious pitcher and a side of stoner tots?!... Sometimes the only way to cure a bad case of the Mondays at UC Irvine.. Btw, This combo is also great for any other day throughout the week.. just sayin... With Happy Hour specials at $1 off pints and $3 off pitchers.. making pints around ~$3 and pitchers around ~$10, how could anyone not give this place at least 4 stars for the prices alone.. Beers to try (they'll often switch out beers though): - Paulaner Hef - Stone Arrogant Bastard - Nautical Nut Brown - New Belgium Trippel FOOOOD!!... Pub food never fails to be absolutely delicious (probably because of their extensive knowledge of the drunchies) and the Anthill is no different. - Stoner Fries/TaterTots - the infamous stoner fries with the steak, guac, salsa, and sour cream.. how could this combination be anything but delicious) - FireAnts - spicy boneless chicken with ranch The atmosphere and service is great and everyone is usually very friendly! TIP: You can smoke outside but you can't bring your drinks :[ CASH ONLY! read more

Oh the Pub... Thinking about this place brings fond college memories. I actually used to work at the old pub before the new student center and this new pub was made. yeah you older folks know what I'm talking about ;p The pool tables, dark wood and patio area at the old pub was awesome. Professors and TAs used to have their office hours there. haha good times! Anyways... this new pub is also great. What makes it great is the atmosphere it provides for everyone, student, staff, professors, you name it. It's a great place to chill and just hang out while enjoying their many beer options. The bartenders are awesome. Scott, the manager, is the best. Really cool guy who was the manager at the old Pub too. Him and his staff made sure that the Pub was in the plans for the new student center. Good looking out Scott! I don't know what other great place students and staff can hang out on campus but here. Even as a UCI alum, I've visited this new pub a few times and I like it. Of course I'm always going to be loyal to the Original Anthille Pub (R.I.P.) but this place isn't bad at all. =) LOVE the sweet potato fries! You have to get them. =) read more

Yes! The place to go after destroying the entire rest of your life after your horrific finals performance. I guess I have come here for happier occasions as well, but unwinding after a stressful school term seems to be the most productive. Cool atmosphere and half of the bartenders are friendly. Some are just as dry as a piece of dried up coyote poop in the desert, but hey, it must suck to be that bitter and have a bartending job...I guess. The food is not bad, slightly pricey but nothing to break the bank. The burgers are decent, and I just recently tried the pulled pork sandwich which was quite good. Most of the stuff comes with tortilla chips, kind of unfun compared to fries, but since those are extra and kind of expensive, the chips are better than nothing. (They're actually pretty good for chips I have to mention!) As for the beer, this place is no joke. They can have up to 30+ beers on tap at any time depending on the season and what they have available. The mugs are frosty cold along with the beer that they pour into it. You can't ask for more than that! They even have a Quarter Club for those who have the need to drink beer every single day of the quarter...omggg ok I definitely don't like beer that much Do= Most of the pints are under 5 bucks, and the pitchers are around $13. Sometimes they have specials that are even cheaper! Cash only so you lazy card toters will have to hit one of the 37 atms outside in the patio area. This place can get crowded at peak hours, but otherwise it's pretty laid back and you can get a seat or table pretty easily. They have live music every so often, with pretty cool stuff playing over the system the rest of the time. Overall a really nice vibe that's not crazy or overwhelming. Sadly, all of the people I come in contact with in my graduate classes don't drink and have no interest in coming here. Maybe I should change my degree path just for that reason hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm............ Damn no-fun-having nerds!!!! Need to find some pub buddies or else this is going to be a looooooong stay at UCI..... read more

How is it that a place this cool is on a college campus? This is one of two Places That Make Me Happy in the entire city of Irvine. Of all the universities to have a LEGIT (caps lock) pub on its campus, the one in Irvine-fucking-California is not the one I would have guessed. A long list of solid-ass beers ON TAP. Great happy hour prices. Great venue for get-togethers and events. Great atmosphere. Thank you for bringing a bit of joy into my life, he said with a small tear welling up in one eye. 4.5 stars. Not the full 5, because some legit, interesting bar food could catapult this place from 'solid OC hangout' to 'landmark public house.' It would be hard to afford, though, so I'll just accept that it's wishful thinking. The food is a bit slow. Forgivably slow, but there are times where it's just barely so. But I digress. Thank you for catering to your audience, thank you for existing, thank you for pouring new belgium tripel, thank you for not being so goddamn _Irvine_. read more

I moved to Irvine yesterday and my roommate and I decided to check out the Pub for the first time. We had a great time! There was a game on and the Pub was crowded and lively. Ordered a pitcher of the Great White for $11. Seriously, super great price! and that's non-happy hour prices. During happy hour that's even $3 cheaper a pitcher! amazing. Ordered the Stoner fries. omg, nom nom. So delicious it made my mouth sing. read more

This place is seriously delicious. To any young folks out there, you don't have to be 21 to enter or to purchase food! You'll order on the right side once you enter in, but do remember that it is CASH ONLY. Cool this is, right outside is a bunch of ATMs so no worries if you need a place to grab some moola. The only things I've tried have been one of the burritos and the Stoner tots/fries. Don't remember the Burrito much except that it's good quality and worth getting if you're stuck on campus. With Stoner fries/tots, they're as decent of "carne asada fries" you can get close to within walking distance of campus. I tend to ask for the tots to be extra crispy. They have salsas on the side for you to grab, and it's an adequate portion given the fact that it's on a college campus. Overall, it's a treat spot to occasionally visit for me. Something or somewhere you should at least try once while going to UCI. read more

I was a former UCI Student and had the privilege of experiencing the old UCI Pub & catch the tail end of the new pub briefly before I left. I came here again last night while searching Yelp yesterday for some good grub places in Irvine. Popped by with a few friends for a drink and food. Came in a little late and stood at the bar for a good 5 minutes before having the bartender acknowledge my presence. That was pretty DAMN annoying and which is probably why my rating is so low. Closed the kitchen between the time I was standing there trying to give this place some business. They have GREAT selections of beer, well priced "pub food" which is actually quite tasty. The nut brown beer we ordered was delicious. We ended up just leaving on that since we had planned on getting some food at the same time. However, the bartenders are unprofessional. Seriously, if there are only 7 people at the bar, who already have drinks, you'd think ONE of the TWO bartenders would at least attempt to take your order. Nope. I even asked one "Hey, so the kitchen closed? (yeah, the kitchen closed WHILE WAITING FOR SERVICE). Walked past me, turned around, said "Yeah" and walked off to finish whatever else he was doing. Attempted to salvage the night @ Steelhead Brewery. It was a ghost town. Walked in and immediately walked back out. I freaking hate you Irvine. Will come back when there is absolutely nothing to do in Irvine. Which means that will probably be next week. read more

Picture the setting I'm currently describing, and imagine how much of an awesome experience this is. I just got out of class, and my next class was cancelled, so I have an hour to hang out. I'm sitting at the bar, enjoying an ice-cold beer rated at 10% alcohol, writing this review and working on some work-related tasks. What more can you ask for? I also had my first legal drink here last week when I turned 21! They gave me my first beer for free :) Was this my first beer or was this the first time I was served alcohol at a restaurant? NO. But did I have my first legal drink, on my birthday, at my awesome college campus bar? YES. That is honestly something I'll always remember and smile about when I do. It's the sentimental sh*t that matters, and this is very sentimental to me. GO UCI!!! I'm currently having The Reverend Quatrupel by the Avery Brwing Co. and it's really good! I'm about to order a pitcher of something lol. I'd post a picture but pictures don't do this place justice. Edit: *10 minutes after posting review* I just had the fish burrito, which is made with cod fish, and this thing is REALLY bomb. It's pretty huge (slightly larger than a corner cottage burrito, if you've ever had one), but being the fatso that I am, I wish it was bigger. read more

A-OK... As a grad student at UCI, I frequent this pub more often than I would like. "Someone graduated!"....pub time. "Someone passed their oral exams!" ...pub time. "Someone joined our research group!" ...pub time. "Someone had a crappy day!" ...pub time. While the ambiance started out as being more on par with a cafeteria, it has been getting better. They have an excellent selection of draft beers, and the happy hour prices are great. The food is alright, much too expensive. We always get the sweet potato fries, and the burgers aren't half bad, either. I would much rather go somewhere else, but when you're working late in the lab and have a bunch of people with no cars, this is the place to go. They've also been getting a lot of live acts (bands, comedy, etc.) to come liven up the place at night. The sound quality inside here is pretty horrible, though. Pub time! read more

I was taken to this bar by my good friend Deven. I was in California for 5 days so he decided to show me his go-to craft beer bars. It was basically a bar on my way college campus... My experience here was memorable because it was my first time trying Pliny The Elder by Russian River Brewing Company. It's a clean bar, chill atmosphere, great music. They even allowed my other friend to charge his phone at the bar. unfortunately I didn't get to try their food. maybe next time when I return to California & I'm in the area, I will stop by for a beer or two. read more

Anthill Pub & Grille - American Near Me - Irvine, California

How could I not be a fan? They treat birthday people right--a big ass LITER of a beer of your choice if you're turning 21, a pint for subsequent birthdays. To help you all visualize, the gigantic liter mug is just about the same size as a pitcher. This being my first time here (as opposed to the 'Quarter Club' members that go for a pint every.single.day.), I would say that both food and beverages do not disappoint. Granted, their grille menu could use more variety and a price cut ($4.50 for a hot dog, really?) but the salmon BLT was moist and pretty frickin tasty, and the sweet potato fries were an obvious hit. Beers at the table: Great White--super wheaty. Like. Blue Fin--the stout to end all stouts. A Quarter Club member who keeps a running tab on all the beers he's sampled gave this one a 5 star. Fox Barrel Pear Cider--according to some folks, it's pretty much a lightly pear-flavored soda. Except when the liter is all for one person. Then it's something else. I am a happy camper. I will be back for sweet potato fries, and maybe some of the other recommended sandwiches--but I don't think I have the funds or the tolerance to become a Quarter Club member. read more

Oh how I miss the pub! Definitely the spot to go to get buzzed before going to your night class lols. The best time of course is to go during their happy hour (4-7pm) $1 off pints and $3 off pitchers. My top favorite beers would be the Great White and the Hef Karl Strauss. & when I'm feeling girly, I would get the Raspberry Cider. :p For the food, I would always order their Stoner Fries or their Tator Tots with the extra toppings that the Stoner Fries have. What is neat about the Pub is you can join their Quarter Club. You basically have to have a drink at the pub every day for a quarter. When you finish, your name will be placed on their wall and you will receive a pint glass. :) I never joined the club since I can't drink for shit. lols Oh yeah, it is cash only. Thank goodness the atms are right next to the Pub! read more

My tuition paid for this to be on campus... and I didn't even get to enjoy it because they opened after I graduated... /end rant Anyhow, I got to finally hang out at my alma mater on a Saturday night and met up with people I had not seen in ages (we're talking about 5 years). The place got packed quick and the beer selection seemed very diverse (I mainly had Hef all night). It is also merciful on the wallet because the pricing is quite fair. There was a live band playing that night and she did some cool covers all throughout (We Are Young, Moves Like Jagger, Rihanna, etc.). I felt it strange that people kinda just sat there and watched her sing, and I'm going to hate and say that the people dancing did not look good doing so. But really, this isn't a place to judge, but an awesome place to grab a drink, forget you're in school, or reminisce of the past. I want to come back already... makes me want to be a student again, and that's saying A LOT! read more

Calling all UCI Students... we are SUPER FORTUNATE! I don't know of many campuses that have pubs on campus but man it's definitely a perk of going to UCI. Make sure to play it cool when you're in class and got a high on life ;) Now onto the good stuff. The beer selection is pretty damn diverse. They are always filtering in and out random beers from everywhere and man it is hard to keep up with their selection. Beers are served in frosty pint glasses and they have a LEGIT happy hour. I think pints are $3 and pitchers are $12? Don't quote me on that but it's something around that. The food is also very good. It's always freshly prepared and has a special kick taste-wise. Something that isn't on the menu but is duly noted is their carne asada fries and you can also get a half order of em too! SCORE! Just ask the person behind the counter what's good today and they'll be sure to lead you in the right direction whether it be catfish sandwiches or garlic quesadillas. We're all winning at the pub ya'll.. read more

Yippee for the pub! Fun place to watch the Lakers with your friends. Some guy does trivia questions one night a week. Not sure which day it is, but it's fun when he's there because you can show off your prowess at knowing useless facts. It's cash only. One weird thing is that the bartender refused to fill our two orders of pitchers at the same time. It was me and two of my guy friends. They joked that I was a drinking handicap, said that the bartender saw how small I was and decided that two glasses of beer would get me sick. Hmph. His refusal to give us both pitchers at the same time didn't make sense to me because we just guzzled down the first pitcher and went for two more rounds. read more

I love the pub! What student/alum doesn't?! Happy hour is from 4-7pm ($1 off pints and $3 off pitchers) and feature local, craft brews that they rotate on a weekly basis. They also have food options such as chips & salsa/guar and really tasty potato tacos. Don't forget your cash because they are cash only (but they're are ATMs outside)! They've been steadily raising prices over the past few years, which is really unfortunate because it's now on par with other HH's (think Eureka and Yardhouse) and isn't as budget-friendly for the student population. Also, if you don't already have a UCI parking permit you do have to pay for parking but as anystudent/alum know, UCI parking is inescapable and ruthless. read more

Best thing about UCI :) Used to come here for happy hour week after week with some friends (before class, after class... during class). This place is THE SHIT! Not only does it serve some of the best beers ever, they have a bomb happy hour AND some delicious food. Seriously they have some of the best fries around. Great white and purple haze are my two faves. Beers on beers on beers + fries + more fries + friends = best time ever. Seriously had some bomb memories here - getting super drunk, going to class, not going to class.... sigh. I miss this place so much now that I'm graduated. CHERISH IT ANTEATERS! Oh but cash only. Good thing there are rows of ATM's just right outside. read more

This place is great! Sure, I can go to any other bar in the Orange County, but over here, there is variety and lots of things to do even within walking distance from the pub. Remember, it's cash only here, but still, the prices are pretty cheap enough as it is with $9 pitchers and $1 off pints during happy hour (4-7pm). I love their random trivia nights because it just makes staying here a lot better. And it happens every other Tuesday too. Plenty of specialty and microbrews on tap so it's a win-win for everyone. And they serve wine too. read more

I'm glad that there's finally a place that has pitchers of quality microbrews. Pints cost $4 - 4.50 and pitchers (3 pints) are $11-12. Cash only but there's like 5 ATMs within walking distance. I ordered the Deschutes Green Valley Amber and it was awesome. The Mrs. got a Stone Pale Ale, it was delightful. I didn't eat but speaking to the bartender we reminisced about how the only edible fare at the old Anthill Pub were the curly fries. He says the old Anthill Pub got its ingredients from Aramark which is the universal purveyor of all cafeteria slop but now the kitchen is privately ownd, so quesadillas come with real salsa now... not Pace picante. I guess its not as cozy as the old pub but the only thing that would drag me back to UCI is a great beer selection. I miss the video games and patio view though. read more

As someone coming in from a large city, it doesn't quite compute that the best beer bar I've found sits adjacent to the student center of UC Irvine, but that's the way that it goes. Tables are big and comfortable, and the staff handles being surrounded by masses of people throwing cash and few tips incredibly well. Stoner fries are excellent, grilled cheese is good, and the rest of the food isn't bad. Beer prices are solid, and the selection is guaranteed to have something for everyone, including the people who say that they don't like beer. Tables can be hard to come by, and when you're approaching 30, you do have to look around once in awhile and realize you're hanging out with a lot of undergrads. If I was 5 or 6 years younger, this would be five stars. But at my age, I'm happy to give it 4, and come back regularly. read more

This new pub sucks compared to the old pub. The feel of an actual pub is lost. The old pub was dark and cold and felt old. This new place has no personality. It does have sticky floors tho. Someone fucking mop! Cash only. Very decent selection of beers. decent prices and food. read more

I love the pub, I've been coming here to eat since my freshman year at UCI. They have a secret menu and my favorite is the stoner fries. It's basically carne asada fries with salsa and guacamole, $6 flat. After I turned 21, I've been coming here more for the beer and nightlife, or whatever nightlife you can have in Irvine anyway. Their happy hour is from 4-7, with $1 off pints and $3 off pitchers. They have a great beer selection and the beers are served in ice cold cups, which is a plus in my book. Monday nights are comedy nights, which is awesome because the comedians are seriously hilarious, and if you go there for happy hour, then you can snag a table and stay a little longer for the comedy. The pub closes pretty late too. Even though it says that it closes at 12, their last call for food and beers is at 12:45 last time I went. I live close to UCI campus, and since there are NO BARS close to where I live (within 10 min driving distance anyway), the pub is definitely a refreshing change. They also have TVs on the walls that play all the major sports games and stuff. Overall, its a great place to just come and chill with some friends and chat over a pitcher of beer. I love the pub, and I'll miss it when I graduate. read more

Dear Irvine - How is it that a college bar boasts the best beer selection in town? And why aren't you open later? Though I'm beyond my college days, I find myself returning to Anthill Pub for the exceptional beer selection. The beer is cheap, the atmosphere is relaxed, and you can get some really, really fantastic beer. The selection changes often, but they do occasionally have Pliny the Elder (I challenge you to find Pliny on tap ANYWHERE else in Irvine). But even when they don't, Anthill keeps an impressive selection on tap: they regularly have great Deschutes, Stone, and Speedway selections, among many others. Cheap GOOD beer, friendly service, clean bathrooms, and college boys: what more could I ask for? Thank you, UCI! Love, Aimee P. read more

During college, I used to go to the Anthilll Pub all the time. My friends and I would ditch class so we could grab a couple pitchers and eat some corn dogs and curly fries. The best feeling was then showing up to our next class with a slight buzz. Good times. Anyway, a couple years later, I found myself at the new pub and its a lot different than how it was before. During college, the pub had a real "pub" feel. There were pool tables, foosball, and some random arcade games. Nowadays, the new pub looks completely different. Now there's no more pool tables or foosball, but instead random artsy paintings. The food is a lot different too. At the pub, curly fries are now accompanied by sweet potato fries and spinach and artichoke dip. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, its just different. Anyway, what the pub does have going for itself is the beer is just as cheap as it was before. I paid $11 for a pitcher. Thats pretty reasonable in my opinion. In addition, they also have like 20+ beers on tap at least. When I went there to get a drink yesterday, some of the beers weren't on tap yet, but I figured thats only because they just started serving alcohol last Friday. Overall, the pub is completely revamped, but I definitely plan to come back here to get a pint of beer or two. read more

Since the Pub has re-opened its been growing and growing amazingly. My favorite times to bee there are Laker games, it gets crazy packed and there is always someone to high-five especially during finals. Happy hour is 4-7pm mon-fri and once finals are out or your just having a bad week, its definitely the place to just shake off the wrinkles and chill. Food is pretty delicious as well. Sometimes I'll actually just go there for food and not get a beer. My fave. is the burgers and the chips. I love love love the sweet potatoes fries with that sauce. MMM.... those fries hit the spot when your buzzin. read more

One of the best things at UC Irvine, if not the best! Trust me, I'm an anteater, zot zot! This place is one of the best happy hours (4-7pm M-F) with pitchers from $8-9. Pints are $3. The selection of beer is awesome filled with a bunch of microbrews that are hard to find in stores. It is a great place to come and check out new beers. Its a fun place to come and watch a game as well. Most of the bartenders know their beers and can help you get the perfect one for yourself. The food at the pub is great too. Its probably the best priced and tasting food on campus. I would highly recommend the sweet potato fries and the chili cheese fries (vegetarian chili). Only downside to the Pub is its cash only, luckily the have ATMs for pretty much all banks right outside. read more

Such a great place on campus to go and release some stress. You don't have to be 21 to go in, just to order beer! Before I turned 21, I remember coming in to order the stoner tots/fries... omfg they are BOMB. Better yet, come when you are so you can get a quick buzz and eat them lol. I haven't come too much yet, but my recent experiences have been pretty fun! One of my favorites is the Snake Bite w/ pear cider, I usually don't really like the IPA ones, but if you're with a good group of friends, everything's good. It's a great place to just hang out with some friends, and surprisingly, there's actually almost always a good amount of people there. One cool thing they have is the quarter club where you drink a pint everyday for the quarter. I know a couple of my friends have done it, but I personally don't think I will (cause I'm broke), but you get your name on a gold plaque inside! Oh and on your birthday you can go in for a free pint! One bad thing about this place is that it's CASH ONLY. But it's not too much of a hassle, since there's ATM's for almost all banks like 20 steps away lol read more

Went here to meet up some of the bf's friends. We had dinner plans, so just came here for a beer and chill for a bit. Obviously since it's on campus, lots of students, but I can see why ppl who don't attend UCI come here. Beer is cheap ($3 for a Hefeweizen) and bar eats are reasonably priced and tasty. The curly fries I munched on were addictive. Lowdown: Great alternative for your happy hour spot, cheap drinks and eats. I do always feel a little old when I'm roaming the UCI area though :P read more

3 bc i couldn't even find a seat :( everything was taken which blowed, but i saw the menu (food and beer) and i liked it. hopefully i can come back when it's less crowded and enjoy this place like the others. it isn't hard to find, i would say to ask someone for directions, but if you want to wing it it's next to the food court . read more

Anthill Pub & Grille - BLT w tater tots - American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Raspberry Cider. Pear Cider. I am a girl, so let me drink my cider! I'm really surprised at how many students actually come here during the day time. What's even more bizarre is seeing adults/non-UCI students hanging out at the Pub in the evening. (Isn't campus parking expensive for ya'll to come in?) Either way, this place is always filled with people. The ordering system here can be a bit confusing. If you want to order non-alcoholic drinks aka food, then go to the far right register, they'll later call your number from a very hollow-sounding microphone. For alcohol, just go up to a bartender at the bar and pay right there. I am in love with their iced mugs btw. I know they're almost everywhere in other pubs but something about being served on campus with them makes it *special*. I'm not sure whether I would come here if I wasn't a UCI student or alumni, but this place is always popping at night. Very glad to have experienced the pub during my undergrad years :) read more

The perfect college pub!!! This bar is great for the true craft beer enthusiast. They have a ton of taps (maybe 15-20, I'm not terribly observant). They get some pretty wild stuff occasionally such as a Mint Chocolate Porter by Bootlegger, a 15% ABV beer by Hanger 24, and they even had some Lagunitas Sucks (I think that went in about 2 days). They occasionally have Pliny of the Elder, but I think you have to ask for it though it doesn't appear on the menu. Also, they seem to like to support the local breweries: Nobel (Anaheim), Bootlegger (Fullerton), and Hanger 24 (Redlands), not to mention all they San Diego breweries I've seen on tap. Lately they have done numerous tap-take over, which are always great fun. Oh, and not my style, but they always seem to have at least a couple hard ciders. The food is always really good. They are not on the menu, but you can't beat their stoner fries (carna asad fries). They do them on tater tots too!!! Its a little on the expensive side, but you can't beat their happy hour beer prices. The staff all seem to be college kids, super friendly, and generally pretty knowledgable. I don't think I've ever paid for a taster, a lord knows I've had my share. The manager is a quiet guy named Scott, but if you can get him to talk to ya he's pretty knowledgable about beer and quite funny. This is a place I go all the time, and you reading this should too!!! read more

Great beer selection! I was pretty happy that they had so many different taps on a college campus and their fries are amazing! It's a great spot for people to grab a brew and eat good food! read more

This place is the pride of UCI. The Anthill pub is truly unique because you study here without looking like a total sociopath. Stumbling silly drunk into your 7pm class isn't too bad either Happy hr 4-7pm, most beers $3, house wine $3, $3 off pitchers. CASH ONLY read more