Always great service from the friendly bartenders. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love that it's in a food hall so I can grub while drinking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Happy hour is a good deal - try to go on tuesdays or wednesdays for the best deals. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Crowd is a good mix of working professionals / locals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall chill vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Center Hub - Purple Protocol and House Blonde - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

This place was one of my go to game watch locations for World Cup games. Staff is super friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]all in all a fun little atmosphere if you're not looking for an overcrowded noisy sports bar[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

1. The beer was light and refreshing! 2. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The spot has fun casual vibes with sports playing on the TV![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 3. The bartender was extremely nice! 4. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are inside seatings available![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 5. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Parking lot can get crowded depending on time and day![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Note: There are restrooms available in the food hall! Photo: Lumino read more

Center Hub - Lumino (TikTok: @justandyvu) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Really nice bartender. And great service. The drinks are also a really good price. They have different daily deals. Such as tequila Tuesday. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music is also really relaxing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cool bar inside of a food hall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is open seating and outdoor so I was able to sit with my dog.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a few martinis and beers and everything was great. I did get the mojito and it wasn't my favorite but it was okay, the mint didn't seem to be muddled very well. The service was great though, our bartender constantly checked in with us (and not in the annoying way lol) happy hour was a great deal. read more

Center Hub - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great little outdoor bar in the heart of a large corporate area, so it's perfect to grab a quick drink to unwind after work.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartender is a super friendly guy and it looks like he knows all the locals - he let us sample a beer before ordering one and it didn't disappoint - the Lumino was a perfect light beer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They've got a handful of TVs on that are always playing sports, which is right up my alley.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely stop by, especially if you work nearby. read more

Center Hub - Lumino - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

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We stopped by here to check it out and have a drink as we waited for a table at Hiro Nori, it is located in an indoor space with multiple restaurants, so it's somewhat of a "center bar". Apparently, originally the hours used to be limited to daytime for all of the local office buildings, but now has evening hours, which we were definitely happy about! We were helped by Gavin, and he was great. Not only did he make some amazing drinks, but he was also very friendly and let my husband try a beer sample he was pondering over. The drinks i ordered were the Pink dahlia and the Pomegranate margarita, both amazing with great flavor and definitely on the sweeter side. read more

Center Hub - Pomegranate margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is one of my favorite bars to go to after work. It's a cool little outdoor bar in the trade food hall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love going here because it's super convenient and they have great prices. We usually get their $10 old fashioneds or their $3 tequila Tuesday shots. One of the best parts is the service. Taku is always friendly and hospitable. One time, he saw my empty blender bottle on the table and put it in the dishwasher for me. Super nice guy, big reason we've come back as many times as we have! read more

Always GOOD TIMES here at Center Hub!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]What I love about this place is that it feels like a Cheers bar, where everyone knows your name, but that's mainly coming from the bartenders, lol.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Shout out to Tako, Nate & Sarah!!! They always have great music playing over the speakers making this place a vibe to sit and drink at while also keeping the conversation going! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We also have taken our four-legged daughter Miley here to hang out with us while we have some tasty cocktails.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Have I mentioned the surrounding restaurants around this bar???! There's probably about 10 different pop up restaurants to choose from within 15 feet of the bar. You can also bring your food back to the bar and eat it while you drink! I come here on a weekly basis and also on different days of the week! Tuesdays and Thursdays are cool days to be here at Center Hub. Thank you Center Hub for being our local "GO-TO" bar!! Thank you for the great tasting COCKTAILS!!! read more

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Parking can be challenging At the Trade but I love this bar. You get the outdoor breeze while being able to drink under a roof with shade. There's a good variety on top such as kombucha, red ale, ipa, double ipa, blonde and hefe. I like the their margaritas as well. Just ordered the pineapple coconut one, and it hit the spot. Service is good, quick and fast! read more

Center Hub - Pineapple coconut margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

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Had the huckleberry it's refreshing and taste good Omar is an excellent bar tender service is always top notch read more

It has been a few years, and I figured an update was in order. The food court is still here, with the rotating options, so everyone eats what they want, but you gotta drink here, which is not a bad option Prices are reasonable, and they have a nicely varied selection of booze options, and beer options. 10 taps, with (at this moment) 30 call whiskey/Scotch options, 18 tequilas, and 11 gins. Lots of options, including several I have not had. read more

What a good idea. I always love a decent place to grab a quick beer in a food court. No it is not a craft beer place like I usually prefer, but they do have a handful of craft beers on tap which is neat for such a small place. I was able to order my pad Thai at tuk tuk in the court, and while waiting for my food, grab a 34 oz stein of lost obey red ale, how cool is that. Great location with good food choices. Parking is a challenge however so be patient. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Center Hub - Lost abbey red ale - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Great outdoor space with happy hour! If you sit by the bar, they'll bring you your drinks to the table. If you sit outside of the bar, you'll have to get your own drinks at the bar. There is plenty of seating around and outside the bar. Connected in the same plaza is a taco spot, boba, Thai, Japanese curry, fish and chips, and soon to be burger spot. They welcome outside food as well. They have happy hour pretty much every day. I really want to go back for Whiskey Wednesday. The best deal is $6 well drinks. I believe the rest is $1 off pours, menu cocktails, and wine. They only had one person making cocktails and another person pouring beer, so it can take awhile if there's a large group in front of you. Other than a possible longer wait, it's a pretty solid spot for simple drinks & beer that won't break the budget. read more

Center Hub - Gin and Tonic & Mezcal Cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

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Great bar located in a food hall with, excellent cocktail & beer selection. They usually have Unsung beer on draft which is a huge plus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service is always outstanding and the area is pet friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nice food option in the food hall to choose from and bring your food to the bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also nice sized TVs for watching sport and always good music playing in the background.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cheers!! read more

I enjoy coming to the Center Hub for drinks after work or after a company softball game. I normally come here for the beers, as they have a nice selection and regularly rotate their taps. I like it that you don't necessarily have to keep your drink inside the bar area, but you can take it out to the dining area while you enjoy some food from the nearby food stands. Parking around here can definitely be a bit hectic, but the happy hour makes it worth it. Cheers! read more

Service was amazing, [[HIGHLIGHT]]vibe was amazing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the food at the London Chippy was amazing. Their tacos went very well with the cocktail I had. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A super chill fun bar with yummy munchies & great, happy staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I like coming here after a long day at my clinic; I have brought bunch of my friends and they all loved this spot. Tax's hidden gem. I like that it has several other vendors if you are hungry.. Happy hour is the best! read more

Not a fan of sweet things but this was perfectly balanced and refreshing highly recommend! read more

Center Hub - Stubborn Mule LOVE THIS! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Note: Parking does get busy during dinner time but it's never stopped me from finding a spot. I come for the the drink specials ($6 well drinks until close), abundance of seats & space for our doggos (yes, they are dog-friendly!). Service is always prompt and super friendly. There's also a TV in the corner that usually has sports on. Food-wise, I've only ordered carne asada nachos (pricy but HUGE portion-size) from the Mexican food stand but will be back to try Champion's Curry. Definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a chill atmosphere and conversations with friendly strangers! read more

Amazing service and cocktails. Great staff that's is knowledgeable and fun, their suggestions are always spot on. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a fantastic little bar to enjoy a cocktail at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely worth a visit! read more

We stopped at Center Hub while we were waiting for a table at the Ramen place a couple doors down. Center Hub is fairly new and in a center with several eateries. The seating was several high tops and a bar with chairs as well as a bar that looked out a long open air wall facing the parking lot. It was very welcoming. We had a Japanese whiskey drink and a sour patch drink. They were both really good. The sour patch came with a sour candy stick in it. Quite fun. The wait staff was very nice and let our niece inside even though she was only 20. She had not been allowed in another local restaurant earlier this week due to her age so this was a win-win for us. For fun drinks, great service, and filling a need, Center gets 5 stars. read more

Fun little bar near SNA airport. It's next to a gourmet foodcourt, so there are plenty of food options available. This bar opens at 11:30am daily and closes around 9pm or 10pm. Happy hour starts at 3pm. Nice selection of craft beers on tap, as well as wine and cocktails. They even have some cocktails to go! read more

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Cool place in OC next to many food places. We had week day special New England IPA for $5. It was tasty, since I like New England and IPA, was perfect. You get the beer from the bar, sit anywhere in side the Center. Cool ambience. read more

The drinks here always hit the spot! Make sure you get served by Betty because she will definitely make you the yummiest drinks. I've been to this bar a handful of times & the staff is always nice and attentive but I've only been served by her^ she's always very energetic and smiling unlike most bartenders who want to get you out of there real quick with a blank expression and no customer service. This is the perfect bar to go to on your lunch or a quick stop before an event. There's plenty of seating around and they have a lot of good food options in the same plaza. Parking can be hell though so good luck with that. But the bar itself is great. read more

They had awesome well drinks. Had the pomegranate margarita. Wow it was the best and tasted so good with the tahini rim. Great sitting on patio and not very crowded on a Sunday early afternoon. Super nice bartenders too! read more

Center Hub - a shot of a drink on a table - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Take a load off and let Gabe make you a nice glass of : enter your choice : and enjoy. Try his own Gabe's prickly pear or something with whiskey (he knows a lot about whiskey). We found it by waiting for our food from London Chippy, my wife liked Gabe's prickly pear so much she had two. read more

Center Hub - Gabe's prickly pear - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Gabe, the wine steward, was so friendly and informative. Sara was awesome, too. We will definitely be back.

Lordy mercy praise the Lord, there's a full bar in the joint! Looking for dranks at Trade? This is it. The setup at Trade is a little confusing in this section. It's sectioned off, but not really. Can you eat here? Or only drink here? As long as you order a drink, you can sit here and bring your food in from any of the other nearby vendors. If you sit here because there are no seats in the courtyard and you don't order a drink, then they will give you the stink eye. So act like you would at any other bar and order a drink! I was here for a Sunday during Happy Hour (open until 2 p.m.) and well drinks were $5. I asked for Whiskey Sour and the girl said she could do it for me. My friend asked for a Moscow Mule, which she said she could make that also for Happy Hour. But... I got the feeling that because they make craft drinks, that they don't consider these well drinks, where in most standard bars they would qualify as well drinks. The drink was $5 and after it was made we were notified that there was a $1 upcharge because they used fresh lime juice. The additional cost was not an issue, because $6 + tax for a good drink is always worth it. But I do think it would be good for them to disclose the extra $1 before they make your drink, because some people might take issue with that. I would take fresh juice versus packed lime juice any day! Whiskey Sour - My whiskey sour was on point. Good balance of tart, sweet, and alcohol strength, the type that would want to make you order one or two more of them. Moscow Mule - This was also good, ginger beer with New Amsterdam vodka. Limey with ginger bite and not weak on the vodka. Happy Hour Specials: $5 - Well Cocktails, Bottled Beers, 8 oz Mimosas, Mini Bloody Marys $1 off - 16 oz or 22 oz Draft Beers $1 off - Red and White Wine Glasses Happy Hour Hours: Monday-Friday: 3 pm - 6 pm Saturday and Sunday: Open- 2 pm Regular Drink Prices: Most Standard Draft Beers (Refuge, Pizza Port, Trum Pils, Golden Road, Barley Forge and their House Beers): $8 for 16 oz and $10 for 22 oz. Bottled Beers (Corona, Bud Light, Coors Light, Heineken, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Sapporo, Stella Artois): $6 Signature Cocktails are $9-$13. They also have some other top shelf whiskey, etc. Wine by the glass or bottle: Varies read more

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Aside from the pain of finding a parking spot in the area. This is a perfectly placed bar in an area full of eating options. Perfect for day drinking and night. I prefer to start early :P. Came here to drink when I tried out Two Birds and Portside Fishery. Super nice and chill bartender (was trying to convince people to take tequila shots in the middle of the day). Good drinks, well-crafted, and reasonably price. Happy hour deals pretty good ($6 well drinks). Good cocktail menu as well. I went with the old-fashioned (buff trace), manhattan (woodford res), whiskey sour (makers) and well-whisky w/ ginger beer. Overall, great location, nice open seating area, nice bartender, good menu/price, and delicious cocktails. Will be back the next time I decide to dine in the area. read more

Center Hub - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

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Betty was the BEST! She loves what she does and is super consistent. I had the Sweet Smoke was really delish!!!

I wrote my original review quite recently so I'll just go ahead and edit it. The Center Hub owner, Jamie, reached out on my review that their bartender had a family emergency on the day of my last visit so it caused much delay to their set up and my orders. I completely understand and emergencies come up, so my coworker and I came back to give them a second chance. This visit started our basically the same... They open at 11am and I did not leave the office until 11am. My coworker and I had time to drive over and order our lunches from other businesses inside of the TRADE food court before we headed over here. Jamie was in the process of opening up and he welcomes us and he said he will call the bartender. So the bartender comes by... he walked behind the bar... he's posing... he's TEXTING!!!!!!!!! Umm, excuse me, YOU HAVE CUSTOMERS WAITING!! And then to the drinks... My coworker orders a Blue Hawaiian and I asked the bartender for recommendations. He recommended the Ginger Snap ($13). I read the description and I honestly said no thanks I want something PRETTY. That's all I asked for. He hyped it up soooo much he said he will make it especially pretty for me. Umm, please look at my picture. It is a muddy looking BROWN drink with NO GARNISH and I think it was the most expensive item on the menu. There was nothing pretty about it. So it was an overpriced ugly drink, oh well, but it also tasted bad. I like ginger, ginger ale, ginger beer, but I did not like this ginger snap. And okay Jamie, I know I know... Center Hub will remake drinks to your liking BUT I do not have TIME to wait for another drink. I did not care to take a third sip and my coworker tried a sip and hated it too. My coworker puts it perfectly when she said, "It is such a shame that this place has such nice ambiance but such bad drinks. I don't mind that these drinks are small and over priced but I do mind that they waste my time and serve me sub par drinks. At this point I don't care to come back even if I am already in this food court. I left on my second visit feeling MORE UPSET than my first visit... They should be happy I'm not 2 staring this place. ~~ Original Review: Center Hub really picked a good spot to open since they are the only bar in the Trade food court. There is an ample amount of seating and I really enjoy the décor, but their drink selection is a bit limited for my liking. Happy Hour: Monday to Friday: 3-6pm. Saturday and Sunday: Open - 2pm. - $5 Well Cocktails, Bottled Beers, 8oz Mimosas, Mini Bloody Marys - $1 off 16oz/22oz House Draft Beer and Red and White wine So on the day I came they were suppose to open at 11am. I did head over until 11am and then I had ordered from two other businesses before I made my way over here and they were still not ready to go. Sorry if you're open at 11am, I expect you to be ready by 10:59am. After a bit of a delay, my coworker ordered an Endless Summer ($10) and I ordered their seasonal Blood Orange Mojito ($10). The drinks were pretty but so SMALL!! And not to mention it was really weak. I liked the fancy strawberry sugar used on the rim of my drink, but I did not taste any mint in this concoction. It tasted like a strawberry orange fruity drink missing the alcohol. As we were leaving my coworker wanted to order a quick well drink, I believe a vodka pineapple. She paid for the drink and then the girl mentions she has to go into the back to get the pineapple juice. What tha heck?? It's almost an hour after opening and you guys are still unprepared. So basically my coworker had to settle for a vodka cranberry so they don't waste too much of our time. If I am already in the Trade food court I can see myself stopping by, but this is definitely not something I would go out of my way for. read more

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Great little bar in Irvine with all day HH on Saturday! Bartenders were attentive and drinks were good. They don't serve food but you can grab some delicious bites at the neighboring booths and bring it over to the bar to eat. read more

This place is located within the Trade area, which is like a hipster food court place. They have separate tables and seats that are reserved for the bar patrons, so it is kind of nice to enjoy some beer or cocktails without having to rush and fight for tables with everyone else in the food court. The vibe is nice, and the cocktails I tried from my friends were decent, but because the bar is feels like like another pop-up shop right next to all these other food areas, it kind of lost the vibe and feel generally associated with a more hipster bar. Overall a cool place to drink if you're eating at one of the other restaurants, but not a place I would go out of my way to go to. read more

Center Hub - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

What a great find for fast lunch in the court yard followed by a lunch cocktail. This will make the regulate rotation for sure. It's located in a hipster like food court with edgy music and friendly crowd. read more

Center Hub - Looking inside - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Center Hub is my new favorite spot for cocktails. This is a casual bar serving custom cocktails and beer at fair prices. Crafted cocktails usually go for $14.00 at other bars and I was able to get the best version of a spicy drink for $11.00. (La Chancia) The bartender was very friendly and judging from the taste of his concoctions very talented. Love this place! read more

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If I could give 0 stars I would, the customer service was absolutely atrocious. My family was waiting for HiroNori next door, so we decided to walk over to Center Hub so two members of our group could get a beer. The rest of us were standing near the entrance waiting, when a short male employee walked over to us completely unprompted and asked if we wanted the tables pushed together so we could sit down. Despite a few of us insisting on standing since we were only going to be there briefly, he pushed two tables together and invited us to sit down. In the span of about two minutes he came over to the table twice and asked us to order, despite two of us already having beers and another still looking at the menu. He then rudely proceeded to tell us we had to leave and could not sit there if we weren't immediately ordering, which is bizarre since he insisted without our request and there were only two other parties in the bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We awkwardly moved to a table about ten feet away in the seating area of the food court, while the two group members quickly finished their beers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] While they were standing there the other employee loudly stated "can they not f*cking read the sign", since there were customer only signs on the tables (which was not actually on the table they seated us at). They then proceeded to get some sort of bizarre ego boost from kicking us out and began bragging about it, before disappearing off into the bathroom together for an extended period of time. I don't typically write negative reviews, but this experience was so unbelievable and this behavior is extremely embarrassing, childish, unprofessional, and rude for two fully grown men. We will never be returning to this establishment. read more

I like this place. I didn't expect to and honestly, I didn't want to, but I did, and I do. This place, TRADE, is a glorified outdoor food court with young people spending money they don't understand. The food offerings here are decent but over-priced. $7 ice creams and $12 burgers alongside hyped up tacos that are drier than jerky. But at Center Hub, you can sit at the bar or by the wall and have a drink and ignore the rest. When I came, I was meeting someone for a quick beer to catch up then leave. The plan (in my mind) was to drink fast then go home because really, what full grown woman wants to spend more than 30min in a place like this? Well, turned out that it was almost entirely empty and the bartender was cleaning up to close. She said to take our time because she needed at least another half hour to finish resetting the bar and that we could have a heater turned on if we wanted. We still didn't stay long but it wasn't because the experience was unpleasant. I've been here when it was busier and it was still tolerable which is surprising since I hate crowds. Prices are high but that's ok because it's an outdoor bar surrounded by fairly nice food options. Ignore the prices and people and you might just find yourself able to relax in the din. read more

A bit pricy for drinks, but it's convenient since it's one of the only places at Trade that serves a variety of alcoholic beverages. Usually two pints of beers will run me $20+ with tax and tip. They do run in 3 different sizes though. read more

Center Hub - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

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A cocktail bar located in Trade food-court. The inside is nice, servers are friendly. I think this place is just okay. I don't like how cocktails are pre-mixed. If I knew that I would've just ordered a beer. As mentioned above, Old Fashioned $10, was pre-mixed and it was just okay; it was a bit over the top sweet. PROS: -Location. It's really hard to find a watering hole that serves decent cocktails in Irvine. CONS: -Expensive for beer. $10 for a pint of beer? C'mon. -Cocktails are pre-mixed, at least for the Old Fashioned I ordered. Boo. TIPS -Located inside Trade Food-court. read more

Center Hub - Old fashioned $10 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Irvine, California