All the candles are soooo cool…read more The drinks are made with care and the well liquor is high quality. I recommend coming here if you want to experience a drink made by a mixologist. Beyond the mixology, the bar is very approachable and easy for just a regular drink as well. I ordered the vesper: gin and vodka martini with a twist. The good cocktails and super intimate vibe make for a great recipe. There are a couple high quality leather upholstered couches. Along with the couches there are a few high tops and a good amount of seats at the bar. The space would be very fun when crowded but I tend to prefer to have to have the bar to myself. Then I can spend time talking with the person behind the bar (I'm sure I can be very annoying) I was served by Karena. She was super knowledgeable and patient. I wanted to talk about different cocktails and really get the full experience. The whole visit exceeded my expectations. Beyond the drinks, service, and decor; this place is truly something special.

For dinner the pizzas are pretty good. The lure is…read moredefinitely the bar in the back! The service is great and everyone is very friendly.

Excellent bartender, great food, perfect speakeasy vibes. New fave spot in this area! Def will be…read moreback to try more drinks. I had the Twain and it was fantastic!

The Guild Club is a speakeasy located inside of Arc Restaurant Food & Libations on the northeast…read moreside of the OC Mix in Costa Mesa. The space is small, so I definitely recommend using Resy to make a reservation. After checking in with the host at Arc, you will be guided to the rear of the restaurant to small round room with a mirrored door and a beautiful chandelier overhead. Upon entering, you will walk through another small hallway with green light and wood framed mirrors on the wall. At this point, you have now entered the Guild Club. The centerpiece is an attractive granite topped bar that seats nine people. The back of the bar features a beautiful wood cabinet with intricate carvings. There is a small area across from the bar with two round tables, each with two high back cushy chairs. This area is more intimate, but the tables are small if you plan to eat and drink a lot. The walls, floor, and ceilings are dark with lots of woodwork, giving a warm cozy feel. There are a nice assortment of interesting lighting fixtures, and paintings on the walls. A few small ceiling areas are painted dark green and display gold astrological signs. At the end of the bar, there is a spiral staircase leading to an upstairs space that I believe is for display only, but it adds a touch of mystique. The Guild has its own small menu of exclusive cocktails and bites, but you can also order anything from the Arc menu. We started off with an order of shishito peppers which were probably some of the best we have ever had. The portion size is very generous, and they have some herbs, almond crumble, and squeezed lemon on top. Be warned that the cast iron skillets that a lot of their food is served in are extremely hot. For cocktails, I started with the Number One. It was a good balanced cocktail with noticeable cucumber flavor and some bitterness on the finish from the Pimms. She started with Einhorn Is Finkle. It had a great light sweetness with some grapefruit flavor and light bubbles. For my entrée, I had the crispy duck. This is actually a big ball of duck meat with a fried coating on the outside. The duck was very flavorful and nothing about the duck or fried shell was greasy or oily. The grated cheese paired well and the arugula added a nice freshness. This was a great dish that I would definitely order again. She ordered the chile relleno. Obviously, Arc is not a Mexican restaurant but this was surprisingly probably the best chile relleno we have ever had. It had a great pumpkin seed crust with a very flavorful succotash inside. The chili itself was huge and filled up the whole skillet. We would absolutely order this again. I was talking with our bartender JT about my recent new appreciation for mezcal if it's toned down and that none of the mezcal drinks on either cocktail menu really caught my eye. He suggested a Last Word with mezcal replacing the gin. I enjoyed it, but the mezcal was a little too prominent for my taste. For her second cocktail, she ordered The Girlfriend which has a humorous description of "changes daily". The current girlfriend when we were there was a twist on a blackberry margarita. This was surprisingly the best drink of the night, and was definitely the most complex margarita we have ever had. It had a light blackberry flavor, and I believe some of the other ingredients that JT mentioned were grapefruit, lime, cocoa, and cinnamon bitters. For dessert, we ordered the German chocolate cake. It was a huge slice of moist cake and was served with a large dollop of fresh cream. The cake wasn't overly sweet which was nice. We shared one last drink, the Liquid Courage as it sounded like a nice dessert cocktail. On my first sip, I tasted coffee which was unexpected. I asked about it, and apparently the drink menu does not list the Nola coffee liqueur that is in this drink. I'm not a fan of coffee, but at least this cocktail had more of a mocha flavor than a strong coffee flavor. I probably wouldn't have ordered it if the ingredient list was accurate, but I think coffee or mocha lovers would enjoy it more. Our bartender JT was pretty much running everything by himself with only a little outside help, and he was doing a great job. He was also very friendly and we enjoyed our conversations with him. The prices are a little on the high side, but the drinks were good, and the food was excellent with generous portion sizes. Our reservation was for 6:00pm and I would recommend visiting a little closer to sunset. There are some outside windows on the far wall and even though there are drapes, a little light still comes through. And if the door to the outside patio is opened, a lot of light comes in if the sun is up. The Guild Club is a great little speakeasy that I only recently discovered, and I would definitely recommend checking it out.

My husband and I were really looking forward to checking out Garff Sports Lounge, but unfortunately…read moreit was one of the worst lounge experiences we've had. The only redeeming parts of our visit were the pool tables and the serving staff, who were friendly and did their best. Everything else was a huge disappointment. The food was honestly some of the worst we've had, and the drinks were so bad I couldn't even finish mine. We kept hoping something would turn the experience around, but it never did. I hate leaving negative reviews, but I also can't recommend this place. There are just too many great spots nearby to spend your time and money here. I truly hope they make some major improvements, because right now I can't see myself ever coming back.

I waited half a year to write this review because I wanted to make sure I wasn't just being…read moreunhinged but genuinely this is one of the most disgusting establishments I've ever stepped foot in. Single women should NEVER walk in this place. I spent about a year and a half here and I experienced some very nasty social torment from one bartender who I am not going to name because her go to move is to threaten legal action and I'm busy, tired and too good for that. Stay out of this place. I was 86ed on this bartenders shifts not because I acted a fool, not because I was violent, or because I didn't pay a check or any of the reasons one would be 86ed from a bar, but I had the audacity to ask this person to stop interfering in my life or commenting on the way I raised my dog. It's a spot where men watch golf. That's about it. Shelby, leelina and Katie are good people. The dog and I are fine, you still suck. Oh yeah. I should also mention that this bar has not 86ed a man who has literally chased an employee around with a knife, or one who fell asleep at a booth on weekend morning. The double standards here are stunning. The same butts will be sitting in the same seats in 15 years.

Another great Monday. Rory makes a mean Sugar Free Redbull…read more Can't wait to cruise back for some good times. Thanks

This place is always trashed. This trash and vomit (?) in the vestibule has been there for over 3…read moreweeks. If they don't care to clean this, then what else are they not caring to clean?

8$ Guinness. Cash only. Vibe was dingy and divey. Patrons were eclectic and grimey. Two motorcycles…read moreparked outside. Bartender ran my card twice and asked for my sign. This is a hole in the wall! There is nothing more I could ask for.

Place was stinky, dirty and looked almost abandoned. The bartender was rude and only had polite…read moreconversation with the old white people, I didn't get a second drink.

This place was horrible. I went in with high hopes, but it was a huge letdown. I waited forever…read morejust for someone to help me, and then waited even longer for the bartender to come back with my drink. After sitting there for a while, it became pretty obvious why the service was so bad. Both bartenders were busy taking shots with customers instead of actually serving people. Keep in mind, this was around 5:30 p.m. on a Wednesday. I was only there for about 30 minutes, and between the two bartenders, I counted eight shots. I understand having fun and creating a good atmosphere, but when customers are sitting around waiting while the bartenders are taking shot after shot, there's a problem. Definitely not the experience I was expecting.

I love Cali so much , she's the reason I come here. Please don't be wired - this is the most…read morebeautiful spirited person you're going to meet whether she serves you a drink or not . God bless this bae! Her and Helen are an amazing team, no doubt you'll have a great time at Pub 33 with them 2 bartending!

The harp is definitely an institution in Costa Mesa. I mean I cannot tell you how many times I have…read morebeen here. Long before Yelp was even a thing, and long before the internet really was put into the hands of the cow in person, this was the hub. This is where you went to meet people, exchange ideas, have conversation and more. The harp is really an institution in Orange county. And not just because it has longevity, there's a reason that it has sustained power. This place is probably one of the most authentic Irish pubs I've been to. Having been to Ireland. I can attest that this is right there with a standard pub in a small town. Which makes it wonderful. The people that run the place, especially Paul, is one of the reasons why I keep coming back here. He's personable, funny, and no-nonsense right. I like his way of thinking and his approach to customer service a second to none. Now let's talk about the food and drinks. From a drink standpoint. You cannot go wrong with this place, the drinks are thoughtfully made, this guy knows how to pour a beer. As far as food goes. I highly recommend the beefeater sandwich, and you cannot go wrong with the chicken wings. Some of the best wings I've had ever. Friday and Saturday nights is usually popping pretty hard when they have bands playing. So, good luck trying to find a seat anywhere in the place. When there is an event that night. You will have to get there early for sure. The bottom line? This is a go-to hangout. If you are looking for a good watering hole to meet people, just hang out and have a good time, or watch a game on the big screen TVs. F*** I would highly recommend the harp to anybody and everyone in the Orange county area.

Great food and great drinks. There is always fast and friendly service. It is always peaceful and…read morequiet inside.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place and the entire team there -- Angel, Douglas,…read moreJuliette and Brandon. I rented the venue and hosted my daughter's birthday there on Sunday and the team went above and beyond to make sure the event ran seamlessly. Angel was so helpful leading up to the event and every request was met-- lighting, food, music, etc. The team was so attentive during the event refilling pitchers and bringing out more pizza and were so friendly and nice to the kids. The place was clean, well-maintained and everyone had so much fun -- adults included. I would absolutely plan and host another event there. Thank you again for making my daughter's birthday so special. You guys were amazing!!!

It's my favorite spot to hang out with friends, family or to pre-game before clubbing at Time. It's…read morelike 10 steps to Time. The staff are very nice and friendly. The food is good and flavorful. They have pool and arcades as well. We will come back again very soon :)