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    Kitsch Bar

    4.0 (683 reviews)
    ModerateLounges
    Open 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    KITSCH BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    DJ
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    The Britney Bitch and La Diabla
    Lori K.

    It had been years since I popped into the Kitsch bar. I decided to end my 11 month sabbatical from alcohol to do my part to support our local watering holes while everyone else is doing the whole "dry January" BS! I actually didn't know this place had been redone. I liked the old setup but I loved that we were able to sit at the bar. We got to chatting with bartenders Narissa and Britney who were legit the best bartenders I've come across in OC besides Brandi at Ren's Social House in Tustin! If you aren't sure what to order, I recommend you try their signature cocktails because they're delicious! F Brandon is there say what's up to him too! He's super cool. I didn't know they have karaoke here on Wednesday nights so we will be back!!!!

    Lemon drop
    Veda B.

    Went here for the first time with my friend and we had a blast. It was a Sunday night so we sang so many karaoke songs and even got a free drink for singing. Juan was our bartender and he was so funny to talk to. There was not a dull moment that night and we even got him to sing a song lol. Our drinks were good too! I was driving so I didn't drink much but my friend drank for the both of us hahaha.

    Bar :)
    Jessie Z.

    The female bartender is super nice and efficient. This is more of a chill bar, kind of small and cozy, dark. Unisex single bathrooms. In the plaza with insit/the vape store, so going later benefits you more because tight parking. Surprisingly they have an open karaoke night on Sunday with a hostess. The crowd when we went chose a lot of old time classics. I think this is fit for an older crowd or couples who want a chill evening, not too rowdy, floors not sticky, and has a decent selection of drinks rather than a pregame or if you want to go out and drink with friends. They even have a happy hour at night. The bartender is talented in making drinks and this is probably one of the bars where you can build a relationship with the bartenders to experiment with your drinks. We didn't feel pressured or rushed at all. I see they already do this, but if I wanted to attract younger guests, they have a pretty good dj booth set up (maybe like a rnb night or boiler room vibes) w/ special cocktails and adding a photo booth, or partnering with a social club. I would think its quite a bookable venue too. Overall, seems like a bar for the community.

    Dirty Martini made by Sophia. Perfect spot to come after a crazy Monday at work :)
    Monica P.

    Sofia made us the perfect dirty martini. We came pretty early and sat at the bar. Would definitely recommend for an after work drinky with friends.

    Looking at the dance floor and Bar before the night begins as we got here early. Beats are already kickin'.
    Julli C.

    Environment was great. Dimly lit and a disco ball over the dance floor displaying great club rotating colors throughout the bar. Clientele was cheerful and diverse all of which proved to be having a great time. Drinks were good and prices were surprisingly low for a night out. Bartenders were friendly and quick. The five stars was difficult to give because I would have preferred a bit more variation in music but that is just a personal preference and I am old at 54 (almost 55 lol) but I did know most of the music and did a lot of couch dancing and could barely keep from getting out on the dance floor. You can dress up or down and fit in. All-in-all this new find was a positive for us. We will be back for sure!

    Nicole S.

    It's a diamond in the rough. Juan, the bartender, draws me there. He sets a remarkable example for how to treat the clientele. He's interesting, engaging and has a gift for making exceptional cocktails! The music is diverse and eclectic, very reflective of the atmosphere. It's a unique place to chill out or dance the night away. Juan makes a ridiculously good Gin Old Fashioned! Make sure you pitch yourself up at the bar when he's there. Side note, he has a wicked sense of humor that will have you laughing out loud.

    Having fun

    Absolutely fantastic, amazing bar service, atmosphere, and karaoke! Loved how even the bartenders sang; such good vibes! Especially Juan the bartender hell yesss. Good prices too.

    Delicious drink!
    Christina R.

    Went in and it's such a vibe! I do NOT know how to seriously order a cocktail... but I wanted to try one. I usually order beer. I asked the bartender Juan, and he didn't make me feel dumb about asking... just asked what I liked and he said... he knew exactly what I would like, and yes! So Delicious! I work nearby so definitely will be coming back and getting the name of that drink! So good!

    Tacos from the "Taco guy" who sets up a tent outside. Delicious!

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    Cool place, bartenders are great and really nice. Solid place to start your night, wasn't feeling the music, but the vibe was chill.

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    Came in had Sophia................ Came back few weeks later Juan. ‍ he is the best. I enjoy his hospitality. .

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    Nar was an absolute dream. Kept our drinks full and made our night. So much fun for a lowkey easy night

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    Really good bar. Pops off at 1030pm. Dj is on point. Good drinks at good prices. Britts the best bar tender. Espresso martini is a must.

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    Ask the Community - Kitsch Bar

    Whats do you offer for birthday celebrations?

    We can make you a custom drink menu. We also work with a great ballon decorator to make you a custom ballon arrangement around one of our tables.

    Where else to park when parking is completely full?

    There is a school district across the bar with additional parking your car will not get towed as long as you don't leave It there over night

    Do you have a private room if we wanted to do an event?

    Unfortunately there is no private room

    Is it still open?

    Yes It is still open

    Can a 20 years old get in?

    No 21 and over.

    What type of music do they play on Saturday nights?

    The DJ's are on constant rotation, so it really just depends on the DJ. They tend to play a good mix of house, chill, hip-hop.

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    Stowaway just rolled out five new drinks for summer with a summer camp theme. This enticed us to…read morecome back and try the new drinks after our last few visits were subpar. You can make reservations on Yelp, and there is also a Yelp live wait list. We visited during happy hour (Tuesday thru Friday from 4pm to 6pm) to take advantage of their food specials. We had the coconut shrimp ($12, but $7 during happy hour) which are always good. We also had some fries ($7, but $5 during happy hour). They were good and a generous portion. She wanted to try the vegan (cauliflower) salt & vinegar wings ($14, but $9 during happy hour). They were breaded and fried well, but had very little flavor. There was just a light sprinkle of a salt & vinegar seasoning. More salt and a dash of malt vinegar on them, or a side of malt vinegar would have made them a lot better. The happy hour food was a good value and got something in our stomachs. My first cocktail was the Wilderness Badge (Tequila, Lemongrass, Basil, Bergamot, Lemon, $17). This was by far my favorite. I love Italicus liqueur and this drink had great bergamot flavor up front with a light basil flavor from the basil infused tequila. It was very balanced and I would have never guessed this was a tequila based cocktail. She started out with the Sasquatch Sighting (Jamacian Overproof Rum, Cynar, Mango, Molasses, Lime, $17). This was balanced, with a light bitterness and light sweetness with mango flavor. Next, I tried The Lost Camper (Demerara Rum, Thai Green Tea, Pineapple, Coconut, Lime, $16). It was a pineapple bomb with a hint of coconut. I didn't like it at all and actually sent it back. I did think the skeleton arm and hand swizzle stick was cool. It is served with the hand at the bottom, but I took the picture with it sticking out. Instead, I had the Black Sands from the regular cocktail menu (Bali Hai Pineapple Rum, Diplomatica Reserve Rum, Pineapple, Orange, Guava, Lime, Coco, charcoal, $18). It is served with a flaming lime and sugar cube. I've had this several times and love it. It has a great funky complex flavor. Next, she had the Naked & Afraid (Mezcal, Campari, Smoked Pineapple, Serrano, Passionfruit, Lemon, $17). This was really good with a great complex mix of smoke and bitterness with a little heat. She gulped it down, and I was lucky to get a few sips. We decided to share the last new cocktail, the Scouts Honor (Vokda, Peach, Mandarin, Orgeat, Lime, $16) so we could say we tried them all. It looks nice with a bright orange color, but it was very sweet and peach forward with a hint of orange. Our server Crystal was great, very friendly and provided great service. We started collecting mugs recently, and we bought the Belly of the Beast Monstro mug ($62) to take home. BOTB is their Pinocchio themed speakeasy in the back (separate reservation required). They also have several other Stowaway branded mugs available. This visit was definitely better than our last few. As far as the five new Summer Camp cocktails, two were excellent, one was good, one was ok, and one was not good. The food was good, and is a great value during happy hour.

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