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Was here briefly on a Thursday night. The crowd was sparse so we wandered over to the other club to the left of it. There is was more lively.
First time going here Friday night. My friend had to use the restroom really bad, there was a line to the women's restroom (of course). Men's restroom was empty, so she ran in real quick and security came. Unsure of his name and was not able to get a good picture of him. But he walked in on my friend using the restroom, even after we said she was in there. He then proceeded to kick us out for using the mens restroom and he threatened to put his hands on me. He also was cussing and calling me names. Overall, will not be going back here. Will not recommend this place to anyone, especially women. It's obviously not a safe space for us. I think he could have handled the situation better but what's done is done. Ladies, stay far away from this place.
2nd and last time I'll be coming back to this location. I asked for vodka my second round and the bartender thought I said tequila, this is ridiculous how can you get it wrong , you' should be a professional at your job, if you're working as a bartender serving the drinks how the people ask , I'm not going to say any names. The bartender said I put the bottle in front of you to show you what I poured , but they defeats the purpose of what I asked for. Just please take the time to re- train your bartenders no matter the pressure, to get what the customer asks for. I wasn't on planning to get crossed but the bartender got me the way iam now. I just want to make sure that anyone is reading this to be aware of what they put into there body before drinking it. The music was great the vibes were right but the bartender was wrong. So my night was complete a disaster by 1am .
I love the option of bar hopping. There is no better place like DTSA (Downtown Santa Ana.) You have great bars and restaurants all walking distance from each other. Came with some co-workers for happy hour. Their drinks are stiff and priced great for your basic well drinks. The service on the other hand is why I have it 3 stars other than that I would have given them 4.5 stars. The bartender only had 2 others customers but was a little preoccupied with one of his friend and ignored us for about 10 minutes. So we left.
This is my second time writting a review for Proof. Back 2017 I was thrown out by some old asian bartender. As a local , I have gone back serval times again. On one occasion, back in march, I left my debit card with an open tab. As I closed out my tab I saved my recipt, but total balance ended up spending about $67 but when I looked at my bank account the next morning, I noticed the charge me more than once after closing my account. So like anyone would I call the bar the next day and explain the situation, one of the staff redirected me to email the owner because he, " wasn't able to do anything about it, he only works morning's". I emailed both justin and joey with attached bank statements. We are now into July and no signs or interest to resolve my problem.
So I came came to the OC from LA to hang out w a friend and we ended up here. This is my second time here. Today is Sunday and it's still early. It's dead but is not lol The bartender is super cool. S/O to him for bringing me another glass of beer after I let half of the bottle of tajin flow in my cup HAHA. I didn't realize it didn't have the top w holes o be shaken tons much s I desired. Thanks ma dude! You the real MVP. My modelo was a lil more enjoyable The last time I came was way better. They had karaoke night but this was during the week and Let me say..... it was poppin. I loved how there were so many different ppl going up and singing. They were so carefree and feeling good that it made me want to sing. Too shy to do that. Maybe next time though.
It had beer- but I kind of dont like a place that doesnt have taps...especially if they dont have food either, because then it just seems like you should be at home drinking a beer. This is a cool space and has a lot to show during the daytime as there are several old sky lights. The bar tender was playing jenga when I arrived with my two friends- this was a surprising thing to see, no shame in admitting how slow a bar can be at four in the afternoon. They did have a good bottle selection- I had a Fullers London Pride- which I always like. with so many other options around I am sure this place would win based only on some type of music group playing or dj.
We finished off the night with our friends grabbing a drink down the way from the restaurant we tried out. They had a good deal on beers so we went to have a pint. Its a decent sized place but not a lot of seating. Im guessing this place gets wild later at night but we still found the seating found to be comfortable. Loved that they had a Street Fight II arcade inside and plenty of TVs to check out games. I will definitely return for more time to drink up read more
1 year ago
Hosting Comedy Shows Thursdays 8pm, downstairs in the underground room. Love the low-key feel, great staff, happy hour 5pm-9pm. read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
Was here briefly on a Thursday night. The crowd was sparse so we wandered over to the other club to the left of it. There is was more lively. read more
2 years ago
First time going here Friday night. My friend had to use the restroom really bad, there was a line to the women's restroom (of course). Men's restroom was empty, so she ran in real quick and security came. Unsure of his name and was not able to get a good picture of him. But he walked in on my friend using the restroom, even after we said she was in there. He then proceeded to kick us out for using the mens restroom and he threatened to put his hands on me. He also was cussing and calling me names. Overall, will not be going back here. Will not recommend this place to anyone, especially women. It's obviously not a safe space for us. I think he could have handled the situation better but what's done is done. Ladies, stay far away from this place. read more
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2nd and last time I'll be coming back to this location. I asked for vodka my second round and the bartender thought I said tequila, this is ridiculous how can you get it wrong , you' should be a professional at your job, if you're working as a bartender serving the drinks how the people ask , I'm not going to say any names. The bartender said I put the bottle in front of you to show you what I poured , but they defeats the purpose of what I asked for. Just please take the time to re- train your bartenders no matter the pressure, to get what the customer asks for. I wasn't on planning to get crossed but the bartender got me the way iam now. I just want to make sure that anyone is reading this to be aware of what they put into there body before drinking it. The music was great the vibes were right but the bartender was wrong. So my night was complete a disaster by 1am . read more
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I love the option of bar hopping. There is no better place like DTSA (Downtown Santa Ana.) You have great bars and restaurants all walking distance from each other. Came with some co-workers for happy hour. Their drinks are stiff and priced great for your basic well drinks. The service on the other hand is why I have it 3 stars other than that I would have given them 4.5 stars. The bartender only had 2 others customers but was a little preoccupied with one of his friend and ignored us for about 10 minutes. So we left. read more
7 years ago
This is my second time writting a review for Proof. Back 2017 I was thrown out by some old asian bartender. As a local , I have gone back serval times again. On one occasion, back in march, I left my debit card with an open tab. As I closed out my tab I saved my recipt, but total balance ended up spending about $67 but when I looked at my bank account the next morning, I noticed the charge me more than once after closing my account. So like anyone would I call the bar the next day and explain the situation, one of the staff redirected me to email the owner because he, " wasn't able to do anything about it, he only works morning's". I emailed both justin and joey with attached bank statements. We are now into July and no signs or interest to resolve my problem. read more
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3 years ago
So I came came to the OC from LA to hang out w a friend and we ended up here. This is my second time here. Today is Sunday and it's still early. It's dead but is not lol The bartender is super cool. S/O to him for bringing me another glass of beer after I let half of the bottle of tajin flow in my cup HAHA. I didn't realize it didn't have the top w holes o be shaken tons much s I desired. Thanks ma dude! You the real MVP. My modelo was a lil more enjoyable The last time I came was way better. They had karaoke night but this was during the week and Let me say..... it was poppin. I loved how there were so many different ppl going up and singing. They were so carefree and feeling good that it made me want to sing. Too shy to do that. Maybe next time though. read more
It had beer- but I kind of dont like a place that doesnt have taps...especially if they dont have food either, because then it just seems like you should be at home drinking a beer. This is a cool space and has a lot to show during the daytime as there are several old sky lights. The bar tender was playing jenga when I arrived with my two friends- this was a surprising thing to see, no shame in admitting how slow a bar can be at four in the afternoon. They did have a good bottle selection- I had a Fullers London Pride- which I always like. with so many other options around I am sure this place would win based only on some type of music group playing or dj. read more
7 years ago
3 years ago
1230a err mon tues night, still bunch of ppl still. Karaoke Monday nights. Downtown Santa Ana. Parking: Paid 2hour meter, or paid parking. BOMB taco service at the end of the night. Never knew something like that existed or was allowed --- AWESOME!!! 3 Tacos for $5. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Bryan the bartender was so Amazing! All of his surprise drinks are amazing! He is definitely the reason why I am coming back! Amazing first time experience! The bar is so lowkey but definitely it's a lit place to bring your friends! Amazing music and great vibes read more
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5 years ago
The Proof was right! Strong drinks, lively atmosphere and the best company. I came here to pre-game on a Tuesday early evening and it was a good choice because they had a great drink selection and they offered food from the next door restaurant. The crowd was small early in the evening but everyone's spirits were alive with the help of the fantastic service we received from the bartender. Seating is available on the private tables or at the bar. We were hanging at the bar to get closer to the booze. I found parking on the street which I had to feed the meter until 6PM. Over, I liked the place because it was so low key and it's a place where no one knows your name. Hangover worthy = 4 stars read more
I have this habit of being dropped off at the Proof Bar in Santa Ana. I guess that's why I come here so much cause my buddy Q lives close by and I don't want anyone thinking remotely about driving when you want a chill time to indulge yourself. I come here literally to maximize my level of enjoyment. My job is to have a good time, you don't bother me, I don't bother you. It's full of hipsters and the local crowd, a watering hole for cheap drinks and bumpin' music. Tonight's sound is Old Skool hip-hop and I'm watching this homeboy break dance his ass off on the makeshift dance floor. The mid 20's chicks giggle with delight. Things like this put a smile on my face since me and my posse are never short of laughs when we frequent the joint. Whether, it's house, dubstep, funk, or whatever genre they're playing, I'm usually entertained. The drinks are heavy, decently taxed, and the staff is accommodating. There's some random, psychotic movie playing on the big screen or the walls showcase some fresh photography (probably hyping up the Santa Ana Artwalk). There's no entrance fee so I'm diggin' that. It's a good venue for meeting friends to grab a drink with other locales nearby (Chapter One, Memphis at the Santora, Crosby). You walk in, 2 or 3 seat tables to the right and alongside the left, saloon in the median. As you cruise past the bar, there are leather seats in the middle right side, Proof Bar DJ table and mini-stage straight ahead. Bathrooms are in the back (check out the artwork), with smoking patio in the far rear. Rating - 3.5 stars. Never had any issues being here, so I won't punish the venue for doing no harm. read more
I don't think I've ever left this place sober... that's why it gets 5 stars! haha j/k In all honesty, with stiff drinks and awesome service it's hard not to leave without a good buzz. I've been here several times and every time it is different! The first time I checked out proof, I went with a few friends on a quiet night. Joey, the bartender/owner that evening was really cool and down to earth. We started talking about various types of alcohol and even had an impromptu vodka tasting. Lately, I've been frequenting this place due to our YOC events. When Dave S suggested this place for our first YOC Happy Hour I was stoked! Although it had been months since I visited Proof, I was glad to see the place still had the same vibe. Here's some info about their HH drink specials: $5 martinis (including specialties) $1 off all drinks $6 glasses of wine 1/2 price appetizers (from Pangea) I also got a chance to check out their Karaoke night, Sing along with Steve on Mondays. It was a blast~ I heard everything from Guns-n-Roses' Welcome to the Jungle, to Michael Jackson's Billie Jean, to an interesting song about Jesus building a boat (?). And if you pick the Mystery song, Steve will buy you a drink! It's a good sized bar in Santa Ana's developing artists district and has officially turned into my go-to spot. It's chill, not too loud (you can have a conversation), eclectic music, well stocked bar, local, and my personal fav... strong drinks *yum* read more
Saturday night, and we had dinner plans over at that crazy Daimon teppan place in Huntington Beach for a friend's birthday. What to do after? Since we were all in Orange County, and pretty much everyone else was from the South Bay, they all looked to me. (gulp). good thing for Yelp. I remembered the write-ups for Proof, and thanks to the internet and the iPhone we were on our way. We were there before the big rush so we got primo seating. Drinks are stiff, service was friendly, and a great time was had by all. I'll definitely have to make it back on one of these Mondays for the karaoke. =) Edit 01/23/08: This past monday, it was the 6th anniversary of my 29th birthday. After a fantastic meal at Murasaki, we headed over to Proof to check out the karaoke scene and pound a few drinks. Sound system was rockin', song selection was killer, and I had a great time. It must've been really good as the end of the night is a bit hazy... lol... read more
18 years ago
16 years ago
I stopped in here with a friend after checking out the Artwalk last weekend. It was mostly dead except for a couple hammered chicks dancing it up in the back and some rockabilly cholos near the front. We must've walked in right as it gets going, though, because the place started filling up quickly after we grabbed a high top. They had bottled (ugh) Newcastle for $5. Reasonable, although I always hate getting that Glare of Death when I don't tip on bottles. Sorry, but I'm not giving anyone $1 to pop a top. At least there's something of an art form to the pouring of a beer on tap, but a flick of the wrist ain't worth my cash. The interior is a mixture of class and trash, perfect for the weekend hipster crowd... above the plush couches there was a blaxsploitation flick playing... the men's restroom is adorned with photos of animal copulation. I got two beers down before I had to get out after the umpteenth guy sporting a white skintight V-neck with a mustache and cowboy boots walked in. It's probably worth coming here before the joint fills to capacity, though. Seems like a good place to chill out with a cold beverage when there's room to breathe and make some conversation. read more
4 years ago
17 years ago
So I'm making Karaoke Monday's a regular event in my schedule. That's really the only night that I'll bother coming to Proof for several reasons: #1. Joel is bartending and he's pretty much made of awesome. I double dog dare you to ask for a double vodka soda and still be standing by the end of the night. #2. DJ Oscar has a HUGE HUGE HUGGGE variety of songs to choose from. The book is gigantic! Yet for some reason he never gives me shit when I sing "Paul Revere" by the Beastie Boys every week. #3. The crowd here on Monday's is soooo different than every other night of the week. There's usually the locals plus some hardcore karaoke people. But everyone meshes really well and everyone cheers each other on. PLUS Proof sells Camels which is awesome because it saves me a trip to ampm when I'm really in need of cigarettes. I'm glad that my view of Proof has been changed a bit. I still wouldn't come here on a Friday or Saturday night, but Monday nights are the best since it's low-key and you can still have a really fun time. Especially if you roll in with 10 friends and decide it's a good idea to sing "I think we're alone now" by Tiffany. read more
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Is this place open sundays? Do you play top 40? Can you reserve a space?
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Nightlife Club, Top 40 music. Mix-in alternative too!
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