Yesterday I was at a Christmas party and a group of us were talking about how downhill this place has gone. Last month I went to a wedding and afterwards we decided to go bar hopping. I hadn't been to a bar in at least 8 years so I figured I'd go somewhere familiar. Red fox was the 3rd bar we hit and the bouncer try's to say that my ID was fake. I'm 34. I grab my ID from him and show him the signature which he claims wasn't there and he he tells me to get out. We exchanged some words and it was apparent that he's not exactly the tough guy he tried to be when he got in my face in the first place. I decided not to beat him up (you're welcome) since I didn't want to ruin everyone else's night and instead headed to another bar where we all closed out the night. Needless to say I won't be going back there. I'm over dealing with morons like that and it was a reminder of why I got over the whole bar scene to begin with. It's just funny how many people feel the same way about this place. Trash. read more

the bartenders are great but the bouncers were so rude when they denied us because they weren't "feeling good enough about us". we are in our mid 20s.... read more

I was having some drinks with some friends. Having a pleasant time in the back room until the bouncer lost it and put his hands around the neck of a 5'2 young girl. Her friend tried to stop him and he slammed another small framed girl against the wall. The Bartender had to stop him. He lost it. I can't believe I witnessed that! read more

In my mere twenty five and three quarter years I have been to my share of dives and while I am no expert I do know this-I adore the fox. It is located in a strip of bars off El Camino sometimes referred to as "The Triangle"-by locals. It's one of the few bars that are not overrun with the marines from near by Camp Pendleton who are looking to "get wasted and bang chicks" with the ferocity of a typhoon. Maybe it's because the majority of people who frequent this spot are all AARP members, or perhaps it's the lack of Kanye West and Britney playing on the juke box whatever it is, its ok-more room for me. This is the kinda place where a girl can throw on a pair of jeans and flip flops and not have to worry about impressing anyone. Oh-Don't let the stone-faced bartendress fool you, she is a cool broad who pours stiff drinks. Antoine's next door I believe serves food until 9pm on the weekends and will gladly walk an order over to you. Covered smoking patio-who could ask for more? read more

I have been to San Clemente 15+ times and try avoid this place like the plague! I am a lover of dive bars, but this is a whole different level. It is dank and many of the patrons are not very warming. As for the cocktails, I like to call them the "devil's drinks". I go from love and understanding life to waking up on my brother's floor. I am convinced there may have been some hanky-panky with my cocktails, as did others I was with. The scary thing?!? I have been there a couple times and have had similar experiences. There are so many awesome bars in this seaside town; I would not miss Red Fox the next time I swing through or ever again. read more

Red Fox Lounge is a perfect example of a quintessential dive bar with local style, great service, and killer drinks! Look at you, you magnificent S.O.B...I love you. We were in town [from Carlsbad] for a wedding and after waking up the next day [hung over] we were in dire need for revitalization. THIS MEANS: *Stiff bloody marys *Sunday football on a million TV's *Breakfast....BREAKFAST "Why is everyone staring at me?" "Because you don't live here." Pretty much. Haha - don't expect to fit right in, but DO expect to be treated awesome :) Food was just what we needed - the door marked "Office" is where you place your order and pay, then keep an eye out for the red light when your food is ready. Highly recommend, wish they were closer to home so we could come more often! read more

It's divey, and if that's your thing, you're half way home then. Located on PCH and near Del Mar, the Red Fox Lounge is located smack on the corner towards the southisde of town. Bartenders are nice, however, unless you're a regular or local, the other bar flys who are tend to be a bit stand-offish to new blood. I know that sounds weird fro a review, but you just get this 'high-school' like vibe that there are frequenter Red Fox 'cliques' that may take a whole to warm up to casual patrons. I also think this place excels in "well"-style drinks. Lot of plain-jane labels in here and maybe it's just my obervation, but seems like the regulars like their drinks...regular...as well. A little dark, yet clean in the main room, with plenty fo flat screens around. Bathrooms are a little small, and cramped, and decor is 80's snobbery (lots of brass, mahogany, and maroon colors akin to the old Broadway or Bullock's department stores). There's an ATM in the corner because they don't accept CC's. Large 'smoking' patio out in the back. It has seaside themed murals painted about, open-air "non" windows, but definetly geared for the smokers...'cause there's a cloud. If you're in the mood for a retro-feel like swank and divey bar with drinks on the cheap, it can be a lot of fun, but bring your own friends as the locals tend to keep to themselves. read more

Decent little dive bar. Its dark inside with a low ceiling with red Christmas style lights. The drinks were pretty strong, they have an ok amount of beer and the prices were low. I don't expect amazing service at a place like this and even though they bartenders were nice, they were super slow. Its cash only so be prepared. I guess if you forgot to bring cash or run out you can use the ATM the have but then you have to pay service fees and that sucks. I liked the mixed group of customers, all types of different people having fun together. Same for the great mix of music people were putting on. Country to Metal. Good place to stop when bar hopping. read more

I've been here on the weekends and weekdays expecting to see something positive and honestly I don't know how this place stays open. The service is very slow and poor. I asked the bartender what kind of IPAs they have and she replied "that she didn't know the different types of beers". I could go to a Chilis and ask a waitress that question and get a better answer. The atmosphere is pathetic. A bunch of old and lonely people that have no one else to talk too so they get really drunk and attempt to connect with complete strangers with poor conversation. Oh it's a cash bar only too - which makes sense if your attempting tax evasion in 1994. Go to this bar if you want to be crowed by some drunk 60 year old who has no family or friends and probably... Tuberculosis read more

First of all I Love This Bar casually in the castle a man so I could have all the crowd is like family none of those bullshit kid drama. The staff is awesome here refer to this bar to anyone that comes into town and anyone that lives here in town quite frankly this has to be the best bars in Orange County. Also what makes it even more better is in the morning you can order food from Antoine's Cafe hookah bar awesome!!BOOM!! read more

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Have a few then see how many red foxes you can find on the walls. I was in this miserable little dive bar one morning not too long ago at around 10 am on a weekday (with my boss - I am a good employee). There was a group of old men at the bar drinking whiskey shots and sharing a bucket of K-Fry. Where is Norman Rockwell when you need him? Sad in the morning - better in the afternoon - good times at night - The Red Fox! read more

Looking for a good bar that's a bar with great people, old school and still super relevant? Then check the Red Fox out. We visited this place as recommended by family and were stoked to see how great the service was and how friendly the atmosphere was. Good drinks, great people...we'll definitely be back! read more

Love this place. It's always chill and always a good time. The first time I went in there, I immediately got a good vibe. I asked for a shot and the bartender hands me a double. I was only in there for 30mins tops and came out with 3 new friends and feeling great. Definitely a new hang out for me. A plus: lack of Marines getting rowdy. That stuff doesn't fly there. read more

if I could give less than one star, I would. The staff and bouncers are extremely rude for no reason, and honestly I'd be unhappy if I worked here too. Me and my friends heard the bouncers making sexist and racist remarks about the women in the bar, which is a huge no-no if you care at all about your women clientele feeling safe. The bouncers are rude and don't care if you're being assaulted/harassed by creepy men. While Antoines breakfast used to appear as a perk, the poor service, rude staff, and inconsistent drink-making is enough to guarantee that I will not be continuing to support this business. The drinks are either way too strong or have barely anything in them, not to mention the bar is disgusting and horribly kept. For the prices they're charging, I'm imploring you to go to literally any other bar except for this one. It's a bummer because it used to be pretty cool but the atmosphere and environment there is pretty hostile towards women and people of color. Not even trying to get on a political soap box or anything here, just stating facts. The place is literally so disgusting, I'm sure they only have enough business to stay open because of clueless tourists that have no idea what they're getting into. If you're a local, you probably already know these things about Red Fox Lounge. :/ read more

Such a great divey bar! It's dark, cozy, and has lots of space for your crazy or chill friends. I came in here with gal friend and we chilled out and had endless conversation with great service....a week later returned with a bunch of crazies celebrating my 30th and we fit in again. Such a great spot with strong pours and cheap prices. I am so used to over rated expensive LA bars, so this was such a breath of fresh air!! Very cool spot! :) read more

What to say about the red fox lounge except what I went looking for I could not find....I was hoping to make some new friends with a couple drunk 60s dudes with TB, as I heard they frequent this fine establishment....but alas I was misguided....all I found were casual poeple enjoying a cocktail by Led Zeppelin jukebox hits. The bartender was a classy fellow, one who had seen many waves crash against the pier im sure, as the beer washed against us. He was very friendly and accommodating, and I find the Red Fox Lounge to be one of the better bars ive stumbled across. read more

Service was ok not great bartender was nice I tip good if your service is good it's that simple I would recommend the drinks not the food read more

0/5 Avoid at all cost, aggressive employees and far from chil dive bar atmosphere as advertised.

Cheap drinks. Good service. You cannot ask for much more from a beach town cocktail lounge. We'll be back next time we are in the area.

Went there maybe on a Monday afternoon didn't even get to sit down and order before the owner came up to us and told us our documented service animal couldn't be there and we had to leave. When my husband tried to explain the law to him he got very aggressive walked up to my husband got in his face and said he can do whatever he wants I had to get in front of him before he touched my husband and I said it was fine and we would leave and go somewhere else.... I'm mostly upset my husband serves our country has a service animal and the owner refused to even look at it... all in all I will never go there again with or without our service animal (Update I had the documentation stating our animal was a service animal he refused to look at it and I went ahead and submitted a report with the police station and they had me fill out a report to the BBB.) read more

Great bartender. Hard core bloody Mary's and excellent food! We will definitely be back for more. read more

Red Fox Lounge - Lounges Near Me - San Clemente, California

Perfect dive bar! I took my mother here who is visiting Cali, and we feel right at home. Good atmosphere, a nice cozy back patio for the smokers, and a juke box to play good music on. The reasonably priced drinks are the cherry on top. read more

Thank you Sue for your kind hospitality this morning, enjoyed watching the women's soccer game with you.

Not a bad place to hang out for a drink or two. It's not a bar "hot-spot" by any means though it's always full of locals and regulars. Friendly people, the prices are decent and it's a stones throw from downtown San Clemente. read more

If you think you're that good don't come here it's a place for every day people you're stuck up ass will be recognized go away this is a bar for the common people I love it read more

Best Bar ever in San Clemente! It was so great, I'm still hung over! Cash only and they have a smokers lounge in the back. I could seriously see myself book 3 weeks holiday in san clemente and just live in that bar. read more

Great place with a relaxed vibe. Fast service, attentive staff and a really nice place to grab a cocktail.

Comfortable place to relax with an outdoor patio for smokers. Warm friendly atmoshpere, I've only been there once but it seems like a great place to relax and hang out. The drinks aren't watered down and the clientele are low key and the food we ate was great quality. read more

Kinda smelled like fart the whole time I was there. The live music was kinda cool though.

This would be a great dive bar if the patrons were friendly; it's like they can smell that you're on vacation and are unfriendly so as. It to get attached to you. That's vibe is replicated by the bartenders read more

The San Clemente bar scene is littered with the stench of under sexed under brained and over testosteronized (I made that up,now what!) Marines . I feel bad for these Douche's but not as bad as I feel for myself. Its not easy to find a place where a guy can drink with his hombres just to get drunk. I'm not out to score some old Cougar or Skank I just wanna get drunk and listen to good music. Thank god for The Red Fox . Pros: Stiff cheap drinks. Juke Box with Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. Limited quantity of Marines and or Douche Bags on hand. Cash bar. Reason for the above mentioned pro. The bar tender is a bad ass. Shes fast and did I mention she pours a stiff drinky poo. Cons: Hmmmm they close at 2a.m. read more

Red Fox Lounge has a hometown feel with exceptional customer service by Christina!!! We loved the company, vibe, and music! Plus one of the only bars in town with mixed drinks and bud light! read more

Great service, totally a dive bar. The people are so friendly and the vibes here are awesome. Everybody's friends when they leave this place. read more

This is a decent dive with a great outdoor smoking patio... definitely feels like a local bar but had a good quick beer there on the way home to LA! read more

Love going to this bar with all my friends! Such a great vibe and friendly setting. Also, the music is always good and the service is always polite and hasty! Hope to come in again soon :) Thanks! read more

Visiting from San Diego. Stopped for a Bloody Mary. Ended up with great drinks and a great breakfast. Service was excellent. Thank you. We will stop here whenever we are in San Clemente. read more

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Red Fox is as Dive Bar as it gets! It's cash only, and the drinks are strong and cheap! A must visit for those passing through, and a frequent chill spot for the locals! The blond gal behind the bar is a riot! And if they haven't played the booty song yet, the night hasn't begun! read more

Teresa is the best bartender. I love this spot.

If you are looking for a chill little bar that pours great cocktails, Look no further! This little Gem is a must while in San Clemente, The Red Fox makes a great bloody in the am or a Good stiff Cocktail in the evening. Pick your Poison hahaha read more