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Red Fox Lounge

4.0 (108 reviews)
InexpensiveLounges, Dive Bars
Open 7:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Divey
Juke Box
Outdoor seating

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The guy that went on a punching rampage
Courtney F.

San Clemente Locals, Stand Together - Avoid Red Fox Lounge! Last night, my friends and I experienced a horrifying and violent incident at Red Fox Lounge that no one should ever go through. The bouncers here--Brandon Palmer --attacked us without reason. One of my female friends was hit in the face, knocked to the ground, and another was grabbed by the neck for no reason other than protecting her friends. The aggression didn't stop there: one of the bouncers punched another friend who was just trying to step in to help. San Clemente is a close-knit community, and we always stand by one another. This place clearly has no regard for the safety of its customers--especially women. Despite over 10 witnesses, the owners have yet to release the security footage that would confirm the truth. We are pressing charges, but in the meantime, we ask that our fellow locals stand by us and show support by NOT visiting this place until action is taken. If you care about the safety of your community, don't go to Red Fox Lounge. Let's send a message that violence and mistreatment will not be tolerated in San Clemente. We should all feel safe when we go out, and Red Fox Lounge has proven that they don't respect that basic right.

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Van D.

Red Fox Lounge is a hidden gem off El Camino Real in San Clemente. For a hot day, AC was blasted nice and cool. There were plenty of seats for my friends and I to hang out. Service was friendly. The highlight is definitely generous pours and affordable pricing. I bought a round of drink for the six of us and I was surprised about the total. Especially considering how strong the drinks were. My vodka redbull was more like vodka with a splash of redbull. I mean this in a good way. Such an awesome spot to hang out or bar hop. I hope I didn't give away our secret spot but at the same time I really want the business to do well and thrive.

Sydney D.

BEWARE WOMEN: Me and my friends were assaulted by a bouncer, possibly named Sean. We were at Red Fox last night after a wedding. I'm not sure how the altercation started, but our group was not involved. The bouncers ended up hitting one of our female friends in the face and knocking her to the ground, elbowing me in the neck, throwing my other female friend to the ground, and punching one of our friends - leading to a facial injury. We were very relaxed and having a nice time. We have no idea how this unfolded, but it is unacceptable. Be wary visiting this place if you're a woman

Friday night fun
Lori F.

Love this lil gem just across the street from the Dorothy Visser Senior center. It's a must pre-office chair races or just anytime.

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12 years ago

Cheap drinks, great place especially if your a local. Sucks about cash only but that's a good trade off for cheap drinks

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Awesome place for drinks and meeting locals. I've driven down from L.A. twice just to have some cocktails and hang out with friends.

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12 years ago

CASH ONLY be aware! Strong drinks (aint nothing wrong with that) love this place, staff is cool, and the patio is a good chilling spot

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Service is a little slow, but everything else is amazing and great prices. If its a Friday or Sat this is the place to be.

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Best place ever for a get right at 6 a.m.! I love the vibe here, whenever my friends are in town they insist on the fox!

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Every local bar loves it's locals thank you and CHEERS

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12 years ago

games, babes, beer, amazing bar tenders, and a nice smoke pit. Red fox has it all. By far my top 3 favorite:)

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11 years ago

Great Drinks, reasonably priced and great local peeps. Cash Only or I would have given it 5 stars for a local bar.

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11 years ago

Wanna get buzzzzed off one drink!? This is the best hole in the wall of San Clemente!!!

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Ask the Community - Red Fox Lounge

Is cigar smoking welcome?

Yes they have a smoking area in the back of the bar

Are there any pool tables?

Two pool tables

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Review Highlights - Red Fox Lounge

It totally had that beach town small local bar feel which I personally love.

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