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    Shady Nook

    4.3 (139 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SHADY NOOK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual

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    Craig Y.

    Located off Kraemer Bl in Brea. Parking is shared with the other businesses in the plaza. Stopped by here to hang out with some Yelp friends before meeting up with more Yelp friends. This bar is pretty nice has two pool tables , a pinball machine and they also do Karaoke but we didn't see when that happens probably a night thing. They have TVs all around as well. The bartender Diane was really nice and friendly. We just got non-alcoholic drinks and some popcorn. Overall a nice bar to hang out at.

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    Vanessa G.

    Not too many dives in Brea, so I definitely had to check this place out. It was a good spot for a couple of drinks and to play some tunes on the jukebox. Crowd was a little iffy. The bartender was nice. I may come back again if in the area.

    Do the splits or stay TF home
    Erica Y.

    Epic place to drink and make your friends do the splits. 3 dudes won $600 on scratchers, not kidding. 10/10

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    7 months ago

    One of my fav sports bars in Brea next to a delicious Italian restaurant. Happy Hour specials are the best and the staff are so friendly.

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    Very clean upscale dive bar. The bartenders are very nice and they even make delicious cocktails.

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    1 year ago

    This place was great. Super clean, fairly priced and low profile. Me and my coworkers loved it. Darts and pool table

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    Friendly staff, cool patrons, and great drink prices. The accept cash and card. The also have a BBQ vendor that parks outside sometimes.

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    Ask the Community - Shady Nook

    What night do you feature karaoke?

    Thursday nights, 9:00pm to 1:00am.

    What day and time for Karaoke?

    It is Thursday nights, from 8pm to midnight. Thank you.

    Do they play dodger games on the TV? New to the neighborhood and looking for a spot to sit and watch.

    We don’t have the baseball package from Direct TV; so we do show the games that are available. We do carry NFL Sunday Ticket...week 1 games start Sunday, 9/9/18. Thank you.

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    “Jessica, Shayla, Hossana, Liz, Kayla, Jenna, and Ashley are the best.”

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    Brian's Original Sports Bar - Full slab of ribs with fries and coleslaw

    Brian's Original Sports Bar

    4.3(250 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I have lived in or near Fullerton for most of my 30+ years as an adult and have always wanted to…read moretry this place. But now I don't live near fullerton so I thought I would check it out the next time I was close by. I finally got around to it on a weekend afternoon and immediately I loved the vibe. They do a great job placing you in a comfortable spot with the nostalgic furniture, the sports memorabilia, the local news article clippings. The bartender met me w a greeting as I walked in and quickly I found out he would be the host, waiter, bartender, and busser. I never had an empty glass of beer because he never allowed me to have one, the food came out piping hot, and it was easy to pay the check right away and all done by the same guy! So besides the nice vibe and great service they had some very good bbq and side dishes. The chicken and the pork ribs were solid choices. Both moist and tender and glazed with a really nice bbq sauce. I will definitely be here again when I am in the area again.

    Brian's is a good friendly neighborhood sports bar. They have specials most days of the week. I've…read moreeaten twice her very recently, so it's time for an update. The first time, I came for the Monday night burger and beer special for $10.95 after 4pm. The burger was very good with a nice sized patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a wheat bun. The beer pour isn't just a glass, it's larger-sized schooner. Specialty beers on tap are an extra $2. The burger doesn't come with a side, but a tasty burger and a large beer for under $11 is a great deal. The following week, I came back for the Tuesday night BBQ special. Their BBQ chicken and ribs dinners are 30% off, and come with two sides and a fresh dinner roll. I got the full slab of ribs which was only $21 after discount. They definitely do not skimp on the ribs, as the plate came with two large half slabs stacked on top of each other. The ribs were cooked well, and the BBQ sauce had a good mix of tang and sweetness. I had coleslaw and fries for my sides. The other options for sides are Beckett's beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, and pasta salad. A half slab and the fries filled me up, and I took the other half and the coleslaw home. This is also a great deal for only $21. Other special days include Wednesday $3.50 schooner night from 5pm to 7pm, Friday night $10.95 fish taco plate, and Saturday and Sunday breakfast specials from 10am to noon. They have a pool table, darts, and many TVs with various sports playing. Service was timely and friendly.

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    4.5(208 reviews)
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    Happy hour specials

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    Dive ambiance 5/5 Ambiance 4/5…read moreRestrooms 2/5 Pool? Yes Beers? Yes Jell-O shots? Yes Darts? Yes Arcade? Yes. Smoking area outside? Yes Never knew about this place till someone brought me here! Total 100% dive Plenty of interesting decors all around to look at.

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    4.0(1.7k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Stopped in for my friend's bday party and ordered this delicious salad on their menu. The Mango…read moreTango Salad which has romaine tomato, onion, mangos, sesame seeds, wonton crisp, mango vinaigrette, in a tostada bowl. Very refreshing and delicious! Our server Christian really took care of us, she's an awesome server there! On a side note. Every Wednesday the Art Of Sax plays there. Me and my friends mainly come on Wednesday nights when they play here. We have been following this band for many years. Will, Pebbles, and Eddie love them! They really know how to bring people to the dance floor! Wednesday's 7pm - 10pm.

    My family and I were looking for a place to eat in Downtown Brea. We were really hungry and most…read moreplaces in the area were full with long waits. Although we may not have initially been heading to Macallans Public House, my husband ended up enjoying the experience, food, and service! We came in on a warm and beautiful day, so we opted to stay outside in their patio area. Macallans Public House is located in Downtown Brea. They offer a wide selection of alcoholic beverages and their food menu offers several options for various palettes. Our order consisted of - Bruschetta - Pear and Prosciutto Flatbread - Bacon and Brie Burger Everything was tasty.The bruschetta had amazing flavor and the Pear and Prosciutto flatbread was unique in all of the best ways. To be honest, the Bacon and Brie burger was also really good. I love Brie, so putting it on a burger was heavenly. The only thing that left a bad impression was my napkin; it smelled of the stench of wet dog. The whole napkin and every inch of it. I noticed immediately wiping my mouth with it! I thought I may be crazy, but my husband gave it a sniff all around and agreed. It smelled awful and made me question the cleanliness of the spot. Macallans Public House would definitely be a revisit for my husband so I would likely revisit with him if he really wanted to stop by in the future.

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    4.1(83 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    My brother and I walked in at 1 amish and were looking to just have a couple of beers before…read moregetting some food somewhere else cause the Kitchen was closed at the time we walked in, so we come in and everyone looks turns around and looks at us cause I guess the bar is not that interesting, it was just a very unpleasant welcoming. And the first person we talk to is blacked out drunk and picking a fight, I also went to the restroom and it was probably one of the most filthiest bathrooms that's I visted. Everything about the place is terrible I don't even know how females would want to come to this establishment Sent

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