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    Shady Nook

    4.2 (139 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    SHADY NOOK ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Nadine C.

    Day drinking in Brea,California... We originally wanted to visit Shady Nook for an hour of karaoke, but we ended up just chatting, having soft drinks, and munching on complimentary popcorn! We didn't want to disturb the other customers with our singing... haha! We could have played pinball or billiards, but we just wanted to hang out together and enjoy the calm, air-conditioned environment at opening time. We didn't have a reservation. We were the first customers of the day. Diane was our friendly server/bartender. She was cheerful and made us feel welcomed. I admired her for opening up the shop, taking our orders, paying attention to each patron, serving everyone, and cleaning up after us! She's amazing! I think we should return on karaoke night... then we can blend in... haha! We also would take another photo at the Photo Booth... and get our picture via email!

    Jessica G.

    Came here with some friends, I never been here before what a cool place. It's close by this liquor store we used to stop in sometimes to get lotto tickets lol i never knew this place existed! It's pretty big inside, they have lots of seats and tables and pool tables to play and games even karaoke my favorite lol! Although we didn't end up singing, I hope that next time we do! We had a blast, we ordered soda's and we got some free popcorn. It was pretty busy for during the day, the employee's were super friendly and nice. The parking lot is pretty big. We had a great time together talking and having fun. I would come back here again for karaoke night lol. Have a beautiful day, be kind to everyone :) Aloha

    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.

    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

    Vodka soda water
    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.

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    Thanks Krista! Great to hear Karaoke brings you in.

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    Thanks for the review!

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    Thanks Ryan!

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    8 years ago

    I had the best time thanks to Hossana!! I will come back just for her customer service!

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    Thank you for your review. Glad you decided to come in.

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    Thank you for your business, and great review!

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    Came on Thursday night around 10pm. Empty, old locals. Girl bar tenders are rud but beer are cheap. $3.50

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    Ryan the bartender is the best thing since sliced bread, and frozen waffles!!

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    Fun little place to hang out. Clean inside. Two pool tables. And, you can get good food from Gracios. Drink prices are great.

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    Place has 2 pool tables, prices for drinks are decent..

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    Great neighborhood place, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Pool tables.

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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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