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    The Boulevard

    3.7 (154 reviews)
    Open 3:30 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE BOULEVARD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for dancing
    Good for groups

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    Stevedub.
    Ken H.

    Before I start this review, I would like to note that the auto-suggestion prompt does not know how to spell "ambience" properly. All right, back to the B-L-V-D. I went to the Boulevard about a month ago. I ordered a whiskey, the bartender brought me a whiskey, then I drank the whiskey--after that things took a turn to the outright sublime. Some random beach city woman who was probably seven years younger than me stopped dropping it low to the house music to hold a terrible conversation with me--until DJ Stevedub came out of nowhere, set up his dopest Stevedub turntables and turned the whole bleeping BLVD into a raucous dance party. The first hip hop beat Steve dropped sent the beach city woman sailing back to her friend group, and they all began dancing like absolute freak-a-zoids. Much like the rest of the people present at the bar. Somewhere between the first of many delicious Stevedub mixes and the moment when everyone was shouting the lyrics to an Afroman song--all boogie broke loose like an old booger. Even the muscled up frat/college boys had nothing better to do than twerk to the Yin Yang Twins and Nelly Furtado whilst Stevedub cued up or scratched in another banger. Credit to the BLVD for having a practiced master of the turntables like Stevedub come through. 5 stars.

    Whiskey sours
    Lanze A.

    Walked in with friends cause we needed to pass time. If you like punk rock from the 2000's this is the place to be. Music felt very nostalgic for me so I loved it. My friend and I loved the whiskey sours we had. Might be the best we've ever gotten. They also have a taco truck that regularly comes by and they're nice enough to allow food inside from the truck. Everything you need for a late night.

    Amazing selection of whiskey& bourbons
    Darcey H.

    I don't know where to give this five stars because it's a top-notch dive bar or four stars because it's kind of a grungy whiskey bar. I landed somewhere in between. We came on a Wednesday night when it wasn't super crowded. In fact there was no one in there when we arrived at 8:30 PM which is fine with me given that we got to talk to the bartender, Madison,Who despite her youth was extremely knowledgeable in the impressive selection of whiskeys and Bourbons. She made us to exceptional Old Fashions.

    Whiskey Sour - Made with egg white... So good!
    Howie C.

    If you appreciate finely made cocktails in an old school setting, you will love the Boulevard. We stopped by one afternoon while it was quiet just to check out the throwback red booth seating and muted gold ceiling tiles and couldn't resist ordering a drink. We were the only ones in the bar so our bartender put time into crafting standard drinks that wowed us. Old Fashioned - Rye, bitters, sugar and a fat square ice cube with an orange peel. This was done so right and so proper. The guys that ordered them kept on repeating to me, "This is a really good Old Fashioned." I know it is because I had some of it. Whiskey Sour - When I saw him cracking open an egg and rolling the egg yolk back and forth between the egg shells to get all the egg white out I knew I was in for a treat. Old Forester was the base whiskey, then shaken with egg white, lemon juice and couple of dashes of bitters over the lightly foamy top. Creamy, whiskey goodness. I could've stayed here for a couple of hours and put away four of these if I wasn't with co-workers. They have an extensive and impressive whiskey selection. Pappy Van Winkle, are you serious? YES! Laphroig, Macallan, Whistle Pig, Glenfiddich... Physically the lounge is pretty big as it has a row of booths in the main room and then an equal number of booths in the room right behind it. It's right next door to Goat Hill Tavern and they share the same entrance area. Both bars are great, but if you're feeling that 60s meets hipster vibe, slide on over to the Boulevard. I'm sure it gets crazy on the weekends with a full crowd and local bands playing. Question is... When are you going to go with me?

    Victoria S.

    DO NOT GO HERE!!! THEY ROOFIE PEOPLE!!!! Speaking out about this as it seems like nobody else will. Was here for the first time on Saturday night April 17th to meet for a drink and catch up with my friends. Me and one of my girls ended up blacking out within the 30 mins after barely sipping ONE DRINK! We hadn't been drinking anywhere else that night. Thank God for our friends who ended up taking care of us as we were completely incoherent. The next day to say we were ill would be an understatement. Never felt anything like this. Decided to go take a drug test and it came back positive for OPIOIDS AND BENZODIAZEPINE. We filed a police report and the officer did not seem to care much. Instead he made a remark about the drink we ordered being possibly "too strong". The manager of the bar refused to shows us video surveillance footage of that night and said we don't have enough evidence. I took this matter to social media and more victims came forward. THESE PEOPLE ARE SCUMBAGS!!! Me and my friend were absolutely lucky to have the help we needed. Next girl or guy might not be so lucky. BEWARE!!!!

    Weller special reserve bourbon
    Stephen G.

    I looked back to my review from 9 months ago and I had to think, wow!..., was that only 9 months ago?! Hanging out late on a quiet industry kind of Monday night has turned into a friend soaked venue of whiskey loving and good times. The Boulevards sorted love affair with the brown spirit has given birth to the '1824 Whiskey Society'. Nothing ominous or stuffy, just people with a common appreciation for whiskeys and all things about them. Neat, on the rock or in a cocktail, this is the place you are invited to share in the experience with the rest of us. If you happen to frequent any of the Newport/Mesa restaurants odds are you'll run into one if not a few familiar faces from the scene. Come by, grab a dram and toast with us, you're always welcome.

    Blood orange cosmo
    Mel D.

    Blood Orange Cosmo!!! My friend and I were in the area and decided to drop in at the Goat Hill Tavern for a beer. As I pulled into the back parking lot I saw that the Helm next door was gone and now The Boulevard. Curiosity got the best of me so I sent a text message to my friend asking if he wanted to meet there instead. The interior was nice, a huge difference from the Goat Hill's divey feel. Their menu seemed to consist of craft beer and cocktails. It is definitely a nice place to meet co-workers after work or even host a birthday get together. I read that they encourage groups to have their party there and they can put together some special priced drinks. My Blood Orange Cosmo was very good and I felt $8 was quite reasonable. That same drink would probably cost about $12 at most bars in LA. Make sure to look on the chalk board at the bar for their daily specials. The day I went they had a buy 1 get 1 free deal on Moscow Mules. Not bad...I didn't get a chance to try it but next time I'll make sure to look on their board first. Minus one star because I did ask if they had any drink special and the bartender answered "All our drinks are special". I wish he would have pointed at the board with the special. We were there on a Sunday around 4pm so I hoped they had some sort of special which they did but didn't tell me. But this place is much more "me" than the Goat Hill so I'd be open to going back to see what sort of crowd they bring in on Friday's and Saturday's.

    Daniel G.

    Always a great place for drinks with friends. They have a great selection of beers and and an even better selection whiskey! You'll be surprised at how many amazing whiskeys and bourbons you'll find here.

    One of my personal favorites out of a large selection
    Sean R.

    I've been coming to the Boulavard for over six years now and I have enjoyed myself throughout my years through the experience of the bartenders and the amazing cocktails now that the Boulavard is offering this amazing whiskey society that offers an even vast selection with a love driven focus on all different regions and vintages that give a society a real image if you have a chance to ever come down I definitely recommend coming in and asking about the whiskey society and see what you think!!

    Fantastic DJ! Read the crowd perfectly! Clever transitions - would be back just for him!
    Kimmy T.

    Right next to the Goat but WAY BETTER! Nicely laid out, pretty ceiling tiles but understated otherwise. Lots of parking behind - shares the same lot as the Goat and therefore has 2 entrances: back door and front door. Loved the DJ - so clever. I told him like 10x and he even said "I appreciate you" - humble talent is the best! My friend had her birthday end up here so we were super happy to have such an amazing set of songs to singalong and dance to. I was driving so I didn't partake in all the shots but the bartenders were moving as quickly as they could. There's only one bar but it is the length of the place w/ 3-4 bartenders running around so it's enough. Has a small 1ft stage with DJ could maybe be a tad smaller to make more dance floor but otherwise, great fun and decent dance ability next to the bar. The beauty of this place is all the booths that don't require reservation, the sweet Saturday night DJ and the amazing amount of parking available. Definitely a 20s/30s bar - I didn't feel like there were too many older than that. It got pretty messy towards the end of the night and there was actually a fight that broke out near the "dance floor" but the bouncers and a super human bartender hurdled over the bar to help! It all happened so suddenly... I got shoved but was happy that was all. You can't always help the clientele that comes to your bar (or those that get too hot) but you can see the character of the staff shine through (excellent responsibility and swift removal effort of the aggressors) so I'd definitely return.

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    Ask the Community - The Boulevard

    What was the previous name of the Blvd bar?

    The Helm

    What type of music does this place play?

    We rotate DJs on the weekends and play a mix of music styles for dancing, throwback jams and more.

    Do they have a happy hour. If so, what time?

    Yes - every day 5-7pm HALF OFF all drinks for happy hour

    Is 21+ every night?

    Yes, we are 21+ at all times.

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    Old fashion. House bourbon. Better than anywhere else.
    Old fashion. House bourbon. Better than anywhere else.
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    Outside patio
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    4.4
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    2.2 mi
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    We were looking for a light, quick meal before a local concert, and our friend suggested this…read moreplace. It fit perfectly for us! It was a beautiful day, and we were given our choice of patio dining. Our server, Grace, friendly and efficient, was exceptional at checking on us which doesn't always happen when outdoors. She brought our drinks and meals quickly. One friend ordered sliders which she really enjoyed. She commented that it was the perfect size and tastes that she was looking for. Another friend and I split a steak salad. Sharing a salad off a plate can be an awkward feat, but they offer a split-plate up-charge for avoiding that! The salad was simple: steak, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce, but chopped fries were an unexpected addition. Overall, a great fit to get our night started off right!

    First time I came I think I just ordered foods that I don't like. 2nd time around today and it was…read moremuch better. Classic burger - tastes exactly that, classic. Your timeless American hamburger. Fresh veggies and meaty patty. Fish and chips - fried extremely well and the fish was incredibly flaky. Chipotle slaw was refreshing. Fries were king of stale Wings - hot buffalo and garlic herb. Hot and crispy and was very moist. Often wings are dry but this was great. Accompanying ranch fresh and very dill forward Came Saturday night before Father's Day and was a little empty. Seated immediately. Lots of tvs which had the World Cup on and dodgers game. Service was quick and attentive Onion rings - a little oily

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    Crispy Cauliflower
    Crispy Cauliflower
    Super Bowl
    Super Bowl
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    4.2
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    Vegan friendly
    Free WiFi

    Loving their pet friendly patio! The burger was delicious just not shareable , perfect size for…read moreyour own belly! We order to share a Cobb salad pretty good size to share! Parking could be hard to find!

    I usually don't go to breweries because I'm not the biggest beer drinker, but if a place has other…read moredrinks besides beer, I'm always down to check it out. Came here the other day with some friends for drinks and food and honestly, it was such a good time. I really love the open concept here, especially the outdoor seating area. There's plenty of tables and open space, which makes it perfect for hanging out with friends and family. It's also super kid friendly since there's room for them to run around and burn off all that energy while everyone relaxes. But be sure to dress warm cause it definitely gets chilly at night . I got their Levy Lemonade and wow... I was actually surprised by how good it was. It has lavender in it, but the flavor wasn't overpowering at all, which I personally loved. The drink was refreshing, smooth, and not too sweet or bitter , just perfectly balanced. We also ordered the chicken wings and they were really good. I do wish they let you do half-and-half flavors because the lemon pepper was VERY lemony but still super tasty. The woman helping us at the register was really friendly and helpful when it came to recommending drinks. Honestly, the whole staff was welcoming and nice, which made the experience even better I can already tell this is going to become one of my regular spots. Thank you Green Cheek Beer Co. for such a fun experience !!! I'll definitely be back soon

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    One of our Hazy IPAs
    One of our Hazy IPAs
    Tons of seating outside
    Tons of seating outside
    Another view of the indoor private event area

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    Another view of the indoor private event area

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