We were visiting Newport Beach and checked this place out when we were looking for a spot to watch football. We ubered, but there appeared to be plenty of parking in the lot. Bathrooms were clean and nice, however there was only one stall for a very large restaurant. When we arrived the place was (predictably!) PACKED! We were still able to find a couple seats toward the back of the bar, against the rear windows, behind the pool table. A server greeted us soon and was friendly and very nice. The drinks are on the pricier side which is understandable for Newport. We ordered the bagel bites and they were good but sitting in a pool of grease. However, I 10/10 would order again-if I were to return-because they were delish!! When one game ended we were able to move seats to another table in the actual restaurant area. Prior to this our friends who were visiting from out of state saw a couple at the bar cash out and asked them if they were leaving soon. The response they received tainted the entire experience as they were clearly locals and NOT FRIENDLY. This was not the only bad experience with entitled patrons at this spot. For this reason we will absolutely not be going back as we got the message loud and CLEAR from the regulars that we were not welcome and also not to speak to them. Not our kind of vibe and we expected much more from a divey pool bar, but regardless, NOTES, and highly recommend not going here if you are not from Newport. (Even though we are from up the road in LBC). read more

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Been a while since the last time my pool bestie and I were here. We came last Wednesday for HH, we shared the Chicken Street Taco plate (6) for $16 and each had a drink from their summertime special - Jameson Mule. If you spend a minimum of $20, the pool rate is $15/hr. Parking is never an issue, decent bar food and friendly service. read more

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Have only been here for food but vibe is chill and spacious. We came here around 2 pm on a Sunday. Classic Q is a billiards bar with plenty of bar and table seating. Billard pricing is $15 per hour $20 min spend for food. Since we only came here for food and drinks, we just sat at a booth. I got the whiskey Diet Coke and hubby got the $5 can cocktail. We also got the potato skins to share ($18). Whiskey Diet Coke was not too strong, can cocktail was mango Tajin, interesting flavor combo. The potato skins were a bit greasy for my liking but would hit hard after too many drinks. Overall service is fast and vibe is chill. Would love to try billiard next time! read more

The Classic Q - Potato skin - Sports Bars Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We came here with a small group to watch the World Cup finals. There is plenty of parking in the lots on the side but you can also uber here. They did have uber/lyft pickup at the front door area too. They do have a strict 21 carding rule with no outside food/drinks/items so leave them in your car or they will not allow you in. The place is a typical sports bar with TV's of different sizes mounted in every wall and one projector mounted in the backroom. The TV quality is vary however with the best view and newest TVs in the center area in the back. They do also have pool tables available in another backroom and outdoor seating too. But most were closed off for the World Cup Finals event. The tables are ALL first come first serve so you have to come early for these special sports events! They do open early even though the posted hours said 12pm they actually opened around 11am when the line begins forming. We got a small high top table near the bar for our group of 5. The servers are very fast and attentive here even though they only have a few! They literally make rounds to check on every single table so you're very well taken care of! For the world cup they have a small menu available including all beers on tap and select cocktails. But you could order off menu if you remember the regular menu items. We got the California Burger which was HUGE and a very standard burger served with fries. You literally needed to eat this with a fork and knife it was that big. The meat was cooked well but tasted very standard without much seasoning. Chipotle Chicken Wrap: We upgraded regular fries to sweet potato fries. The wrap was also huge and tasty and probably the healthiest option available. Chicken Wings: Also very flavorful with your choice of sauce. Very standard bar wings with your classic ranch and celery sticks. The atmosphere was VERY loud inside packed full of football fans from both sides. They had set specific areas for Argentina and Spain with flags and jerseys set out with folding tables for overflow seating. Everyone was super respectful regardless of the side and supported each other even on the losing team. This place has a REALLY small bathroom with literally one toilet stall and urine in the mens, and two stalls in the women's so the bathroom line is always long! Overall, a fun place to come hangout to watch a game and enjoy some OK bar food. But the service is excellent and we'll likely come back for future sporting events or just to hangout with friends. read more

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This place smells like sewage! Other reviewers have said the same thing, but the owner Raid is always rude and gaslights anybody who tells an honest truth. A little cleanliness and humility goes a long way, sir. Won't be back. read more

BJ ( Bailey ) is amazing! We enjoy getting service by her every time we come in. Sam is also great she's patient and goes above and beyond for us every time . The food is great and for bar food is great quality and tastes fresh. The atmosphere is our favorite for a oool bar and we choose to come here to play pool for the environment and convenient location. read more

The Classic Q - Buffalo Chicken Fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Stopped by this billiards spot recently for lunch and was seriously impressed. The atmosphere is laid-back but still feels upscale enough for a night out with friends or drinks after work. Biggest highlight: they offer FREE billiards Monday-Friday until 4 PM with a $15 lunch purchase which is honestly one of the best deals around. Normally it's $15 per hour with a $20 food/beverage minimum. Service was attentive and friendly. There are full-size and bar sized tables and they recently redid the felt last week so everything rolls super smooth and plays great. You can tell they actually maintain the equipment instead of just throwing tables in a corner like some places do. On the downside, i wasn't a huge fan of my expresso martini which didn't actually have expresso in it. They use a coffee liquor so it tasted like diluted coffee. The food was on the pricier side and was just typical bar food/smaller proportions. read more

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Awesome spot!! Came in on a Friday during lunch and it's a total sports bar billiards bar vibe. We got drinks right away which were simple beer and wine and delicious. We ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and fries and it was just phenomenal!! The chicken and salad is chopped up together and mixed so every bite is so perfect! The fries are sooo good and in a time where every fry tastes identical these are potatoey with a nice seasoning. Just a sweet spot a bit pricey but large interior good service good food I will totally be back! read more

The Classic Q - Chicken Wrap * - Sports Bars Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Just an update to highlight Amy! Perfect server. She made me feel like regular before I was, Even when she wasn't my server, she recognized me and knew my "usuals". Love her. We drive 30+ minutes because she makes this place as fun as it is! read more

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The Classic Q seems like the place to be for post-work drinks in Irvine. I'm not even sure if they run happy hour specials, but this bar was crowded and lively at 6pm on a Thursday. I was definitely expecting a more laid back atmosphere, but I'm not complaining. Overall, I thought the set up here was pretty good. Pool tables, plenty of TVs to catch sporting events, and a nice variety of both food and beer on the menu. Prices were a little higher than I'd like, but service was friendly and efficient. I would not be opposed to coming back at some point, though it probably wouldn't be my first option. read more

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Casual bar with pool tables and multiple tvs to watch the game. My friend treated us girls for a drink and shoot pool. We didn't have time so just ended up at the bar top having drinks and catching up. For a Sunday night it wasn't very busy. Food: we shared nachos and each of us had an espresso Martini that had a good amount of booze and was tasty. A good place for drinks and shooting pool and watching sports games read more

The Classic Q - Girls night - Sports Bars Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Very chill spot! Plenty of TVs to watch any sports games going on - the servers were very attentive and helpful. I've only been here once and tried the chicken wrap, it was delicious & tasty. Would love to try more food in the coming future read more

The Classic Q - Chicken Wrap * - Sports Bars Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Halley was working her arse off!!! Thank you for your efforts and great service!! The place was Packer friendly and the wings were delicious! Too bad the Packers did not show up on game day. read more

This place is great amazing HH and staff Sam the bartender is amazing David the busser is great the food was good is you're looking for a local spot to play pool and watch the game this is the place has a great ambience overall I had fun and I highly recommended it. read more

Came to watch the World Cup final 2026. This place was packed! It's a sports bar so It's a great place to watch games, they have TVs everywhere! (idk if they added more for the game) The food is good and the staff all seem to work pretty hard. They also have outdoor patio seating. read more

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Amazing sports bar, love the activities the outdoor space and vibes of everyone. Food came out quick and service was over great.

Absolutely perfect for a casual bar night. The vibes are great, the drinks and food are even better, and somehow the service puts them all to shame. Bailie Sky was the sweetest, most attentive server ever, and I'm not sure if we'll be going back for the drinks or just to hang out with her. read more

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Been to Irvine a quite a few times. One of my favorite places!!! good vibe. bar food, big menu but above average. Amazing people!! Great service! Multiple shifts and people and they have all been friendly and attentive Especially Amy!! Amazing read more

Boys club that smells like boys own it! You can smell the sewage in the restrooms and especially by the bar when the dishwasher is running. Extra yuck...don't make my drink when you're wearing dishwashing gloves. Sad because it could be way better! Space is great, location is cool, but the hygiene needs some TLC. read more

Stopped by the Classic Q after work since it was nearby. Upon walking in, it seemed like a very typical sports bar. The name seems fitting, very "classic" as it's nothing spectacular nor horrendous. The service is really dependent on the bartender. I was greeted by two people when I visited, a very kind woman and an overly-talkative man. The woman was great, she checked on my partner and I an appropriate amount of times and offered help when needed. On the other hand, the man would keep interrupting conversations between myself and my partner. I appreciate it when people can read the room. Back to a more positive note, the food and drinks were solid. The woman bartender did a great job on making drinks and offered to adjust ours if needed. We also got fries to snack on and the seasoning was solid. It was reminiscent of a Cajun seasoning. Overall, very okay experience. I find myself coming here more out of convenience rather than anything else read more

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Took my mom here and we were both pleasantly surprised! The food was AMAZING and the drinks were on par. The gentleman bartender was very immersed in his work but still had time to converse with us. Would come back 100%! read more

The Classic Q - Sports Bars Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Love the wings here. They are very crispy which is so hard to find but so delicious! This place gives a dive bar vibe. It gets pretty loud in here and there are 4 pool tables as well. read more

THE Classic Q has the best bar food. Service and ambiance is always nice/chill. Got something new, the prime rib dip. Au jous, horseradish, so good. read more

I came in for a Fantasy Baseball draft. I arrived around 12:30 and the place was almost all mine. A nice play list from the 90's had me reminiscing about great memories and a few regrets. Melody (Mel) came over and announced she would be the server for our group. After going over what was on tap, I asked for the Space Dust IPA. It was new for me and I love trying different libations. Mei was very attentive throughout and she gave me some food recommendations later on. I opted for the Blackened Chicken Sandwich and it came with TONS of fries. I enjoyed it very much but I could not polish off the taters. All in all, a very nice Sunday afternoon was had by all the participants. I am sure our draft will be back next season, as we have now visited on successive years. read more

Pleasantly surprised by this place! Lots of pool tables and TVs - it's great for large groups, especially if you're looking for somewhere to watch a sports game! Drinks are what you'd expect, but their apps are actually pretty good & ranch is delicious :) Service was a bit slow, but it didn't look like they had too many people working so guessing that's why. read more

This is a sports bar. There are a lot of tvs so it may be a great place to watch a game. I came for lunch with coworkers. Food was ok but I was not impressed with anything that we ordered. Average fare. I don't know if we will be back read more

Stayed in Newport Beach for a 4th of July getaway trip, and found this establishment behind my hotel. A pleasant surprise!!! It's a great place to unwind, and watch some sports. Staff was friendly and attentive, especially Amy and Katlyn.....I kept it light with food orders, ordering mainly chips and salsa, but this will be my go-to bar whenever I make it to the OC....thank you, Classic Q!!! read more

Food is decent bar food. Ambiance is standard for a sports bar. World Cup going on so they're slammed. BUT 3 different times our order either went to the wrong table, or would have had we not stopped it. I know they're slammed...but I'll wait for service, but it should be correct. read more

Amy is the best, I'm a regular and she's always very polite, talkative and attentive. I always ask for her when I come in. I couldn't ask for better service! read more

We tried to play pool here tonight and arrived two hours before closing and the man who was working the front door was extremely rude and didn't let us play even though the bartender said it was allowed and already took our card and I'd to reserve the table. The very unprofessional guy proceeded to to yell in a really obnoxious and rude tone "no more pool" from across the the room and came over and physically took the balls and ques from us. Mind you there was a couple playing on the other table who played 5 additional games while we sat a drank our beers that we honestly wished we never order. I guess this place in in the habit of turning away money. We felt bad for Chris the bartender because he was nice but the other guy was so rude that it completely killed our vibe. Do yourself a favor a go somewhere else! The one star we're giving is for Chris the bartender and Chris only! And this is the only time I've ever left a review, that guys was just so rude I had to say something! read more

Good food, good service, good vibes and tons of tvs! Great place to watch the NFL. Voodoo ranger on tap!

Good spot for sports watching. Large square bar with plenty of TVs and a large dining room as well. Fare is standard pub food but well done. Appears to be a place for Packers fans to go to watch out of town games. Convenient location, easy parking , would recommend read more

I like to stop in here for a quick drink sometimes. It's close by and convenient for me. It's your typical sports bar and gets the job done. I usually will get a martini or a vodka soda. I have ordered French fries from here and they were pretty good. The service is usually fast and friendly. They have pool tables and lots of tvs. They also have Tesla chargers outside which is convenient. read more

The Classic Q - Sports Bars Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Came here last night after 10,we were hungry and this placed stopped serving food. The waitress was kind and mentioned Yard House is open with food. I ordered one Cosmo and my husband ordered a beer before we left to get food. The place is lively with a lot of pool tables and chalk boards above the bar naming all the beers they have in draft. read more

Came here on a Friday night. Chill spot with about 3 pool tables. I got a wrap here, decent portions. I couldn't finish it and ended up taking half home. Service is good, the bartender kept the drinks going. There's also TVs so you can catch a game here. I'd definitely come back for a chill night with friends read more

Under staffed and cranky attitude from the two that were there. Guests are not very attended to

Their zucchini sticks are ! The BEST in town. The pool table rentals are usually easy to get a table and the service is great! read more

Went back recently to watch football. Beer prices are outrageous. $8.50 for a Corona. That is insane. $18-$20 for breakfast. I spoke to a regualar who said some of the regulars have stopped coming in due to the continued price increases? read more

This place makes the best BLT in Orange County! Always good and there are so many other fantastic option. Everyone can find something to love and the service is outstanding every time! read more

After being a routine visitor here to this bar, we were greeted with a "manager" with curly hair and glasses. This is the first time in the months that we've been coming here that she was very rude in asking our party to "be quiet" when playing a game of pool. After informing her that she could have asked the ladies in our party to be quiet in a more polite manner, she denied it and proceeded to be rude to us. As an individual with experience as a manager, she did not handle it in a professional manager and proceeded to walk away after we told her she could have handled it in a polite manner. This is solely constructive criticism to management, as they should not place individuals who react emotionally in management. read more

The Classic Q - Sports Bars Near Me - Newport Beach, California