This place is dive bar with disrespectful patrons and dishonest, unfriendly bartenders. The drinks are generous because the glasses are huge; only reason I gave them the 1 star. They over charged my credit card. When I talked to the owner on the phone, he was kind enough to apologize and offer the difference when I came in. The owner handed me the money and try to persuade me to check out his office because he noticed that my credit card was also used a few years earlier, which I was not. Creepy guy! Tips: 1. If you want to actually go to this dive, bring cash. 2. Quarters are required for the pool tables but expect to be bullied by the locals for the tables and cues. 3. Don't use their restrooms. read more

What used to be a great rock n roll dive bar has been destroyed by a digital jukebox that will not only steal your money when you pay for 'play my song next', but also ruin your night by playing whatever horrible dance music the local club kids want to hear. If you are looking for a great rock 'n' roll bar/ punk rock bar, this place and it is no longer it. To the bar: Either stand by your brand or die by a weak appeasing of everything modern. read more

Scotch, beer, whiskey, vodka, suds, peanuts, chips, video games. That's it. They are a dive bar and proud of it. Anything more than a two star rating would be an insult against them and what they are aiming for. read more

Awesome name, awesome doorman, awesome dive. Walked in here on the 4th of July and someone put 'Born in the USA' by the boss on the jukebox. Yes. The bartender was friendly and she set an upbeat atmosphere. To name a few beers: Budweiser, Sculpin IPA (Ballast Point) 805 Blonde (Firestone) NO beers on the pool tables! I hear they have good food..this is a classic dive bar, and I definitely look forward to going back to the huddle! read more

Reading through other people's review makes me sad. Did we all go to the same bar? RECENTLY? I've been here a few times now, and I have held off writing my review due to the fact that I've been trying to give this place a chance. This bar reminds me of a joint I use to go to in West Covina. This is not meant as a compliment. I found the bartenders to be snobby. And before you dismiss me as a "jealous hater" I sincerely am not. I could care less what gender the bartenders are, or what they look like. But the fact is I never get served even though I waited politely and didn't make a fuss. They totally avoided my stare, and last time they straight up attended someone right next to me who was waiting there for a few minutes versus me who was waiting for about 10 minutes. It got to the point where I was like, "FUCK IT, I AM GETTING A DAMN DRINK". But I lost the battle when I was snubbed by the bartender. All in all I am totally turned off by this place. It's a total shame because the people who go to this bar seem cool enough. But, is it just me or does this bar think it's in Downtown LA? Wait, correction. Not even in Downtown LA are you subjected to that kind of service. read more

I've been here once and I really hope I never have to endure the pain again. Leave your liver, lungs and credit card at the door. This place takes dive bar to a whole new level in a part of California known for majestic ocean views, beachfront property and lots of fake titties. And as for your credit card, you won't really need it since the place is a dive and drinks are cheap and super stiff. Oh, and if you care anything about your lungs, this place is a smokers' haven since they really don't abide by any laws. Eurotrash in the crowd? Raise your hands, this place will make you feel like you are back in dirty Paris! As for drinks, the beer selection sucks but if you want to get hammered, this would be the spot since the Huddle is built for alcoholics. My friends went in at 7AM one morning to watch a World Cup game and the bar was packed with people getting a gin and tonic before they headed off to work. Total sleeze and an incubator for AA members. Where my alcy's at? A gin and tonic is more like gin, gin, gin, gin and a drop of tonic. And this might have topped the cake. You know a bar is a total dive when patrons bring their five year old son to the bar while they get their drink on. Don't worry though, mom and dad were totally responsible and took turns holding the kid outside while their respective other got their drink on. Some dives are cool and others are like you are diving into a cesspool of crap. As for the Huddle, it is the latter. BATHROOM REVIEW ------------------------------- Still not the worst bar bathroom I have been in but really, are you going to make the effort to come here? read more

The Huddle always treated me right for a quick refuel and cocktail session, while waiting for my girl to get her hair did... back before I shaved her head in her sleep, that is... Saturday mornings there attract your basic older divebar clientele; one word of advice - do not play a James Brown (or Too $hort) marathon on the jukebox; I found that this was not the way to make the regular old fogies welcome you with open arms or buy you drinks. Luckily I had a thousand dollars in my pocket in cash and could pay for my own inebriation. Just kidding, it was more like $29 bucks, but it was more than enough, the way they price drinks and beers at this strange little gem. Note: I myself did not encounter any "bros" (as mentioned in other reviews) or anyone under age 50 as a matter of fact, during my tenure at this great Costa Mesa dive. read more

I had went in here for a few after a long day and what can I say but wow. Great music at all times and the staff was amazing and entertaining the whole time. Sundays are the good times!!! read more

I'm not a "dive bar" kind of gal. It could be because I don't really drink (I'm allergic) but I do like to ocassionally sip on some bubbly or enjoy a kir royale ... in more of a lounge atmosphere. Please give me something with a smidge of chicness to it, and I am a happy Designated Driver. lol But as a dive bar goes, this one is good. So if I was a dive bar kind of gal, this is the kind I would like to hang out in. It's clean, spacious. Lots of pool tables and darts. Neatly hung beer-logo neons throughout, as well as several flat screen TVs. The bartenders are attentive and sweet, and the drinks are cheap! read more

Dive Bar on Baker Street! Parking lot is small but the huddle is a decent size! 9 pool tables, a juke box, a bar, 2 booths, and some tables! I like this place but they only had one bartender working a Friday night! Really? With 2 security guys! It was kind of busy and I had to wait a while to get my drinks, which were a fair price but you could tell the bartender was in a rush. :( Disappointed read more

A friend of mine and I went to Kitsch about a block away. We made a friend who recommended Huddle, because it was close and it's a good spot to shoot some pool. It must have been fate, because I fell in love with Huddle. Let me start by saying that I was over-dressed for Huddle. This is a jeans and t-shirt style dive bar, and I arrived in my tight red dress and heels. What can I say, I didn't exactly anticipate going to a dive bar when I first got dressed. With that said, we immediately made lots of friends haha. Idk if it was the dress or just the friendly people Huddle attracts, but I played pool with two or three random groups of people that night. It was a lot of fun. There are so many pool tables here, so you never have to wait long for one to clear. Bring quarters! They have automated tables, and a game costs a whopping buck. With that said, lots of tables are missing a ball or two... But it's cheap, and it's a dive bar, so no one's complaining. Drinks are cheap here, so that's another plus. The bartenders know what they're doing, and one of them concocting a delicious drink for me when I asked her to surprise me. She said it was a tequila sunrise with a special twist; yum! Anyways, I ended up getting a tad drunk, and before I knew it, it was 2am... Where did three hours just go?!?! I'll definitely be coming back more appropriately dressed to shoot some pool in the future :) read more

Grab your smokes and amble on in to the last true dive bar in the Central OC. How about a stiff $4 drink and some attitude? Done! Feel like hearing some Bad Company and shooting a game of pool or darts? Done and Done. The perfect antidote to the OC - a little piece of real in an ocean of yuck. read more

I can't wait for things to open back up so i can visit my favorite bar in orange county for some good fun and some ice cold beer!! #wewillgetthroughthisonebeeratatime read more

Chillest Local Bar Ever! The Huddle is literally right next to my house and I go about 2 times a week, because unlike most bars, it is super chill, cheap, and a guaranteed good time. Every night they have pitchers of beer on sale starting at $10, and plenty of pool tables to hang out by and watch local hustlers take peoples money. If you are looking to relax or take a friend to a local bar, this is the place to go. Recommendation for The Huddle: - More Girls - Less Guys read more

I'm not a huge bar scene kind of person, but this place is pretty... how should I say this... DOPE. It's one of those places you can come to on an afternoon where you're looking for something to do thats chill... that's inexpensive... that's local. Other than watching a movie or so and so. It's kind of in a ghetto area, but the place is well kept. The carpet is clean, the restrooms were clean, the seats, pool tables, and counters were clean and well kept too. Not one of those worn-out dilapidated bars (yes, the word that popped in my head was dilapidated, don't judge me). Full bar. Cards have to be a minimum of $10. They have an ATM and a change machine for quarters. You use quarters for the pool tables, foozeball, darts, pinball, etc. Good selection of games to at least spend an hour here to hang out or sober up after drinking. They also have a jukebox thing that plays music, but I didn't get to try it out. Yeah, that pretty much covers it. A chill bar with some chill people on a Monday afternoon. Little weird that I saw a 30s-50s crowd though (like, don't these people go to work?). Oh well. Whatevers. Go have fun. read more

Pretty dope place! Typical dive bar atmosphere with $1 pool tables! Came here after devouring Boiling Crab and just wanted to hang out at a chill place without the crowd. Always seen this place and decided to check it out. Lots of pool tables, with $1 (in quarters) play. The tables are simple, nothing fancy (think dive bar). They have a small bar area you can chill as well or some tables if you come with a group. All in all, had fun here, would come back. Recommended! read more

As far as pool hall go, this place is not very bad. They have quite a few tables and a full bar with a couple beers on tap. Bartenders are very friendly. I would've given a four-star except for half the times when I went to the bar, the bartender was out and back smoking and not available which caused me to wait or not get another beverage. The tables are flat and have good rails, lots of house pool cues that are straight and work well. While the tables are little more expensive than a lot of other places, running at a dollar apiece, it's not too bad read more

Been here a few times now since my friend lives across the street. They claim to be a dive bar but its the cleanest " dive bar " that Ive ever been to. Lots of locals and good prices. Im definitely coming again when Im in the area. read more

I thought that this would be a great place to while around the remaining daylight hours within the company of an older clientele and Fleetwood Mac tunes. Then I heard it. Could it be? No, I should really get closer to the doorway before I judge a place. But then the music grew louder and more brain-numbing. Why, yes, it was Creed. CREED! At a ridiculous amount of decibels. Then I glimpsed some white, denim cut-offs paired with white high-tops and it was over before it even began. read more

Sometimes you just want to kick back, play some pool, squander some $$ in the jukebox and just drink a beer or 3 in a good little dive bar. Well, this is just the place! 8 pool tables plus a mix of darts and pinball, The Huddle is everything you want in a dive bar. Good drinks and a great atmosphere. There's always a great mix of people and solid tunes on the jukebox. Friday nights you can get some killer tacos from the taco truck that parks right outside the front door. read more

Wow. Ted the bar tender is a complete asshole. He ruined the TV in a SPORTS BAR because the volume was on. Started threatening us and calling us names because we asked to have the volume on a football game up. You work in a SPORTS bar and hate football and refuse to have the volume on a FOOTBALL (sports) game. I am an avid drinker, and will routinely spend 200+$ per night at a bar, and I will NEVER BE back to spend money if TED is here. What an immature rude prick. EDIT: Other than the absolutely appaling attitude of the aforementioned bar tender, the drinks are strong, there are plenty of billiards table, and 90% of the time the experience is good. If you're coming here for the SPORTS half of the sports bar, you're gonna have a bad time... if you're coming to grab a drink, shoot some pool and throw a few sets of darts, this is a good choice. P.s. they DO have a secluded smoking area, but it is a bit small. read more

I love scotch. Scotchy,scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly.. Yum yum yummm... Best bar around see you guys tonight... Go Ducks! read more

After a neighboring bar's line was too long (Mesa) we ended up here. Personally, I was glad, as I am getting old and I don't wait in lines to get into bars anymore. The Huddle is more my speed anyway. A bar with no wait to get in, a bar that welcomes all types, a bar that offers cheap drinks. A bar that is good for hearing what your friends have to say because it isn't overly crowded with hipsters. So yeah, if you are hanging in the OC as in Costa Mesa and you want a chill good time then come here. It will remind you of your college days when you used to slum it with your good pals. And if you are in the mood for pool, they have a ton of tables. read more

Ahh the huddle. If you are TOO scared to venture in here, you've been living behind the Orange curtain for too long. Venture out into the world a bit... these crazies wont bite. The huddle is what it is - a dive bar. Dont go here expecting to rent a table, or shake your ass to a d.j. Its not the type of bar young twenty somethings should go if they are looking to dress up cute and do the whole hip bar or club thing No, the huddle is where you go when you just want a drink... and maybe play a few games of pool. Its not hip, its not trendy, but you will find a broad mix of people. On the weekend you can find young and old, hipsters and bros, normies and crazies.. its not a racist scene like the other reviewer suggested ... they always have a mix of peeps. Ive always had a good time, and chatted with friendly people. The bartenders are even nice! good for a drink and a laugh, bad place to be scene or seen. read more

3.5 stars? really? The Huddle is my home away from home. after 6 years of going here, i'm surprised i haven't reviewed it sooner. probably cus i suck at actually posting reviews on here. i couldn't ask for more from a bar. except maybe some cheap bar food and more beers on tap. but there's plenty of places to grab food around the place, and they have a good bottle selection. The Huddle might not be for everyone. it's not classy or swank. if you want that, go pay $15 for a drink next door at Mesa. what it is, however, is one of the most homey, welcoming bars you may ever come across. the regulars are friendly and fun, the bartenders are incredible, and if to find Teddy, you will hear a hell of a story or two. this is a place where you will walk out of with 10 new friends every time you go in. someone mentioned that you should stick to beer and not get too crazy with the mixed drinks. apparently they've never ordered a mixed drink from here. if you want especially great mixed drinks, find a night that Crystal is working. she is the greatest bartender i've ever come across. "i'm not sure what i want. something with whiskey, beer, and... hell.. throw some green tea in that mix, too". she'll think for a second, and somehow come up with the most delicious (and very alcoholic, yet not even noticable by the taste) drink ever. all in all, the bartenders are all incredible and nice... Crystal, Dani, Tami, Liam, Michelle... they are all amazing. they all have their perks, and if you aren't an asshole then they will soon be one of your new friends. they have a ton of dollar pool tables, but as many other people have mentioned, they do tend to fill up. The Huddle does have a lot of pool leagues that play out of it, but they only last for a few hours, usually from 7 to 10, or so. no more than 4 of the tables at a time are actually being used for league play, so just throw your quarters down, call next game, and hope the people at the tables aren't dicks. it's dive bar etiquette to be reasonable and not hog tables all night. they have 2 dart boards with a bunch of different game options that cost 50 cents per player, a touch tunes juke box with almost all the music you could hope for (although friday and saturday nights you tend to get people wandering in who play-next the shittiest rap and top-40 songs that make you want to punch the person standing next to you), and a video poker/picture hunt/game thingy. read more

Cool place & one of my co worker's favorite hangouts (stopped by for happy hour before attending an event). Her fave bartender was working, and made the best martini I have had in a long while! Although it is considered a "dive" in my book, it was clean, big, and the men's restroom was just remodeled from what I was told, and it was very fancy, pretty out of character for this place IMO. read more

This is a true dive bar. It's hidden in a strip mall. You must order beer. Don't try to be fancy. They have tons of pool tables and when I was here, they were having a tournament on some of the tables. I suspect this place to be crowded all the time regardless. We did get in some games of darts with a couple older gentlemen who were quite nice. Service at the bar was a bit slow. read more

***BEWARE of FRAUDULENT CHARGES****DO NOT USE A CARD TO PAY HERE**** Went here for the first time this past Saturday and accidentally left without closing my tab. When I called to get my card I was told they didn't have it. Later I saw I was charged $100 even, no change just $100... exactly $100?... ummm no. first I only bought one drink on my tab, second that amount is obviously a weird amount. I went into the bar to have them check for my card again and I told them there were some false charges. The bartender who had served me (I was told his name is Jared, he's the one with earplug earrings) had the audacity to tell me to my face that he had given me my $5 tab to close out, and that I left him a $95 tip! I was floored! First, how can you tell me something totally false as if I don't know what happened? I could not believe that I was charged fraudulent charges, but to have the nerve to tell me in my face something as ridiculous as this... When I said no, that's ridiculous, he went on to say that the guy that had been sitting next to me and buying me drinks didn't leave a tip... as if this had anything to do with me. The whole thing is so wrong and upsetting that I felt the need to make others aware. read more

Perhaps it was the good company or the fact that they had Donovan and The Velvet Underground and T.Rex on the juke box and served an alright Vodka Collins. However, I thought that this place was OK. True, there was a handful of tools and then there was some decent people here and some hipsters. Very random...... Tonight was my very first time here. I see this place all the time and I have avoided it like the bloody plague. . However I was invited for a game of pool. Note: I suck at pool. But, I wanted to. The patrons where a little different. I was fairly observant. But, I had a good time. The boy was teaching me how to shoot pool. I think that he enjoyed the teaching me part. In all I was in a sort of a world of my own. I noticed the music and the random douches here and there but I was not judging. I was here for a chill night in which I accomplished. I love being single! Just saying..... read more

I really don't get the negative reviews is all about . Be nice !! And if u don't like the place .. u know where the door is! I like it here People are welcoming and overall It's cool read more

I enjoy a good dive bar when it's time to watch UFC fights. The bar gets crowded but not too crowded where you're touching shoulders with others. The drink prices are decent, the crowd is cool, and the staff is nice! read more

Make no mistake, this is a dive bar. And it's a dive bar in a location near The Camp, The Lab, and some other areas that have slowly over the years became more upscale. The pool tables are plentiful. The staff is friendly, and they have hot pockets they will microwave for you, for a fee. The music is fun, and I believe it comes from the jukebox. Whether or not you have fun here depends on how much you lower your expectations, and the crowd on a particular night when you visit. read more

Dive Bar nearby The Camp. $18 for a pitcher of Blue Moon. $2 Tip. There are pool tables in there too. The bartender was nice and the atmosphere was casual and a good place to sit and have a few drinks. read more

Stopped by with my sister for a memorial drink for our recently departed family dog. I haven't lived in OC since the 20th Century, so I had no clue about the bar scene. Suffice it to say, that the Camp (specifically Mesa) where we first attempted to go, is far too "bros and hoes" for my taste. I popped onto my dusty, trusty Yelp app and found "The Huddle" merely 350 feet away! Once we walked up and saw the strip mall storefront, we knew this was the dive bar we were looking for. When we walked in, The Huddle did not disappoint. This bar is full of community college drop outs and regular schmoes and gals. While there was still an element of Orange County douchbaggery, it was the kind that I could stomach, instead of the stripper heeled, fake boobs and sunglasses at night crowd at the other place. We grabbed a couple seats at the bar and had a couple of fair pours of Jameson and Woodford. I wouldn't call them generous, but they weren't measured either. Since there was only one bartender, service was super slow. I can't blame our bartender too much, since she was the only one working the bar, but I sure wish she would have filled up our drinks without us looking wistfully at her for ten minutes before having to yell out our order at her. There's lots of pool tables, darts, and pinball. Apparently you can get dinner here, as long as your idea of dinner is Hot Pockets and corn dogs. read more

If you look for the definition of "divey" you will find a picture of The Huddle. Drinks are cheap and $1 pool, what else can you ask for? Only down side is that they only have about five drafts but they have the basics so it's nbd. Totally recommend. read more

Got dragged here byy buddy with too many tats and a lifted truck one night bc he was trying to pick up on some girl who looked like she had given up on life. I get some or you love dive bars, but it's not my thing since growing up and getting over being hammered out of my mind and ending up in fights in a dirty piss soaked parking lot. read more

By far my favorite dive bar. Strong drinks, lots of pool tables, great staff. I can come in dressed up or in my jammies and I'm comfortable. The bartenders and bar backs treat you like family and take the time to get to know you. I go in at least 2-3 times a week even if it's just to play pool. Monday-Thursday you can always get a pool table, weekends it's packed! Thank you Huddle!!! read more

The Huddle - Know the address. 741 Baker - Sports Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Note: The Huddle is a DUI bust!!!!! Otherwise: Go and enjoy! Its a dive bar. If you don't know what a dive bar is......your to young. Stay away fresh meat, or buy a pitcher of Blue Ribbon. And act cool. That is in the customer description. We are here for a reason, they are here for a reason, you are reading this for a reason. Cheers, The Sleezstak read more

Fun casual dive bar with strong drinks and lots of pool tables, as well as dart boards and pinball. Good place to go for a laid back time.

OC Dive Bar. Pool Tables. Open late. Arcade games, pinball machines, darts, jukebox and even a photo hunt game that distracts you with pictures of naked women. Inside is decorated with beer branded surf boards, lamps, and car hoods. Heavy metal pumps from the speakers. World's Wildest Police Chases and UFC fights play on alternate TVs. Seems like a great place to grab a beer after work. Crowd is casual except for our well-dressed nightclubbers who showed up at 1am. Parking is decent but it is next door to MESA. read more