Looking for the best sports bars in Orange County? This guide focuses on places built for game day, with plenty of TVs, food and drinks, lively crowds and options for watching football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer and other major sporting events. Start with our standout picks, then use the city-by-city directory to find a sports bar near you.
Game availability, reservations, cover charges and special-event policies can change. A bar with lots of TVs may not carry every network or out-of-market package, so check with the venue before going for a specific game.
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Best Sports Bars in Orange County at a Glance
These are useful starting points when you want more than the nearest bar with a television. Rather than ranking them from first to last, we’ve highlighted what each location is best suited for. The complete city-by-city directory follows below.
| Sports Bar | City | Best For | Food | Other Entertainment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium Brewery | Aliso Viejo | Brewery + sports | Full menu | House-brewed beer |
| Danny K’s Billiards & Sports Bar | Orange | Billiards + sports | Full menu | Pool tables |
| Big’s | Fullerton | Traditional sports-bar atmosphere | Full menu | Check current events |
| Daily’s Sports Grill | Rancho Santa Margarita | Traditional sports grill | Full menu | Game-day viewing |
| Oggi’s Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza | Mission Viejo | Pizza + sports | Pizza & pub menu | Craft beer |
| Mutt Lynch’s | Newport Beach | Beachfront game-day atmosphere | Full menu | Beach setting |
| Dave & Buster’s | Orange | Sports + arcade | Full menu | Arcade |
| O’Connell’s Sports Pub & Grill | Huntington Beach | Neighborhood sports pub | Full menu | Game-day atmosphere |
| Classic Q | Newport Beach | Billiards + sports | Food available | Pool tables |
| SJH Sports Bar & Grill | San Juan Capistrano | South County sports viewing | Full menu | Golf-course setting |
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Sports Bars Near Honda Center & Angel Stadium
Anaheim’s major sports venues create two different game-day needs: a place to watch the game on TV, or somewhere to meet before or after attending in person. Honda Center, Angel Stadium and ARTIC sit within the broader Platinum Triangle area. The developing OCVIBE district around Honda Center will add substantially more dining and entertainment beginning in 2027, so the area’s options will continue to evolve.
Near Honda Center
For Ducks games and Honda Center events, look around Katella Avenue, ARTIC and the Platinum Triangle. Honda Center itself has bars and hospitality areas for ticketed events, while nearby Anaheim and Orange restaurants provide additional pre- and post-event options. OCVIBE’s major new restaurant and entertainment openings are still ahead, so check current openings rather than relying on future development plans.
Near Angel Stadium
Angel Stadium is close to the same Platinum Triangle entertainment area, with additional restaurants and bars along Katella Avenue and in nearby Orange. If you’re choosing a bar specifically to watch rather than attend an Angels game, confirm that the venue will have the game and audio you want before arriving.
Sports Bars With Lots of TVs, Pool Tables & Games
If the group wants more than a single game on one screen, consider venues where sports viewing is paired with other entertainment. Danny K’s in Orange and Classic Q in Newport Beach combine sports with billiards, while Dave & Buster’s in Orange and Irvine adds a large arcade. The Huddle in Costa Mesa is a bar-and-pool-hall option with multiple TVs, pool tables and darts. For more game-focused venues, see our guide to adult arcades in Orange County.
Sports Bars by City
Jump to: Aliso Viejo | Anaheim | Brea | Buena Park | Costa Mesa | Fullerton | Huntington Beach | Irvine | Newport Beach | Orange | San Clemente
Aliso Viejo Sports Bars
Stadium Brewery | 26731 Aliso Creek Rd. — Brewery + sports
Anaheim Sports Bars
Anaheim’s sports-bar scene spans neighborhood bars and restaurants as well as game-day options around Angel Stadium, Honda Center and the Platinum Triangle.
Keno’s Sports Bar | 2661 W. La Palma Ave.
Out of the Park Pizza | 5638 E. La Palma Ave.
Harvey’s Sports Bar | 1728 S. Euclid St.
The Cave Sports Bar | 628 W. Orangewood Ave.
For more around the stadium district, see Honda Center, Angel Stadium, OCVIBE and our Anaheim guide.
Brea Sports Bars
Buffalo Wild Wings | 260 S. Brea Blvd.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar | 240 S. State College Blvd.
Yard House | 160 S. Brea Blvd.
Buena Park Sports Bars
Buffalo Wild Wings | 8301B On The Mall
Cups | 7892 Beach Blvd.
Orange Bar | 5258 Beach Blvd. — Korean sports bar with Korean food, beer, soju and makgeolli
Costa Mesa Sports Bars
Costa Mesa has sports-viewing options ranging from dedicated neighborhood bars to larger restaurants around The Triangle and major commercial areas.
Buffalo Wild Wings | 1835 Newport Blvd., Building F
Garf’s Sports Lounge | 3046 Bristol St.
The Huddle | 741 Baker St. — TVs + pool tables; primarily a bar rather than a full-service restaurant
Turner’s Pub 33 | 1562 Newport Blvd.
Yard House | 1875 Newport Blvd., Suite A-219
Dana Point Sports Bars
Pepi’s Sports Bar & Grill | 34235 Doheny Park Rd.
StillWater Spirits & Sounds | 24701 Del Prado Ave.
Sunsets Bar & Grill Capo Beach | 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Fullerton Sports Bars
Fullerton has several traditional sports-bar choices, including long-running neighborhood venues near State College Boulevard and downtown.
Big’s | 323 N. State College Blvd.
Brian’s Original Sports Bar | 1944 N. Placentia Ave.
Callahan’s Pub | 124 W. Commonwealth Ave.
The Bench Sports Bar & Grill | 3159 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Garden Grove Sports Bars
DOHENY’S Tavern Grill & Sports Bar | 13062 Chapman Ave.
Henry’s Bar & Grill | 10549 Stanford Ave.
Oggi’s Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza | 12362 Chapman Ave.
The Cave Sports Bar | 10672 W. Katella Ave.
The Glen Bar & Grill | 13132 Garden Grove Blvd.
Huntington Beach Sports Bars
Huntington Beach has one of the county’s larger concentrations of casual sports bars, with options around downtown, Beach Boulevard and the harbor area.
Buffalo Wild Wings | 7811 Edinger Ave., Suite 124
Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill | 210 5th St.
Harbour Rackhouse | 16903 Algonquin St.
Longboard Restaurant & Pub | 217 Main St.
Max’s Sports Grill | 18862 Beach Blvd.
My Place Sports Bar & Grill | 5452 Commercial Dr.
O’Connell’s Sports Pub & Grill | 19047 Bushard St.
Old Crow Smokehouse | 21022 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Slater’s 50/50 | 17071 Beach Blvd.
Surf Dog’s Sports Grill | 5932 Warner Ave.
Irvine Sports Bars
Irvine’s options lean toward larger restaurants and entertainment venues, including several locations around Irvine Spectrum and the Jamboree corridor.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse | 13130 Jamboree Rd.
Buffalo Wild Wings | 14110 Culver Dr.
Dave & Buster’s | 661 Spectrum Center Dr. — TVs + arcade
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar | 13290 Jamboree Rd.
Yard House | 620 Spectrum Center Dr.
Laguna Niguel Sports Bars
Knolls Restaurant | 29971 Alicia Pkwy.
Lake Forest Sports Bars
Los Cabos Sports Bar & Grill | 20702 Lake Forest Dr.
Peanuts Pub & Deli | 22722 Centre Dr., Suite A
Los Alamitos Sports Bars
Burgart’s Sports Bar | 4961 Katella Ave.
Griffins Grill | 11272 Los Alamitos Blvd.
Mission Viejo Sports Bars
Mulleady’s Sports Pub | 27695 Santa Margarita Pkwy., Suite B
Oggi’s Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza | 24042 Alicia Pkwy. — Pizza + sports
Newport Beach Sports Bars
Newport Beach mixes traditional sports bars with beach-oriented pubs and restaurants, particularly around the Balboa Peninsula and the airport business district.
Classic Q | 4251 MacArthur Blvd. — Billiards + sports
Helmsman Ale House | 2920 Newport Blvd.
Original Pizza Sports Bar & Grill | 3100 Irvine Ave.
Mutt Lynch’s | 2300 W. Oceanfront — Beachfront sports atmosphere
THE LOT at Fashion Island | 999 Newport Center Dr.
Orange Sports Bars
Orange has a strong mix of dedicated sports bars, billiards, arcade entertainment and large chain restaurants, particularly around The Outlets at Orange and central Orange.
Ace’s Bar & Grill | 3538 E. Chapman Ave.
Buffalo Wild Wings | 1500 E. Village Way
Buffalo Wild Wings | 20 City Blvd., Suite 901
Danny K’s Billiards & Sports Bar | 1096 N. Main St. — Billiards + sports
Dave & Buster’s | 20 City Blvd. W. — TVs + arcade
Jimmy Bones | 1815 E. Chapman Ave.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar | 1623 W. Katella Ave.
Salty Dawg Tavern | 1214 N. Parker St.
Placentia Sports Bars
Clubhouse Grille & Sports Bar | 2053 E. Orangethorpe Ave.
Rancho Santa Margarita Sports Bars
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse | 22022 El Paseo
Daily’s Sports Grill | 29881 Aventura — Traditional sports grill
San Clemente Sports Bars
San Clemente has several neighborhood sports bars and grills along El Camino Real and nearby commercial corridors.
Daily’s Sports Grill | 204 S. El Camino Real
Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill | 1717 N. El Camino Real
Mulligans Sports Bar | 1401 Calle Valle
The OC Tavern | 2369 S. El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano Sports Bars
Paddy’s Station | 26701 Verdugo St., Suite B
SJH Sports Bar & Grill | 32120 San Juan Creek Rd. — Golf-course sports bar
Santa Ana Sports Bars
Buffalo Wild Wings | 3811 S. Bristol St.
Next Round Bar & Grill | 200 N. Broadway
Silva’s Sports Bar | 3672 S. Bristol St.
Seal Beach Sports Bars
Marni’s | 620 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Tustin Sports Bars
Rock & Brews | 1222 Irvine Blvd.
Tustin Brewing Company | 13011 Newport Ave., Suite 100
Villa Park Sports Bars
The Post at Rockwell’s | 17855 Santiago Blvd.
Westminster Sports Bars
Keg Sluggers Sports Bar | 7821 Westminster Blvd.
Michael’s Sports Pub & Grill | 15192 Goldenwest St.
Ruby’s Sports Bar | 7132 W. Garden Grove Blvd.
Yorba Linda Sports Bars
Canyon Inn | 6821 Fairlynn Blvd.
Trabuco Canyon & Unincorporated Areas
M & C Grill Sports Bar | 31911 Dove Canyon Dr., Trabuco Canyon
Reliable Chain Sports Bars
Buffalo Wild Wings, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Yard House, Lazy Dog and Dave & Buster’s appear in several Orange County cities. They can be convenient, predictable options for groups, but a general restaurant with TVs isn’t automatically the best place for every game. Check the specific location’s game availability and event policies. Individual locations remain listed above so you can find the closest option.
Watching Orange County Teams
Orange County’s two major-league home teams create plenty of local game-day interest. Anaheim Ducks fans can combine a sports-bar visit with the Honda Center area, while Angels fans can use the Angel Stadium area as a starting point. Bars throughout the county may also host organized NFL, college and soccer supporter groups, but those watch-party locations can change from season to season. Verify the current season’s host venue before making a special trip.
How to Choose a Sports Bar for Game Day
TV coverage and sight lines: A good game-day bar should have enough screens that you can comfortably see the action from your seat. More TVs are especially useful when several games overlap.
Game availability: Lots of TVs don’t guarantee the bar receives the network or out-of-market package showing your game. Check the venue’s event schedule or contact it ahead of time for less common broadcasts.
Audio: If hearing the broadcast matters, find out whether the featured game will be shown with sound. During busy sports weekends, different areas of the same bar may be showing different games.
Reservations and seating: NFL Sundays, playoffs, championship games, UFC cards and other major events can fill up early. Check whether reservations are accepted, whether there is a cover and whether special seating rules apply.
Food and drinks: If you’re settling in for several hours, a full menu or substantial bar food can matter as much as the screen setup. Wings, pizza, burgers and shareable plates are common game-day choices.
Atmosphere: The best choice depends on whether you want a loud fan crowd, a neighborhood pub, a family-friendly restaurant or a place where your group can watch several games at once. Pool, darts and arcade games can be useful extras between games.
Orange County Sports Bar FAQ
What are the best sports bars in Orange County?
Good starting points include Stadium Brewery in Aliso Viejo, Danny K’s in Orange, Big’s in Fullerton, Daily’s in Rancho Santa Margarita, Oggi’s in Mission Viejo, Mutt Lynch’s in Newport Beach and O’Connell’s in Huntington Beach. The best choice depends on the game, location and atmosphere you want.
Where can I watch football in Orange County?
Dedicated sports bars and large multi-TV restaurants throughout the county show football during the season. For a particular NFL or college game, especially an out-of-market broadcast, confirm the channel or package with the venue first.
Where can I watch the Anaheim Ducks?
Sports bars throughout Orange County show Ducks games, with extra game-day activity around Honda Center in Anaheim. Check our Honda Center section above and verify the specific bar’s broadcast and audio plans for the game.
Where can I watch Angels games?
Many Orange County sports bars show Angels games during baseball season. The Angel Stadium and Platinum Triangle area is also useful for pre- and post-game gatherings. If you’re going specifically to watch on TV, confirm the game will be shown.
What Orange County sports bars show UFC fights?
Availability varies by fight. Bars may carry selected UFC pay-per-view events and can impose covers, reservations or minimums for major cards. Check the venue’s event calendar for the specific fight rather than assuming every UFC event will be available.
Where can I watch soccer in Orange County?
Many multi-TV sports bars show major soccer matches, but early kickoffs and specialty networks make advance verification especially important. Supporter groups may also designate seasonal watch locations.
What sports bars are near Honda Center?
Honda Center sits in Anaheim’s Platinum Triangle near ARTIC, Angel Stadium and the developing OCVIBE district. The area has restaurants and bars for pre- and post-event gatherings, with additional OCVIBE dining and entertainment scheduled to open in phases beginning in 2027.
What sports bars are near Angel Stadium?
Angel Stadium is in the Platinum Triangle near Katella Avenue, ARTIC and Honda Center. Sports-viewing options are available in Anaheim and nearby Orange, and the area continues to add new dining and entertainment.
Do Orange County sports bars take reservations for big games?
Some do, while others use first-come seating or special event procedures. For playoffs, NFL Sundays and championship games, check directly with the venue well before kickoff or first pitch.
Do sports bars charge a cover for UFC or major sporting events?
Some venues charge a cover or use special reservation policies for pay-per-view fights and other high-demand events. Policies can change by event, so confirm before going.