Best Oldies Music Bars In Orange County
The term "oldies music" means a lot to the multiple generations of music lovers in Orange County. The 1950s is when rock ‘n' roll was born with artists like Elvis Presley, while the 1960s brought the first British wave introducing us to The Beatles and ended that decade with free love and the psychedelic sounds of Jimi Hendrix. The 1970s gave us disco with the Bee Gees, and the 80's brought the second British wave and birth of the music video with bands like Duran Duran and hair bands like Motley Crue. The 1990s gave us grunge with bands like Nirvana. Reminisce on all of these classic oldies while enjoying tasty libations at these bars.
Campus Jax
3950 Campus Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 261-6270
www.campusjacks.com
Campus Jax plays classic rock and blues from the 1960s to 1980s on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. With a full bar, live entertainment and dancing for all ages, Campus Jax also features Newport Beach's only Supper Club which serves up great food with some of Orange County's best musicians performing live and room to dance the night away. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Copper Door
225 ½ N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-3813
www.thecopperdoorbar.com
The Copper Door is a basement venue located in Artists Village in Downtown Santa Ana with plenty of chances to hear great music. On Sundays, The Copper Door hosts a weekly event called "Request Sundays" where you can request your favorite throwback songs and videos from a live video DJ. With 6,000 square-feet, there is plenty of room to dance, groove, and sing along with friends. The Copper Door also features a late night Happy Hour on Sunday nights from 10 p.m. to closing, $2 off any drink including shots and drafts. Two billiards tables are also available for $10 per hour.
Kitsch Bar
891 Baker St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
www.kitschbar.com
Kitsch Bar is a laid back lounge in Costa Mesa where you can groove to the beats. Mondays are known for hip-hop and funk genres by DJ Flaco which begin at 9 p.m. and crafted cocktails by Tim Tucker. Wednesdays brings the Back Catalog hosted by Scott Weaver where vinyl sets from all genres are spun by a different SoCal DJ each week. Saturdays is the night for Hip Hop tunes hosted by James Drake where he plays all old school hip hop all night long. A great juke box is always available as well.
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Johnny's Saloon
17428 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 848-0676
www.johnnyssaloon.com
Johnny's Saloon is all about rock ‘n' roll. With an analog jukebox that does not include any current Top 40 tunes, it's a great place to catch oldies tunes. Described best as a dive bar that has a dark and mysterious décor, it's perfect to get your fill of tattoos, rotating bottle craft beers and over 200 whiskeys. From 1 p.m. daily, rock ‘n' roll, country, and blues ease into the 8 p.m. hour for jam packed rock ‘n' roll music. Pizza pies are also on the menu if the hunger monster strikes.
Doll Hut
107 S. Adams St.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(562) 277-0075
www.worldfamousdollhut.com
Located in the warehouse district of Anaheim, the building where The Doll Hut resides is over 100 years old and was originally a private residence. In the 1930's, it was a truck stop café, and in 1957 The Doll Hut opened. Many well-known bands had their start here, and if the walls could talk, they would keep you enthralled for hours on end. From 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily, the beer taps are flowing and the live music is rocking into the wee hours of the morning.
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