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Paul's Cocktails

Bar Cocktail bar Sports bar Diving center Pool hall Dive club

Opening at 6 AM, this simple neighborhood watering hole has been a fixture since 1942. People often mention pool, drinks, people, drink,


Address

207 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866, United States

Website

www.paulscocktails.net

Contact

+1 714-639-2480

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (537 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 6 am to 1:45 am
  • Sunday: 6 am to 1:45 am
  • Monday: 6 am to 1:45 am
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 1:45 am
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 1:45 am
  • Thursday: 6 am to 1:45 am
  • Friday: 6 am to 1:45 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pool (10) drinks (8) people (6) drink (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 David “Discipleship with David” P. 4 years ago on Google • 265 reviews
    Clean establishment with a long history. Two new pool tables and updated decor. They use their space well, have plenty of parking, and the pool table room is well lit. TV’s throughout showing all the sports, shows or programming you could want. Staff is friendly and helpful.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JoRn Henderson Google A. 1 year ago on Google
    defines all the best things about a REAL Dive Bar. Always 'Worth the Price of Admission! "...LOL 🍻's BsafeBhappyBwell 🤙🍊
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyle L. 6 years ago on Google • 584 reviews
    Came here with some friends after another bar in the area, has 2 pool tables in the back that are barely mentioned as well as darts. Lots of stuff to choose from but we got pitchers. Fun place, cool atmosphere. Worth checking out, was pretty packed when we are there around 10 to 12
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Abigail T. 1 year ago on Google
    Big boy with the fu Manchu has some fragile masculinity. Had a buddy from the UK who he wouldn’t let in because his ID “wasn’t American” (he was 25). If his education was a third grade level, he should just wear a badge saying it. Very poor bar. My man wants to go on a power trip but if you want to go on a power trip, you should work in West Hollywood or a bar that people care about. Not a random bar in Orange, CA. Pray for this man to get some women!😭😭 I’m hoping for him🤞🏻
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 andreas h. 1 year ago on Google
    Great bar and there was even a dog! But after having drinks and having fun playing pool my girlfriend went home with the bar tender :'(
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose G. 5 months ago on Google • 309 reviews
    Paul's is not for those who want to be serverd sweetly and expect a wholesome experience. The bartenders are ready for your drink order which they expedite it for you. They're plenty of pool tables for those billiard players. Oh and pets are welcome so watch where your stepping a man's best friend could be sitting on the floor.😎🥃🍻🍺🍹🎱🤟
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather r. 1 year ago on Google
    Straight to the point. Good pours. Nice bar tenders. Good crowd. Can't go wrong besides parking being a pain in the butt, being downtown, but we always manage;)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kerry S. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Amazing service even when it’s super busy! Appreciated the attention when we walked in and they were at full occupancy. We stayed outside until there was room to come in and enjoy a cocktail before a table was available. Wedge salad was good Schnitzel was tasty the steak frites was a big miss way overcooked and had a strange flavor. Service was very good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Hayley M. 1 year ago on Google
    Please fire the blonde lady who was working security February 25th, 2023. Not only did she try to kick out our friend who tried to close their tab (and requested this in a Scottish accent because he's effing Scottish) but then was denied so he tried to order another round and then was both denied and kicked out (I was also kicked out when I questioned her about this interaction and so was my boyfriend who hadn't done anything). He wasn't aware that the tab was closed because his girlfriend had signed on our tab. And he had the least amount to drink out of all of us and talking to him outside, I knew he was fine. Plus we had all taken Ubers and Lyfts to Downtown Orange that evening and we only had one drink at Paul's Cocktails. Security guard tried to say that he stumbled and someone reported him as drunk but I don't believe that at all. I know how much he had to drink that evening and truthfully I think it was pure stupidity on their part. Shame on you all and we will never come back here again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan Feher (. 4 months ago on Google • 214 reviews
    They open 6am for service people to have a place to go after night shift. Owner seems like an awesome dude. Definitely a place worth supporting.

  • 3/5 Dani S. 5 years ago on Google • 75 reviews
    Strong drinks and decent prices. Gets really busy on the weekends. Since it's in the circle you get a variety in the crowd but it tends to bring in more guys than girls. Bartenders are friendly.

  • 5/5 Don A. 6 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Great place to just hang out. Been coming here for years and the staff is great. Great variety of drinks. They only serve popcorn but it's good popcorn.

  • 5/5 Jody J R. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Paul's is a fun bar full of locals and Chapman students, if you don't like a younger crowd don't go on Thursday nights. Lots of TVs to watch football or any sport during the year. They have monthly pool tournaments, a smoking patio, and a lounge. They have pretzels and a vending machine. If you are looking for something more then snacks you can have it delivered or walk to any of the many restaurants in the circle and bring it back to the bar to enjoy. The staff is amazing and knows how to pour a great drink. They also have specials on different nights of the week. I recommend if you are looking for a fun time making new memories.

  • 5/5 Paul H. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best local bars in Orange all the staff are awesome and the locals make you feel like home too. Has 2 pool tables a lot of big screen tv's for sports and a big smoking patio/ lounge. I have been going there for years always meet new people and bump into somebody I know.

  • 5/5 Marisha L. 7 months ago on Google
    Their Bantha milk here is superb! Just ask Pete~ Aka Pepper Mint Martini BUY IT IF YOURE INTO MINTY SHIZZZ

  • 5/5 Alejandro De M. 9 months ago on Google
    My go-to bar for a night out with friends at the circle. Not very expensive considering the location. The security guard is like 7ft 5in, cool dude.

  • 4/5 Prince Jobbie del R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice dive bar, cheap drinks, pool table area

  • 5/5 shorty l. 1 year ago on Google
    I think they need at least 2-3 bartenders more service is good . Like the atmosphere there . I like going there their patio in the back to chill n drink conversate with friends n others...

  • 5/5 Cameron Thurston (. 1 year ago on Google
    Good cheap drinks, excellent pool tables, and friendly staff/environment. Will definitely come back

  • 5/5 Nancy K. 1 year ago on Google
    best " Bloody Marys" on mid day Monday after a long weekend. The staff all chilling...people playing pool in adjacent room...nice old school Orange Circle vibe ....its dark..air conditioning on and keeping it very comfortable. Its a locals bar yet all passers by seemed very much welcomed. I was. No celery...however Olives galore spicy....and worth 6 bucks. Bartender was perfect fit for job.

  • 4/5 Kelly I. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good drinks and nice atmosphere! Until a huge band of people come in it gets a little bit crazy but it was nice when I was there last week

  • 5/5 Alex K. 2 years ago on Google
    A great old-school hangout. Ice cold beer, mixed drinks, lots of space, smoking allowed in the covered patio in the back (it's not really a patio, it's more like a room missing a wall).

  • 4/5 Daniel B. 1 year ago on Google
    Old dive with cheap PBR pitchers...other beers and drinks too of course. They did a remodel but it looks pretty much like I remember it did 20 years ago when I lived in Orange.

  • 1/5 C S. 1 year ago on Google
    The new bouncers are so rude. They try and pretend like theyre presidential patrol when they have nothing to worry about. I’ve seen them not let people in for no reason and parade about it. Not a place ill ever be back to.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free multi-storey car park
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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