Anaheim Convention Center – Bar Crawl
After a long day at the Anaheim Convention Center, you may want to unwind. Why not spend the night out in Anaheim with a cold brew or fun cocktail? Between the area surrounding the convention center and Downtown Disney, there are plenty of bars to visit.
Having so many options makes it easy to put together a bar crawl. Our bar crawl itinerary includes six stops, ranging from popular spots in Downtown Disney to some local hidden gems. You’ll start in the city, work your way through Downtown Disney, and finish the night near the Anaheim Convention Center. While a few bars are in walking distance of each other, you will want to make use of ridesharing services to get around.
Bobby V’s Cocktails
The first stop on your bar crawl is Bobby V’s Cocktails. It is a six-minute drive from the Anaheim Convention Center. This small, relaxed bar is a favorite bar for locals because of its welcoming atmosphere, great drink options, cheap prices, and fun activities.
With daily happy hour specials to take advantage of, frequent live music events, and karaoke nights, you’re bound to have a good time when you step into Bobby V’s. Even if you show up on a day when there isn’t an event scheduled, you can still grab a pool cue and play a game. Taking it easy and sitting at the bar to watch sports on television is also an option. This is a great spot to start your night off right and loosen up with a cocktail or beer in hand.
Harvey’s Sports Bar
From Bobby V’s Cocktails, take a 10-minute walk over to Harvey’s Sports Bar. This moves you closer toward the direction of the Anaheim Convention Center.
If you started a game of pool at Bobby V’s and want to have a rematch and another pint, you can do so at Harvey’s. Harvey’s is always aimed to entertain so they offer live bar games and challenges too. Try your hand at pinball or the beer pong machine. Plus, if you’re there during a holiday, you’ll be able to participate in their events like Halloween costume parties or ugly sweater contests.
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
For your next stop, you’ll want to use a ridesharing service to get to Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar in around nine minutes. This bar is located in Downtown Disney, making it a six-minute drive from the Anaheim Convention Center.
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar is a tiki bar inspired by the famous Disney Jungle Cruise, so stop by and experience the mystery and adventure seeping through the nighttime atmosphere. Sit outside in the island-inspired patio section or grab a seat by the bar adorned with tiki-themed decor.
If you’ve built up an appetite, there’s a good selection of appetizers to choose from. Order a pupu platter or the Shipwreck Nachos to share with friends. You can also fill your belly with some panko-crusted long beans or sweet-and-spicy chicken wings.
In terms of drinks, this is definitely the place to try delicious and inventive cocktails. There’s a lot of cocktails to choose from on this menu! All the drinks are named to match the tiki theme of the bar, such as the Sea Monster’s Embrace, Shrunken Zombie Head, Shipwreck on the Rocks, and Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum. Whatever you choose, don’t overdo it because you still have three more stops to go!
Uva Bar & Cafe
Leaving Trader Sam’s, you’ll take a six-minute walk to Uva Bar & Cafe. Since this place is also in Downtown Disney, it’s still a six-minute drive from the Anaheim Convention Center. Uva will be impossible to miss because it’s an outdoor destination. You’ll see the giant green umbrellas above the bar as you walk up. And don’t worry if the night is slightly cooler because the heat lamps will keep you comfortable no matter the temperature.
Whether you want a cocktail, wine, or beer, Uva Bar has you covered. There are well over 20 beers available, from bottles to draft. There is a selection of craft beers to try specifically from California. The wines offered are range from Italy back to California’s very own Napa Valley. As for cocktails, you’ll find typical bar options like a Long Island Iced Tea and mojito.
Depending on the day and time that you are going to Uva, you might even be able to see the Disneyland Park fireworks from the bar.
Ballast Point Brewing Company
Just steps from Uva Bar is Ballast Point Brewing Company. You’re almost at the end, but if you want to end the night early, the Anaheim Convention Center is still just a short six-minute drive away.
Ballast Point Brewing Company started in 1996 in San Diego. These brewers were obsessed with exploring the different tastes and aromas they could achieve through experimenting with ingredients. This curiosity led to them creating some unique and award-winning beers throughout the years. With a few locations in the United States, many of which are in California, you’re lucky enough to be right next to one when you’re at Uva Bar!
Stop in to try one of Ballast’s award-winning flagship beers like the Sculpin, Unfiltered Sculpin, Aloha Sculpin, Grapefruit Sculpin, Pineapple Sculpin, or Victory at Sea. If you’ve tried some of Ballast’s brews before, maybe you’re feeling adventurous enough to try a beer from their Explorer Series, which are brews with bold and exotic flavors. The Explorer Series includes beers like the Watermelon Dorado IPA, Tongue Buckler, Sour Wench, Red Velvet, and Dead Ringer.
The Cave Sports Bar
You’ll finish your night just outside of the Anaheim Convention Center at The Cave Sports Bar. To get there, use a ridesharing service. It will be about a six-minute drive. This small sports bar is a terrific spot to wrap up the night with good company in a casual and friendly atmosphere. There’s a reason why locals and visitors alike love this establishment.
You can walk into The Cave, grab a seat at the bar, order from their wide selection of beers, and watch a game on the television. Another option is to play one more round of pool. If you’ve had enough drinks and are feeling brave, you could also sing your heart out on their karaoke machine.
You’ve officially made it to the end of the Anaheim bar crawl! Hopefully going through this list allowed you to discover some new favorite brews and fun hangouts. And the next time you’re at the Anaheim Convention Center, you’ll know the best spots to visit for an awesome night out on the town,