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Throwbacks Sports Bar
Categories: Nightlife Bars Sports Bars Restaurants American (Traditional) Sports Bars, American (Traditional) [Edit]
1759 S Claudina WayAnaheim, CA 92805
(714) 533-3813
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 12 am
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Tue, Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Dive-y, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
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51 reviews for Throwbacks Sports Bar
Review Highlights
"Angels game on, good beer, good friends and family."
(in 5 reviews)
"...CMYE yesterday after the OC Foodie Fest media preview."
(in 3 reviews)
"which by the way, the tater tots were great."
(in 4 reviews)
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51 reviews in English
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Review from Lenny W.
Seal Beach, CA
2/9/2012 3 Check-ins Here
This sports bar is a stone's throw from Angels Stadium. Maybe a little further, but the best things about this place are 25cent wing night (Wednesday), complimentary bus to/fro Angel home games all season and, did I mention a bus ride to and from Angels baseball games?! You can drink on the bus, just finish up before you get to the stadium.
These guys can cook some decent sports bar grub as well. The wings are really plump and tasty and they have $1 burger nights on Monday and Friday (I think). Many beers on tap, a pool table and live music rounds out the reasons to head to Throwbacks. And, of course they have a plethora of TVs piping in hockey, football (both American and foreign), basketball, etc.
Overall, good grub, great deals and a ride to/from Angels games - stay safe, no DUIs!! -
Review from Elise V.
I've been here a few times, but only in the afternoons. Nonetheless, this place is a pretty cool sports bar.
The atmosphere is reallyy chill. They have an internet jukebox, tons of big tvs on the wall with a different game on each of them, and there's plenty of room so you won't feel crowded. In the afternoons, it's not that crowded, but you'll see that they have regulars stopping by. Even so, it doesn't get too loud where you can't carry a conversation with someone.
I actually didn't know they had real food here, since I've only had some of their beeres, at reallyyy good prices. I was able to try something off of the huge menu the other day and I'm so glad I did! There's so much on their menu and they're all about $10 or less. I really wasn't sure on what to get, so I asked our server/bartender, Jessica, what she recommended. She suggested the bacon wrapped hot dog with tater tots. Hands down, one of the best hot dogs I've had in a while. It was covered in ketchup, onions, mustard, and wrapped in a crispy piece of bacon on a huge bun. So good! I don't even like mustard, but mixed in with everything else, I didn't care. In addition to being so delectable, it was pretty huge too ("that's what she said..." haha). And the tater tots! They were the best I've ever had! They had some sorta seasoning on it that made it amazingggggg. It definitely made everything so much better. I'm so glad Jessica recommended it.
Anyways, the food here is awesome, there are tons of beers on tap, and prices are pretty good. They always have some special going on too! I think you can build-your-own burger on Mondays and $0.25 wings on Wednesdays. The service is sooo good too. I was having car troubles so I had to leave my truck there for a bit and they were totally cool with me leaving it there. So yea, if you're in the area, definitely stop by.Listed in: Places to Drinkkkkk, Bars, Orange County Dive Bars
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Review from Fonzy C.
Anaheim, CA
12/27/2011
Dive Bar + Sports + Local Sports Fans = Throwbacks
I may be off on my math a little because the last time I was there the place was filled with 49ers and Steeler's fans but the place does have a lot of Angels items. The bar is not that far from Anaheim Stadium. This is a complete dive bar. The bartenders are very nice but get easily distracted. At times it even looks like there is no one there. The food is average at best. They do have a one dollar burger night on Mondays but for a dollar don't be expecting In N Out quality or even McDonald's quality. It is more like something you can grill at home in a George Foreman grill but on the plus side you can add extras like bacon, tomato, mayonnaise
(yes you are charged for mayonnaise) for an extra charge that is not too badly priced. The drinks are not too badly priced either. Other pluses for the place is that they have tater tots and chips that they make in their kitchen. They are also not too badly priced at about $3.00 for an order of either one but again you should not expect gourmet food. If you are looking for pace to watch a game with other local fans and want to munch on some cheap food then this is the place for you. Gourmet and Food Truck Foodies beware. -
Review from Brandon L.
Plano, TX
1/31/2012
Friendly staff, awesome beer on tap. But they closed the grill on a Tues, and I came to eat :0/
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Review from Sue K.
Norwalk, CA
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Burger was delicious and only sell beer and wine I believe. They had big screens from what I remember but then again I smuggled tequila blanco into the bar and was chugging it from a water cup. They had some good looking daily happy hour specials that I might return to try one day.They have a free bus to Angel Stadium; I went to see the Dodgers there, I know they suck now but gotta support LA. The bus is kind of late in picking you up but its a free ride cant complain. Oh you can also drink alcohol on the bus. YAY
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Review from Carol A.
Anaheim, CA
1/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was really hopeful that this would become my neighborhood dive bar, but that will not be the case. On game night, there was less than 10 people in the place. They have a good amount of TVs which does keep it in the sports bar category, but are limited on taps and have only one pool table. With such rave reviews from others, I'll make it over another time to see if I can catch it when it's busy.
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Review from Steven N.
When a good deal is presented in front of me, it is very hard for me to pass it up. This joint offers several cheap eats throughout the week. I've only been able to take advantage of the Build Your Own Burger Monday starting at $1. That ain't a typo either. You start with a 1/3 lb burger and lettuce. Then you add additional toppings to it starting at .25 cents to even an additional patty for $1. This deal is only good on Mondays from 5-10PM.
After I was done building my burger with bacon, onion ring and bbq sauce, it was about $2. And it was one tasty $2 burger too. Better tasting and larger than any burger you would get at a fast food joint for that kind of money for sure.
I also shared an order of fries with Chad A. These weren't discounted but they were surprisingly quite good. Nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Well worth whatever price we paid for them.
Our waitress/bartender was super friendly and on top of things. This was a nice meal for not a whole lot of money. Their AYCE Taco Tuesdays for $5.99 really piques my interest as well as their .25 cent Wing Wednesdays. And not to forget their $1.50 domestic bottles Thursdays.
And if you order a large beer, it is 32 ounces. So keep that in mind if before hitting the road. -
Review from Pete C.
9/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Thursday night, 6:30 PM, about 20 - 25 people in the bar. One (1) person doing all of the order taking and bar-tending.
At least the beer was cold when it got to the table. -
Review from Hazel Q.
7/26/2011 3 Check-ins Here
After a long weekend of drinking, what could be better than some Monday drinking? Am I right or am I right? I'm pretty sure I'm right.
Throwbacks is a pretty perfect sports bar in a pretty perfect location with pretty perfect daily happy hour deals. For 20 people bombarding this place on a Monday afternoon, the bartender Jason took stellar care of us.
So, for drinks happy hour knocks off $.50, which doesn't sound like much, until you realize most drafts are only about $3-$5 a pint. But they have daily deals that don't start until 5pm for food - like $1 DIY burgers on Monday, $5.99 ACYE tacos on Tuesday, $.25 wings and more. It's pretty damn kickass.
Of course, they've got all of your other sportsbarsy things like loads of televisions, a scmancy digital jukebox and loads of beers on tap. And, of course, it's super close to Angels Stadium, so it's a perfect pre/post/no tickets to the game spot. Hell, they even have a bus that will shuttle you back and forth from the game. My kind of sports bar. -
Review from Donald S.
7/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have spent some of the happiest hours (or maybe it was days...weeks?) of my life in places like Throwbacks!
It's all a little bit blurry now, but they say that if you can remember the good times, then how good could those times really have been?
The stop at Throwbacks with friends after the Foodie Fest OCGasm pre-function presentation dealio at Angels Stadium was really a throwback...a throwback to days when spending a Monday afternoon seeing how many beers and wings (and tater tots...Yay!) you could hoover down in the course of a slow, warm and relaxing afternoon was the best idea you could have!
In my case the answer to "how many" has generally been "plenty".
However, I controlled myself today (even with the free wings, tots, fries and rings that our very efficient, pleasant and friendly barman provided) and came back to the office to get some work done (by which I don't mean sitting here knocking out this Yelp).
Oh well.
I did learn that things have changed a little since I could indulge myself a bit more often and have an afternoon like this from time to time.
The music has changed...we used to listen to Aerosmith, the Stones, Queen, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Fleetwood Mac and the rest.
After discovering that the Foodie Fest would be presenting a "Sublime" tribute band (as one of their musical offerings) I only had one question.
Who the hell is Sublime and why do they deserve a tribute?
All my Yelp buddies educated me!
And the amount of beer, wings and fries that I can consume in any given afternoon is now roughly 12% of the amount that I used to be able to knock back...again...oh well.
Finally all my friends used to be reprobates...now Shane, Vanessa, Trina, Hazel, Jenny, Alex, Mari, Ryan and the rest are all fine, upstanding citizens (as far as you know).
And I am an upstanding citizen, too!
No, really!
When I was younger, I discovered that even though I had availed myself of a college education, most of my real education actually occurred in places like Throwbacks...usually served with plenty of laughter and plenty of beer!
That's one thing that hasn't changed!
I spent my afternoon today at Throwbacks learning about Vietnamese lingerie coffee bars, "Sublime", some sort of lime green beer, a bra fitting UYE, how to organize a food truck festival, food blogging, OC vs. LA restaurants, Asian women/Western men speed dating and so very much more!
Dropping by Throwbacks today scratched my itch for a return to a simpler time in my life...when the beer-tender knew what I drank and had it on the bar as soon as I walked in the door, the servers all knew my name (some of them entirely too well...another story for another time) and I could spend a buzzy and boozy afternoon with people that I like, doing absolutely nothing.
I need more afternoons like this. -
Review from Vanessa H.
Aliso Viejo, CA
7/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
They never knew what hit them. After yesterday's OC Foodie Fest preview at Angels' Stadium, a group of us decided to head to Throwbacks to take advantage of the great Monday Happy Hour. It didn't start until 3pm, but we coaxed Jason into starting us early since we were the only ones in the bar (and we were less than a half hour shy of the "real" start time). He not only obliged us, he even brought out yummy appetizers (I could NOT stop eating the tater tots!), and got the jukebox started with a few credits. And my heart skipped a beat when I saw they had Pear Cider on tap (that's it, 5 stars). I felt like royalty!
I loved the atmosphere of this open, casual place. It was a treat to have a place like this all to ourselves for most of the time we were there, but I can imagine coming back before or after a game. -
Review from Akiko I.
- Locale Destination -
It's located at a quite odd location - right off the 5 freeway... It's on E Katella Ave and S Claudina way in Anaheim. Music selection is quite awful. Country music?!?! This is CA, not T, OK? Big bar and many big TVs. They also offer a bus service to Anaheim stadium with their bus. It's cool.
I went there for the female world cup final.
- Gluttony Expedition -
I'm not a beer fan thought I start interesting in it.
It seems nothing special. But I'm not the person who goes to bars...
- Conqueror's Deduction -
If you wanna watch games, it might be good. Not so crowded with a plenty of spaces. -
Review from Briana D.
Anaheim, CA
9/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place was pretty cool. Its just a sports dive bar, it doesn't want to be anything but that, however it does a sports bar well!
Food is great, and the fries are addicting! Good prices and pleanty of TV's to see all the games you want.
The bartender was really nice - he was a big sports fan so it didnt feel as though he was just working there and trying to make a buck, but that he really enjoyed it and was just as into the games as you were.
Cheap, tasty, and they switch out their beers on tap every now and then. Good deals during the week, so I cant wait to come back and try those out.
One note to add- This might drop from 5 stars to 4... I heard it gets extremely packed during angel games because they shuttle people to and from the game. I liked this place a lot because there were only a few people here, and they seemed like all locals - nothing too crazy. I want this place to remain as I saw on Saturday.... just be a place to relax and watch the games with some good priced/great taste food and beer. ... trendiness loses a star sometimes - and this place is not trendy, from what I saw this past weekend at least ( ... but we shall see)
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Review from Jenny L.
7/26/2011 4 photos
Did a impromptu UYE after the Elite OC Foodie event here.
Awesomeness:
-Jason the bartender provided free appetizers when we were disappointed that the happy hour deal wasn't available.
-Provided yummy drinks (pear cider on tap FTW)
-The jukebox had a great collection of songs.
-Laid back atmosphere...
Verdict:
-Now that I'm a local, I will definitely come back...how come it took me so long to try it? Hmmm... -
Review from Shane D.
7/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
After the OC Foodie Fest preview at Angels Stadium, a few of us Yelpers were looking to extend our Monday afternoon, and ended up at this nearby sports bar.
It's in a non-descript building right off I-5, and it's not a big place, but they maximize their space with everything you'd want. Big tables for groups of people, a internet jukebox that has nearly every song you'll ever be in the mood to hear, and of course lots of TV's and beers on tap.
I like that they have Hoegaarden on draft, as some bars only serve it in bottles. Even though it wasn't happy hour, the beer was just $4. Not bad. During happy hour it's $2. That's pretty sweet for a top notch beer like that.
But what really made this a great experience was the bartender Jason. He was working alone, but despite us showing up with a dozen people unannounced, everyone got their drinks quickly. Plus, he quickly realized we were Yelpers I think, because he hooked us up with a few complimentary snacks like buffalo wings, fries, and tater tots right out of the oven. (which by the way, the tater tots were great!)
Needless to say, when someone brings me free food, they get a pretty big tip and a good review. But even without the freebies, this is a solid choice for a place to have a beer and watch the game with friends. They also have an insane happy hour hour menu. Burgers for $1! All you can eat tacos for $5.99?! I'll definitely be back to try those. -
Review from Mike K.
Crap, did I seriously not write a review of this place yet? So check this place out, sports bar hidden for only the locals to know about but it will never be because the power of the internet!
Cheap beers because its a sports bar with some crazy cheap food on certain days. All you can eat tacos, make your own burger, but The Most Important day is 25 cents Wing Wednesday! Think about it, 20 wings for 5 bucks! If you ain't sold on that, then...uhhh don't eat the wings?!
If you are actually watching a sporting event at honda stadium or angels stadium, park here at the bar, grab some drinks and food while you wait for the FREE shuttle to the event! That's right! Free ride there and back. That parking fee you pay to the wand waving mexicans could be saved on the food and drinks you eat at Throwbacks Sports Bar. -
Review from monte h.
Orange, CA
9/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
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great specials any day, good beer selection, food is alittle pricy for me but im cheap. come ealry on football days if u want a a bar seat. Only reason it gets three stars is expensive pool on a shitty table and no ipa on tap -
Review from Randoll C.
Orange County, CA
6/3/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Years ago, two things made me happy.
Darts & Beer. In that order too.
So, I was tickled pink when I walked into Throwbacks tonight to wait for their free shuttle to Angels' stadium for their game against the Yankees. Maybe I should say I was tickled red because Throwbacks is definitely an Angels' bar. It was a sea of red everywhere you looked both indoor and out.
Tons of parking and the staff is totally friendly. Definitely will go back as this is one of the few places I found steel tipped darts. It also happens to be close to one of the companies I'm contracted to work for. Bar food is also served here so it's a one stop destination to get your "drink" on. -
Review from Ross P.
Santa Ana, CA
10/20/2011
This is a great local bar that has awesome specials for just about everyday of the week. I go at least once a week for a beer and some good food. The only negative is the other people who come on the days I do to enjoy the specials, I'm talking about you suits. I know you have time to go home and change but instead you go to a dive-ish bar dressed in your Sunday best and play "Dont stop Believing" on the jukebox, arm-locked with your fellow bougie co-workers and have another take pictures of you both while you sing. You guys are dope.
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Review from Nicole A.
Orange, CA
7/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good food, good beer, lots of tv's, great service, and a free ride to Angel games? Enough said.
This bar has it all. It's excellent daily specials and live music on the weekends makes this place better than any other sports bar in town. Not only that, but you can play beer pong there as well, and all you pay for is the beer. Where else are you going to find that? -
Review from Chad A.
E side of Claudina Way N of Katella
I'm definitely a fan now! Why you ask? Well because I had a remarkable epiphany. This place is home to cheap and good eats with great service (the caveat being when they are not busy...i.e. when there isn't an Angel game!)
I've always known about their AYCE Taco Tuesdays for $5.99 and their Wing Wednesdays where you can get two types of Chicken Wings for $.25 cents each (minimum order of 6 as that's how they are brought out, but you can keep changing out the sauce with each order), but I've always been curious about their $1 Burger Mondays. Yes that's right you read that correctly $1 BURGERS! And I don't mean skimpy little bland sliders a la many chain restaurant appetizer menu. I mean for one smacker you get a 1/3 lb. nicely seasoned and juicy burger with lettuce on a good quality moist and fresh bun. Other toppings can be added anywhere from $.25 cents to $1. Most are in the $.25 cent range, so you can still build a ridiculously cheap burger for under $3. Each extra burger patty will only set you back another $1!
So what did Burger Mad Scientist Chadams construct on this afternoon? Well I decided to go somewhat all out with my Double Cheeseburger: http://www.yelp.com/bi... That's a once again two nicely seasoned medium cooked patties, onions, tomatoes, Pepperjack Cheese, Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, and Mayo. Delicious, juicy, and loaded with that backyard barbecue grilled flavoring we've all come to love! The veggies were all quite fresh and the cheese provided a flavorful cheesy blanket over the patties. I was quite full after finishing this savory burger and splitting a basket of their awesome fries: http://www.yelp.com/bi... with Stevenen which were also nicely seasoned, slightly crunchy on the outside, moist and hot on the inside, and the perfect size. These fries were neither too thick or too thin. Just like I like em. Avid readers of mine will know that I'm rarely impressed by French Fries, however these ones, especially with a light dusting of Hickory flavored Bacon Salt were divine!
Service by Jessica was impeccable. She was so sweet, expedient, and attentive and made us feel so welcome. I could not have asked for a better experience on this afternoon!
This bar is a total Angels friendly Sports Bar that even has an old school School Bus that will transport patrons to the game that day. Food is great, service is great, value is great, and they get beer from Bootleggers. I can't think of a reason why you shouldn't come here!Listed in: Burgers, The Places I Go Out, Build Your Own...
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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11/6/2010
More sporty less divy!
This spot is a fun spot to meet up with friends for the game of the day or… Read more »
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Review from Lynda C.
Redding, CA
Updated - 9/23/2011
Service great. burger decent, and good food specials. Table and bar stools seem to ALL be broken and not level...................someone is gonna fall..............Angels game on, good beer, good friends and family!
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9/7/2009
Love love, love the food! Love the service!!
The t.v. remote should be under the bar tenders control.… Read more »
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Review from Trina D.
7/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was here for an impromptu CMYE yesterday after the OC Foodie Fest media preview. We rolled in shortly after 2:20 in the afternoon and found out that happy hour didn't start until 3 pm. However, when 20 or so Yelpers arrive with their CM, it's kind of hard to say no to us. Jason, the bartender, agreed to let us have HH pricing and proceeded to pour us some drinks. He even bought us some music at the jukebox and bar finger food that included buffalo wings, tater tots, and fries. Sweet deal! We were sad to find out that the $1 burgers didn't start until 5 pm but that's ok, we were there to chat and drink on a Monday afternoon. T'was fun for sure!
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Review from James P.
Long Beach, CA
9/27/2011
Came here for .25 wings and a few beers with a friend that lives in the area. The wings were pretty good (could have been a bit spicier) but can't beat the price for .25 cents each. Combine that with a few beers and you have yourself a pretty good time. This place is definitely just a dive/sports bar but it seemed to have a good atmosphere. The service was great and the prices were good too. I would definitely go back.
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Review from linda t.
Placentia, CA
1/19/2011 3 Check-ins Here
All you can eat taco $6
Taco Tue $5.99 all you can eat deal
A little hole in a wall place but man their deals keep bringing me back for more.
Here is a few of their specials:
Monday: $1 build your own burger
Tuesday: ALL YOU CAN EAT TACO $6
Wednesday: $.25 wings (must buy 5 min)
Thursday: $1.50 bottle beers
Getting there is easy, but man getting gout is tad confusing but they shuttle you to the Angels game if you decide to eat there.
If you are on a tight budget and want great eats...place to be.
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Review from Cloe A.
Beverly Hills, CA
Updated - 12/8/2011
Good luck, they only take cash and the food is way over priced. Inconsistent with beer selections and no hard alcohol. Good luck sometimes a band, sometimes not. Sometimes a greeting and friendly face when you walk in and sometimes not. Go somewhere else.
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11/28/2011
No Way-Go Somewhere Else, even if its close to sporting even venues and live entertainment venues,… Read more »
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Review from Caitlin K.
Costa Mesa, CA
7/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
We went in a group during a very slow time. The bartender was very friendly and helpful. They have pretty good specials. I hear the hamburgers are really good, although I didn't have one. The onion rings were great and the tator tots had something spicy on them that made them more special than any I've had. The bar is a bit of a dive sports bar, lots of high top seating, juke box, tvs, bar games, etc. It's really close to angel stadium so it seems to be playing the part.
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Review from Jordan S.
Villa Park, CA
11/8/2010
Got a call from my boys seeing if I wanted to hang out and watch Monday Night Football. We decided we'd hit up a bar so I suggested we go to Throwbacks since I'd seen it while snooping around on Yelp.
We meet up around 6PM, just in time for the game. The place was pretty crowded for a Monday night (all seats filled) but it seemed to slowly thin out after the first hour or so. I could see this place being packed wall to wall during the playoffs for the ducks or angels though. The bar is spacious, clean, sporty, and full of 'crazy crap on the walls.' The first things I noticed when I walked in were the pool tables and the dart boards. Those are always a good touch for a bar to have. We spent most of our time playing Cricket, which my friend explained to me and is hella fun.
There were a lot of Bengals fans in the joint that night, and my friends happened to be Steelers fans. It did make for a bit of an awkward atmosphere, and not the friendly competition type either. The Cincinatti fans were all Santa Ana type cholos, and I was getting concerned my friend's mouthing off might get us in trouble. There didn't seem to be any sort of male employee to handle security. Which brings me to my next point...
The snippy bar wench with huge mellons and an attitude to match. Her name rhymes with Channon. When she came to take our order I asked her how much a PBR was, and she gave me the most disgusted look and answered "five something." I asked my friends to rate her overall service and they agreed she was a huge jerk. I left before them but I know I gave her a bare-bones tip, just because she had to walk my beer out to me. If I had ordered at the bar I would have left nothing. I'm sure she makes a living though, but it's only as a consequence of her unusual figure.
Anyway, we powered through and had an OK time. We decided we're not going to go back because we're sure there's better bars to be had. You can have a good time at a bar, and you can have a great time. I don't give second chances, not when I'm spending my hard earned money in a down economy.
Throwbacks, you blew the game! -
Review from Laura S.
Whittier, CA
8/21/2011 29 Check-ins Here
Great local sports bar. Service is always friendly. They have great deals of the day.
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Review from Raechel L.
San Diego, CA
4/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
My friend and I came here to pregame before heading to the Angels game...it's definitely a local place and an Angels game at that. Being the only Non-Angel fans, we were ousted and heckled the entire name, good naturedly of course. It's a nice divey bar....keep in mind, only beer and wine at this establishment. We wanted to get some shots to commerorate the occasion, but sadly, no such luck. The thing I loved most about the bar besides the staff was that they have a party bus that will take you to the game, free of charge, so you don't have to worry about driving and drinking. I'll be back here the next time I'm in the area for a game.
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Review from Angela T.
5/17/2010
Nice little bar off the 5 freeway. Plenty of parking space. Service was pretty good, although there were only two servers in the whole place. Place got packed, thus, come early before the game.
I must say they have killer buffalo wings. Really good. Even better, when you come on Weds. during happy hour, when they're only a quarter each..talk about a bargain.
They have pool tables and a foozeball in the back. Just an awesome place and can't wait to come back! -
Review from Garrett B.
Anaheim, CA
8/24/2010
LOVE THIS PLACE
Tues - $5.99 all u can eat tacos
Wed - $.25 wings
Thurs - 1.25 pints of Pabst
This place is my home away from home, great service, great place to catch a baseball game or Basketball! Waitresses are nice and good looking and bartender dudes are spot on!
You will catch me here all the time for wings!
They even offer a free bus ride to the ANGLES GAMES! Whoo WHOO! -
Review from K D.
Orange County, CA
4/8/2010
Free Booze Short Bus to AND from Angel Stadium, 25cent buffalo/bbq wings on Wednesdays and Blue Moon on draft in a 34oz plastic cup! How can this place NOT get 5 stars?
Wednesday evening with the girls and they said it is a MUST to go to Throwbacks to pre-party. We got there 10 minutes after the Angel game started but luckily caught the last bus trip to the stadium. It was 25cent wing night and boy for 25cent wings, these were pretty fat drummettes (there were no actual wings). The buffalo flavor has a nice kick to it (dry, not too saucy). The bbq flavor was a tad on the sweet side, but overall taste was moist and delicious!
It's nice to be able to bring your plastic cup of beer, etc with you on the bus. I was already buzzed (yeah I know) and I didn't realize what a 34 oz cup looked like so I ordered a Blue Moon. It was delicious but I'm no beer drinker so I had SO MUCH to finish. It roughly takes maybe 10 minutes to get to Angel Stadium and I had to chug that. I still had a good 1/3 left of my cup and our bus driver, Jeff (being the doll that he is) told me he'd be happy to pull over a bit and let us finish our drinks before letting us off the bus. He said that Anaheim PD is ALL UP on trying to ticket people so make sure to not step off the bus with an alchy beverage.
Drive back was more packed and full of drunks (including us).
This place has a few pool tables and does have the after work crowd. Overall a relaxed atmosphere with some COOL people. Love it!
$23 and some change for 20 wings and 2 - 34oz Blue Moons including tax. The money you save on parking at Angel stadium can go to booze and food and save yourself from getting a DUI when leaving the game. Yay!
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Review from Gary M.
Montebello, CA
4/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
I like this bar because it is a local after work spot for me and my coworkers. They have great weekly specials like Tuesday's all you can eat taco's $5.99 and karaoke Thursday $1.50 Domestic Bottles Monday $1 Burgers Wednesdays .25 Cent Wings. Another cool thing is that if you're a local Angels fan you can get shuttled to the game. I've had the tacos and wings on these events and they are really tasty. I went with a group and everyone agreed that they are all pretty decent and they get better with beer. Be reminded that this is a dive and should not be intended to satisfy your dining pleasure but it will definitely quench your thirst.
Listed in: Affordable dining, Bars in OC and LA
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Review from Brittany W.
Los Angeles, CA
6/28/2010
This place wasn't too bad. Went there for Game 7 of the NBA finals. One person in our group didn't want to go to DTF because of Game 5. She's a lunatic like that.
Anyway, this place was way closer to my house than I expected. It was pretty cramped due to the ridiculous number of people there to watch the game.
The bartenders and wait staff were great and fast. I was pleasantly surprised because service, at any place, usually sucks when a major major major event is taking place. When everyone was losing their minds after the win, bartenders documented the whole thing with cameras and video recorders. Who knew bartenders doubled as the company's marketing coordinators?
1 star taken away for small women's room + middle aged creepers who like 20 somethings. Oh, well, they bought us drinks and appetizers. -
Review from Somahyra C.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
6/8/2011
So I come here for taco Tuesday, and there is only one person helping about 15 ppl. REALLY!!! Had to wait about a good 10 mins to even be noticed. Ordered drinks and she said she was gonna come back with menu's ..... another 10 mins. Ahhhh no bounded out. Horrible service.
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Review from Peter T.
1/9/2009
Throwbacks is a great bar to catch a game. There's plenty of flat screens everywhere, and draft beers are pretty cheap.....they have $1.50 Pabst Blue Ribbon Pints on Thursdays. Pint of Pyramid Hefeweizen runs around $.3.75. Food is typical bar food: Burgers, sandwich, fries, onion rings, etc. Service is pretty good...and the girls and the bartender hold down the fort pretty well.
-Atmosphere is pretty laid back...there's a concrete floor with a couple pool tables and a few bar games. Various sports memorabilia are scattered about to complete the sport theme. This is a true sports bar...only beer and some wine here...no real hard liquor to be found.
-Bathrooms-small, one person-a-a-time style bathrooms...only big enough to comply with building codes.
-The crowds are OK...sometimes its hopping, sometimes its just plain slow.
-Location is not the best. Tucked between Disney Way and Claudina, its easy to miss. -
Review from Alton H.
Oceanside, CA
5/10/2009
I stopped here with some friends to have a beer before the game. Upon arrival we learned that you can park here, drink all you want and just before the game they will bus you over to the game (FREE!!) and then pick you up at the end of the game and bring you back (FREE!!). You can just leave your car in the parking lot of the bar. Ron is the guy who drives the bus. He's anxious to get you back to the bar because he gets to start drinking as soon as he's done.
The beer was cheap and the glass was more like a small pitcher than a mug of beer. This will be my new sopt before any Angel game. -
Review from Jeremy Lou C.
Seal Beach, CA
3/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is mine and my boyfriend's new spot anytime we're attending an Angels game! Good prices beer, friendly barterndress (gal knows her beer!), and the bus that takes you to and from the game lets you bring on the beer in a plastic cup! Sweet! Can't wait to go back! Hopefully they'll be done w/ the remodeling stuff before the peak of baseball season.
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Review from ron e.
Santa Ana, CA
12/29/2008
The fact that the Vikings barely squeezed a win today made this place that much more exciting and fun......
Began the day with the morning games so it was empty, around half time it started to fill in. 2nd round of games brought in a good size crowd.
Atmosphere:
Women to men ratio was really good for a sports bar, a lot of cute girls to look at. Seemed like every body pretty much knew each other. Easy access from the freeway, lots of parking, mostly Dallas and Raider fans but 1 or 2 different jerseys here and there. Could use more TVs, wasn't able to see 2 other games that were being played... no biggie though... TVs are kinda far apart along the back walls, however each TV has its sound on so you can actually hear your game, the ones above the bar are perfect. It has WIFi but where I sat, I kept loosing the signal.
service,
the manager was cool would walk by, make sure things were going good and make small talk, waitress was on the ball kept pitchers coming just as I ran out, a very big plus she kept bringing fresh frosty cups...YES :)
the pitchers of beer were $8 not bad, breakfast burritos were BIG at $5, tried "breakfast" nachos.....yeah that's what I said !?.... they weren't half bad. Total bill was good compared to the amount of drinking going on didn't have that "I spent that much...OUCH" feeling after paying
they have 2 pool tables and we played for free that was a plus, dart board, basketball game and a punching game, small bathrooms but they were never to busy, a lot of memorabilia and sports pics on the walls some where really cool like this bad ass pic of Larry Bird Choking Julius Erving
all in all I liked the place gonna come back to check out the beer pong, the spaghetti special and the girls
