AULD DUBLINER Classic Irish pub and restaurant; live music Th–Sa 2497 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.259.1562; 1547 W. Katella Ave., Orange, 714.240.5505; 71 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562.437.8300 Map J14, I11, northwest of C1

BambU Ideal for light dining or a nightcap. Live entertainment. Fairmont Newport Beach, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.476.2001 Map K14

cantina lounge Mexican fusion restaurant–sports bar–lounge with dancing and DJ after 10 pm. Dress code. 2736 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, 714.879.8094 Map A3

CHATEAUX New. Huge, very stylish upscale lounge and restaurant near airport has eight chandeliers, six fireplaces, seating that frames the dance floor. DJs spin world music; dancing Th–Sa. 18912 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, 949.833.1900 Map I15

CLUB M Popular music lounge and dance club at Mosun restaurant. DJs spin hip-hop, Top 40, rock, house, electro F–Sa. 680 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.5646 Map I15

COMMONWEALTH LOUNGE Speak-easy decadence at epicenter of Fullerton’s after-dark scene; new in Newport Beach. 112 Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714.525.8888; 2406 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.675.4444 Map B3, N13 www.commonwealthlounge.com

Continental Room Swanky enough for dressing up. Live music nightly. 115 W. Santa Fe Ave., Fullerton, 714.526.4529 Map B3

THE CROSBY Cool saloon serves pizzas and tapas and music, stays open until 1:30 am. 400 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714.543.3543 Map H13

THE DISTRICT LOUNGE Retro cocktail spot on the boardwalk near Newport Pier has 100-foot mahogany and copper bar, lots of vodkas. 121 McFadden St., Newport Beach, 949.673.4470 Map N13

Duke’s Place Live music and dancing at classy lounge with bay views. Balboa Bay Club and Resort, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.645.5000 Map N13

EMBER CAFÉ & MUSIC CLUB Cavernous bi-level nightclub. Th–Sa. 401 N. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.991.3686 Map H10

HEAT ULTRA LOUNGE Vegas-style club. Th–Sa. The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.776.HEAT Map I10 heatultraloungeoc.com

House of Blues Touring bands, dancing and soul food. Filled with outsider art; rafter-raising Gospel brunch on Sundays. Call for schedule. Downtown Disney, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.778.BLUE Map I10

Irvine Improv Top comedy. Two-item minimum (food or drink). 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine Spectrum Center, 949.854.5455 Map D5

Irvine Lanes Southern California's premiere bowling center, with 40 lanes, complete with automatic scoring system for our league bowlers. Designated smoking patios, beautiful bar, full arcade and snack bar. 3415 Michelson Dr., Irvine, 949.786.9625.

JC Fandango Top Latin music venue. Salsa dance lessons every Friday. 12361 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, 714.758.1057 Map J10

LOLA GASPAR Bar and kitchen in historical Santora Building, in Santa Ana’s Artist Village, stays open until 2 am daily. 211 W. 2nd St., Santa Ana, 714.972.1172 Map H13

Lucky Strike Lanes Retro-cool bowling lounge with DJ. W–Su. The Block at Orange, 20 City Blvd. West, Orange, 714.937.5263 Map J11

MESA Trendy lounge at The Camp has retractable glass roof, offers superb small plates and cocktails. 725 Baker St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.6700 Map J13 www.mesacostamesa.com

Muldoon’s Dublin Pub Cozy spot with courtyard offers fun Irish-themed events. F–Su live music. 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.4110 Map L15

OC Pavilion State-of-the-art entertainment venue features excellent tribute bands; adjacent are lounge and opulent restaurant Ambrosia. 801 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.550.0880 Map G13

Perqs Live rock ’n’ roll and blues opposite pier. $5 cover on weekends. 117 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714.960.9996 Map N9

Pop the Cork Discover over 40 wines by the glass, or 150 by the bottle, and tasting flights in a warm contemporary atmosphere. Pair wine with tapas, pizzas and gourmet cheeses. Live music Friday and Saturday nights. The Shops at Anaheim Garden Walk, 321 W. Katella Ave., #305, Anaheim,714.635.4321. www.pop-the-cork.com

PROOF Contemporary spot offers trendy libations, DJ soundtrack. 215 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714.953.2660 Map G13

Renaissance Dana Point Nightly live entertainment includes pop, rock, blues, jazz, swing. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003 Map J17

the rooftop lounge Hot spot for sipping cocktails and watching the sun set on wraparound patio atop La Casa del Camino hotel. 1289 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2446 Map I15 casacamino.com

Steamers Cafe The North County’s premier jazz spot. 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714.871.8800 Map B3

STRIKE Hip, state-of-the-art, glow-in-the-dark bowling lounge with 5,000-square-foot sports bar, global cuisine. The District at Tustin Legacy, 2405 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.2695 Map J14 www.strikeoc.com

Sutra Lounge Hot club open Th–Sa just got a hot new redesign. Big name deejays and musical acts. Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.722.7103 Map K12

300 Anaheim Forty-one-lane bowling alley with club atmosphere, full bar and eclectic food menu. The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.783.2810 Map I10

TIA JUANA’S Long Bar and Grill has 70-foot bar. Dancing M–Su; lessons M–W. 14988 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, 949.551.2998 Map D5 www.tiajuanas.com

WINE LAB NEWPORT Wine/cheese tasting room and store on the coast. W–Su 2901 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.515.VINO Map N13 www.winelabnewport.com