Stag Bar + Kitchen

Avg 4.4* in total 1149 reviews.

Claimed  -  $$ -  Pizza, Bars, American

Phone: (949) 673-4470

About the Business

Specialties

Established in 1908, Stag Bar + Kitchen is the oldest bar in Orange County. Enjoy the widest selection of whiskey on the Balboa peninsula, as well as craft beer, handcrafted cocktails, hand-tossed crust pizza - Named Top 10 Pizza in Orange County by Orange County Register. Also, house-grind, chicken and stag meatballs and fresh-tossed salads. Longest Happy Hour in the city Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm. Boozy Brunch served Saturday & Sunday from 9am-2pm.

History

Established in 1908.

The Stag Bar and Hotel first opened its doors in 1908 following the completion of the historic two story building it has called home for over a century. A storied past with a deep-rooted history adds to the charm and unique character. Typical for bars of the era, The Stag was also known for card games and gambling. In addition to providing seasonal boarding to trade workers and fishermen of the nearby Dory Fleet Fish Market, legend has it the hotel rooms above the bar, at one point or another, also served as a brothel. During prohibition, at which time the name changed to the Stag Cafe, it is rumored beer was brewed and offered upstairs, while sarsaparilla and billiards kept the doors open at the bar downstairs. Nothing really compares to the warmth of an historic establishment and if walls could speak, ours would tell an old familiar story from generations past.

121 Mc Fadden Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92663