STRUT Bar & Club — Restaurant in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, We have a new club in town and it's called STRUT!

The vibe is Las Vegas meets WeHo with a mix of Essex. I went opening weekend and immediately knew this place was gonna be special. There's something for everyone! Peacock-plumed cocktail servers, roller-skating gogo dancers, boy-next-door bartenders and downtown DJs.

On weekends you'll wait on a crazy-long line! I mean like CRAZY long. After that you enter through a fabulously neon-covered hallway a - perfect for the LYBL selfie. The hallway leads to a great view of the main room which has private tables, and benches. You can walk a few steps down to the dancefloor or continue across the room to the main bar.

The bar has a great mix of newly released signature cocktails - including my current favorite, the OHHHH HENNY! It's a tiki drink made with JD Honey, pineapple and more. It's oh so sweet and oh so good! Another popular favorite appears to be the one called DADDY ISSUES. Figures! 😉

Side note: YELP! When are you gonna start supporting emojis!?!?!

ok, The DJs they've had so far have been unreal! Including DJ Josh Peace. His spins get everyone hot and wet on the dance floor.

If you feel like you're overheating, you can retire to the lounge at the back of the building. It has its own bar with stylish decor that carries throughout - hot-pink high-backed chairs, oil paintings with gilded frames and roomy booths perfect for groups or a special tete-a-tete with tonight's insta-date. The barstools here are a little uncomfortable as you can only rest your foot on one side, but after one of their cocktails you'll forget all about that.

Unlike WeHo, the bartenders here are so nice they make it feel like home. Big shout out to Sarah Dee for assembling an amazing squad!

This is my new favorite spot and a great addition to downtown CM. If you want to see what all the fuss is about come on down and...

Strut Bar & Club in Costa Mesa is a popular nightlife spot known for its vibrant atmosphere and energetic crowd. Located in the heart of Orange County, this venue offers a unique blend of music, drinks, and entertainment that keeps patrons coming back for more. The sleek and modern interior design, combined with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, creates an unforgettable experience for guests looking to dance the night away.

The bar at Strut offers a wide selection of craft cocktails, premium spirits, and beers to cater to every taste. Whether you're in the mood for a classic cocktail or a trendy concoction, the skilled bartenders are ready to whip up your drink of choice. Additionally, the club area features top DJs spinning a mix of hip-hop, electronic, and top 40 hits, ensuring there's always something for everyone on the dance floor. Staff will take care of you especially Michael who did above and beyond his service. Thanks Michael!

Overall, Strut Bar & Club provides a dynamic nightlife experience that's perfect for anyone looking to have a memorable night out in Costa Mesa.

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The venue is small with low ceilings making the environment sweaty and humid. They demanded a $10 cover for a DJ playing the same song/type-beats with no change or variation. The part that upset me the most is when staff wouldn't let me go take my anti-seizure medication without having to pay the $10 to get back in. This happened within the first 10 minutes arriving. Keep in mind this is a tiny Strip Mall location my car was directly in front of the "clubs" sidewalk. I've been to huge venues where even they were cool about leaving if you let security search you again on re-entry.

Basically I was told to have a seizure on the dance floor or get out and repay to walk 2 feet back in the door. The Abbey in West Hollywood is now completely worth the drive from Newport Beach if this is what coastal OC has to offer. I also spoke with a manager who basically just told me to give up and get out. I only really spent 30 minutes at this bar and I am significantly worse for wear and depressed after going. Maybe they did not want another transgender person there or maybe just too many Black people in the bar for the managements liking. Either way, I felt extremely excluded for where in the LGBT community I was and for having...