House of Blues Anaheim

• Cuisine(s): American, Soul Food, Southern
  Hours: Sun 10am-10pm, Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm
  Attire: Casual
• Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout
  Serving: Late Night
  Entertainment: Live Entertainment
• Reservations: Accepted

Description

Arguably one of Orange County's best music venues, this House of Blues location is right in the middle of Downtown Disney. Though it's surrounded by toy stores, themed restaurants and other tourist traps, the bands that grace the stage here represent the top names in punk, metal and hardcore—as well as country, blues and pop. Aside from its superb sound system, House of Blues is also known for mixing up strong drinks from its full bar, which houses top-shelf labels such as Maker's Mark and Ketel One. If beer is better suited to your tastes, they have a nice selection of drafts and their canned brews, which include PBR and Budweiser, come in the tall variety. The second floor balcony features seats and bar stools sometimes free for the sittin' (for popular shows, you'll have to be VIP, though, sorry). Unfortunately you have to pay for parking and tickets, unlike the dive bar down the street, but it's a well-kept venue and you wont find entertainment like this at your local hole in the wall.