Chapter One: the modern local is one of The 9 Best Places for Bourbon in Santa Ana.

1. Chapter One: the modern local

7.8
227 N Broadway (3rd Street), Santa Ana, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Santa Ana · 91 tips and reviews

Tanita S.Tanita Slattery: Yummm specialty bloody mary with bacon bourbon!! French onion yummmm!! Feast!

Alyssa C.Alyssa Coleman: The banana bacon bourbon dessert is mind-blowing. You will be upset when it's all been devoured.

Kiva M.Kiva Morita: Second time here and the food was better than the last time. Calamari with curry was lightly fried and delicious. Lentil salad was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The cocktails were perfect!

Cismontane Santa Ana is one of The 9 Best Places for Bourbon in Santa Ana.

2. Cismontane Santa Ana

1409 E Warner Ave Ste C (Grand), Santa Ana, CA
Brewery · 8 tips and reviews

Daniel P.Daniel P.: Blacks Nocturne - an amazing bourbon barrel stout!

Kai J.Kai Johnson: Solid IPA's and Stouts with surprisingly good sour ales.

Holbrook J.Holbrook Joseph: Awesome beer, Great service.

Playground DTSA is one of The 9 Best Places for Bourbon in Santa Ana.

3. Playground DTSA

220 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 66 tips and reviews

Kyle M.Kyle Moloo: Fried chicken and bourbon cocktails

Daniel P.Daniel P.: Literally everything we had was amazing. We had about 6 things. I am convinced you can't go wrong. The Brussels sprout Caesar and the sirloin both were amazing. Don't forget dessert!

Jaymie D.Jaymie Davis: Order one of everything

The Olde Ship is one of The 9 Best Places for Bourbon in Santa Ana.

4. The Olde Ship

1120 W 17th St (at N Bristol St), Santa Ana, CA
Pub · 48 tips and reviews

James S.James Sunderland: Josh the bartender makes mean boiler maker. Bass and makers mark

Heather M.Heather MacKenzie: Bacon sarnie, fish and chips, breakfast, great beer selection. Sticky toffee pudding & rhubarb crumble are the best desserts in town.

U.S. SoccerU.S. Soccer: U.S. fans in Orange County would be wise to drop anchor at The Olde Ship which is distinguished by its personality and charm as well as its traditional British flare.

Lola Gaspar is one of The 9 Best Places for Bourbon in Santa Ana.

5. Lola Gaspar

8.2
211 W 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 46 tips and reviews

Martin D.Martin Duran: In the heart of Santa Ana's Arts District, we were DELIGHTED to come across this eclectic and fun Tapas bar. Both food and drinks are clever and tasty. Unique Michelada and Peruvian ceviche to start.

Anne MarieAnne Marie: $5 sangria

Carmella B.Carmella Bansil: Brazil 66 is a must! It's a blast in a glass haha.

Claim Jumper is one of The 9 Best Places for Bourbon in Santa Ana.

6. Claim Jumper

2250 E 17th St (Tustin Ave.), Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

TinaTina: The server, Jason, is really great! Very friendly and knowledgable about the menu. We are new to California and Its our first time here and we will be coming back :)

IreneIrene: Jason is the coolest server at the bar seating!! Totally knows what's gooood at this place!!

Carlo B.Carlo B.: I got the Hickory Chicken with doubled mash potatoes...BOMB!

VLVT | Velvet Lounge is one of The 9 Best Places for Bourbon in Santa Ana.

7. VLVT | Velvet Lounge

7.3
416 W 4th St (btwn Broadway & Ross), Santa Ana, CA
Gay Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 20 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: Dance, drink and even eat in this fabulous establishment. One of my favorite spots to perform, so make sure you check out the weekly drag shows. - Pandora Boxx, RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race

Jordan Bennett S.Jordan Bennett S: Go to WWW.VLVTOC.COM and sign up for the vip TXT Read more.

Dannii D.Dannii Devine: Best brunch in OC!

Jack in the Box is one of The 9 Best Places for Bourbon in Santa Ana.

8. Jack in the Box

7.3
719 N Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Salvador F.Salvador Flores: The Ultimate Cheeseburger Is The Best

Jessica L.Jessica La Combe: Egg rolls are delicious

The Gypsy Den Grand Central Café is one of The 9 Best Places for Bourbon in Santa Ana.

9. The Gypsy Den Grand Central Café

7.4
125 N Broadway (#D), Santa Ana, CA
Café · Downtown Santa Ana · 35 tips and reviews

Vivi M.Vivi Morales: BlackBerry chai... hot damn. Incredibly delicious. And Jen, the waitress / barista, is super helpful and knows what she's doing.

Gordon C.Gordon Clark: Try the Adobe Stew Read more.

Jennifer V.Jennifer Valencia: Go Thursday, open-mic night!