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Kitsch Bar

891 Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 546-8580
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Cross Street:
Bear Street
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DJs 2005, DJs 2004
Hours:
Daily 8pm-2am

Editorial Review for Kitsch Bar – by Janeen Christoff

The Scene
This sleek watering hole for the trendy and artistic is deceptively tucked away in a strip mall. Candlelit tables and black lounge chairs occupy most of the medium-sized room. Themed art installations like primitive Atari games and accessories inhabit glass cabinets along the back wall. Although there's no stage, jazz bands regularly perform in a corner of this chic space. Popular L.A. DJs frequent the turntable booth, and videos from local photographers and independent filmmakers are projected onto a screen in the middle of the bar. Music is kept relatively quiet, facilitating non-strained conversation.

The Draw
In contrast to its name, the bar remains sophisticated without being pretentious. Hip 20- and 30-somethings flock here to relax with friends and check out low-key DJ sets. The friendly and attractive staff is quick to offer drink suggestions and even attract a regular following of friends and admirers.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Kitsch Bar is in the strip mall on the southeast corner of Baker and Bear, all the way to the back, on the left.

When to Go

For a particularly low-key experience, check out Monday or Tuesday nights, when aspiring DJs practice their grooves.

The Extras

Step up the fun and tone down the cool factor after a few drinks by walking two blocks over to Shooters for dancing, pool and karaoke.

User Reviews for Kitsch Bar

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/21/2008 Posted by bmickp

So long as you are not an a** hole. you will like this bar. The vibe is good. the drinks are good. The line can belong on some nights, but whatever

Schedule

05/17/2008 DJ Adjective
     
05/18/2008 Relax
     
05/19/2008 The Dots and DJ Michael Bassler
     
05/20/2008 Eyad and Rob- Spinning Disco, Punk and Electro
     
05/21/2008 DJ Dennis
     
05/22/2008 Edwin and John- Electro and Post Punk
     
05/23/2008 DJ Mikey
     
05/24/2008 DJ Adjective
     
05/25/2008 Relax
     
05/26/2008 The Dots and DJ Michael Bassler
     
05/27/2008 Eyad and Rob- Spinning Disco, Punk and Electro
     
05/28/2008 DJ Dennis
     
05/29/2008 Edwin and John- Electro and Post Punk
     
05/30/2008 DJ Mikey
     
05/31/2008 DJ Adjective
     
06/01/2008 Relax
     
06/02/2008 The Dots and DJ Michael Bassler
     
06/03/2008 Eyad and Rob- Spinning Disco, Punk and Electro
     
06/04/2008 DJ Dennis
     
06/05/2008 Edwin and John- Electro and Post Punk
     
06/06/2008 DJ Mikey
     
06/07/2008 DJ Adjective
     
06/08/2008 Relax
     
06/09/2008 The Dots and DJ Michael Bassler
     
06/10/2008 Eyad and Rob- Spinning Disco, Punk and Electro
     
06/11/2008 DJ Dennis
     
06/12/2008 Edwin and John- Electro and Post Punk
     
06/13/2008 DJ Mikey
     
06/14/2008 DJ Adjective
     
06/15/2008 Relax
     
06/16/2008 The Dots and DJ Michael Bassler
     
06/17/2008 Eyad and Rob- Spinning Disco, Punk and Electro
     
06/18/2008 DJ Dennis
     
06/19/2008 Edwin and John- Electro and Post Punk
     
06/20/2008 DJ Mikey
     
06/21/2008 DJ Adjective
     
06/22/2008 Relax
     
06/23/2008 The Dots and DJ Michael Bassler
     
06/24/2008 Eyad and Rob- Spinning Disco, Punk and Electro
     
06/25/2008 DJ Dennis
     
06/26/2008 Edwin and John- Electro and Post Punk
     
06/27/2008 DJ Mikey
     
06/28/2008 DJ Adjective
     
06/29/2008 Relax
     
06/30/2008 The Dots and DJ Michael Bassler
     
07/01/2008 Eyad and Rob- Spinning Disco, Punk and Electro
     
07/02/2008 DJ Dennis
     
07/03/2008 Edwin and John- Electro and Post Punk
     
07/04/2008 DJ Mikey
     
07/05/2008 DJ Adjective
     
07/06/2008 Relax
     
07/07/2008 The Dots and DJ Michael Bassler
     
07/08/2008 Eyad and Rob- Spinning Disco, Punk and Electro
     
07/09/2008 DJ Dennis
     
07/10/2008 Edwin and John- Electro and Post Punk
     
07/11/2008 DJ Mikey
     
07/12/2008 DJ Adjective
     
07/13/2008 Relax
     
07/14/2008 The Dots and DJ Michael Bassler
     
07/15/2008 Eyad and Rob- Spinning Disco, Punk and Electro
     
07/16/2008 DJ Dennis
     
07/17/2008 Edwin and John- Electro and Post Punk
     
07/18/2008 DJ Mikey
     
07/19/2008 DJ Adjective
     
07/20/2008 Relax
     
07/21/2008 The Dots and DJ Michael Bassler
     
07/22/2008 Eyad and Rob- Spinning Disco, Punk and Electro
     
07/23/2008 DJ Dennis
     
07/24/2008 Edwin and John- Electro and Post Punk
     
07/25/2008 DJ Mikey
     

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Editor's Review

Stylish and sophisticated lounge concealed in a Costa Mesa shopping center.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Kitsch Bar is in the strip mall on the southeast corner of Baker and Bear, all the way to the back, on the left.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • 21 & Over
  • Lounge
  • Bars

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Daily 8pm-2am

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Music Types

  • Electronica

Recognition for Kitsch Bar

2005 Audience Winner - DJs
2004 Audience Winner - DJs

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