This past Thursday, I went to the Blue Beet for a date night out. We had such a great time! The Blue Beet was built in 1912, and it still pulls off a modish rock and roll ambiance. There was an excellent live cover band playing called Sound Cake (they have live music every night)! They covered some of my favorite songs like “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Ring of Fire,” “Don’t Stop Believing,” and many more. There was a crowd of people singing and dancing, so we joined in on the fun.

They have a great selection of wine and draft beers, several of which are brewed locally at Steelhead Brewing Co. in Irvine. The bartender poured the perfect pint of Lord Stanley Stout. I was impressed that he actually took the time to let the first three-quarters of the pint settle before pouring the rest and the forming the signature foamy head. Delicious! They are known for their premium shaken martinis. I can’t wait to go back to try their signature Blue Beet Martini, which consists of Finlandia Premium Martini Vodka and Chambord, with a Lemon Twist, a Splash of Sweet & Sour, and Pineapple Juice.

At the end of the night, we walked across the street to the Newport Pier for a romantic end to our evening. Next time, I’ll check out their happy hour, which is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.