Where to Drink After Disneyland: 6 Bars for When the Magic Wears Off (and the Night Begins)
- By: Ani Gutierrez
After a full day of rides, crowds, and sensory overload, sometimes what you really need after Disneyland is a moment to breathe with, of course, a good cocktail and a view worth lingering over. Anaheim has just the spots: rooftops catching Disney fireworks, lounges that trade theme-park chaos for thoughtful drinks, and bars built for slowing down without losing the sense of fun.
Whether you’re looking to unwind or recharge before the next adventure, these six bars are just minutes from Disneyland and turn post-park hours into well-earned downtime.
1. The FIFTH Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
If you’re not quite ready to leave the Disney bubble, but want to elevate it, this is the place to do it. The FIFTH offers photo-worthy views of the park’s nightly fireworks, but with a cocktail in hand and a crowd that skews more date night than family vacation, the whole experience feels a little more refined than anything your day at the park called for.
Mon: Closed
Tue-Thurs: 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat: 5pm-12am
Sun: 5-10pm
1650 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
2. The Blind Rabbit
This moody speakeasy is the ultimate palate cleanser after a day of theme-park sensory overload. With dim lighting, prohibition-inspired vibes, and a cocktail menu that reads like a love letter to mixology, The Blind Rabbit is a place where every detail feels deliberate. It’s intimate, a little theatrical, and exactly where you’d want to go when you still want that sense of whimsy, just translated into something a bit more grown-up.
Mon-Fri:5-11pm
Sat-Sun: 12-4pm, 5-11pm
440 S Anaheim Blvd #104, Anaheim, CA 92805
3. Strong Water Anaheim
Still want that eccentric escapism, but just with better drinks? With a shipwreck narrative, theatrical interiors, and some of the most serious rum cocktails in the OC, Strong Water is a bar that almost rivals Disneyland itself. The cocktails are tastefully layered, a little dramatic, and easy to keep ordering. If you’re looking to keep the adventure going, this is exactly the place to do it.
Mon-Wed: 5pm-11pm
Thurs-Fri: 5pm-12am
Sat: 12pm-12am
Sun: 12pm-10pm
270 S Clementine St, Anaheim, CA 92805
4. RISE Rooftop Lounge
When the night’s not quite ready to end, RISE steps in. Perched atop The Westin Anaheim Resort, it’s where Disney views meet a more elevated mood. Between the sharply executed menu and a crowd that’s fully settled into the night, this is like the after-hours version of the park, just with better cocktails. Come for a weekend brunch before the rides, or stay for the fireworks from a more sophisticated vantage.
Mon-Fri: 5:30-11pm
Sat-Sun: 10:30-2:30pm , 5:30-11pm
1030 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
5. Parkestry Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Perched atop the JW Marriott, Parkestry blends a polished atmosphere with just enough playful energy to keep the fun from ending too soon. The menu offers enough to keep a drink, or two, flowing and the space feels big enough to settle in without feeling crowded. With Disney views peeking in, you can pause and enjoy a bit of grown-up fun that somehow still feels magical.
Mon-Thurs: 5pm-11pm
Fri-Sat: 5pm-12am
Sun: Closed
1775 S Clementine St Fl 11, Anaheim, CA 92802
6. The Peel Craftbar & Kitchen
A short drive out, but worth it when you want a spot that feels decidedly not Disneyland-adjacent. Located inside Hotel Fera Anaheim, The Peel is sophisticatedly relaxed, and anchored by solid drinks and even better comfort food; exactly what you need after a long day on your feet. From local beers to thoughtfully crafted cocktails, it’s the post-themepark reset you didn’t know you needed.
Mon-Sat: 6:30-11am, 12pm-12am
Sun: 6:30-10:30am , 11am-11pm
100 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
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After a full day of Disneyland crowds and chaos, these six Anaheim bars are your escape plan. Just minutes from the park, they serve cocktails, breath-taking views, and a more elevated scene that prove post-park hours can be just as thrilling as the rides themselves.
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