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Cody Phamon Google

4 months ago

Chapter 4 is a cocktail lounge located in Downtown Fullerton, connected to the Lebanese restaurant, Les Amis. There’s a separate entrance on the side of the building. There are a lot of bars in the area, but Chapter 4 is a touch classier, offering craft cocktails in a smaller, intimate setting. Service is overall very nice. The servers check up on you often and are friendly. The ambiance is moody, and on a cold winter night, feels warm and inviting. For regular patrons, lockers are available to store your personal collection of spirits, so that you may enjoy your favorite brews in the atmosphere of Chapter 4. We visited right in time for their winter seasonal menu. The Candlelight Confession from this menu is delicious, and served with a torched marshmallow. From their signatures, I really enjoyed La Peligrosa, a tequila based cocktail that was floral and refreshing. My drink of choice recently, however, has been a Pornstar Martini. I asked the bartender if he could make one for me, and he just happened to have the ingredients necessary. So he did :) It was really good. I enjoyed myself so much on my first visit that I invited more of my friends to come the following Friday. There were 7 of us total. It was a tight squeeze, but they were able to fit us all at a table. I’m very grateful to the staff for accommodating us, but I definitely would recommend visiting with a smaller party. There was live music that night with a trumpet player, livening up the air with jazz music. We had Pornstar Martinis again, which were amazing. I also dabbled in their whiskey cocktails as those are their specialty. The High Society was quite the showstopper, arriving at our table topped with a woolen cloud set ablaze. The way the embers danced was nothing short of magic. Removing the cloud revealed a wispy layer of smoke, which was both captivating and added depth to the drink. The rye whiskey was smooth and palatable, with a steady warmth as opposed to a harsh burn and flavored by cherry bitters. I don’t usually drink darks, but this was very enjoyable. I also took the opportunity to sample the Démodé, Chapter 4’s take on an Old Fashioned, garnished with an orange peel and a Luxardo cherry. Like the High Society, the whiskey was smooth and enjoyable to sip over time. I love Chapter 4. The drinks are palatable and interesting. The staff is welcoming and kind. The atmosphere is classy, yet laid back and cozy. In a downtown district filled with sports bars and pubs (which can be fun), Chapter 4 is my calm eye of the storm, a place to sit, relax, and enjoy the night with well crafted drinks and conversation.

Sylvia Darcyon Google

4 months ago

Les Amis is the complete package of good food, service and atmosphere. Highlights include amazing crafted cocktails served in unique glassware, live jazz, an outdoor patio and a sweet downtown location. It's a favorite of mine for it's special vibe. Love it!

Joyfulon Google

a month ago

Bar bites menu is very odd, didn't match with this being the Bar for the Lebanese Restaurant attached with a French Name-confusing! Our server was great, friendly, helpful, there to check on us frequently. Patio is small and seating isn't comfortable, especially if you want food. And there's smoking, cigars, pipes, vape, awful unless you're the one smoking. If you want cocktails or hard liquor along with cigars or other smoking, go here, otherwise, you might rethink your choice of places. Pricey as well.

Frank Biermannon Google

a year ago

Phenomenal experience from first stepping foot inside, with the decor to the special cocktails. There needs to be more spots that have this sort of vibe where you can take a breather from the daily norms and enjoy a stiff drink. Lots of great choices here, from all sorts of flights to their specialty cocktails.

Joe Vallecilloon Google

3 months ago

The bar at Chapter 4 which is also part of Les Amis, is even more fantastic. 180+ different types of Bourbons. Their cocktail menu showcases crafty, elegent drinks that can only compare to those in New York City! Give them a try, i'm sure you'll become a reoccurring customer! They recently opened up the outside patio section for dining, which also has a separate section for cigar smoking. Did I mention live music Fridays and Saturday's! Check it out OC!!!