What we’re about
From Pulp Fiction: "Be cool!"
We have just one objective: Meet new people.
This group is for Orange County professionals in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. We meet for happy hour on a regular basis, usually on Wednesday or Thursday evenings, at cool places in Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Long Beach, and surrounding areas. The goal is to get together after work, have a cocktail, and meet new people. We already have a core group that come regularly, but we also have new people each time.
This group is thriving because we have good attendance with awesome people. There's no "agenda" for these events; just introductions (by me, usually) and cocktails. As the organizer, I do my best to introduce everyone, so you're likely to meet 30 or 40 people every time you come. We have an amazing community, so come join us and invite a friend or coworker.
Our events normally start at 6:00 PM and go until 9:00 or 9:30. You don't need to arrive by 6:00. That's just when it starts. Come whenever you're available. Most arrive between 6:45 and 7:30, and the group normally starts to thin out after 9ish. Members often have dinner together and make plans for the weekend, but that stuff isn't organized in an official way. Please come with a friendly and inclusive mindset.
Be good to each other! #OCHappyHour
PHOTOS: Are you curious what our events are like? Check out the many photographs our members have uploaded from all of our past events.
VENUES: If you represent a restaurant and/or lounge and would like to host one of our events at your venue, please contact the organizer, Patrick Schwerdtfeger. We usually get between 60 and 200 people at our events, and we like upscale places like The Country Club (Costa Mesa), Hive & Honey Rooftop (Irvine), Sevilla (Costa Mesa), Mesa Lounge (Costa Mesa), the Bungalow (either Huntington Beach or Long Beach), and Halo Rooftop Bar (Long Beach).
Are you in real estate? If so, join the OC Real Estate Meetup Group.
Upcoming events
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#OCHappyHour @ Mesa Lounge (Costa Mesa)
Mesa Lounge, 725 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, ca, USNote #1: If you feel sick or unwell in ANY way, please stay home. If you have a cough, cold, fever, or if you're sneezing or have a runny nose, it's best to stay home until your symptoms have passed.
Note #2: Please buy at least one drink and, ideally, some food as well (like appetizers, for example) while at the event. Especially during these crazy times, we're grateful to have venues willing to host our group, and the best way to say "Thank you!" is to buy food and/or drinks, and tip well :-)
From Pulp Fiction: "Be cool!"
Are you an OC working professional in your 30s, 40s, or 50s? Come join us for another #OCHappyHour at Mesa Lounge in Costa Mesa (at the CAMP).
This #OCHappyHour group was formed on July 18th, 2018. Group membership as of 12/10 was 13,000 people, and this will be our 323rd event!
As a group, we have just one objective: Meet new people! Come join us and bring a friend. This group is thriving because we have great people and great energy. So invite someone along. I'll do my best to introduce you (and them) to everyone.
Curious how many people will attend? We usually get 60% of the RSVP count actually showing up, so 100 RSVPs normally results in about 60 people in attendance.
Also, just to be clear, you don't have to be there by 6:00 PM. That's just when it starts. That's when I will be there, but feel free to come whenever you're available. Come at 6:30 or 7:00. Even 7:30 or 8:00. We'll be there until at least 9:30 or 10:00.
Social Media: Please take photos at our events and post them to Instagram and Facebook! Tag them with #OCHappyHour and we'll add the best ones to our Meetup Group as well. We've had some awesome events, and it would be great to have a bunch of photos that we can all share with each other.
Group Instagram handle: @oc.happyhour
My own Instagram handle: @g8patrick
DUIs: Please drink responsibly! These events are getting better and better, but drinking & driving could make them WORSE very quickly. Uber and Lyft are cheap and convenient. Please take precautions to ensure you get home safe and sound after our events.
Be good to each other! #OCHappyHour
Are you in real estate? If so, join the OC Real Estate Meetup Group.103 attendees
#OCHappyHour @ The Bungalow (Long Beach)
The Bungalow Long Beach, 6400 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 200, Long Beach, CA, USNOTE #1: This is The Bungalow in Long Beach, not Huntington Beach, so let your LA county peeps know.
Note #2: If you feel sick or unwell in ANY way, please stay home. If you have a cough, cold, fever, or if you're sneezing or have a runny nose, it's best to stay home until your symptoms have passed.
Note #3: Please buy at least one drink and, ideally, some food as well (like appetizers, for example) while at the event. Especially during these crazy times, we are grateful to have venues willing to host our group, and the best way to say "Thank you!" is to buy food and/or drinks, and tip well :-)
From Pulp Fiction: "Be cool!"
Are you an OC working professional in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s? Come join us for another #OCHappyHour at The Bungalow in Long Beach (not Huntington Beach).
This #OCHappyHour group was formed on July 18th, 2018. Group membership as of 10/26 was 13,001 people, and this will be our 324th event!
As a group, we have just one objective: Meet new people! Come join us and bring a friend. This group is thriving because we have great people and great energy. So invite someone along. I'll do my best to introduce you (and them) to everyone.
Curious how many people will attend? We usually get 60% of the RSVP count actually showing up, so 100 RSVPs normally results in about 60 people in attendance.
Also, just to be clear, you don't have to be there by 6:00 PM. That's just when it starts. That's when I will be there, but feel free to come whenever you're available. Come at 6:30. Come at 7:00. Come at 7:30. We'll be there until at least 9:00 or 9:30.
Social Media: Please take photos at our events and post them to Instagram and Facebook! Tag them with #OCHappyHour and we'll add the best ones to our Meetup Group as well. We've had some awesome events, and it would be great to have a bunch of photos that we can all share with each other.
Group Instagram handle: @oc.happyhour
My own Instagram handle: @g8patrick
DUIs: Please drink responsibly! These events are getting better and better, but drinking & driving could make them WORSE very quickly. Uber and Lyft are cheap and convenient. Please take precautions to ensure you get home safe and sound after our events.
Be good to each other! #OCHappyHour
Are you in real estate? If so, join the OC Real Estate Meetup Group.80 attendees
Ugly Christmas Sweater @ Sevilla (Costa Mesa)
Sevilla Restaurant & Tapas Bar, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, ca, USTheme: Ugly Christmas Sweater (and on a FRIDAY too!)
Note #2: If you feel sick or unwell in ANY way, please stay home. If you have a cough, cold, fever, or if you're sneezing or have a runny nose, it's best to stay home until your symptoms have passed.
Note #3: Please buy at least one drink and, ideally, some food as well (like appetizers, for example) while at the event. Especially during these crazy times, we are grateful to have venues willing to host our group, and the best way to say "Thank you!" is to buy food and/or drinks, and tip well :-)
From Pulp Fiction: "Be cool!"
Are you an OC working professional in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s? Come join us for another #OCHappyHour at Sevilla in Costa Mesa (at the Triangle, 2nd floor).
This group was formed on July 18th, 2018. Group membership as of 10/27 was 13,008 people, and this will be our 325th event!
As a group, we have just one objective: Meet new people! Come join us and bring a friend. This group is thriving because we have great people and great energy. So invite someone along. I'll do my best to introduce you (and them) to everyone.
Curious how many people will attend? We usually get 60% of the RSVP count actually showing up, so 100 RSVPs normally results in about 60 people in attendance.
Also, just to be clear, you don't have to be there by 6:00 PM. That's just when it starts. That's when I'll be there, but feel free to come whenever you're available. Come at 6:30. Come at 7:00. Come at 7:30. We'll be there until at least 9:30 or 10:00.
Social Media: Please take photos at our events and post them to Instagram and Facebook! Tag them with #OCHappyHour and we'll add the best ones to our Meetup Group as well. We've had some awesome events, and it would be great to have a bunch of photos that we can all share with each other.
Group Instagram handle: @oc.happyhour
My own Instagram handle: @g8patrick
DUIs: Please drink responsibly! These events are getting better and better, but drinking & driving could make them WORSE very quickly. Uber and Lyft are cheap and convenient. Please take precautions to ensure you get home safe and sound after our events.
Be good to each other! #OCHappyHour
Are you in real estate? If so, join the OC Real Estate Meetup Group.89 attendees
#OCHappyHour @ Pinafini (Laguna Beach)
Pinafini Restaurant & Bar, 480 S Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, USNote #1: This is a new restaurant, and they have the most amazing Coastal Mediterranean food. I was introduced to the owner, Vasken Haitayan, by a good friend, and they're rolling out the red carpet for us to host an event there. Thank you, Vasken! Please join us for a post-New-Years celebration on FRIDAY, January 2nd.
Note #2: If you feel sick or unwell in ANY way, please stay home. If you have a cough, cold, fever, or if you're sneezing or have a runny nose, it's best to stay home until your symptoms have passed.
Note #3: Please buy at least one drink and, ideally, some food as well (like appetizers, for example) while at the event. Especially during these crazy times, we're grateful to have venues willing to host our group, and the best way to say "Thank you!" is to buy food and/or drinks, and tip well :-)
From Pulp Fiction: "Be cool!"
Are you an OC working professional in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s? Come join us for another #OCHappyHour at Pinafini in Laguna Beach.
This #OCHappyHour group was formed on July 18th, 2018. Group membership as of 11/16 was 13,107 people, and this will be our 326th event!
As a group, we have just one objective: Meet new people! Come join us and bring a friend. This group is thriving because we have great people and great energy. So invite someone along. I'll do my best to introduce you (and them) to everyone.
Curious how many people will attend? We usually get 60% of the RSVP count actually showing up, so 100 RSVPs normally results in about 60 people in attendance.
Also, just to be clear, you don't have to be there by 6:00 PM. That's just when it starts. That's when I will be there, but feel free to come whenever you're available. Come at 6:30. Come at 7:00. Come at 7:30. We'll be there until at least 9:00 or 9:30.
Social Media: Please take photos at our events and post them to Instagram and Facebook! Tag them with #OCHappyHour and we'll add the best ones to our Meetup Group as well. We've had some awesome events, and it would be great to have a bunch of photos that we can all share with each other.
Group Instagram handle: @oc.happyhour
My own Instagram handle: @g8patrick
DUIs: Please drink responsibly! These events are getting better and better, but drinking & driving could make them WORSE very quickly. Uber and Lyft are cheap and convenient. Please take precautions to ensure you get home safe and sound after our events.
Be good to each other! #OCHappyHour
Are you in real estate? If so, join the OC Real Estate Meetup Group.74 attendees
Past events
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