With tough local ordinances that restrict loud music after midnight, there's a reason that Laguna Beach nightlife is more about dive bars than live music clubs. But located atop the lively steakhouse called Mozambique is a one-room live music lounge that attracts top-notch musical acts and imports celeb appearance by the likes of Macy Gray. The dimly lit space is carried by dark wooden furnishings, walls of LCD TVs and leather accents for a dressy crowd that includes the occasional Ed Hardy type in addition to a great selection of professional over-40 singles from around the OC. Live music acts vary between weekly reggae and jam sessions to 80s theme and soulful jazz nights.
Tips
In addition to nightly live music, a late-afternoon happy hour from 3:30-6pm offers drink specials and appetizers like fried calamari, wings and sliders.
Last Word
Upper level of well-known steakhouse offers burgeoning live music scene that’s one of the best in Laguna.
