Review: Bird & Barrel revels in whiskey and whimsy in Santa Ana

Critic Brad A. Johnson says the new Bird & Barrel in downtown Santa Ana has fewer seats than a clown car, so you might have to wait outside until something opens up. But be patient.
Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • February 13, 2020
The team behind Shuck Oyster Bar in Costa Mesa recently opened another potential hit. Their newest spot is a 15-seat bolthole in downtown Santa Ana called Bird & Barrel. It’s a minimalist space with the majority of seats squeezed around the bar....
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