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Happy hour drinks, now on tap at the workplace

Self-pour beer stations and wine bars are bringing happy hour to the workplace, and the benefits of lingering over a brew can boost bottom lines. Connecting with coworkers in a casual environment facilitates free-flowing idea exchange, enhances team efficacy and strengthens the social ties that are key to employee retention.

“With the rise of remote work and flex schedules, after-hours socializing is key to building camaraderie, but actually getting the team together can be a logistical challenge,” says Chris Dey, Director of Retail Amenities at Irvine Company Office.

From an indoor-outdoor bar with firepits to a local brewery’s tap room, here’s where teams are gathering:

“Our customers told us they wanted an easier way to transition from work to after-hours socializing, so we’re bringing happy hour to the workplace.”

Chris Dey
Terrace Kitchen at Spectrum Terrace
The indoor-outdoor bar and kitchen is the heart of Spectrum Terrace, where teams enjoy beer on tap or a glass of wine, snack on pizza fresh from the pizza oven, and watch the game on the flat-screen TV by the outdoor firepit.
Herb & Ranch at UCI Research Park
This micro food hall from celebrated chef Brian Malarkey offers beer and wine and opens to The Commons, an outdoor space with comfortable seating for after-hours events.
Left Coast Brewing Distillery & Smokehouse at Discovery Park
Across from tech hotspot Discovery Park, OC’s innovators gather in the tasting room of local brewery Left Coast, swapping ideas over craft beer and BBQ.
Pacific Kitchen at Fox Plaza
Made-to-order coastal California favorites complement a robust beer and wine selection.

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