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1652 W Lincoln Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801

Average Rating 5 (11 Ratings)

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Looking around Chain Reaction, you won't see much of a difference between it and any other music venue in Orange County, but scrutinize the details and it's plain to see that this dingy little club is different. First off, take a look at the people around you. If everyone seems to be in high school, it's probably because they are. As the only all-ages rock venue in Orange County, the Chain packs the teens in like a pep rally. Secondly, take a peek behind the bar. Since this is an all-ages club, you're not going to find the usual libations -- it's all water and soft drinks here. Other than that, the Chain is just like any other dive. Although the music can bounce off the walls and sound a little muddy at times, the sightlines from the floor to the stage are incredible -- visually, theres not a bad spot in the club. And the only area more popular than the mosh pit is the outdoor smoking section it's so crowded there, the second-hand smoke is staggering. Tip: Obey the bouncers, they can be nice but they're notorious for flexing their muscle on wise-cracking kids.

11 Ratings and Reviews

  • punk scene great

    Review rating : 5out of 5   pika187 - 04/17/2005

    when will the restraints play here again/if they're back i'm back

  • w00t w00t

    Review rating : 5out of 5   lilkaniella - 03/22/2005

    everytime i've been there it's been friggen awesome. i mean no other place have i been to where you can chill with the bands before and after the show and see fine from wherever you are

  • ta dah

    Review rating : 4out of 5   angeladkinz - 08/11/2004

    It all depends on the band that's playing. it is true you will mostly find highschool students. THe club can get packed and sweaty on few occasions. Oh, and there's this one guy that works there that looks like the guy from Elefant, uncanny.

  • Jim's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   musicband4 - 04/15/2000

    any club anywhere that
    plays PUNK and is all
    ages is THE BEST!!

  • Courtney's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   bchchik13 - 04/06/2000

    i go to chain reaction all the time to see slickshoes...it's a great place for kids. i wish the city had more places like it for young people under 21!!

  • bob starvens's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   andr0id138 - 03/26/2000

    Chain Reaction is great place to see great punk bands from Oi to hardcore

  • Zoe's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   snowwhitentink - 02/14/2000

    i went to see Neurotic
    on 02*10*00 night. it
    was awesome. i live
    right down the street
    from the dang place but
    this was the first time
    i went. i think i*m
    definitely gonna start
    going when my friends
    go. And to think
    whenever they*ve said
    i*m going to chain
    reaction i just said
    okay have fun what wa

  • Linda's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   dksfan - 02/01/2000

    A perfect place to see a band, I go there to see Narcoleptic Youth.....my personal fav!
    L

  • Pat's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   locustad - 01/08/2000

    The best all-ages place in O.C.

  • Lindsay's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   powdrgirly - 01/06/2000

    ahhh...chain reaction--the under 21 crowd's dream come true. I seriously love this place. Me and my friends love taking the 20 minute trip to Anaheim to see local bands like Thrice,(personal fave), Outnumbered, Lagwagon, Slick Shoes, JFC, AJB, etc. etc. etc. Not to mention that the place is dominated by guys, so I enjoy being the minority. laters.

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