OCVibe, the 100-acre mixed-use development near Honda Center in Orange County, Calif. announced six original bar and lounge concepts that will operate within Katella Commons, the district’s newly named, 50,000-square-foot, two-story market hall, when it opens in early 2027.
Centrally located within OCVibe, just below The Weave office building, Katella Commons will feature 21 chef-driven kitchens alongside its beverage-driven concepts and connect to the district’s central plaza and surrounding entertainment venues.
“Katella Commons is intended to be the gathering place for Anaheim,” said Nick Pacific, vice president, Katella Commons operations. “Every kitchen, bar and lounge within the OCVibe district is intentionally designed to encourage discovery and give guests the freedom to experience the space and the food in their own way.”
The Katella Commons bar and lounge names concepts will feature:
- Bar Bacchia – A moody tasting bar influenced by wine caves and ancient rituals, spotlighting amaro-forward cocktails, curated wines and intimate pop-up tastings.
- Vesper Lounge – A calm, refined cocktail experience shaped by Japanese and Scandinavian design, with a focus on gin, martinis, spritzes and botanical spirits.
- Barrel Bar – A modern European café-style concept designed to flow from day to night, offering spritzes, classic cocktails, beer, wine and globally inspired small plates.
- Rea’s Ranch – A relaxed, beer-garden-inspired setting with California desert character, featuring draft beers, natural wines and daytime coffee service in an open, porch-style environment.
Additional concepts include:
- A gathering space at the social heart of Katella Commons, wrapped in lush greenery and serving cocktails, frozen drinks and modern classics.
- A late ’70s glamour meets early ’80s maximalism in a bold, high-energy pavilion-style setting with visually striking cocktails and a lively, social atmosphere.
The six concepts establish Katella Commons as a day-to-night destination and the social heartbeat of OCVIBE. Each location offers a distinct atmosphere and point of view — from intimate tasting experiences to high-energy cocktail lounges.
In keeping with OCVIBE’s mission to create a truly chef-driven experience at Katella Commons, the development tapped Chef Rémi Lauvand to lend his experience and culinary perspective to the development of the Katella Commons. Born and raised in France, Chef Rémi Lauvand trained in some of the most respected kitchens in Paris and New York, including working as sous chef alongside Daniel Boulud. He later spent several years as Executive Chef of Montrachet in Tribeca, where his leadership and refined, expressive cuisine earned critical acclaim.
“People today care deeply about how their food and drinks are made,” said Lauvand. “They want to understand ingredients, sourcing and technique, and they’re excited to ask questions and try things themselves.”
Katella Commons Rendering (Credit: OCVIBE)
