The cider is alright. The beers are good. The whole food complex is lively and provides many options. read more

Bottlecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Great place and great location to get a great cold beer and snacks. Locate right at the entrance at LBX and has plenty of varies type of beers on tap and bottles. Great friendly services and parking can be tough since it's a weekend. Plenty of seats of high chairs. Had a good time. read more

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Great spot for a beer and a snack at the LBX Hanger. Quick attentive service even when packed and it's packed often. Very cool barn bar. read more

Bottlecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was at The Hangar with my relatives and my uncle mentioned his love for Bottlecraft. Naturally, I was interested in trying some beer! When I arrived, there were a lot of options to choose from. I'm somebody that's usually most intrigued by stouts or sours when I haven't been to a brewery before. This time, I decided to opt for an oatmeal stout - Fremont Dark Star. My cup was poured right away and I took it outside to enjoy. It was delicious! The beer had a nuttiness and smoothness that was very enjoyable. Definitely wasn't difficult to finish my cup. I enjoyed it alongside some food from one of the other restaurants in the Hangar. Unfortunately, I needed to drive after so I refrained from any more cups of beer. However, I really enjoyed what I did try and I will definitely be back! read more

Bottlecraft - Fremont Dark Star - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

A year later, still love this place. At the back of the hangar, they have a great rotation of local brews to try. Staff is always nice, always willing to give recommendations, and do a great job making sure your next brew is getting poured while you're finishing the last wine. Ambiance is a little loud, social, and welcoming. Definitely a place I recommend to bring friends. read more

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Good choices for drinks. Can be a little crowded. But reasonable pricing. And TVs to watch some sports as well. read more

Bottlecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

Whenever I'm in the area grabbing a bite at the surrounding spots, I always make sure to stop off at Bottlecraft Long Beach. It's become one of those reliable go to places I genuinely look forward to. The service is always great and friendly, and I really appreciate how chill and welcoming the staff is. On top of that the pours are generous you definitely feel like you're getting your money's worth here which is not something you can say about every bar these days. What I love most is trying all the new beers, ciders, and seltzers they bring in. They always have fun creative options on deck so it never feels stale or repetitive. My personal go tos when they have them are the "cactus cooler" and the cherry coke seltzer both are unique, flavorful, and super easy to sip on. Overall, Bottlecraft is a solid 4 star spot for me great vibes, friendly service, heavy pours, and a rotating selection that keeps things interesting. It's the perfect place to pop into before or after food nearby, and I'll definitely keep coming back to see what they're pouring next. read more

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Great beer. Good selection but unsure where actual brewery is. Staff could do better. Not great selection of merchandise and acted put out when asked about it. That was odd behavior considering. Close to airport for a layover and spent time there. Just strange all male bar tender behavior. read more

Cool spot for a pint of local craft beer. The service was friendly and prompt. I ordered the Pizza Port (Carlsbad) Shark Bite American Red Ale. It had a beautiful dark caramel color and plenty of hops. read more

Bottlecraft - Pizza Port Shark Bite|American Red Ale|6% ABV - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

DRINK GOOD BEER HERE Solid Taproom in a food hall! All around great place, great selection of beer with tons of local variety and something for everyone. What was most impressive was the beertender ( most likely the owner); he had an excellent knowledge of his beers, he was tending to three customers at a time and with an attitude that showed he was interested to find the best beer choice for everyone, you just don't see his attention to details too often. Lastly, the fact they had a ballgame on with the volume it just creates a great environment to keep drinking. If I'm in the area I'll definitely be back. Cheers read more

Bottlecraft - Hazy IPA from Everywhere Brewery - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

Beers- Every time I come here, the beer selection is always on point. I dont have a hard time picking with so many choices because I look for the highest ABV and work down. Just a a personal preference that keeps me happy without over filling up with the liquid nectar. Two beers with some tacos is my perfect balance without feeling like I'm the Michilin man afterwards. FYI, limited bar seating if you want to be close to the bar. Service- excellent and very knowledgeable about the selection there. Suggestion- try Cactus Kooler seltzer( not a beer, but so worth it) Restroom- clean Ambiance- nice ans relaxing, but may have to search for seating. read more

A buddy and I went here for beers and were pleasantly surprised at the experience. This is inside the food court area at LBX so there are plenty of options to eat without giving up your seat at the bar. The bartender was knowledgeable about the beer on tap and even had some unique canned beers to try! Overall great vibe! read more

Bottlecraft - Czech-Style Lager - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

Cali creamin sweet, a lil hoppy, and very creamy like a cream soda. Nice start to the day fs read more

Bottlecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great tasting beer, knowledgeable servers, great clean atmosphere. This place has the friendliest, welcoming and great customer service that I'd ever seen at a Beer Craft Bar. Malcom is the best. He was our connoisseur and server all night. Ryan is totally awesome. He and Malcom are the perfect team. Jackson was the best bar back. Beyond friendly and such a hard worker. This was our first time here and they made this a pleasurable experience Pricing was great. Seating was available. Parking is ample but fills quickly read more

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I've been a huge fan of this place since it opened. I consider myself an OG here. Just ask my cousin Steven. Malcolm and Tony have been the best bartenders around. Tony has since moved on but loving Mitch today who sold me on a sandwich. This sandwich is why I am writing my review today. I'm blown away by the Turkey Italian sandwich. It's so fresh, clean and delicious tasting. Treated myself to something else new to me too which is the Grapefruit Paloma Kombucha. Just what I needed. Thanks you. I love hanging here with my husband and friends. Wonderful atmosphere and great people working here and hanging out at the bar. Thanks, Jed read more

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A great place to stop by at LBX! Bottlecraft serves delicious locally made craft beer and seltzers! Their menu changes all the time so don't expect there to be the same drinks with the menus posted. The drinks i got was reccomended by Kevin. Before I get to the drinks, I must say Kevin is a great worker, broke down every single drink for me, asked what I liked, and gave me amazing options. As for the drinks he reccomended, one is a lavander lemonade seltzer and another is something I totally forgot the name of. I believe it was a seltzer that was supposed to be to taste like cactus cooler. Nonetheless, I do remember each drink to be very refreshing and delicious. The bar area is pretty small giving that the brewery is a small kiosk, similar to the size of your average Starbucks that's inside a grocery store. However, it is LBX so there indoor and outdoor seating everywhere. So the perfect LBX experience is to get your food, get your drinks at Bottlecraft, and take is outside and enjoy the beautiful sun. read more

Bottlecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

Popular area for a variety of food and Bottlecraft had the drinks to make for a chill time. Got a beer that was recommended by the staff and it tasted pretty similar to Cactus Cooler soda. A few tall tables with seats were available to hangout at to watch the game on the TV. Other seating (indoor and outdoor) is scattered throughout the big dining area for the Hangar Food Hall. Even though it was a busy day they got through the line quickly. Cheers to you guys! read more

Bottlecraft - Chillin - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

Very nice place, they have an extensive a fair amount of craft beers the price is pretty good they also have cocktails and 1 or 2 seltzer also very tasty. It's nice for an afternoon with your family or just if you want to come by yourself, it's located inside of a very nice food court with a variety of good food. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. read more

Located inside the Hangar in LBX near Long Beach Airport, Bottlecraft is the anchor of the food court. As the watering hole for the people of long beach, it's a popular after-work spot for beers and ciders from local breweries. They have a nice variety of beers and their updated list of pours are always online @ bottlecraft.com. Check it so that you don't have to squint at the massive list of 27 beers, meads, ciders, and kombucha. You have a choice of $3 four-ounce tasters, $5 eight-ounce cups, or $8 sixteen-ounce pours. It's nice to be able to drink local here. read more

Honestly a great spot! I went during the Tree Lighting Ceremony and the whole place was packed! Don't be fooled though, although the line was LONG, it went by quickly. I was pleasantly surprised. I also feel that you can't beat the price. Also I want to add that everyone was just nice and in good spirits, overall a good experience for my 1st time at Bottlecraft. read more

Been here a few times && the guys are always nice && helpful with trying to decide on a good beer to get. Menu changes all day every day && not over priced. Beers are always very nice && cold when served. They are always on a constant go. Chill little area to have a beer && you can grab food from any of the restaurants surrounding the bar. They always also have a descent selection on wines as well for those who are not beer drinkers. read more

Not a huge beer fan or anything like that, but man do I want to come back after trying this. Prices are reasonable as well and what's better than having a drink walking around the hangar? I got the Passion Fruit Mead (16 oz) and it's just as described: Honest Abe Cidery. More cidery than beer for sure because I actually liked it! Don't hesitate to come and try out something new or ask the front for suggestions! My friend and I were able to try a few before settling down on the Passion Fruit Mead. Definitely coming back here as a hangout spot. read more

Bottlecraft - Passion Fruit Mead (16 oz) - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

The hangar is an awesome vibe! There is a ton of beer to choose from, which is great! Can't go wrong with beer. Only complaint is I stood there with the bartenders talking to each other and not even acknowledging my existence for a while, but alas, I got my beer. All is well and I will still be coming back! read more

Bottlecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

Fast friendly service. Location is great. It's located in The Hangar so you can grab food and a beer/cider/wine and chill.

The Cactus Kooler one of the recommendations from the bartender but wasn't a personal favorite. Bartender was kind of bland and not super enthusiastic. The Not So Sour was the perfect combination of fruity but not too sweet! Very light! read more

Bottlecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

This spot serves beer and wine. Good amount of options. Friendly staff. They do not brew their own beer.

One of the better beer tap rooms featuring a variety of local independent craft beers and seltzers. They have a pretty extensive offering on tap and also have canned beers as well. They're located inside the LB Hangar amongst the food shops and cafes. You'll get a glass if you're seated at the bar top or a plastic cup for takeaway. The beer servers are very knowledgeable on beer if you need help figuring out what you'd like to drink. They are helpful and friendly if their beer list seems intimidating to you. Just tell them your preferred type of beer and they'll pair you up with a winner. Great beer spot. I'll be back! read more

Bottlecraft - Revision Realm Warp (WC IPA) - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

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First timer, and first time getting a "flight" from any pour house. Very excited. Very hospitable staff member helped me with my beer selections. They didn't have a "flight," per se, but you can customize one yourself. Score! I had a 4 oz of each: Tangible Passion (Riip Beer, Witbier,) Playa Nublada (Riip Beer, Hazy IPA, Seventh Sense(Ambitious Ales, English Special Bitter), and Dark Star Imperial Oatmeal Stout Nitro(Fremont Brewery). They were all delicious and had their own unique flavor profile, but I would grab another Playa and Seventh any day. Accompanied my flight with shrimp tacos and tater tots w/mole from Amorcitos. Loving Bottle Craft, Amorcitos, and Long Beach Exchange. Can't wait to visit again read more

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The only place in The Hanger where you can get alcohol. Since it's Covid you have to have an order of food on your tab. The only food option they have is hot dog and chips for $2. I had the Limetastic, hard cider. It's a light refreshing drink that paired well with the hot dog. It was nice that the hot dog had flavor. read more

Bottlecraft - Menu 2/27/21 - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I love their Cactus Cooler beer. It's taste very similar to the Cactus Cooler soda. I like my beer sweet & tangy. I'd love to try their Passion Fruit Mead. Service was friendly & attentive. The ambiance of this place is comfortable & very chill. read more

Bottlecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

Fantastic spot nestled along multiple restaurants and shops. So, plenty to eat and some cool gear to check out (plus, outdoor seating!). The service is fantastic, with knowledgeable brew experts providing suggestions and plenty of knowledge. A great and rotating tap list, great can selection and beers to go. A great spot to check out! read more

Bottlecraft - Local beer collab available at Bottlecraft. - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Delicious beer and pizza... need I say more? According to Yelp's word count the answer is yes. Bottlecraft is stacked with a variety of beers on tap, canned, and wine to-go. This small 'tap house' is located at the back of the Long Beach Exchange, surrounded by a bar, high top tables, and outdoor patio. Bottlecraft serves a large number of craft beers from across the nation. I decided to order the White Rascal from Avery Brewery in Boulder, Colorado. This 5.6% wheat beer is spiffed up with a orange peel and is both incredibly light and tasty! For round two I ordered the Sex Wax, a chocolate raspberry cider from The Southern California Cider and Beer Company in Carson, California. A road trip is now mandatory, this cider was fantastic and I'm desperate to buy it in bulk! Round three coming soon. read more

Bottlecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

I'm a huge beer fan and although I'm cutting out beer for a while because I've gained weight, I'm glad I stopped by this Bottlecraft location before doing this. Met with a friend who was staying at the hotel by the Hanger and we decided to have some beers here. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, it felt like a modern Grand Central Market with a great beer garden in the middle. Our bartender was great. I told him that sours were my favorite and he introduced me to a delicious new beer but I unfortunately forgot what its called. It may have been the Harland Lilikoi but regardless, it was delicious. When I'm off this awful beer-less dietI will go back and discover a new beer at this awesome location and look forward to visiting the original San Diego location. read more

Bottlecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Great quality beers and always great bartenders (just down to earth/nice people). I like how there's plenty of seating at this complex as well... so you're not wandering around too long looking for a place to sit. Only negatives is that there's usually a line and this place is situated kinda awkwardly so the line is kinda in the middle of where some folks walk... and of course I have to mention that beers are a tiny bit on the pricier side, though that's not a surprise based on where this is. Overall a great spot for a diverse assortment of local beers. Would definitely recommend. Stay Cheerful ;) read more

It's a little more like Draftcraft here than in its San Diego incarnations, but this is well-worth the visit for craft beer lovers. Bottlecraft is one of Long Beach's newer beer bars, but it originally started farther south in California as a series of shops selling beer to take home with some draft beer options to enjoy in-store. That business model changed with their newest venture, where bottles are in a cooler and must be enjoyed on-site, but upwards of 25 beer taps are available with selections from near (such as Long Beach itself and plenty of other SoCal offerings) and far (New Jersey really does have good beer). Bottlecraft is located inside The Hangar at Long Beach Exchange. Approaching as directed via a popular GPS navigation app, my friend and I ended up parking near the east-facing entrance (free parking as far as I could see) where I immediately espied this bar just inside said entrance. I immediately took a seat at the counter and started to try to figure out my order. (Turns out that it's not easy to decide in a pinch when you're willing to try just about anything.) Although Bottlecraft doesn't formally present flights, they have options for 4 oz pours on all draft beers. I am as inquisitive and curious in my beer palate as in my food palate, so I wanted to try as many options as possible and kept going with 4 oz pours all night. The higher-end beers went up to $4 or $5, while the others mostly cost $2 or $2.50. (Full-pint pours were $6.50 to $9.0, while some options capped out at 8 oz and went for somewhere in the $6 to $9 range here. I don't really want to go into detail on the flavors and mouthfeels of what I specifically enjoyed and why I loved them because I've monitored their social media and noted how quickly they rotate out their kegs. Just know that the seven tasters which I ordered were all delicious, served at cold temperatures, and free of the various defects/impurities which you can sometimes find in poorly created and improperly stored beers. This does reflect on each individual brewery, but it also shows that Bottlecraft has been able to curate and maintain a strong selection of beverages. I was happy with the service. The bartender on duty was attentive and answered all of my questions, including when I wondered about bringing food from other Hangar restaurants to the actual bar counter (totally fine) or removing beverages from the bar area to take advantage of the tables (totally fine, but definitely in the plastic cups rather than the glasses). Bottlecraft's Long Beach location takes a somewhat different path from its predecessors, but it's a trailblazer in my book. It's one of the strongest beer bars in the region and happens to share a space with a variety of food vendors, so if you enjoying trying new brewskis, make your way out here posthaste. read more

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(Drank 07/09/19 TU @ 7:00pm): Leave the bottle... I'll take my craft beer from the tap! In the area with a friend for "Yelp's Passport Party Taste Of LBX" event that promoted the relatively new Long Beach Exchange shopping complex with an emphasis on its food hall, The Hangar, we happily came across Bottlecraft and its myriad selection of local craft beers in the hopes that we found something we each liked to help wash down all the complimentary sampling we were doing. I loved beer and couldn't pass up the opportunity; granted, they were self-proclaimed a "beer shop and tasting room" and definitely not a brewery. However, they had several beers I'd never heard/tried before, and they also sold cider, kombucha, and wine by the glass. Was there enough in the area for a return visit!? PURCHASE Green Cheek Beer Co. The Fruit Not The City Belgian Style Witbier w/Orange Zest 4.5% ABV 16 fl. oz. ($6.50): Cloudy yellow color, citrus orange slight barley aroma, low body, citrus orange taste, easy finish, and slight orange aftertaste - not a bad way to get your Vitamin-C! Ten Mile Brewing Co. Maggie Mae Blonde Ale 4.8% ABV 16 fl. oz. (COMPED but normally $7.00): They tapped out of this so what came out was FREE! Bright honey color, light hoppy malt aroma, low body, malt taste, clean refreshing finish, and minimal malt aftertaste - Maggie was one tasty mama! Chapman Crafted Beer Slow Riser w/Coffee Nitro Irish Red Ale 5.75 ABV 16 fl. oz. ($7.00): Dark caramel red color, chocolate coffee aroma, medium body, caramel coffee toffee taste, lingering coffee finish, and sweet syrupy aftertaste - more of a stout which I loved but wouldn't drink it every day! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=HSut_PRLcznRwXS5yflBJg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE Armed with two friendly young men behind the bar, they graciously greeted and masterfully served the throngs of thirsty patrons and kept the lines moving. Heck... we got a free beer from them because they tapped out! These gents had it going on - phenomenal job! PARKING (FREE) Located in a relatively new outdoor shopping center, there was ample free parking everywhere - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located inside The Hangar within the Long Beach Exchange Shopping Center, they occupied one end of the food hall simply with a long C-shaped bar that fit between 20-25 standing patrons as they faced a chrome-plated metallic industrial wall that housed nearly 30 taps with an easily-legible beer menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Hgd5q1yQQGCHi05k-ohMqA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. There were numerous tables and chairs throughout the food hall if you wanted to sit and enjoy your beverage. A ton of natural lighting came in through the surrounding glass windows and doors at both ends while several industrial electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were a couple muted TVs while music played throughout the entire Hangar in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I was impressed by the range of craft beers - local and domestic - on tap at Bottlecraft of which many I've never tried before which would bring me back for more if I was in the area. I liked that they served by the taster, glass, and pint (no growlers) and also had a decent selection of bottled libations outside of beers. They hit the mark on their service. However, I wasn't sure if they had a Happy Hour (but should if they didn't). I found exceptionally good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $14.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 4.5 STARS read more

Bottlecraft - Beers: The Fruit Not The City (l), Maggie Mae (c), Slow Riser w/Coffee Nitro (r) (07/09/19)! #LongBeach @Bottlecraft #Beer #DrinkPic - Beer Bar Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Five stars for basically a pop-up beer bar? Yeah, dude. Located inside the Long Beach Exchange at the West entrance is Bottlecraft. A suds soaked bookend to a bustling and massive food hall. Bottlecraft is basically a U-shaped bar with a rotating draft and bottle list. During my visit, I sipped a "Soft Around the Edges" from Green Creek brewing in Orange, a bartender suggestion. It was crisp, mellow, and refreshing. The perfect beer for a midday work week break. Beyond the draft beers they also offer canned beers and bottles to choose from. The service here was above and beyond. Not only did the owner/bartender, Ryan?, allow me to work on my laptop at the bar, but he also gave me some great food suggestions. By the way, any of the food you buy at the LBX ca be eaten here! Outlets at every seat, over 25+ beers, and amazing service. Bottlecraft, did we just become best friends? read more

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Great experience! Beers were delicious and so were the bar appetizers! Great date night for us after the kids open house!

A very small craft beer bar at The Hangar LBX, they have limited wines too but mostly craft beers. We came in on a late afternoon cause I was craving craft beers like crazy for some reason. Again I'v always been a beer lover nonetheless! It was really packed on a Saturday late afternoon, we were lucky to grab two seats at the bar. The lines for this beer bar were so long the entire time we were there! It seemed this was the first stop for everybody when they entered The Hangar. The beer selections were great and extensive. I usually do flights cause I like to try different ones. So I chose some strong IPAs, one stout and a sour. Hubby chose all strong dark ones. I seriously loved all the beers we tried especially IPAs! Hubby liked the dark coffee one so much. Our bartender was very friendly and attentive, also very knowledgeable about their beers. I really loved this beer bar experience, I can see myself come here from time to time. The food hall offers a lot of food to go with craft beers which makes this spot even more fun! read more

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This is a craft beer tasting room/bar located inside The Hangar. It also has wine, cider, and kombucha in its selection. Menu lists names of companies and their locations with a brief description of each item. It seems like most of the items are from local breweries within 30 miles of here. The good thing about this place is different size options. You can get 4 oz., 8 oz., or 16 oz. Everything is on tap so service is fairly quick, as long as there isn't a long line of indecisive people ahead of you. At the time of my visit, price was somewhere between $2 to $9 depending on the type of beer and size. Price for 4 oz. pour was about $2-$2.50 for most items. Menu and selection will most likely change so the ones I tried during my visit may not be available in the future. I tried Mocha Machine and Gingergrass Cider. They were quite opposite in terms of flavor and taste, which is why I opted for these two. Mocha Machine is an imperial porter made by Beachwood BBQ & Brewing in Long Beach. I really liked the richness of this beer. It's brewed with coffee from Portola (which is also located in The Hangar) and cacao nibs from Ecuador. Gingergrass Cider was light, crisp, and refreshing. It's made with apples, and a little bit of ginger and lemongrass. I really didn't taste the lemongrass part but did taste little bit of the ginger. I do like this place but it's hard for me to give anything more than 3 stars for a place that's merely serving products made by others. It doesn't have any house specialty drinks, food, or snack items. Since there are other great eateries within The Hangar, it probably wouldn't be wise to serve food anyway, but I was hoping this place would at least have house-made cocktails or its own brand of craft beer. Places like The Wall in Orange has over 50 craft beers on its tap, and also serves food. read more