Bottlecraft

Great vibes, great pizza, great drinks! Would come here again for a hangout! Plenty of parking in…read morethe back of the bar. The only thing is that you have to bus the table yourself, which is kind of annoying because it gets pretty crowded and it's harder to wipe down the tables if you need to. We got a Mushroom Wilds Pizza, which I really liked. I think all their foods are vegetarian. The drinks were prepared quickly. Food took longer to be ready, about 20 minutes for us. For drinks, I tried a fig-flavored beer (don't remember the name), which was light and sweet. I also liked their margarita and slushie. They messed up one of our drinks, so they gave us a Paloma on the house which was also good!

So this might be it for visits to LB Beer Lab. Whenever…read morethey have a special beer and dessert pairing we make the hour drive south. We get there first thing Sunday morning and our told that they only have 3 of the 4 desserts available. No idea why. Don't you make the same amount of each? If there was a problem with one, don't you make more? The desserts were good and the beer was good. But their lack of product for a third of the promotion is ridiculous Also, they never seem to be properly set up for opening. Long line forms while worker is still settling up the beers, tv, and pinball

Arcade, pinball machines

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LB Blonde Ale 5.2%

Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden

4.3(807 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Happy hour specials

This is hands down my favorite place, and it's also my son's favorite, which makes it even more…read morespecial. I absolutely love the food. I was born in Germany, and some of the dishes here genuinely transport me back to being a kid. Everything is so delicious, comforting, and clearly made with care.

Wow, what a great discovery. Our son had just visited us from Germany and the World Cup was getting…read morestarted. After dropping our son off at LAX, we searched for a German restaurant on our way home. We found this place in Long Beach and are so happy we did. It's a great corner spot with both lots of indoor and outdoor seating. It was decorated with lots of German artifacts, as well as World Cup items. The workers were very friendly and welcoming. They gave us some great suggestions and we took him up on them. They had a large selection of German beers and I got a Dunkel since it's one of my favorites. My wife got at Helles. For food, we had to get a pretzel, Wiener schnitzel and potato pancakes. All 3 were delicious as were the two beers. It is our new go-to German spot.

Bar & high tops

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Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach

3.6(4.1k reviews)

6.0 mi

Recently went to Ballast Point and had a lovely experience! It was my first time there with my…read morefamily, and we asked our server, Ray, what he recommended. Everything he recommended was delicious! For a brewery, they have really good food, and the drinks were so good. But the service was also amazing! Ray was so friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. He definitely made our first experience there even better. Definitely ask for Ray if you go!

i had Ms.AHYOUNG as a server today and she was amazing!!!…read moreShe recommend me a perfect seltzer to start off with and tasteful Mango Excélsior to follow up with after! Amazing service and recommendation for the following up beverage!

Alamitos bay directly in front of Ballast Point

Breakfast Burrito (available Sunday 10am-1pm)

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Strawberry French toast (available Sunday 10am-1pm)

Bixby's Sports Bar

4.4(101 reviews)

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If you haven't met **Jessica** at **Bixby Sports Pub**, you're seriously missing out on one of the…read morebest bartenders in the business. She looks like Pocahontas, serves beer like it's an Olympic sport, and somehow manages to keep a smile on her face even after telling you she's got **seven kids** JJ (yes, seven -- and she still has more energy than anyone else in the room). She's got a **sarcastic sense of humor** that'll keep you laughing even if your team's losing, and if you bring up **bowling or NASCAR**, buckle up -- you're in for a conversation you won't forget. Whether she's pouring your favorite brew or roasting you for ordering "fancy wine" at a sports pub, Jessica makes every visit a good time. Bottom line: come for the beer, stay for Jessica's charm, wit, and world-class sarcasm.

Do not sit in the corner of the bar next to the bathroom, unless you want the pipe above you to…read moreburst, leading to an entire flushed toilet falling on top of you, ruining your clothes and your night. Management obviously knew about a leak and decided the best way to go about it would be to cover the ceiling with a trash bag. If this is how they address serious health code issues, I don't even want to know what's going on behind the scenes with their food and drink practices. Yelp doesn't allow 0 stars, so I'll settle for 1. I look forward to the LB health department getting back to my complaint.

Scary decor.

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The Annex

4.2(73 reviews)

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We've lived in this area for over 4 years and never stopped by the Annex before! I'm so glad we…read morewere convinced to. Was always a little intimidated by the place for some reason because of the curtain kinda hiding what the inside looked like. It was my husband's birthday yesterday and we first went over to Blondies however he said he was calling it a night and went home. Myself and 7 other family members walked over to The Annex. The moment you walk in, you can tell everyone there is a regular. Bartender was so sweet and got our drink order. My SIL, cousin and I started to strike up a conversation with the regulars next to us. I think one briefly mentioned Blondies and we were like oh we just came from there! We talked about sports and then one had his cousin from Scotland there and the conversation just flowed. We truly felt so welcomed. I wish i remembered all their names but I am just terrible with those things! If you guys see this, I'm so sorry haha but thank you so much for your kindness and telling us your stories! As we left, we all hugged these awesome strangers. It was really really cool. Btw -- it's a beer bar, cash only. The place is dim and very long. The whole center is the bar/seating area which was kinda cool. The way it's set up it's as if it forces you to have conversations with others. There's also a shuffle board table. Bartender said they bring in food sometimes so we will definitely be back!

I've lived in Long Beach all my life and have never been here. We drive by it all the time and say…read morewe need to check it out. We finally stopped in for a beer... I can honestly say, we weren't missing out on anything. It was alright. Just normal dive bar, which we do enjoy, but this one didn't do much for us. Not sure if it was how the area/bar was set up but it was just eh/whatever. Now that we checked that off the list we don't, and probably won't, need to go back. Only if some friends wanted to meet up there for a quick beer, we wouldn't be opposed, but we may suggest somewhere else.

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My favorite pic!

Joe Jost's

4.5(859 reviews)

3.3 mi

This place is not what everyone says it is…read more In far off lands they have ancient temple ruins and historic monuments. Long Beach has Joe Jost's. It is a relic from a bygone era. You used to be able to smoke inside and buy tobacco and get a haircut. Just get a beer and a hot dog and enjoy.

I don't go to bars very often, but this is one of those classic Long Beach spots I always enjoy…read morecoming back to. They consistently have some of the coldest beer in town, and the prices are very reasonable. Cash only. If you're hungry, the hot dogs and pickled eggs never disappoint. they're simple, classic bar food done right. The bartenders have been here for years, which says a lot about the place and adds to the welcoming neighborhood feel. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from an old-school local bar: unpretentious, full of regulars, and a true Long Beach institution. If you're looking for a laid-back place with cold drinks and local character, this is definitely worth a visit.

Two specials, two root beers, eggs, onions

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Dutch's Brewhouse

4.7(446 reviews)

How should one eat a blasted burnt pizza? Should one consult with the staff who already seem too…read morebusy in personal conversation to help? Or should one just go home, count your losses and present this thin sheet of overpriced blasphemy to the in laws who often need no reason to complain. This time one must agree with them. Just this once. Smell was the best part. Love the garlic. Everything was so black around the crust. Simply unappetizing and a huge dent in the weekly budget.

This Gem is really fun. Great service and the pizza was real good . plus even friendly customers…read moreand regulars. . Bunch of $ bills on the wall and very neat decorations pictures and different stuff. Beer and wine . I will be back Cheers

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Stouts , gotta lov'm!

Trademark Brewing

4.2(238 reviews)

4.1 mi

I've been to Trademark brewing quite a few times and realize it's time to share my thoughts…read more Verdict? Love it They have an eclectic range of beers that is sure to appeal to anyone's hoppy pallet. However, the great beer happens to be just a simple medium to what really makes this place shine. I've came during extremely crowded World Cup games and when it's just opening (as shown in the photos), and both times have been nothing short of amazing. From experiencing electric vibes during game days, appreciating the industrial chic decor, and being part of the warm atmosphere, this place has become my new go to. Shout out to Victor, Celeste, Daniel and the Trademark staff for creating a welcoming and exciting space for all

I stopped in and enjoyed a cold glass of dark beer. Great flavor and chilled perfectly…read more I was very happy with their service fast and very nice personality. The location is super cool with pin ball games, large TV's and very clean. A little expensive and no food is the reason for dropped Star

Danny Boy stout...

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Thirsty Isle

3.7(284 reviews)

0.3 mi

Local college student. Beer and sports type of vibe with friendly locals. Angie the bartender is…read moresuper chill and demonstrates great hospitality. Gave me fast service and all the details on specials and local favorites. I got the schooner and burger special. Spent about $20.

To be honest one of the best bar burgers I've had. I'll be back to try the crispy chicken sandwich…read morenext.

Beers on TAP

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Giant schooner (34oz) of Coors Light for $9.75

Hao Peng You

4.2(28 reviews)

4.8 mi

Your hao peng you (good friend) on Yelp is sending you a sign to check this hidden gem out! ;)…read more As someone of Taiwanese descent, I always get SO excited discovering Taiwanese restaurants and bars, which are admittedly a bit hard to find if you're not in East LA. We stopped by late Saturday night and were able to snag an immediate walk-in at the bar at Hao Peng You, which is the intimate speakeasy portion of Midnight Oil. The decor definitely reminded me of my grandparents' house in Taiwan, with vintage, ornate wooden chairs, dragon/lion statue carvings, and even a historic century old marital bed that had been repurposed into a booth. The drinks were also VERY unique, with my favorite being Hua sheng (literally meaning peanut), which was crafted from a nostalgic childhood peanut milk drink. All our cocktails were crafted very well, to the point where I thought they were a bit on the lighter side since I couldn't really taste the alcohol. This section does get really busy though and only had one bartender who is making/serving drinks and taking orders, so do expect a bit of a wait. Overall, highly recommend checking out this vibey vintage Taiwanese-inspired speakeasy (that my inner history nerd was so excited about), and I'll definitely be back to try their food items as well as their two other bar/restaurant concepts!

The atmosphere is cute and definitely a vibe, but it's pretty pricey…read more The drinks weren't bad, some were good, while others had a stronger alcohol taste than I personally prefer. As for the food, it was pretty mid and took a long time to come out. The popcorn chicken especially disappointed me since it didn't taste like Taiwanese popcorn chicken at all. It was more like chicken nuggets?? Overall, I wouldn't recommend coming here for the food. The bathroom was also a bit dirty. Drinks: * Hua Sheng (3/5): Nutty aftertaste, but the alcohol flavor was pretty strong. * Salty Plums (4/5): My favorite out of everything we ordered, super refreshing. * Jasmine Milk Tea Coma (3/5): My second favorite, but I wish the strawberry flavor came through more.

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Lizy D.

8 years ago

Always a great experience here. I've met my wife here. They have a lot of mixology liquor choices. And, if You're indecisive they actually let you sample a few. They are nice and attentive It's cool when bartenders don't make one feel uncomfortable. Valet parking and a hip Long Beach crowd. I like it. read more

Julio R.

7 years ago

What a wonderful place to get some drinks and hangout with my wife and friends. They are very polite and helpful.

Gilbert Y.

5 years ago

Pretty good little spot. Small selection, but they try to get a little of everything it seemed.

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