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    Broken Spirits Distillery

    4.6 (1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Desiree S.

    I came back since the owner reached out to me to give them a second chance. I can't resist humble owners. So I went. Ordered baked Brie, brisket tacos, street corn and spirited away and passing me by for drinks. The food was good. The street corn is my fave. Service so much better. Love to see service improving. Will probably come back to try other food they have here.

    Tri Tip Tacos and Smoked Brisket Potato Skins
    Kim R.

    Heard about this place on Facebook. They were having a FREE tasting and mini tour so we got tickets to it. We got to taste their gin, rum, vodka and whisky and they had 1 tiny food sample at the end. It was brisket and delicious. I was ready to leave since it was very unorganized and extremely busy but my husband and friend finally found a table (the entire restaurant is open seating) and sat down. We had ordered cocktails at the bar. The guy said he'd bring them to us. 20 minutes goes by and still no drinks. I went up to the bar and stood there until they were made... the two we got weren't very good and one of them was greatly under-poured. Meanwhile, they ordered food while I was waiting for our drinks. We got tri-tip tacos and brisket potato skins. The brisket was delicious, we really liked it! The tri-tip was decent tasting until I bit down on a freaking BONE and I'm pretty sure I swallowed a little piece of it as I felt something sharp when I swallowed. Obviously that completely turned me off from eating anymore. I told the waitress and they were taken off our bill. We are still confused how that's possible because tri-tip doesn't have bones; my husband cooks them often so we're very familiar. They should have OVER staffed knowing they had an event going that day. We won't be back.

    Mariah G.

    Shout out to Shane for helping us out during our visit! He made us feel so welcomed and taken care of. We came on a Saturday around 5 and we sat down right away. They had the dodger game and put on the lakers for us too. Best vibes here at broken spirits!

    1/2 LB. Texas Style Smoked Brisket
    Jacob C.

    Another visit and wonderful experience with Axel again running the ENTIRE show. We had the Peppercorn Burger with Mac and Cheese, The Oscar with Yuca Fries, Saca La Bolsita Mexican Lager, Doin' Time & Dirty Little Secret Cocktails. Everything was tasty and Axel was very friendly and thorough while dining.

    Full Asian Chicken Salad
    Kaytlin K.

    This has been a new favorite! They have a great food menu (lots of bbq), excellent service (Aliyah is awesome), and fantastic drinks. The bread pudding is delicious. Their drinks are not overly sweet and definitely strong. As a bonus, they're usually playing some good music!

    smoked brisket grilled chimi-cheese sandwich with waffle fries
    Timmy S.

    I came here for a late lunch on a weekday. Parking was easy at a structure around the corner with 2-hour free parking. I walked into the enormous dining area, the smokey smell of bbq wafting through the air, and was told to sit anywhere I wanted as it wasn't too busy. They do have a large patio but I decide to sit indoors. Anna is the tall drink of water, acting as waitress and bartender, who was not only super friendly but an amazing mixologist. I asked her for a refreshing mocktail and she created something tasting of raspberry and lime and I don't know what else but WOW it was fantastic. Fruity, citrusy, and refreshing. I decided to order the smoked brisket grilled chimi-cheese sandwich, which came with waffle fries. The sandwich had tender, smoky brisket with mozzarella, chimichurri, pickles, and garlic butter between grilled bread. It was sorta greasy but incredibly delicious. I can't express how much I loved this sandwich. The waffle fries were perfectly crispy on the outside - loved them. There were three individual unisex restrooms and the one I used was quite clean. A large sink with multiple faucets sits outside the restrooms. The only negative thing - that mysterious 3% service charge on the bill.

    Brisket Grilled Chimi-Cheese   Philly Cheesesteak
    Sepideh S.

    Came back again, this time for the burger and ribs -- both were excellent. The food was great on our previous visit as well, but this time our choices were less greasy, which I personally enjoyed more. The Brussels sprouts were unbelievably good, especially coming from someone who normally isn't a Brussels sprouts fan. The only downside was that we were seated outside and it felt like we were somewhat forgotten, as our drinks arrived midway through the meal. That said, our server had great energy and personality, which softened the issue. If the drinks had come on time, the experience would've been even better.

    Great Rack of Lamb.. Sooooo good!
    Brent G.

    Stopped by and found a wonderful place. The service was really good. Our server Aliya was super nice, fun, and had a lot of answers to our questions! The Rack of Lamb was probably the best I have had.. And the ambiance was very cool.

    Lemon tart bars
    Monica C.

    Came to Broken Spirits, while in Long Beach, and this was an exceptional experience. Axel was our server and he was doing it all that day...bartender, taking orders, serving, and ensuring we had an amazing experience, which we absolutely did! I ordered the Course Menu which was wonderful and kept my palate very happy. There were four courses that included: Smoked tri-tip tostada which was one of my favorite courses. I didn't want it to end. Next, was the grilled chimi-cheese with tomato bisque. This was good but there wasn't much filling in the grilled cheese and I found the tomato bisque to be too salty. Then the main event arrived which was the smoked trinity of beef (tri-tip, brisket, and beef rib) on top of loaded mash. This was so amazing and a good portion that left me with leftovers to take home. Lastly, was the lemon tart bars which were very small but a nice way to finish the meal. This course menu also came with a paired cocktail or mocktail, and I chose the Mint Conditioned cocktail, which was very refreshing and beautifully presented. Speaking of cocktails...just wow!! Since it was Halloween time, there was a Seasonal Cocktail list. From that, I chose Sally's Song and Trick or Treat. Axel did not disappoint and these were so fun and impressive. Lastly, I want to give major props to, the MVP, Axel. As mentioned before, he was doing it all that day we came in. He didn't rush anything and our cocktails came out beautifully. He even gave us, and the tables around us, some shots, which was so kind. He really wanted us to enjoy our time and his easy going and friendly personality just added to this amazing experience 20/10. PROMOTE THIS MAN!!!

    Pho king delicious (disagree)
    Tara F.

    Parking is free for the first 2 hours at the parking structure a little less than a block away otherwise find street parking. Only reason i gave this place a 3 was because the service was great and accommodating shout out to Marilyn. We ordered pho-king delicous since my friend was feeling under the weather and it came out luke warm and sad. For $23 this was definitely not worth it. Its pho how can you mess that up? The side veggies they gave were dried up and spoiled i dont want to justify anything but maybe we came late and kitchen was closing up shop? Either way it wasnt good. If you come here for food dont order the pho stick to something common like their wings and do not come late for food.

    Tri-Santa Maria Tri Tip, Brussels sprouts, mac n' cheese
    Eric H.

    Came here for a second visit and flavors are still awesome, although I do miss the cornbread. The brussels sprouts are among the best I've ever tasted and the mac n' cheese is a perfect blend of creamy cheese and perfectly cooked macaroni.

    Ryan H.

    My first time visiting Long Beach and found Broken Spirits with some friends. The Ambiance is quirky and comfortable- I love the neon accents. The waitress was doing double duty as bartender as well and she suggested some great drinks!! Plus the food- wow O wow.. make sure to try the baked Brie small plate and house Old Fashion with Rye!! Our whole group agreed that We will be back

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    Fredy R.

    Definitely one of our choices here at the Promenade, Long Beach. The outside patio hits for night outing/dinner night, i looove the lighting and scenery. The ambient and crowd is always chill. Their happy hour on drinks side can't be beaten, BOGO. my girlfriend has tried their brisket posole which i tried and was really good! I've had all the steaks, filet, rib eye, and new york (As Pictured). Esteban gave us really great service btw! He started off by doing one thing I wish more businesses did, answer the phone, and be welcoming. We had minor questions that got answered and there we went! He was very attentive for being the only server during the timing we went at. My girlfriend's Espresso Martini looked nice and was good! I'm a beer guy but took a sip. Oh, and the restroom setup is really cool also. Got about 3-4 individual restrooms. For the most part clean, just the public forgetting to flush. Mirrors in handy also! Check em out!

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    Ask the Community - Broken Spirits Distillery

    Is there outdoor seating? Are dogs allowed?

    Yes. I imagine that dogs that are manageable could be okay. But if problematic the owners have all their customers to consider.

    Are there any non-alcoholic options, like specialty NA beers, mocktails, or zero-proof spirits made in-house? Not looking for anything like Heineken 0 or mocktails mixed on the spot - more curious about anything developed or brewed in-house. Ty!

    No they don't, I had a liquid death sparking water that was the only option they had

    Is it all open seating?

    Depends on the day and how busy it is.

    Somebody posted a tik tok video that this place serves halal menu but I see pork there .. please clarify?

    This menu is separate and the food is prepared separately from their regular menu. You just have to ask your waiter.

    Are there any veggie options in food?

    The veggie options are sides, not entrees. Most of the meals are meat based, but the veggies options they do have are delicious. Check out their menu

    Do you need reservations?

    Nope

    Do they have happy hour? If so- what times?

    Follow their Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/brokenspiritsdistillery?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)… Read more

    Can you bring kids?

    Sure can

    Is the beef/chicken halal like smoke and fire/villians?

    Yes

    Is it dog friendly?

    yes, they have outdoor seating for guests with dogs. they also offer doggie patties for free and a bowl for water!

    Can this place seat up to 16 guests?

    We were there last week, group of 8. The table:area we were sitting at would fit another 8 people easily and comfortably. Great place for groups. Food , ambiance and service amazing!

    Accepts Apple pay?

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    I discovered Midnight Oil on Instagram and made last minute plans to meet here with my brother who…read morewas visiting from out of town. Overall, I'm so glad this is the place we chose to meet at! On a Wednesday night we were able to walk in and had no trouble getting a table for 4. The aesthetic is the standout feature of the place. The main bar is beautifully decorated and there are spacious booths to eat at as well. My favorite part was the two additional "secret" bar areas! While sitting in the main bar area you would have no idea there are additional rooms. Exploring the other rooms was a fun, unique part of the visit. The drinks were photo worthy as well as tasted great. The bar tender was attentive and adjusted my drink based on how much sweetness I like. The lychee margarita was my favorite because they light it up table side for a fun presentation! The food tasted great and was very affordable priced! Our group ordered multiple items and shared them family style, which seems to be a common approach here. The shrimp fried rice was delicious and my favorite food item. One order was plenty to share between 4 people. Per our server's request, we also tried the cucumber salad which was really refreshing and a great side. I tried the popcorn chicken but honestly they packed a kick and were too spicy for me, so be warned. In sum, the service, food, drinks, and ambiance were great and I will definitely be back!

    Absolutely delicious food at reasonable prices. Probably the best fried rice and edamame I've ever…read morehad. Service was decent, didn't get quite as much attention as I would have ordered more food had someone stopped by faster. It's a really small location so it's a little bizarre that service is a bit on the slow side. That said, everything else was fantastic so it's a small sin as such things go. Overwhelmingly recommend this place, just maybe order a lot up-front so you don't end up waiting around for more. It also has 2 speakeasys attached to the "main" restaraunt, but book early as those spots are even harder to get into.

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    The Exhibition Room

    (492 reviews)

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    The atmosphere is what you are here for and the service and atmosphere was great! We were able to…read moregrab a drink outside at the tiki pop up first and it was altogether just a fun night! Everyone was friendly and cocktails had booze More

    False Advertising and Total Failure of a "Speakeasy"…read more This place should not call itself a speakeasy. According to their website, they are strict about dress code, reservations, and no large parties. None of that was enforced. People arrived wearing sports clothes, tennis shoes, and flip-flops, and a group of more than 10 people was allowed in. That group was loud, drunk, and screaming, completely destroying any speakeasy ambiance. We had a reservation booked one week in advance for 2 tables of six, yet by 8:30 pm, we were told no food was available, despite the bar being almost empty. The water was already on the table when we arrived and tasted strongly of chlorine, with no ice. The waitress was clearly new, untrained, and unprepared. She did not know the menu, didn't know how to take an order properly, and provided no guidance whatsoever. There was one bartender Ricardo, who took over an hour to prepare cocktails and showed no sense of urgency or care. The dramatic cocktail descriptions sounded impressive, but the drinks did not match the descriptions at all. Because of the delays, we were never even able to properly toast or celebrate our friend. The charcuterie board took forever and arrived with an absurd amount of cheese and only six pieces of bread. To make things worse, part of the food we ordered never arrived at all. The live jazz band advertised and promised never showed up. When asked, the staff responded with: "I don't know, they were supposed to be here. I don't have their phone number." That level of disorganization is unacceptable. At the end of the night, we were shocked to receive a check close to $600 for two tables, despite each person only having one cocktail and shared food. The bartender, Ricardo, approached us and said: "Well, sorry, we really tried tonight! It wasn't the best, but we tried." Honestly, that comment made the experience even more frustrating. I can't imagine how bad it would have been if they hadn't "tried."That statement perfectly summarizes the problem -- trying is not enough when everything fails. I would not recommend this place for a speakeasy experience. This is not a speakeasy. It's a poorly run bar hiding behind a concept it does not deliver. Do not recommend.

    Broken Spirits Distillery - distilleries - Updated May 2026

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