Good Time never disappoints! Whether it's a week day or over the weekend, you know what you're…read moregetting every time: drinks, a pool table and a great fucken time with your friends. Bar tables are very nice, newer, and felt is clean. Regular tables are a little older and a little dirty but they absolutely do the trick. They have a good variety of beer and seltzers. Food is okay! I love this place, I've been coming for years. I even recently threw my best friend a surprise birthday party here. I called ahead of time, I was told I couldn't reserve tables over the weekend but if I came in early they could try to accommodate us as it was a party of about 12 people. Shout out to Jo! She was awesome and actually was able to place us at two tables next to each other and in a nice corner so we could decorate even on a busy Saturday night. I wish they'd limit how many songs people can queue because over the weekend it can be 20-40 songs on TouchTunes and makes it hard for anyone else to get in. This place is the heart of Long Beach/Lakewood, what a gem!

Wait time is too long and music is often controlled by other people…read more It would be easier if jukebox had limits to what people could play. Parking can be tricky

Stopped in with my wife as we were visiting SoCal and staying at the weapon station. Most times I…read morewould say change is inevitable; however, time seems to have stood still here at Dave's over the last 20+ years! Nothing wrong with that. A solid place where you can go in and see the memories on the wall while seeing who might've recently passed away on the dead wall. We didn't opt for any food, but we did get some peanuts to share and enjoy the Internet jukebox! Good memories great times!

This is a little dive bar you might miss if driving too fast on Pacific Coast Highway…read more The atmosphere and vibe is very friendly. You can tell, by the way customers knew each other's name that this where the locals hang out. There are plenty of TVs for watching sports and a pool table for your entertainment. The bar tables and bathrooms were very clean (you never know if they maintain the facility). This is a CASH only business, not to worry, there's an ATM on the premises. Sincerely, Rosemary

Port City Tavern in Long Beach is one of those spots that always has something going on. There's…read morealmost always an event or gathering happening out in their parking area, which gives it a really fun, lively vibe. What I really appreciate is that sometimes it's even kid-friendly, which makes it a great option if you're not just going out solo or with friends. I've been coming around since back when it was Iguana Kelly's, and it's been cool to see how the place has evolved while still keeping that local, neighborhood feel. The location is super easy to find, right next to a donut shop and a mechanic, and across the street you've got a 7-Eleven, Subway, and a few other small spots. Plus, Tommy's Burgers and an Arco are right nearby, so everything you might need is within reach. I tried both the cucumber mixed drink and the mango mixed drink, both were really good, but I personally preferred the cucumber one. It's less sweet and way more refreshing, especially if you're not into overly sugary drinks. We also had a BBQ chicken pizza that they cook in a fire oven (I think it's called a wood-fired pizza), and it was really good, definitely worth trying if you go. Service was good During the outdoor event, they had things set up really well, including a sign that read "21 and over beyond this point only," which helped keep things organized. They also had jumpers outside for the little ones to enjoy, along with tables and chairs so everyone could hang out comfortably. Parking can be a bit tight in their lot, but there's always street parking if you take a minute to read the signs. Overall, it's a great hangout spot with a welcoming atmosphere and something happening more often than not. Definitely worth checking out.

Great experience finally checking out Port City Tavern! Nice laid back ambiance, friendly and…read moreprofessional bartenders, and delicious drinks. It's decorated right now for the winter holidays, and was so cozy and fun! Now that I've been here once, I can't wait to come again.

One of the best places to play pool. Amazing music and overall vibe.the lights are perfect not too…read moredark but not too bright!

It might not be the fanciest or the cleanest environment but if you want a big group together to…read moreplay pool and get drinks! Love the staff and owners and appreciate cheap pool!

The vibes are always high here. Friday night DJ is so good, plus board games while waiting for a…read morepool table. Lizzie was especially helpful with quick service and updates about our pool table queue. Wait can be long for pool tables, as the limit is 2 hrs $12/hr.

This is a super fun spot with great vibes and no cover, which is always a plus. If you're coming…read morewith a group, I highly recommend reserving a table since it can get packed. They have a waitlist for pool tables and text you when one opens up, which is super convenient. They also have a big projector screen with couches that can be reserved, perfect for groups. Drinks were good, the Jolly Rancher shots and Jell-O shots were fire. My friend and I both got mango margaritas on the rocks, but somehow mine tasted way better (more mango-y and I requested Tajín on the rim while hers seemed watered down. Guess it depends on your bartender). They had darts in the back, and a DJ in the front with upbeat music, and tons of board/card games (though some boxes looked a little worn and like they could be missing a few pieces). Didn't try the food, but everything I saw looked good. Also loved that you can walk in and out, making it easy for smoke breaks. Overall, great vibes, fun games, and a perfect hangout spot. Would definitely come back!

This review is only for their salsa/bachata dancing night and the bar…read more The bungalow has weekly salsa/bachata nights that include free dance lessons from 8 to 9:30. The instructors are great and the crowd is fun diverse (in terms of age, background, and experience dancing). The djs are also awesome play a lot of good music. The vibe is fun and high energy. It's nice to see a place that is filled with dancers of all skill levels just having fun and learning to dance. The venue itself is beautiful. They have a large open air dance floor that overlooks the marina as well as a smaller dance area inside near the pool tables. The decore is classy and elegant overall. On salsa nights they have drink specials in addition to the regular drink menu. Lastly I once lost my key fob there and someone returned it to their lost and found. I'm forever grateful to whomever returned it and the staff at the front door / lost and found. Overall it's an awesome place to come out and hang out and dance.

This place is honestly a joke…read more We waited in line for almost 2 hours while security kept people outside for no reason -- and when we finally got in, there was so much open space inside. It wasn't even close to full. They're clearly holding people outside on purpose to create fake hype, which is honestly pretty messed up. You're telling me dozens of people are stuck waiting forever while there's plenty of room inside? It's giving manufactured crowd and poor management. To make it worse, they stopped serving drinks and turned the lights on at 1:15 AM, way earlier than literally any normal bar. So after wasting hours in line, you barely even get time inside. And it somehow gets worse -- at 1:35 AM they were literally kicking people out of the restroom. We weren't even allowed to finish or wash our hands before being rushed out. That's not just rude, it's straight up unhygienic and disrespectful. Overall, completely overhyped, disorganized, and not worth the wait at all. Don't fall for the line -- it's fake.

The manager is passionate for his bar. If you're looking for perfect pour of Guinness come hereread more

We enjoyed the buy one get one burger special this past Tuesday…read more I got the Bacado Burger and it was pretty good.

The best bartenders is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 AM to 12 PM. Her name is Nikie…read more She's wonderful. She serves you like you're the queen or king of whatever and she takes care of everybody and makes it fun.

Loved this place! Jess is an amazing bartender--friendly, attentive, and made the experience even…read morebetter. I'll definitely be back!

Fun place, beer was great, food was good. Very busy, friendly staff, customers having funread more

Food: 2/5 My chicken wings came out cold. Overall this place is great for beer!…read more Service: 3/5 Really nice older couple. Both are very accommodating and sweet. Ambiance: 4/5 I'm a big fan of playing billiards. This place has many tables, open space, decent number of seatings. I look forward to coming back again.

Firstly, I enjoy how the entry is very speakeasy vibes; where you try to find it and you start to…read morefeel unsure if this is the entry nicely done. The ambiance of the wooden tables and the total feel was cozy and welcoming. Once seated at the bar, we were greeted immediately by a very awesome Mixologist/Bartender! Amazing banter A+++++ Service The drinks : My Whiskey Sour was delicious, it had the perfect balance of sweet to sour notes. We also had the old fashion yes. May I have another, soo good. And, this place has a couple games to play and on some nights entertainment, which is pretty cool but on this night I only partake playing some pool. Overall, the drinks were crafted wonderfully, and I would recommend this lovely joint!

1 Star - Worst Experience I've Ever Had at a Bar…read more I've been to The Blind Donkey in downtown Long Beach before but what happened last night deserves to be shared. I came here with a friend last night and ordered a blonde beer that tasted completely off -- it genuinely tasted like blue cheese. My friend encouraged me to ask for a replacement since something was clearly wrong with it. When she brought it to the bar, the bartender told her he'd replace it and that it was on the house, but then made her pay for the second drink anyway. If I had known she'd still be charged, I would've just not asked for another drink. When I came up to the bar to clarify why she paid for something he said was comped, the bartender backtracked and said he "didn't mean" that. I asked if they could void the second charge, since this was supposed to be a simple replacement. He kept explaining that he is charging us for this second one because it was not a blonde, it was a white ale. I told him that's fine, but why did he say it was "on the house" and now charging us anyway? He ended up bringing over the manager. The manager was a short, Latino man with a hat on. He was incredibly rude from the moment he arrived explaining the beer was a blonde- which I know what I ordered, but tasted whack. He didn't look at us, didn't listen to anything we were saying, and without asking a single question he grabbed both drinks we paid for and dumped them down the drain. We were stunned -- we paid for both of them and now had nothing. When he came back, I calmly told him we paid for both drinks he just threw out. His response? "Don't expect to come here and get free drinks." Which is wild considering we never asked for anything free -- we were just trying to get the mistaken charge fixed. When I told him he needed to void the drink he dumped, he called security on us. We weren't loud, drunk, or confrontational. Security refused to give us the manager's name, and only one finally whispered "Ken," though at that point it felt like they were just saying anything to get us out the door. I've worked in customer-facing roles before. I understand dive bars aren't known for luxury service, but this wasn't about service -- it was about basic respect, integrity, and not charging customers for drinks you throw away yourself. I'm leaving this review as a Long Beach local, it's saddening to see how a popular bar like The Blind Donkey treats their customers. This was the worst experience I've ever had.