An excellent, lavish dive bar in Long Beach. I've come here for concerts, DJ sets, and karaoke (Tuesday nights and sometimes on other days for special occasions) and it's always a good time. Also, Cass is just a lovely bartender. Give her all your tips. read more

PARKING IS NONEXISTENT!!!!! Take an uber!! Cool vibe inside. Love the dark and moody feel...almost seemed like we were in some European underground bar. Love that they do live music. The bands the night we went were a little odd, but we had a good time people watching. Drinks were reasonably priced. Didn't seem like there were any beers on tap- cans only. I didn't get a cocktail but they had a menu of specialty drinks. One other con- only one bathroom stall. Could be a nightmare on a busy night. read more

This place looks abandoned on the outside, couldn't even find the door until a guy came out checking IDS. i went inside and that wasn't much better, looked run down and too dark. i wondered if they were even open for business... nobody behind the bar and sat there for 10 min waiting for a drink. NOT A SOUL IN THE PLACE ! only me, the DJ (who was playing some great music by the way really the only saving grace of the night) and a dead roach i found lying on the floor in the back area that looked like they were using it for storage . When i finally got a drink from the guy who i guess was doubling as bartender and bouncer, i got a watered down vodka soda for $15 , maybe i should've just asked for sparkling water it would've been cheaper. I also made the mistake of going to the restroom as well and that was a horror show! one of the dirtiest bathrooms i've ever seen! i won't describe the smell because i don't want my review getting flagged! i definitely won't be back ( 1star out of 5 ) read more

"You're like gold dust. It rains over me. A foreign sun that I thought I'd never see. You're like gold dust." -Galantis "Gold Dust" So we have another kooky venue in the LBC with a carefree or edgy or offbeat name. There is a security guard who will not let anyone in without carefully scrutinizing your ID. As usual at all bars, this effort constitutes the only one the staff makes to familiarize itself with customers, etc. A tiny haha at that obvious circumstance. What I do admire about Que Sera is that a seedy and perfect darkness blankets the whole space. Objects almost get hazier and dimmer the closer one gets. So Que Sera has great mood "darkening" as opposed to lighting. I highly recommend doing some full-body-thrash-spaz-attack-disco-dancing here. I almost felt bad my outfit did not have any sequins. Someone could have bumped into me! Take in a dance or take a date to Que Sera. Don't be cool. Do not play it cool. Let the darkness do its job. I look forward to another hideout in the future. read more

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They need to clean their bar up a bit. It was cool tho. Overpriced nonalcoholic drinks as well.

I come here for Bear City Comedy and the place is fine, however, the seating is terrible. There's not enough seating and all they have are barstools with only two bar height tables. Some of us are old and/or fat and can't sit on these stools or stand for the whole show. Get some real chairs. read more

Fun place to go see an intimate show. High ceilings so you can breathe and not claustrophobic. I'd come back. Chill space.

This place sucks. Rude staff and terrible drinks. Charging $1 for shitty tap water?? The 7-11 across the street has better service and drinks, go there instead. read more

Hi, I went to here for the first time last night and I had an unpleasant experience. The bouncer assumed my ID was fake and broke it in half. I was so shocked and very upset! This is my only CA ID and it was real, but the bouncer continued to claim that it was fake even after he broke it. And after scanning the ID he realized it was actually real. Although your staff tried to make up for this by letting me in without paying the cover charge , it really isn't good enough because now I need an ID replacement. And to top it off, when the bouncer realized that it was real, there was no apology at all! Please reach out to me so we can work out compensation for the replacement. This is very inappropriate! Never knew bouncers can just brake your ID just because they assume it was fake. And after braking it, scans the ID?? I don't want to cause a problem, but this is very inconvenient and unjust Update: the manager/owner never responded to my messages on Instagram, yelp and phone call. I wouldn't trust this place read more

This review is strictly for Bear City Night, which is a free comedy show every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at about 7:30pm. Drinks at the bar. Cash only. There's an ATM machine inside just in case you forget. Out of the ~9 comedians, I only found 3 funny... odds aren't good, but I'll be back because it's a great place to catch up with friends and get a good laugh in. Laughter is the best medicine, after all! Parking: You might have to circle a few times, but hopefully you get lucky like I did read more

I came here for The Bear Club comedy show a few weeks ago and it was really great!!! All of the comedians had great content that kept me laughing. But the bar was a bit difficult to find, maybe it's because I usually don't go to bars. The outside was not too recognizable as Que Sera because there were no large signs, but maybe I missed it. Even when using Google Maps I got scared that the bar was actually someone's home, only because there's a residential area right next to it. Parking is very limited and on the streets. The inside is very small and dark. The room smells of cigarettes, which I didn't like. But the bar itself has potential to be a cozy place! I love the art on the wall. read more

Outside: can't even tell it's a bar. PSA: It's a cash only bar!! I experienced a fun comedy show and they provided free pizza. donations accepted at end of show. Well Drinks come in a small plastic water-cup. It got pretty packed for a Tuesday night, which I didn't expect. One pool table. Overall, I'd say this is a chill spot for locals. read more

A good friend of mine choice this bar to celebration his recent birthday and I must applaud him. Regardless if he had been to this joint or not, I enjoyed my night, dancing away to dope music! I also ran into a lot of familiar faces which was actually pleasant! Pros: Social bartenders Strong drinks DOPE MUSIC (on selected night) Not too far from DTLB/Freeway Cons: Cover charge Extremely tiny ladies' room! Parking is very limited! DJ(s) that play dope music all the way through their set with smooth transitions are as challenging as finding parking in LA or LB on a Saturday night. This place provided two or three! Definitely come back! I'm crossing my fingers that I get lucky with parking again! read more

Sketch place. Cash only. ATM inside. Pool table. Came here for some bands. Had a great time until 2am. read more

This place is known to me as the venue that hosts the themed clubs that didn't make the cut on the L.A club circuit OR the clubs that are being auditioned to see if it'll make the L.A club circuit. LOL...I've been here for Release The Bats (goth club) and the Good Foot (soul club) both of which are held once a month on some random 3rd or 4th Friday or Saturday. I'm a fan of small clubs with a sweaty bunch of people crammed in dancing like packed sardines to good music. I went to Good Foot for the first time this month and it was awesome! Great music, vibe and self-conscience people dancing in the dark in a small space. The beers were cheap too! I went for Release The Bats a while back and they had a band on stage and a D.J. It was all decorated in your typical gothy spiderweb/torn sheets with black lighting here and there and they had vendors selling crap on the pool table in back. Still a fun time and a bunch of self-conscience people dancing in the dark in a small space. I'll try to keep up with whatever reject or prospect themed club will be occurring there from now on. Don't get rid of Good Foot! read more

$5 cover, expensive drinks, and THEY CHARGE FOR WATER.... but get this, they're cash only. You would come here to spend unnecessary amounts of money when there are better bars a few doors down that care more about their patrons. read more

My friends and I caught an uber to this bar because I wanted to try it. We're told at the door that there's a cover, because they have a band tonight. Well, wasn't planning on paying a cover for a dive bar but okay, could be kind of fun. We cough up. Get inside and the band is packing up. Place is almost empty and whatever souls are still there trickle outside and leave. We sit discontentedly at the bar and the bartender regales us with stories about how little money she makes. Needless to say, I hope my friends forgot it was my suggestion. read more

Came here a week ago to watch my friends band play. Never been here before . I really enjoyed it , the decorations were pretty cool & the bar tender was awesome ! She was working so fast for the amount of people that were in the place . The drinks were pretty cheap & the beer is served in a paper bag which was very cool lol ( in my opinion) Overall my experience was great! I just gave it 4 stars because the parking here sucks read more

Don't come to a show here because this venue doesn't ever open and makes the bands that were supposed to play and everyone who came to see them wait outside for all eternity without any way to contact them. What a waste of time, way to not support the small music scene and bands that practiced for months beforehand to perform a show at your unopen venue. read more

My friend's band played here last night, so I promised I would go to support them. This place has the worst parking, you have to parallel park in one of the adjacent neighborhoods. That was a pain in the ass. We were told the show started at 8, so we got there around 7:40. Yeah, the place doesn't even open til 9, so we went and killed time at an Italian Place next door. Once we were allowed inside...it was okay. The bartender was really nice. The drinks were $4, not bad. There were lots of tables, but few stools. The stage was tiny and the sound was off, plus it was way too loud for how small the place was. We kept going out for cigarettes, and the music sounded perfect outside on the street. Oh yeah, when we got there, and also between bands, they put music on. They had a 5 song play list that included "Puttin on the Ritz," "Walking on the Sun," by Smash Mouth and "I'm Too Sexy." Over, and over again. Nice. To sum it up, I wouldn't come here again, unless my friend's band plays again. read more

Bump and Grind is the best event here, the first Saturday of every month. Stella La Flaca Lee throws down some amazing 90's jam and the place packed with good vibes! read more

Que Sera - DJ LaflacaLee - 90's hip hop and R&B - Dive Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

PBR in a paper bag. Cash only. Good Foot. Dancing. Cheap drinks. Hot as balls. Strong drinks. Rad bartenders. Red walls. Good music. Hot as balls. Charge for water. Stroooonger drinks. That's the SEO version of the review, but it tells you all you need to know. I've been to Que Sera a few times, but it's usually for Good Foot nights, when I take my two left feet out to cut a rug. It's always a good time, but as you may have guessed, it's ALWAYS hot as effin' balls in there. Balls hot. But the music is good, and sometimes that sweaty sheen on your skin is sexy. ...sometimes. I do enjoy Que Sera on nights when I'm feeling dancy though, and after I've had my dancing fill for the night I walk down the block to my old pal The Prospector for some karaoke-ing and more cheap, strong drinks... and a night I won't remember in the morning. read more

Que Sera, Sera... Whatever will be, will be... The future's not ours, to see... But it is ours to hang out at some aiight dives in Long Beach. Que Sera is one of those bars that I find myself having a love hate relationship with... The BF's band played a show here once and I had a supah time... this was, no doubt, subjective... I mean, I was drunk (waaaasted!) as well as in the company of one Liz O. and we were enjoying ourselves at the bar...making snide comments about This One Guy. This One Guy, you see, had mass hatred towards me...and really... who can hate meeeee? I'm a nice girl. I'm here to make you laffs. I don't take myself too seriously. I think life (for the most part) is Grand. Hurrah!, I say. But when I was single, I tried the dating thing. UGH. You ever tried that? Dating? Like... more than one person at the same time even? I am not cut out for that life. It reminds me too much of going on job interviews... Summing up the last several years in a concise 'Preface to One's Awesomeness.' (1500 words or less?) Meh. I'm just not into it. And one of the reasons I'm not into it...is because there are always those dates that go horribly awry. You end up not really digging one another so much... OR - the worst!! The other person likes you a LOT more than you like them. And then you have to be the Bad Guy. Like, one date and "hmmm....I dunno..." but then the second date rolls around and you think to yourself, "OH MY GAWD! Was I DRUNK?! Am I drunk RIGHT NOW?!?" Yeah. So, This One Guy turned out to be "That Guy"... I mean, ok... so he's shorter than me... I mean, that isn't so bad, right? I don't really think so. Sometimes big things come in modest packages. Sometimes the 'package' ain't so modest at all. Ahem. It's just that - he was creepy, man. I mean... he was talking about the future and shit and it was -LITERALLY- a second date. It was too much. TOO MUCH!!! So it was after that date that I said 'adios' non amigo...you are creeping me out, mang. And he was genuinely mad. ANGRY. Enraged. And there we are, me and Liz, at Que Sera. And there HE was - on stage in the opening band. And when he saw me he says through the mic -glaring right at me- "This song is about all the heartless bitches that break hearts...." OMG! DUDE!!! We never even hooked up! C'mon!!! So, Que Sera is aiight. The stage is decent... there is plenty of space at the bar... as well as additional tables and seating not far from the stage... the acoustics are not so bad and the drinks are cheap and stiff. The only ish I have is the sketchy parking situation. We parked about a half mile down the street. No really - we did. And this neighborhood late at night? Good thing I was drunk! read more

Wednesday night -- Joy Division documentary screening -- Vodka. I was actually excited about hanging out, watching the documentary play in the background while the DJs played some tunes. I purposely waited until a little after 10:00pm to head out -- after all, fashionably late is my forte. When I arrived, no one was there to witness the fashionably late arrival. The bar was empty -- except for 4 people and some crickets. I guess watching a depressing documentary about suicide is probably not how you want to spend your Wednesday night, but I really thought this was going to be a cool event to attend -- maybe dance around to some JD whilst sipping on my 'Nilla and Diet Coke. No. We made the best of it and got our derrank on. I stuck with the unusual Vanilla Stoli and Diet Coke (I am a Vodka Tonic type) and toyed with the idea of a chocolate cake shot, but sssshickened out. Hey, it's a work night! After about an hour of gabbing with my girlfriend, two more people showed up but they were the DJs. The two strong-arm drinks had now been consumed and Ian Curtis hung himself. I was done with the night...we left the dive (which happens to be a fun place when there are patrons, cool music and Lu is @ the bar) but not before making the unfortunate late night decision of hitting Del Taco. read more

This is my second time coming to this bar. And im pretty impressed with the music and the friendliness of the door staff, patrons and bartenders (im sensing a trend here)!! We made this our 3rd and final stop on our drunkin adventure!! Decided to walk here since it wasnt to far from Pike Bar (less then a block or so). After having our ID's checked we walked inside this dimly lit, yet packed bar. Again dont wear flip flops to this bar either!! I was just glad i was pretty drunk to not feel the pain. This is a CASH ONLY bar, they do however have an ATM machine but who knows what kind of service charges they have attached to it. Drinks are stiffer then a board!! The bar area was pretty packed but if you get past that then there is plenty of room to move around a little bit. Of what i can remember the music wasnt half bad when we were there. The only downside was with alot of people in one room there isnt alot of fresh air, which mean it was HOT HOT HOT inside there! read more

I dont get it. I have friends that work here, and know DJ's and Bands that rock out here....But I just never know what to do with myself whenever I go and can never get comfortable....... Maybe I need to break it in with a black out and a one night stand?? read more

Four things I don't like about Que Sera: 1.) The bathroom. It ALWAYS smells STRONGLY of urine, despite the air fresheners. It's disgusting. It's also small and cramped and they don't provide toilet seat covers so you have to fashion your own using strips of toilet paper. My advice is to breathe through your mouth. 2.) Cash only. I suppose I should think ahead and get cash BEFORE coming to a cash-only bar, but that's just too easy. 3.) Igloo-like temperatures. It's ALWAYS freezing in here. I guess it's better to be too cold than too warm but every time I've been to this bar I feel like I should be wearing a parka. 4.) Parking. Street parking in this area of Long Beach is very hard to come by. Also it's a somewhat shady area so be sure to lock up! Four things I like about Que Sera: 1.) The bartenders. Always super nice and friendly. 2.) The gum-covered mannequin. Yes, this bar features a mannequin (just a torso, if I recall correctly) that's covered completely in chewed gum. Sounds gross but it's actually really pretty and colorful. 3.) The Goodfoot. I've only attended this club once but it was one of the best nights I've ever experienced in Long Beach. Goodfoot, goodtimes. 4.) Lots of stools. There's almost always somewhere to sit. read more

I've only blacked out once from drinking...no really, only once (I can handles mah sh*t)...and this was the place that got me there. Great way to start a review, eh? Que Sera...where do I begin? We started our love affair about 8 or 9 yrs ago..seeing each other weekly..but as of late, our relationship seems to have fizzled out. Don't get me wrong, this place is still great to see your fav local band, but I could do without most of the clubs. (that's just me...just not my "scene" for the most part.) Having said all of this, I *do* recommend shakin' your tail feather at The Goodfoot (2nd Fri of every month-$5). This club is great for funk/soul dancing. Dj Dennis Owens (club proprietor) is tha sh*t and he always has great guest Djs. It gets SUPER crowded so be prepared to sweat like a hog! Now on the flip side: there's a club e/o Thurs called "Call in sick Fridays" ($5) that I could SURELY do without. Poorly mixed songs--I'm not even talking about beat matching--there are just some songs that don't sound good together and whoever was DJing seemed to have paired ALL of them together that night. And the silly "superior" attitude from the kids that night....oh good lawd...I almost choked on it. Douchebag central. Extremely disappointing, to say the least. Anyway, this place is CASH ONLY and in sort of a seedy neighborhood so make sure to lock yo' sh*t up. They pour an extremely stiff drink (and don't charge an arm and a leg!) so be prepared to have a DD or call a cab. I'll still continue my affair with the Que. I'll just be a little bit more picky from now on. read more

I loved it! It's got a really nice feel, and the decor is really interesting. It's CASH ONLY which is a bummer but on a good note at least you don't wake up in the morning like holy fuck my bar tab. The bar tenders were fast and friendly. The dance floor was a good size, lots of places to sit, big stage, pool tables. My only problem with this place is that parking is a hassle and a half! read more

Been here a couple times to see some bands, rock out to old 80s goth tunes and shoot some pool (embarrassing exercise, that). Cool place for a casual hang with friends without getting too crazy. Decent crowd, ok decor, just straight-up A-OK. I'll be back because it's convenient. read more

The bear and I were on a LBC adventure last night, and decided to swing by Que Sera because my friend Scott was spinning at The Good Foot. Finding parking was a bit difficult, and we ended up parking about a 1 1/2 blocks away. There was a $5 cover for each of us at the door, plus this place is cash only. $12 for 2 tall cans of PBR isn't so bad, and thankfully I had just enough cash on me. The music was rad and the dance floor was packed just enough. I wouldn't mind making another trek out here sometime. I'll just make sure I have more cash on me so we can get more than 1 drink. read more

The good: Friendly bartenders. A short walk from my house. Many cool nights with great music (live bands and DJs)! A great mix of queer and straight most of the time. The bad: They charge for tap water (wtf?). The charge a cover (wtf?). Very poor promotion for some of the cooler sounding events means that it's sometimes a ghostown. Oh, and parking is as crappy as you'd expect for Long Beach. read more

I was here on Friday night to drink.. support the local Long Beach Roller Derby team. It's a cash bar so I had to limit what I had to drink that night. The setup of the bar is like a tiny maze -- the bar takes a commanding and expected position by the entrance, a few tables by it, the DJ stage and dance floor behind half a wall that also separates a small room with a pool table. The drinks I had were under $5 each, though towards the end of the night they were out of Coronas. Hard liquor was still plenty avail, which is a good priority. Parking wasn't too shabby. read more

The 2nd Friday of every month Club Good Foot kicks ass! "Hot-buttered soul, deep fried funk, classic reggae, afro-beat, spicy Latin boogaloo, and the occasional dollop of go-go." It's usually only a $5 cover and the drinks are relatively cheap. Que Sera has a fairly large dance floor (for a dive) and lots of room to move and get down. Cool crowd and lots of eye candy for both sexes. Good Foot is pretty much the only reason I come here, but I have been here on other occasions. Driving by, I see a fair amount of people smoking outside most weekend nights. They have several different "clubs" dedicated to Goth, Rockabilly, 80's, New Wave, and punk along with live bands. Check out their website calendar for more info. read more

Whatever will be, will be. Cute place, live music, pool table. It's alight or whatever.

I love soul music and this place has a awesome soul night called the good foot. The drinks are good and strong and the crowd is a lot of fun. a great place to listed to soul music and have a few drinks good times read more

Considering how much time I spend at the Que, I'm quite shocked its taken this long to write a review. Well, with that said, here goes.... I am a fairly new fan of The Que Sera, I'd say I've invested 3 years of my drunken nights here and I can honestly say I always have a bitchin time. Whether it be for Release the Bats, their long-standing goth night, or Mannequin their 80's, new wave night, or their recent addition Hanky Panky every 3rd Saturday (ahem, shameless plug) their is always fun to be had by all. I've sat at the bar and people watched, I've shaken my ass on the dance floor on every night imaginable, I've kicked my boyfriend's ass at pool their as well, all in all great dive bar with friendly bartenders. They have a fairly decent stage with appropriate lighting and sound. DJ booth ready for your records, a pool table and open dance floor. I can only speak for the ladies restroom when I say this but don't expect first class accomidations, it's a raw as it gets...tiny and smelly but hey, if your lucky your in-and-out in a matter of minutes. It's like Cheers, after a while everybody knows your name. So come on down to the Que and have a drink with me...preferably on Hanky Panky Nights considering that is my club night...haha. Cheers! read more

I have been coming to the Que Sera since I was using a forged fake ID and still come why? It's a small venue with an even tinnier stage and small dance floor. But it has loads of character. Even better it has some of the best drink prices in town $4 whiskey and coke and those lesbians pour those drinks strong! It's a great hang out for pretty decent people and real drinking!!! My favorite thing here is a once a month, ever 4th Friday club called Release the Bats which I have been going to for 9 years now. It's the last real Gothic/Deathrock club you will find in LA. The real thing no VNV Nation or Marylin Manson at bats. read more

Bump and Grind first Saturday of every month! Awesome 90's hip hop by some awesome DJ's!!! Cash Only Bar, $5 Cover. Fun environment, great music. Get's poppin' after about 11pm. read more

Grab a jäger Sally, and saddle up to the Bar. This is one of THE stops in Long Beach if you want that real Dive Bar greatness. read more

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