We had an amazing night at this restaurant/nightlife spot celebrating a friend's 41st birthday. They had a DJ spinning and the house and techno music was incredible all night long. The vibe was perfect...great energy with plenty of room to dance. The cocktails were excellent, and the bartenders, Jose and Jocelyn, were incredibly attentive and helped make the night even better. Honestly, every staff member we interacted with, from the promoter to the security guard, was fantastic and contributed to such a fun welcoming atmosphere. The decor was such a fun surprise...tons of palm trees and inflatables made it feel like you were in a tropical getaway rather than just a pizza restaurant. They also had a photo booth, which added another fun touch to the night. We took a ton of pictures in it. We really appreciated the gender-neutral bathrooms and the overall safe, inclusive environment that made our whole group feel comfortable drinking, dancing, and celebrating. Parking can be rough, but as a Long Beach native I already knew that, so we chose to Uber.. We'll absolutely be making the trip back from North Orange County to visit again! read more

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I enjoy coming here for the cocktails and food (ESPECIALLY the pizza and wings ) but I've always found the vibe and staff to be hit or miss. The staff are friendly but definitely no-nonsense; which highlights how it's a bar that has food rather than a restaurant-type establishment. Overall I'd say a 7.5/10 - I don't mind going because of the food and drinks but the vibe makes me hesitate. It's never the first or only stop of the night but it is worth going by just to feel it out and eat. read more

From the start, it was a completely different vibe since the new ownership and in the best way! Staff greets you immediately and makes sure you're attended to. The owner is even walking around making sure everyone is doing great and is hands on with the work load. Love to see it! We ordered pizza and fried Brussels. Brussels were perfectly cooked. The spicy cowboy was a good combo of spicy and sweet. The burrata was so light and fresh. We are currently here and just now ordered more pizza !! The monthly special pizza is only available as a whole pizza and not by the slice FYI. I ordered a High Noon to start but switched over to their specialty cocktail, The Hot Honey Paloma. Phenomenal btw! Excited to come back as we just found a new local spot for our drinks and pizza !!! Come check them out! Great music too btw, lots of throwbacks from the 90s and 2000s today. Currently playing Believe by Cher full blast and it's a vibe! read more

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I stopped by for happy hour expecting a reasonably priced meal. I ordered a "whatever's cheap" beer and a simple cheese slice, and the total came out to $19.90! That's insane happy hour pricing. For a place that's supposed to be casual and local, the value just isn't there. I used to go to Black and could get two margaritas and a whole pizza for about the same price. Hard to justify coming back with that comparison in mind. read more

Cool bar, nice atmosphere. Good pizza. I have drove past this place plenty of times. I would like to go back for hip hop night. Drinks are a little pricey. Good customer service. read more

The Hare is a wonderful addition to the gayborhood and the area overall and I'm so glad to have new business to support in the neighborhood. It replaces the historic Paradise and its more recent predecessor Black and depending on whom you ask, those are some big shoes to fill. I definitely feel like it fills those shoes well. Food here is really good but one item I've had here is EPIC. The spinach and artichoke dip is the best I've ever had. On its own the dip is great but it's further elevated by the accompanying homemade potato chips and veggies that include carrots, celery, and cucumber. I've never had any restaurant serve cucumber with this appetizer but now I I can't have it without cucumber. I've tried the pepperoni, veggie, and sausage-pesto-mushroom pizza and have been really pleased. For those watching what they eat, the antipasto salad is a good choice. Service here is great, everyone is super personable. And I'm a fan of the rewards program that also includes Long Beach institution: The Breakfast Bar. Ambiance is super chill. There's TVs throughout this spot. I'm not a football fan but appreciate that there are 5 or 6 TVs that display different games. And they do a good job of honoring the neighborhood they're in. The Hare is somewhere I will frequently visit whether it's for good grub or when I'm in need of a cold adult beverage. read more

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Melissa the manager was the reason why I started coming to this bar. Her drinks and the atmosphere she made really made the place feel like a third place. Now tbh it feels like the owners are pushing the agenda that this is not an lgbtq place- in order to make straight people feel welcome. But the community knows this no longer feels like a safe place for lgbtq people. Good luck Hare! read more

I had seen a social media ad regarding this place and apparently it had been open for a while but they were just getting around to their grand opening so we decided to try it out. Upon entering, the vibe totally reminded me of Paradise (prior to Black) which was a warm welcoming. The dining area and bar area are separate and we had initially wanted to eat linner here but opted to sit at one of the high tops in the bar area. Our server greeted us immediately and we had already decided on their "weekend sangria" which they advertise on their website for Sat and Sun specials at 8.00/glass. We were hungry and wanted to order an 18" pizza; however, the high top was pretty small and we did not want to be overcrowded on space. They were having a special complimentary cheese or pepperoni pizza slice between the hours of noon to 5pm so I inquired to our server about it but she said she would have to move us into the dining area if we wanted one. I was confused because the table behind us ordered a pizza and other bar patrons at the bar counter were eating food as well as customers at another high top next to us and they had a pizza slice each (made no sense to us but it appeared that they were friends with the owner as he was conversing with them). We had three sangrias each and when we received our bill we were charged 10.00/each glass rather than the online advertised price of 8.00/each. I didn't make a fuss and figured that the owners just didn't update their website. Overall, I loved the vibe of this place as well as enjoyed the live DJ. Had it not been for the inconsistent clarification in regards to dining in with the gratis pizza as well as the incorrect pricing advertised on their website, I would have given this place five stars! Will definitely be back though. read more

So far, I'm very pleased with the restaurant-forward experience that this new, neighborhood bar provides. I'm having a glass of wine on all-day happy hour which falls on a Monday among a plethora of other specials throughout the week. My boyfriend is having a $3 beer can, but they also have $5 drafts, too. As of current, I can attest to the Wings (6) sweet vampire flavor, Spinach Artichoke Dip, & Pepperoni Pizza. I got the pizza slice for free during their Grand Opening weekend (Sept. '25) and that's when we signed up for the rewards program which has been magnificent thus far. Thanks to Josh & team for the assistance getting acquainted with this! What keeps me coming back are the good deals, neighborhood vibe, & top-notch hospitality that the Breakfast Bar group is well-known for. You'll know me as a soon-to-be regular, The Hare. And what a cheeky, whimsical decor, as well. It's safe to say that this spot is a welcomed addition to Rainbow Road, and we're happy to have them. ** Tip: free pool all day Mondays ** read more

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Bartender with the orange beanie is miserable working here. He has such an attitude every time my partner and I have come in. Something as simple as a beer gets him rolling his eyes. I'll keep coming back but man that guy is a drag. read more

First time here the staff were super welcoming. The drinks are great and the pizza looked great but I wasn't super hungry. I love the artwork and changes in decor from room to room. read more

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Sad to see Black go. The Hare opened a couple weeks ago just in time for LB Pride to keep the party going though! Just came for drinks, which are refreshingly still set at old LB prices ($9 for a cocktail with Tito's)! Friendly service. Good vibes! I'll be back to try their pizzas and food! read more

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Was just there for the end of happy hour, Tuesday the 21st. Maybe 7 people in the bar, tops. Sat near the well where bartender was making drinks. Bartender, wearing the orange beanie, is muttering angrily under his breath the whole time. Complaining about "all" these "complicated" drinks people are ordering. I've been a bartender for 23 years, and dude, none of those drinks were difficult. Be happy you have even 7 people in there tipping you and requiring your services. Super off-putting. When I asked to close out you would have thought I ran over his mother the look he gave me. Surprised he even had an audience. Won't be back when he's behind the bar. read more

The atmosphere is good. We tried the Pizza and it awesome, but it's an afterthought and not a serious business model. Why? On our 2nd visit we were turned away due to "we ran out of pies and slices and sent out pizza Cooke home" Yet The Hare is listed as late night pizza dining. A good way to piss a customer off is to advertise as providing late night dining which invites a customer to drive across town, only to be rejected by the bartender. ‍ For this reason I drop from a 5 to a 3. read more

Came to check out The Hare tonight and I feel right at home. Super cute vibe, open concept inside. Kale is the best energy behind the bar, come check her out! They have 3 tvs by the bar and two more in the dining/pool room. They had both baseball and football on the tubes for a Thursday night, for those that are coming to watch sports. If you enjoy supporting small businesses; consider this joint for food, beverages, sports, and/or good vibes! I will definitely be back! read more

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Just recently visited the Hare under the new management and had a great experience. Their blueberry sour cocktail was so delicious 10/10 recommend and their pizza of the month which was the spicy cowboy was also good! A mix of sweet and spicy. But also their music was great and no jukebox there lol overall will be visiting soon again! read more

this used to be my old stomping ground, and when I walked in the whole place, transformed into something kind of wonderful! Great service, very friendly! And some pretty good grub! read more

The Hare - Awesome cocktails and yummy food! This place is fun as well! - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was pleasantly surprised when I spent the evening at The Hare! It had the good vibe of the Old Paradise! Gone is Black's - thank God! They were not friendly! But at the new Hare, there is a multi-racial, multi-aged crowd! It's a "pub", a neighborhood bar, where "friendly" is in the atmosphere! I'll be back! Service was fantastic! Don't miss the happy hour specials! read more

This place is just what the neighborhood needed. It's classy, but laid back, with a great daily happy hour. That's right, DAILY. even on the weekends! Service was excellent and the entertainment was fun. The sangria was delicious! The prices are very fair. I used to go to Paradise back in the day, and this place definitely is a bit reminiscent of those days. read more

This is the best new spot in town! The pizza is so amazing, drinks amazing, and staff are AMAZING and go above and beyond to make it a pleasant experience. Would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone. So happy to have this place in our neighborhood!! read more

The Hare - Bomb pizza crust and toppings! So fresh! - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

Everyone here is so friendly! Enjoyed my first visit to this place on an early Saturday afternoon! Enjoyed a few vendors, Christmas carols, pool and excellent cocktails (dirty martini, Bloody Mary and Negroni)...LOL..not all for me!! We had a blast! Planned to go for a quick game of pool and ended up there for hours....singing, making new friends and having so much fun. Looking forward to my next visit....Do I recommend? Absolutely YES!!! read more

We went there for dinner last night. We were recommended by Jonnie, the server at the Breakfast Bar. The atmosphere and decor were bar fresh and welcoming, kind of reminded me of Cheers. The bartender and server were very friendly and attentive. Turns out our server was the owner of both restaurants. She was lovely and fun. But the food was literally exceptional! We ordered the spinach dip, cowboys spicy pizza, very spicy. The wings came with nice wing sauce. Homemade ranch and sweet bbq were delicious. The Brussel sprouts with bacon and pine nuts are sublime!!! Overall, we will definitely go back for more. Great clean neighborhood bar vibe with awesome food and friendly folks! read more

Their wings are SO good, the pizza was amazing too they use a 20 yr old sour dough starter so the crust is perfection. The staff is super nice and welcoming too! Love how it feels like a cozy neighborhood place. We just moved to the area and have already been here about 5 times and can't wait to bring friends when they visit. read more

The pizza & drink was good ! Glad to see a decent amount of women here. I've only been twice but I plan to go more in the future! read more

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Sad to see Black go, but glad The Hare reopened quickly in its place. The Hare has kept the energy alive with pizza and drinks, and I love that it's a very inclusive LGBTQ+ space. Being able to order pizza by the slice is a big plus, and the sangria is really good. That said, $18 for a craft cocktail feels a little over the top--especially for a spot that bills itself as a neighborhood bar. Still, it's a welcoming place with good vibes, and I'm glad it's here. read more

LOVE this bar!!! The drinks, food, music and vibe are all next level. Not doing the bar scene as much the older I get, but I'm really enjoying this spot. Very chill, very friendly, very consistent & you already know that's not the norm everywhere. I've found my neighborhood bar read more

After checking out the website I was very reluctant to go to the Hare because it looked like most of the cocktails were $18 and pizzas were $35. Some friends ended up going and said they had a fantastic happy hour (Even on the weekends!). I dropped in the other day and was pleasantly surprised. The service is top notch. The decor is nice, tasteful. You can sign up for the loyalty program and save even more money. Beer selection-adequate. The only thing I would like to see is a better rum selection, especially dark rum. They only have Captain Morgan. Me and my friends are pretty sure this is going to be our newest hangout. I can easily stumble home from here. read more

Came for a bite to eat and a drink before meeting up with some friends for Sunday fun day. I got a rhubarb spritz, a pepperoni slice, and the sweet vampire wings. Everything tasted great, and the pizza slice was huge! My only note is I wish the wings were fried a little harder. Tina at the bar was lovely and provided excellent service. I'll definitely be back. read more

The pepperoni pizza is fantastic! I can't wait to go back and eat it again, but also try something else on the menu. The overall atmosphere was fun and entertaining with the karaoke happening. Definitely check this place out and have some fun! read more

The hare is my new favorite place! It is so consistent! The best service I've ever had at a bar, if you guys haven't tried the basil gimlet you are missing out! One of the best cocktails for the summer and let's just face it, anytime of the year, do yourself a favor and get one! There is something for everyone, really great pizza, salads, appetizers You name it! What I love the most, though, is the service that I feel like is and starting to lack in many places these days. Always welcoming. Friendly. Observant. It feels safe and welcoming for everyone. Varied entertainment to fit all needs! Brunch pizza is soooo good! I've never had a bad time here. Did I mention the ambiance is beautiful and the bathrooms are clean even in busy nights? read more

The pizza, the drinks, the vibes, the service, 10/10. don't walk run to come here, grab a slice(spicy cowboy if you need a recommendation) & have a drink. This will be your new favorite local spot read more

We had a great experience at the Hare. We met the owner, who was working the bar during Pride Sunday. Drinks were priced well. The vibe was so fun. I want this place to succeed. read more

After reading all the reviews which stated great vibes, great service, friendly, maybe my expectations were too high. The atmosphere was very nice as far as decor, but both the server who I spoke with regarding seating and the bartender who asked what I wanted to drink were not very friendly at all. The server seemed rushed and the bartender seemed just put out. I could understand if the place was busy but it was Thanksgiving weekend at 4:30. But I do want to thank them for the experience because I own a restaurant and it made me reflect on how we treat our customers and that we always need to be cognizant of our behavior. I am going to give them another try because maybe it was just an off day and it was my first time. read more

Popped in to the bar for a Coke between gig jobs. The bartender May is very nice & attentive. She made a custom drink for another person and nailed it. The patron was super happy with her drink. I had a good time observing and May made me feel welcome. The vibe was chill for Sunday night. They have a good happy hour menu that also happens at 10pm. Great first impression! read more

Great place and fun atmosphere. Pizza is delicious and there are some fun unique options to choose from.

Love the vibes in here. Great cocktails and staff is so friendly. Happy Mel is still on Broadway. Excited to add this spot to the bar crawl rotation! read more

great food great vibes! staff is so welcoming. definitely a must on a friday/saturday night.