I've tried multiple times to give this place another chance, but tonight they effed up for the last time. The older lady bartender was rude and dismissive, I don't care how packed your bar is, don't treat your customers poorly, especially if they tip well. I'm sick of you repeatedly making eye contact with me only to interrupt other people's conversations to see if they want a fresh beer as you work your way down the bar. The older gentleman who serves on other nights is also surly and brief, but at least he pays attention to who needs a drink and who's tipping. The other big issue with this place. The same 20 country songs get played on loop every time I am here until someone gets sick of it and pays for a little variety in the jukebox. Maybe that is the management's ploy to make some money, but it seems like the plastered but still being served before me regulars play a part in it as well. Who knows, maybe they don't like my clientele or that of anyone under 40 (or at least 20 years of career alcoholism), but I sure as hell won't be going back to find out. read more

Love Elisa but when I go and the older lady with the blone/grey hair is always wanting to patronize out front andnever wanting to serve right away (guess cigarettes are more important.. Tonite I went in waited 10min and she was still out frontt having a "smoke"..walked out to say "peace out nevermind"and her friend tried to start shit with me but I kept the upper hand and left..she's a horrible bartender and the ppl she keeps aren't helping the ratings of this place . please look into replacing her.. she's definitely not helping this place...old and run down but thinks she's the shit.. read more

The Lude! I registered on here just to share some words about this fabolous establishment. The drinks are cheap! I love hearing "that will be $10" when I ask for three Jack and Cokes. They pour the liqour to the brim of the glass and splash some soda at the end unlike any other Southern California establishment. They have two pool tables (.50), free popcorn, a digital jukebox and some TV games also. The crowd is your typical people from the neighborhood and CSULB students looking to wet their whistle. Good place to come before you hit the clubs/lounges where you can get the drinking started earlier and for cheap. Don't expect to be blown away by the decor but when you are drinking a good cocktail with friends and you have Jimmy Hendrix's All along the Watchtower guitar solo playing in the background you will not want to be anywhere else. Cheers! read more

I love my little neighborhood bar. There are always good times to be had here, due to the generous pours, fun and cheap jukebox, and friendly folks. I have to wonder, however, what is going on with the remodeling efforts. Perhaps they started and never finished? The carpet is gone and it looks like the ceiling might need to be painted. Also, I was very sad to see the popcorn machine might be gone forever. read more

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amazingly slow service, but who cares? you've got nowhere to go, right? That's what I thought. This place is a bar. A real bar's bar. Electronic darts, dudes asking anyone to play a round of pool, and lotto tickets spread out along the bar next to lowballs with coasters on them. Grab your drink, sit down at the photo puzzle game for an hour or two, and have a good time the way its meant to be had. with the lude. And YES someone actually bought a round for everyone here. It's like a movie or something read more

Went with a couple friends and after our first round of drinks the bartender completely ignored us. The place was dead, less than 10 people so there was no excuse. she wouldn't even walk to the part of the bar we were sitting at. Not going back read more

Dive Bar! Dive Bar! Dive Bar! Darts Pool Table Stiff Drinks Cheap Juke Box Free Popcorn Older Crowd sometimes, but overall fairly friendly people... But it is dark for a reason and a dive for a reason, sometimes people don't go drinking to be social. read more

Interlude looks like it has a ton of potential, what with it looking like it was just tacked onto the side of a strip mall as an afterthought. The only thing I really enjoyed about the place was the bartender, who was very sweet to us. Other than that, the prices were a little much and the crowd seemed insular and unfriendly. I don't expect a bar to be my sole source of happiness in life, but should it actively depress me? If I find myself here again, I might just have to slit my wrists (after a drink or two, of course). read more

I give it one star, so people will stay away. It is actually a really cool spot for locals to get totally trashed for under 20 bucks. The only place I have ever gotten "beer goggles" regarding food. If you see the shit they serve there sober, you'd never think of eating it. Get drunk, and chow down on "nachos" and "hot dogs" and "popcorn". Ruthie is the best, she pours the stiffest drinks I've EVER had. Cool spot to play tunes on the jukebox and get faded. read more

I used to like this place. The last time we went the music was so loud it was distorted and sounded crappy. Some thugs were playing darts who apparently demanded the distortion. It smelled like fabulouso and desperation. We likely won't be back. read more

Great local bar to hangout with friends, have some drinks and even play some pool if that's your thing.

Best dive bar on the East side of Long Beach. Tiny venue with a whole lot of character. The regulars make this place stand out. Decent pours, secluded area, and a pool table. You don't need more than that for a drink or two. read more

Kind of a dump and not in the good way. Bartender looked and acted like a tweeker. She seemed more interested in socializing in front of the bar (and playing pool) than tending bar. read more

Love the Lude for what it is: Perfection in a dive bar. The drinks here are stiffer than... Oops, I can't bring myself to finish that sentence. Let me start over. The Lude: Cheap drinks that will knock you on your butt, a jukebox with a delightfully random selection of songs, and one of those fancy electronic dart boards that keeps score for you so you don't have to worry about pesky things like addition. Sure, the tips of the darts are crooked, but who really cares after a couple of Ruthie's drinks? Relax, have fun, and laugh as loud as you want. After all... that's what The Lude is all about. read more

Dive bar. I like "the lude" cuz the drinks are strong and the prices aren't too bad. They have a lotto scratch off machine, jukebox and pool tables. The crowd is usually older and is the kind of place that has a lot of "regulars" I have only been here a handful of times or so and when I walk in I always get looks like who is that, where is she from, why is she here. But it is what it is. I don't mind the stares if I can sit down, have a drink and listen to some tunes. read more

Oh, "The Lude". Well let me start off by saying that this place has gotten me to appreciate dive bars. I didn't care for the lude at the beginning because I wasn't a fan of dive bars in general. And the lude is definitely you typical neighborhood dive bar. However, I've become a lover, not a hater. This has got to be the best bang for your buck. But beware- if you're looking for a good tasting drink, do not come here! Ruth (the bartender) is known for a heavy pour. I usually order a "big bud light" because I generally can not finish a cocktail without making a horrid face throughout. Not only are the cocktails and beers cheap, but they have free popcorn! One more disclaimer, it's not exactly super fresh but great when you're drunk and don't care. Additionally, there is a pizza place next door where they deliver to you, inside the bar! Not TOO loud, they have a juke box/music player. Cheap pool and darts. This is just the place to come to if you want to get shit faced, don't want to pay too much for a drink, or just want to have a beverage without having to get dressed up to go out. read more

1st time here the other night. It was an easy breezy vibe, which is nice. Pool tables were available, bartenders were attentive & personable. The crowd was diverse, juke box played a variety of good music. Cool spot to stop in on for drinks with friends. We'll go back. read more

The Bar: Considered the diviest bar in Long Beach, this little hole in the wall sits on Clark Ave. between PCH and Los Coyotes Diagonal. This is the bar that the locals come to when the Annex and Blondie's close early, at least that's what I did when I lived in Long Beach. Everything about this place screams dive bar, no windows, a door leading into the unknown, and the smell of stale beer from the night before, feels like home. The Crowd: For a Saturday night, not much happening in here. Got your standard retirees, couple of drunk middle aged fellows, and a few in their 20's. Everyone seemed nice enough. Service: Quick and delivered with a smile. Prices: $4.25 16oz Coors Light, $5 shots of Fireball (heavy pour) Entertainment: 2 pool tables (50 cents), TouchTunes, 2 dart boards, Lottery ticket machine. Complementary hotdogs and popcorn on weekends. Restroom: One of the filthiest we've ever been in. It was hot & humid, with the smell of old urine. Perhaps a 99 cent air freshener could fix this issue. Closing statement: We use to frequent this place on the regular. Not a terrible spot if you are looking for a relaxed environment. The restrooms could certainly use a facelift. We were told that Friday nights are the best and that we should return then, we shall try. In the meantime, stop on by and let us know what you thought. read more

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The bartenders are to slow. I waited for a drink for 15 min while she goes and talks to other customer that are not at the bar. They both are potsters an spread rumors about people. The bartenders should stay out of peoples business! listen with an open ear, but don't start more drama! me and my family rarely go in their now! Ruthy is a total witch and can barley walk back and forth to make the drinks. You guys need a younger bartender instead of old farts! Fred read more

My boyfriend and I have been coming to the Lude for years! Yes all that has been said is true-The Lude is a true dive bar, BUT I have to disagree with some of these comments. Firstly, Ruthie (not Ruth) and Diane-there are TWO bartenders not just one-are actually very cool when you get to know them. Yes they tend to favor their regulars and serve them first which could come off rude, but they are really great. Just because they are older doesn't mean they are grandmas! And they at least know how to pour a generous drink and not skimp like some cheap ass bars in Downtown. The drinks are cheap and strong! I recommend a margarita or my bf gets the Cadillac margarita which REALLY gets you going! I have had the free popcorn here every time I go and it's never stale. I eat popcorn pretty regularly at the movies and it's very yummy! Plus if you are starving you can bring outside food or the pizza place next door that stays open late delivers to the bar directly! yeah! I love picking fun songs on the Jukebox and just relaxing! I'm sure if you go I'll be there so check it out!!! read more

A nice little hideaway to gently slip into an agreeable coma. Tucked in an almost invisible strip mall, you can embrace the dark interior and cold airconditioning on a hot summer day/evening. The curved bar looks as if this place might have been around since the 40's or 50's though the formica and wood paneling that now adorns it shows a remodel sometime in the seventies. Still, its clean inside and comfortable. This is a real drinkers bar. They are strong and cheap. The best deal is the St. Pauli Girl 24oz for 5 bucks!! read more

Ummmmm love! Alisa is the bomb and serves up an amazing dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives! Yes please!

This place was happening after 8:30 pm on Tuesday which was pretty surprising. Really nice staff, decent regulars. This was my first time here. read more

Great bartenders! Friendly and willing to listen to you cry! Will be back here soon! PS. The sherly read more

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they lost my credit card. this place sucks and the bartenders are rude while drinking constantly on their shift instead of doing their job. they lost my card when i left my tab open and i had to cancel my credit card. i think they stole it read more

Talk about an amazing little hidden hole in the wall bar. Best bartenders in L.B. hands down. P.J. and Alisa are awesome love them. read more

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This is one of my favorite bars to go and chill with friends. Whenever we bring new people there I always describe it like the bar in cheers " where everyone knows your name" Diane is one of my favorite bartenders, she she always takes cares of us! if you are ever there on a weekend, look for the group of people wearing black interlude shirts, thats usually us. read more

i've been coming to this place a lot more since i got 86'ed from the place down the street. Drinks are very stiff and inexpensive. There's a few pool tables and dartboards and those naked picture computer games. And FREE popcorn. the regulars are always friendly and the bartenders are nice. sometimes if it's not busy they'll chat away and forget there's others in the bar. but then they'll hussle to get you a drink cause they feel bad. If you run out of quaters for the jukebox or pool, look between the bar top and the padding. not only are there quarters hiding in there, there's all sorts of goodies jammed in between. but you might want to wait a few weekends cause i just cleaned it out this last thursday. read more

A great little dive bar. When I lived across the street I used to frequent this place often, if only for one drink. They have their nights when they are packed, others when they are pretty empty. Mostly seems to coincide with when college is in session. There's always some great people to meet there, share a drink with, if not with the bartenders. They have 2 dart boards and pool tables in the back, so there's always something to do. Has a dirty feel to it, but that's the charm of the dive bar. That's why it is a dive bar. Good strong drinks, and a little bit of riff-raff. read more

Totally dive. But I have to say this is a better dive than most others I've been to. They have many types of liquor, but no beer tap, only bottles. I did not see any wine. The mixed drinks are moderately priced, but are a lot stronger than one would expect. Obviously if you go for strong drinks like Long Island Iced Tea, it will be normal. But get something simple like rum & coke and you will taste the difference. I don't know why there are pictures of wings - they do not cook food here. There is free popcorn from a popcorn maker. They also have hot dogs and chili a la carte, but I don't know if they are free or not. As expected of a dive bar, they have games to pass the time away: two pool tables, two video arcades (mostly card games), and two dart boards. There are TVs around the place, which is usually turned to sports channels. Good bar, good that it's close to so many other businesses. They allow you to bring your own food in if you got food from any of the local food places. I will definitely be returning to the Lude for a while. read more

The staff has lost some stars over the years but those who remain are the best. morning noon or night drinkers there are a great group of folks who frequent the Interlude. The regulars are easy to get to know, mostly. The sandwich shop next door provides great food. If you get there after 11 pm you will find a college crowd which is quite a change from the morning and afternoon group. It is a dive var, but one of the best. read more

The Interlude - Dive Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Cheap drinks, not too crowded, pretty ugly and dark, easy parking, and right by Sushi Studio-- this place is pretty damn sweet. They give you a lot of popcorn, which was a nice gesture but I am not sticking my hands in a food dish drunk people have been touching because it grosses me out a bit. There is a really nice atmosphere-- just chill happy people getting wasted after work. Definitely a lot less hectic than some of the other long beach bars. read more

This is a great local, dive bar, super close to where I live (walking distance) so it is always a safe option. There's a couple pool tables, scratchers, Juke box, darts, candy, popcorn, and hotdogs!!!! Who doesn't love drunk munchies! Great place to watch a game or hang out with some friends, don't go if you're tryna pick up on chicks though. You've been warned: The drinks are strong! So you definitely get what you pay for, they're even nice enough to add a little more juice if its too strong for your preference. read more

This is the definition of a dive bar. It was always my go to place when I wanted to decompress with a few stiff drinks. Don't go there expecting to order your silly drinks. Sure they'll make them for you but that's not what this place is about. It's about beer and shots and pool and a loud jukebox. They keep it simple and that's what is great about it! read more

I'm so not a fan of this bar. It's pretty old & unless you order a beer or a shot the drinks are terrible; the bartenders don't know how to make good drinks (even a simple margarita). There are pool tables but the crowd that comes here are mostly older regulars & a bit rough around the edges. read more

This is my local bar and wanted to like it. The bartender is usually the same woman and she recently tried to rip me off. I had three drinks open on a tab, but when I went to pay she wanted to charge me more than double and lied to say my friend put drinks on my tab, but he was with me the whole night. She also leaves the bar often to go "smoke", leaving customers without service. This was highly unprofessional. This place also attracts a bad crowd. I was very disappointed since this is the only bar I can walk to from my home. read more

Really fun dive bar! Drinks are pretty cheap and stiff. They have pool tables here which is great. Definitely a low key mellow dive bar to hang in and meet cool people. read more

A little seedy and dark, but the strongest drinks for just a few bucks. I was a little uncomfortable at first, but after a few drinks, I fell in love with the $0.50 pool games. Only been there once, but I've been meaning to go kick some ass at Power Kick next door and take a few shots of Grey Goose afterwards. :) read more

So this random attorney guy that I met at Iguana Kellys tells me I should check out the Interlude. I don't know why, but I have a penchant for going into bars at the worst times. So here I was at the Interlude at like 2pm on a weekday. There was a couple of older people kind of stood in the doorway smoking. I think there was another guy sitting at the bar that reminded me of Gallagher (big bald spot but the remaining hairs are long, quite the look). It's close to the University, so I'm guessing the action happens at night. Or maybe it never happens at all. read more

If you're looking for a place to have some drinks, hang out with friends without having to dress up in club attire and buring a hole in your wallet, this is the place to be. The Lude looks like the Regal Beagle on the inside but it is a surely a diamond in the rough. This joint even has a digital jukebox, pool tables, a couple of TV games AND free popcorn!! Oh and did I mention, they serve strong drinks for cheap. read more