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    The Mineshaft

    3.5 (166 reviews)
    ModerateGay Bars
    Fri 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Juke Box
    Loud
    Divey
    Happy hour specials

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    Chey B.

    It's one of those places that feels inclusive, lively, and unapologetically fun. Definitely a staple in the local LGBTQ+ nightlife scene ‍

    John is the best bartender, thanks!
    Brett R.

    I have really enjoyed my last visit, drinks were great! John who was bartending that night, was just the best! John makes his own syrup from scratch, and really makes a huge difference in the quality of the taste! Wasn't to crowded, nice vibe! Keep up the great work!

    Happy hour with my baby daddy my day one!!
    Jonathan W.

    Sunday funday Happy hour with my favorite handsome bartenders. Fridays and Sundays are my favorite days. Sexy guys :')

    VB L.

    Hubby and I were checking out the neighborhood in Long Beach and we came across the Mineshaft. It was a warm spring day and St. Paddy's Day, so we decided to pop in for a drink. Let me say this up front - don't be afraid of going into a gay bar if you're not gay. I've rarely felt more welcome and at home than I did today at the Mineshaft. Many of the people here are long-time regulars with one man saying he's been coming in every day for the past forty years! The music was terrific and had us singing at the bar. Although the jukebox was playing when we got there, a DJ showed up and then the place really started hopping. The bartenders were attentive and everyone was so nice. They even had one of my favorite red blends at a decent price. There are TV's and pool tables for those who want to do something besides drink and chat. They don't serve food, so make sure you stop someplace else before you start drinking here. I'm so happy that we stopped into this local pup and can't wait to go back.

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    Great people great staff a I just moved back to Long Beach and have been making new friends Fun Friendly Crowd I love Sundays

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    3 years ago

    Best bar on the Broadway strip. J and all the bartenders are always so welcoming. They have good happy hour specials.

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    Fun time on Broadway. A visit is a must. Good drinks snd friendly staff. Pool too. Nice neighborhood gay bar. Loved it.

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    Ordered drinks 3 times and all 3 times the prices fluctuated -- same drinks, same bartender, just different prices. Seems shady.

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    If you ride a motorcycle, don't come here. Staff was very unwelcoming would not let me park in front. Falcon and all other bars do.

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    The Falcon

    The Falcon

    3.7(127 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $

    First of the night for St Paddy Day. Which started off as just a drink lead to a night of bar…read morehopping. It's been years since I was last here with friends. A small dive bars right on the corner of Broadway and of course Falcon. There used to be an Italian restaurant next door but it's closed now. It's in a residential neighborhood so be courteous when you're outside. We thought it would have been quite busy as it a drinking holiday but when we walked in, there were maybe 8 people or so. The place isn't big. Bar counter on one side and a couple of hi tops table along the other wall. Doubt there's room for dancing when it's packed but I'm sure they'll make it work. The bartender working St Paddy's night was the sweetest. Very friendly which is always a major plus. We sat along the bar which was nice. Who ever was in charge of the music that night was great. A fun selection of upbeat music which the videos were also showing. You don't want to show up somewhere and the music sucks. Overall, it a fun little neighborhood dive bar. It seemed more like it was utilized with regulars as everyone seemed to know each other. I'm sure it picked up later on from when we arrived. But a fun little place for a drink. It's street parking if you're visiting.

    I am visiting LGB, walking along Broadway to check out the gay bars. I see one with just a sign…read morethat says "cocktails" but has a gay pride flag, so I figure it is one of the gay bars. I walk up to the security guard who is sitting on a stool outside of the bar playing on his phone. I ask him, "which bar is this?" - he barks at me saying "ITS A BAR". - I ask again, "which bar is it?" He barks back - "IT's THE FALCON - I need to see your ID." I say thanks, and keep walking. If the bar can't hire security guards who can be nice and welcome patrons to the bar, they must not really want my business.

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    The Silver Fox

    The Silver Fox

    3.7(116 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Another fun night was had catching up with friend. It's like the good old days when we would meet…read moreup for coffee or a late night meal and then end up here. Normally on a Wednesday night or a Sunday as it was karaoke. The fun nights were had way back when. It's still the same fun old place but with a little revamp from the early 2000 when it was a frequent place with the college kids for drinks and karaoke. The crowd from the coffee shop down the street would end their nights here with cocktails and singing. A fun neighborhood dive bar. There's still security at the front checking ID's. Seems like regardless whatever your age is, they ask. Inside you have the retro fun vibe. Of course everyone is there for the same reason, a fun night. Bar is right when you walk in. Normally there's two bartenders on the busy nights but often you just see one. Inside has a good amount of seating but outside patio seating seemed to be alway lively. There's loads of seating out there. The fun twinkling lights and nice lush plants gives it a cool tropical feel hidden in Long Beach. I did notice a lot of people bringing food in especially pizza which was from across the street. Didn't know you could Uber Eats things here but clearly you can. Dinks is always good from my experience. Reasonable price which brings the crowd in. The only thing that sucks, the restroom situation. There's two on either side which does get pretty busy with a line as it's one per person and it's alway dirty. Don't know if anyone goes in there to clean during the nightly hours. Overall, the crowd is alway fun and lively. The last two times I've been I did noticed that it's still the college crew crowd as when I used to come in the early 2000. A more younger crowd, somewhat hipsters vibe. Depending on what day you visit, there's some kind of something going in. It's a fun dive bar that's alway fun for drink. Very casual.

    Nice bar, definitely an upgrade from the bars in the Gayborhood on Broadway with a nice patio! The…read moredrinks were very good especially the espresso martini's. We went on a Saturday night and they had a good DJ who played videos that actually matched the music, good vibe nice crowd.

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    Hamburger Mary's - Long Beach - gay dance club

    Hamburger Mary's - Long Beach

    3.6(1.6k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    If you're looking for a low key, quiet meal... this is not your spot, lol. This was my first time…read moreat Hamburger Mary's, I went with friends for the Saturday brunch show. It is so much fun. It feels like a full blown party. Loud, chaotic, and definitely not PG rated. I was super impressed with the performers. I was immediately drawn in and cheering the whole time. The Queens are hilarious and clearly having a blast. They also do a great job of giving every table plenty of attention. I went for the show and wasn't expecting much from the food, and I was totally fine with that. But the burger and fries were actually really good. Also, get the stripper boot cup with the bottomless mimosa. Just commit to the experience. Go for a birthday, a bachelorette, a team outing, a Friday night, or just to celebrate being alive. You won't regret it. I can't wait to go back!

    My friends and I visited Hamburger Mary's to celebrate our 49-year friendship, and unfortunately,…read morethe experience didn't match the occasion. For a venue that clearly draws large crowds and sells tickets in advance, we expected a more organized and professional level of service. There were only two bartenders handling a packed bar, making drinks one at a time while also trying to support wait staff. The result was long waits and visible strain on the team. It also seemed like there weren't enough servers or kitchen staff to keep up with the volume. It took quite a while just to have our order taken--and significantly longer for the food to arrive. When it finally did, two of our four meals were incorrect, and one didn't come out until the rest of us were nearly finished eating. While we understand that busy shows can be challenging, advance ticket sales should give management a clear idea of how to properly staff each show. We also felt it was inappropriate for our server to attribute order mistakes to hearing difficulties, especially when it impacted accuracy and the overall experience. We came to celebrate a meaningful milestone together, and it was disappointing that service issues overshadowed what should have been a special brunch. Its a good thing the music was great and the girls were entertaining

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    V Room

    4.0(292 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    When my life is in shambles, I love coming to V Room…read more It's a small, dark place with a jukebox to match. During one drinking session, I think I heard Sonic Reducer three times; that adds an extra star. Before we get off track, let's get back to my opening line; when my life is in shambles, I come to V Room. It's fun, it has great music and things just don't feel as bad here. My last venture to ye olde V, my roommate broke up a fight in the girls room, my friends and I drunkenly sang along to Iggy Pop, and a hipster girl was hoisted out by the straps of her 90s era child's backpack. So, all things considered, my life may be in shambles, but at least I'm not brawling in the girls room. The drinks rule and the bartenders are the BEST.

    The little red head behind the bar should not be a bartender. Her attitude is the definition of an…read moreentitled little brat. Acts as if you're the issue for coming to have a drink at "A BAR" . Eye rolls whenever anything was asked for. Went to pay & when the " tip" wasn't up to her par , she made the comment under her breath " why even **** come out cheap f**k?" Why even be a bartender if you're not going to provide a service. You don't get a tip for being terrible at your job. That's not how this works. Management will probably read this & brush it off because she'll have a lame excuse like we were the problem or needy. Nope. She is the problem. Even the regulars mentioned they can't stand when she bartends because her attitude is so terrible. Fix your system please. Get better people.

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    Kin Long Beach - Thai Iced Tea - @rayz

    Kin Long Beach

    4.6(2.2k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    If you're looking for a solid Thai spot in Long Beach, this has become one of our family's feel…read moregood go to places. Every dish we've tried has been full of flavor and genuinely worth ordering. Surprisingly, compared to other Thai spots, it's usually not overly packed and honestly I'm almost scared to say that because I don't want it to change. The service has always been great, the food comes out quickly, and the portions/prices feel reasonable. So far, our favorites have been the pad see ew, tom yum soup (medium spice), egg fried rice, fried calamari and the beef BBQ which was so good we immediately ordered a second plate. The mango sticky rice is also really good, but the portion is on the smaller side, so we ended up getting two orders since one plate is hard to share with more than 2-3 people. Parking has been easy for us so far since there's both a parking lot and nearby street parking. Definitely one of our favorite restaurants that's officially in our regular rotation.

    KIN Thai Cuisine in Long Beach off Broadway is a really solid spot…read more Parking is available, but it is limited, so just keep that in mind depending on the time you go. The restaurant itself is nice and clean, including the restrooms, which I always appreciate. The staff was very customer service oriented and did a great job making suggestions and giving tips about the menu and spice levels, which was super helpful. I started with the Money Bags, which are basically fried dumplings. Mine were a little overcooked, almost close to burnt. They still had decent flavor, but I'd personally rate them about a 2.9 out of 5. I also had the green papaya salad with mild spice, and the spice level was perfect, especially for people who are sensitive to heat. I usually stick around medium spice at Thai restaurants, but even the mild here still gives you a nice kick. For my drink, I got the Thai tea, which came topped with a Thai tea popsicle that slowly melted into the drink. Such a cute touch, creative, and tasty. For my entrée, I had the basil garlic sauce with sliced steak and a side of rice, which I really enjoyed. For dessert, we shared the mango sticky rice. It was good, but I do feel like it was a little overpriced for the portion size. Maybe part of that is because of the specialty rice they use that has the purple hue. I know a few places in Long Beach where you can get more for the same price. That said, the presentation was really cute with the flower garnish and everything looked beautiful. The atmosphere was nice. It has an open kitchen concept, so you can actually see the cooking happening, which adds to the experience. Seating is somewhat limited and the tables are fairly close together in certain sections, especially where the divider walls are, so you can definitely hear nearby conversations depending on where you sit. Great food, clean restaurant, and strong customer service. I'd definitely come back. Flavor Profile (for reference): Umami-forward (savory, salty depth) Acidic or bright (tangy + sour) Pungent and intense (spicy and bitter notes) Drink Preference (for reference): Bitter-forward cocktails Balanced acidity Light sweetness only, not overly sugary

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