We stopped in for a quick drink on a Monday night, and the place was deserted, but that meant that we were served super quickly. We sat outside around a fire pit, which was really nice! You go inside to the bar to order and then you can sit anywhere. The bartenders were very nice and attentive and engaging. They have a huge selection of whiskeys and beer on draft. I enjoyed the peanut butter stout that I ordered! read more

Despite the overwhelming crowd due to most places being closed down with a neverending pandemic, the staff was efficient and accommodating. Good music and enjoyable fire places made it easy to hang there for hours. we thank our servers who made our night like Brian and Anthony who were so attentive to our every need! Everyone needs to come enjoy The Stave! read more

The Stave Bar - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

Not a good first experience. The bartender with glasses and a tattooed sleeve was working the bar on a not so busy Tuesday evening. I patiently waited at the bar since he was busy making a drink. 2 gentleman walk up and he asked them what he could get them... Meanwhile hello here I am being patient for no reason at all..... No apology, no acknowledgment, nothing. Needless to say I will never return. I hate to think it was because I'm a woman and 2 men seem better suited for a whiskey bar. read more

I think I know why my husband insists coming here. It's a total old fashioned bar atmosphere ... quiet, no loud sports playing on TV with hollering fans, no pool tables, no karaoke or live band just a quiet dark bar with completely open windows with patio seating and gas heaters good for when you want to have a conversation without yelling at everyone's ear. I've been here a several times at different days of the week and although it's not bad I just don't care for darks very much and they don't serve plates... I had the cheese and meat plate which is fine if you're just in the mood for something light. read more

The Stave Bar - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

Love The Stave to just have a drink and a cigar... Very welcoming staff, super friendly. Just come in and be. read more

The Stave Bar - Just a good time... - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

Nice place for a great brown liquor cocktail. Bar tender had great suggestions and the finished product was excellent read more

The Stave Bar - Scotch selection - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

The stave bar has a nice long whiskey menu. I only came in for drinks but they were delicious! The smokey margarita with the chili rim was potent! But not in a bad way! They don't have many specialty drinks with tequila but if all their drinks are made as good as that smokey margarita, they've got solid place here. Friday night wasn't too busy and I was able to find parking right in front of the bar! The bartenders and the cocktail server were all very friendly. Drinks can be a little pricey but I think worth it! Check it out! read more

The Stave Bar - Old fashioned - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Great selection of beer and whiskey. Great neighborhood place where all are welcome and ambience is pretty low key. Great patio seating with fire pits. Staff is friendly and attentive. read more

We had the best time here! We walked here after having a pretty much total fail for brunch on Father's day. This place really saved the day! The drinks were amazing and I highly recommend getting yourself a Bloody Mary! What an experience! We ordered appetizers and listen to music for hours. The bathroom is very clean. This place has an excellent environment as well as an excellent outdoor environment. The service was astounding and pleasant. I highly recommend dropping by this place! The food was amazing and the drinks were even better! I will be remember this place the next time I'm out in that town! read more

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We were looking for a bar with and outdoor patio so we could be in the sun. Luckily, we found this spot on Yelp. They have a lot of different open seating options outside. There is even an island of sorts with a fire pit in the middle of it and that was perfect as it started getting colder in the evening. I had this mango seltzer (at least I think it was mango idk I was already a little sloshed at this point) that was pretty good and normally I don't like mango seltzers. Tbh I accidentally ordered it because I thought it was a cider and I was too embarrassed to say anything so I drank it. I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed it so much I ordered a second one. We had to go up to the entrance to order with the hostess but somebody would run the drink to the table which was fine, but I think the restaurant could have increased their sales if they had somebody serving in the area. read more

Cool vibe!!! Chill spot, I'll be back! Drinks stiff. Didn't get to try the tacos was too busy having a good time.

Came here after our late dinner nearby, it was open seating, we chose a comfy tall booth to hang for the night. This is one of the many bar and restaurants on Promenade, obviously a popular bar hopping stop, saw many ppl coming in and grabbing a few drinks throughout the entire night. This is more of a whiskey bar, lots of whiskey selections. However I still decided on my usual Goose vodka Lemon drop martinis, they were seriously the best ones I have ever had, so tasty and refreshing but extremely strong! Hubby's vodka and gin martini was good too. Later on we ordered spinach and artichoke dip to snack on, the dip was a little too creamy and heavy, but it was the perfect drinking food though. After Moscow mule and dark beer, we called it a night, it was very relaxing and laid back. This place was not too crowded either, liked the juke box background music, it seemed vintage, and I liked that a lot. Our server was more than friendly and very attentive, drink prices were fair. If you want a low key and relaxing bar in downtown Long Beach, this is a good place to spend a night. read more

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Wow! The customer service was not up to par as I expected. I was here with a group of friends and due to the beach breeze outside, we got chilly here. We got cold and we asked them to turn on the outside heaters. They said no because it will get hot inside. I'm sorry but I'm a paying customer and I'm cold. They finally turn them on because EVERYBODY wanted the heater on outside. I went to try and order another drink and she said I am not serving you because I gave her a turn time with the heater. PS this is the bartender I'm talking about read more

The Stave Bar - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

If you wanna feel classy, this is the place to be. It almost has a speakeasy feel to it. On a weekday night for happy hour, the place was pretty quiet, we eventually were the only people there. Apparently the bar starts becoming more lively after 9p. I grabbed a Moscow Mule since it was on the happy hour list. Served in a copper mug (and what? I don't have to give you my ID for insurance that I'll return the mug? Lol), it was friggin refreshing and delicious! I had to have a second one :) The happy hour food selection was pretty meager unfortunately, wish there were more options... We did share a margherita pizza, it was pretty solid. Sauce was robust, there was plenty of cheese, thin crust. My friend was saying it comes from Michael's Pizzeria across the street, which everyone raves about? Either way, good times to be had at this place, definitely get the Moscow Mule :) read more

The Stave Bar - Moscow mule! Yessssss - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

I hadn't been to my favorite whiskey bar in years and was so excited to visit again! I wasn't sure if there was indoor seating yet and was pleasantly surprised to find that there was, and that the ambience was just as classy and speak-easy-esque as before. My date and I lucked out and arrived when it wasn't too busy yet and had no trouble grabbing choice seats at the bar. The Stave's menu is impressive and expansive, offering both your traditional spirit-based drinks like Moscow Mules and Whiskey Sours, as well as more exotic and less common libations. Wine and beer are also served, so there is really something for everyone. I ordered an Old Fashioned and my date ordered a Mexican Mule, both of which were delicious. The service here has always been top notch and again, did not disappoint this round. The Stave is perfect for pre-dinner drinks, a business meeting, a date, catching up with friends over mules, etc! read more

Let me preface this by saying, this review is specifically for a fantasy football draft we had here this past weekend... That said, I cannot speak speak more highly of this place! Especially Tanya, who was the coolest, most attentive and fun bar-keep! (Her spicy Bloody Mary's were out of this world!) It's truly the most ultimate place one could have a draft party! The allow for cigar smoking on the patio, they have a ridiculous selection of cold beers and whiskies, they have house beef jerky, and you can order pizzas from down the block at Michael's. It's just pure Nirvana! Again, I can't say enough great things about how well we were treated by Tanya! Thank you again! read more

Kind of pricey on the drinks, no food, and a bit one dimensional - very whiskey centric on the drinks. Beer selection is lacking - but perhaps the most frustrating is you can't rely on when they're gonna close, they just makeup their own hours based on what the bartender feels - it says 2am but if it's 1130 and they don't have enough tip money, PEACE OUT, you ain't gettin served. Don't say 2 and then do last call literally hours before. read more

My review is a bit late (ok actually 6 months late lol) ...I was on a mission trying to find the perfect spot for my bday celebration that wasn't a club, yet laid back and had that bar/lounge vibe, played music, spacious area to move around and was close to home, and The Stave Bar met all my expectations. In advance, I was able to reserve the patio area surrounding the fireplace for about a party of 20-25 at no cost as long as we met the minimum dollar amount on food and drinks. Staff was super friendly from the time we first arrived and throughout the entire night. Definitely recommend reserving the patio area if you have a big party. read more

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Service is not optimal but everything else is great! Great beer selection, excellent premium liquor selection and good ambience. But the bartender was overwhelmed and inattentive during happy hour. read more

The Stave Bar - HappyHour Menu - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

Rather be back at Congregation where at least we saw the waitress in action tossing the panhandler in front of us out of there who was beating up and kicking the streetlamp. Came over here after we came across the street from the Congregation. I was cleaning the table here and then the waitress came along after 5 minutes and started cleaning it. She appeared upset that I was cleaning the table. Well someone's got to do the Dirty Work. Obviously these tables were sitting for quite a while like that. I went to use the restroom and my friends had ordered me a non alcoholic drink. That's the last we saw of the waitress. So we stayed out there smoking some pretty good cigars. The place isn't really exciting nor is it boring. But I wish it had better service. Puffpuffpuffpuffpuff Good cigars read more

Awesome place. Love hanging here on the patio have drinks. Found us from across the street m, but amazing. The pizza was killer. Bartender Tosha? Was great. Would def go back. read more

The Stave Bar is a Long Beach classic. It's somewhere that you go when you want to be in a nicer atmosphere that's not too jam packed or rowdy but still has awesome drinks. You can't go wrong sitting inside or relaxing outside by one of their glass fire pits. The best thing about it? They have Delirium on draft. I'm a fan. read more

I've been coming to this whiskey bar for a few years -- it's been a while since I've been but I used to go multiple times a week and it was great. They have a great full bar with wonderful mixed drinks. red and white sangria, a large beer selection, a variety of whiskey, and I love getting the spicy jerky on the side to enjoy with my drinks. Sometimes it's fun to sit inside and watch sports, but their outside area is also great to sit and people watch. The bartenders are all very friendly and the vibe is always nice. The people who come there are always fun, and the restrooms are clean! I am glad that the Stave has lasted all these years and hope it continues to be around as it is a staple of Downtown Long Beach. read more

During our trip to Long Beach, we spent a night out, and checked out a few spots on the Promenade. We dropped into Stave bar as it looked a little more chilled out than the other spots on the list. It was a nice, classy bar. The ambience and decor was really nice, and it was pretty dark in their but that seemed fitting for the environment. From the get go, we had a great experience. The bouncer and bartender were extremely nice and helpful. Its a known whiskey bar, and this is one reason I wanted to come here, but my husband and I ended up getting beers instead. They had some interesting ones on the list, and I didn't want to pass up trying something from Iceland. Great spot to try if you want something on the more chilled out side. Unfortunately we were there during a Friends-themed bar crawl, but it was still not that crazy. And, as an added plus, like most places in Long Beach, very LBGTQ friendly! read more

Tanya is the best. Don't order drinks unless from her, the rest are good but she is the best.

Okay, so I'm laying in bed. I'm sweating and I'm pretty out of breath. I just wiped globs of "web fluid" from my wife's chest. We went to see Spider-Man tonight, and after we stopped here for some absolutely amazing and spectacular cocktails. The service was tight... like some other things tonight. I sling myself from item to item, and made an amazing daredevil styled life saving decision for my spider-ho to get some neat high shelf whiskey shots. I'm not gonna lie, I'm not sure if willam dafoe spiked my already spiked drink, but we both got toasty. We licked each other's tongues all Venom style (I put my hands in her bush-y marsh) at the beautiful tables they have outside. I wish we hadn't had to walk past the ordinarie and their soft, lanky, barely only enough to grow a spider-pube boi that does the bright orange vape tube outside. I hope the cage him and sell him to Cravin' the Hunter and he dies a Wayne Gacey in him... on him. Whatever. Regardless, this ore dinner, Post spider, and amazing drink stop made us horny as hell. I just we shot again like two minutes before writing this. She's trying to clean it as we speak. read more

One of my go-to spots in Long Beach for 3 main reasons! 1. The bartenders here know what they're doing and hook up some pretty good drinks. My drink of choice, when I'm not drinking beer or wine, is a good Old Fashioned. Many places claim to have this on the menu but so few actually make it right. They have it down pretty good here along with many other cocktail creations. Btw, for all you whiskey lovers, this place has a great selection for you! 2. They have a decent sized outdoor patio with table top fire pits and it happens to be dog-friendly! Any of you following my reviews know I'm a HUGE dog lover and hardly go anywhere without my pups. So any place willing to accept my furry kids is automatically full of awesomeness by default. So if you want to grab some drinks or grub but don't have a dog sitter, Stave Bar's got you! 3. Last but not least, Stave Bar has some really good Charcuterie plates. My favorite is The Italian Board. It features Prosciutto, Sopressata and Genoa Salami on the meats side and Pecorino Romano, Gorgonzola Piccante (blue cheese) and Taleggio Defendi on the cheese side. And it comes accompanied with crackers and some honey. CHEESEUS CHRIST it's good! I have not had a chance to deviate from my usual so can't offer much insight on the rest of the food itens but from what I have seen all the food coming out of the kitchen here looks pretty tasty. Should you prefer to sit inside, there are plenty of tables and seating at the bar top. Parking can be a bit of a challenge depending on the day and time you go. There is metered parking and a parking lots all within walking distance. I typically go on Sunday afternoons and parking is no issue. read more

This is a nice bar and good addition to the walkable area in Long Beach. If you are a whiskey drinker.. this place is for you. I am a beer guy and pleased with the 20 beers they had on tap and the beer of the day prices. There is a great patio out front with fire pits and lounge seating. Bar was not crowded and did have friendly bartender service. Great bar and lounge spot and would be great in summer. Cheers! read more

The Stave Bar - Beer and a fireplace - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Wonderful place to be at and hang out with a drink. Very humble nice bartenders attentive to your needs. Coming back for sure a very very legit place to have a drink without the loud crazy music in other establishments. read more

The Stave Bar - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

This has easily become one of my favorite bars in long beach. I'm a fan of whiskey, and am a fan of trying different drinks. This place has a huge selection of whiskey and i fell in love ever since the first time i visited months back. The bar tenders are highly experienced, and very friendly. They ask multiple questions to see if they can figure out what you'd enjoy on the menu. The prices are fair, staff is friendly, drinks are amazing. Social casual or classy attire. Have met multiple friendly people at this location. I have gone back and brought multiple friends along to try this place. Would return and recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Came here on a crawl with twenty people. Had one server (female and nice) take orders from everyone. I figured since we had so many people I would head to the empty bar with only three people and order my drink before their orders were placed. I sat there for fifteen minutes and nobody helped me. One of my friends joined me for an addition five minutes with no help Two girls that worked there sat at the end of the bar and socialized with each other. The guy walked past me like thirty times as he talked to the ladies he already served and the socialite employees. He made a total of two drinks in that time so it wasn't because he was busting his ass or anything. Then the following conversation took place with one of the girls: Girl (with annoyed look, tone and no greeting): "Can I get you something?" Me: "You know I have been here for twenty minutes and you have literally looked at me about fifty times and didn't bother to say hi or take my order." Girl: "So can I get you something or not?" Me: "You know, between your shitty attitude and me sitting here for so long without anyone even saying hi, we'll be with you in a second or anything; I don't think this establishment deserves my money nor do you deserve a tip." Girl: "Whatever." The bar had a total of five people once my friend joined me and three people working behind it. You do the bartender to patron math and it shouldn't take longer than one minute to at least get a greeting. If this is their convoluted perception of service then they need a new manager because ultimately it is his/her fault for failing to teach them the most basic concept of customer service, THE GREETING! read more

The Stave Bar - The two that social more than work. - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Incredible bar. Great whiskey selection, and you can smoke premium cigars with other cigar aficionados. This is my new favorite Long Beach bar. Oh, and the bartenders are all amazing. Thanks for the great service last weekend, Libby!! read more

This is a nice addition to the promenade and adds another option for us to go to. We were greeted quickly and the service was good. They just opened so I think you have to cut them a little break for a couple weeks (in regards to another review). My first impressions are that it feels a little fuddy duddy... I thought the clientele they would pull would be younger. Maybe it was just the night. The other thing is that I hate the juke box idea. When you look at the interior and think about what you would expect, it certainly wouldn't be classic rock blasting. I don't know what would be better for maybe some Sinatra or classier? It's for them to decide... In terms of drink options, I thought the beer list was alright on draft but some great options in bottles that you normally don't find in LA. The wine list was interesting and pretty extensive so if you're into that then you'll have some choices. I expect this place to improve as time goes on... good start. read more

Not my cup of tea. 4 bartenders on a Friday night. Not the greatest customer service, not the most attentive, really take their time and really skim you out on the alcohol. Outdoor patio is pretty neat with fireplace. But be careful, it looks like a lawsuit about to happen but its still cute. Not popping place. Not crowded. I'm very very sure there is a reason why. read more

We come here all the time because we work very close at another bar downtown. Every time I have been here I have been treated so badly by the bartenders. Blatantly told no to drinks for no reason - it was not last call and I had not been drinking prior so I was not needing to be cut off. It's disrespectful, especially to those of us who are also in the service industry. It makes me sad that if we are treated so poorly, I can imagine how regular patrons are treated. Sadly they will continue to do well because of location, but I hope you consider the manner in which you will be talked to if you come here. read more

Great bar! Great staff! Great WELL makers mark old fashioned! Will for sure be coming here for the rest of my lIfe! read more

The Stave Bar - The well is makers!!! Amazing old fashioned! - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

Very knowledgeable staff, learned a lot about whiskey. Great atmosphere. Huge variety. Check out the different flights , a good way to taste and try till you find your favorite. read more

having drinks and Hanging out talking shiiit. Great selection of brown drinks. I had a great and awesome time. Thanks bar guy! read more

The Stave Bar - Great selection of brown lickhers. - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

Still going strong at THE STAVE! They've added amazing craft cocktails... Made with canned sodas, nice garnishes and quality ingredients. The Moscow Mule is perfection in the copper mugs. I also love to watch the bartenders lighting fancy drinks on fire. There also have a huge variety of scotch and classic cocktails too. Keg fridge is literally right behind the bar-- shortest lines in Long Beach, so you know you're always getting a fresh beer. Sturdy & comfortable barstools... I'm looking forward to more great times at The Stave! read more

The Stave Bar - Final game of the World Cup! 7-13-14 - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I LOVE this place, and here's why: 1) The drinks here are extremely well done. From the large selection of scotch and whiskey (which ranges from affordable to very classy and distinct) to the regular cocktails, this is a place where you can expect top-notch, classy drinks. 2) The outdoor section is very nice/fun: There is a large outdoor area which is right in the middle of the action at The Promenade. A lot of enjoyable scenery/people-watching from here (although the Downtown LB crowd is still kinda lame and unsocial, but that's not The Stave's fault). You can enjoy your vapes/cigars here on very nice stools and seating area, amongst very comfortable heated rocks which are also visually pleasing. 3) The inside section is equally as nice: Although I must confess I haven't sat in here (because I'm always outside with a cigar), it's good-looking, quality interior decor and atmosphere. Fun and lively but also safe and classy. 4) The vibe is safe and classy: You won't have to worry about the undesirables - wannabee thugs, angry/belligerent people looking to start a fight with someone, etc... The times I've come here, the crowd is polite, considerate and mannered. I think they could be more social and out-going, but at least they aren't anything you have to watch your back about, which is very important when you're trying to relax, forget your troubles, and enjoy time with a friend or date. 5) The music is not too loud: This is one of the biggest issues I have with a bar. Some bars play music where you can't hear yourself think. I will never understand the appeal of that. In a club it might be justifiable, if there is a large dance-floor and you're there only to dance, but in a bar you are there to talk with your friends or other patrons. If you have to hurt your throat to communicate... well that's a place I will immediately leave. The Stave has a nice volume level to where they let the patrons enjoy themselves and communicate, instead of beating them down with obnoxious music. One constructive criticism is that the servers could be more attentive. They are usually nice, but there is room for improvement here. Most times we have to wait a long while to have someone ask for an order, and we usually end-up either having to go to the bar ourselves, or track a server down (if we can find one). It would seem there is money to be made here, so why not have attractive, outgoing, eager servers to make the vibe more fun and better, while at the same time getting better tips? At any rate, I'm very grateful to have The Stave in this area, in which I am a local home-owner. read more