Ahhh...the tale of 2 LA entrepreneurs invading the Long Beach bar scene. One from the Eastside (Wrigley Tavern) and the other (???) the Westside. Their unique approaches solidify all of the cliches' that distinguish these different parts of LA. The Wrig: casual, but hip neighborhood vibe. Reasonable prices. Some great signature cocktails, but somewhat inconsistent in execution. Biggest complaint: limited hours. Would do some Sunday drinking on a regular basis if they opened earlier. The (???) bar: has never understood the neighborhood. DTLA prices in this area is not a sustainable business model. Great cocktails, but prices have consistently gone up to the point that most people (that I know) no longer patronize this bar. The concept/menu has been revamped so many times, it's hard to keep up. Now the owner has taken to social media to mock and threaten people that leave negative reviews. T A C K Y. Gordy would never stoop so low. I rarely, if ever vist the Westside (of LA) and you can bet when I head to the Wrigley for some drinks, I'll be sitting with the dude from the Eastside (of LA) Cheers! read more

I came here a while back with my boyfriend and our furbaby, and we had a great experience. I don't remember exactly which drinks I ordered, but I do remember that they were all really good. The bartender, as well as the locals, were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which gave this quaint bar such a warm and inviting vibe. Overall, it was an enjoyable visit, and I would definitely return! read more

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It's 1:49 AM, & here I am typing a review of The Wrigley Tavern. My friend randomly picked me up from home at 11:50 pm & suggested we drive around & find something to do. I'm a hermit, homebody, professional procrastinator, & I was repeatedly turning down a last minute night out. Either way I ended up outside in my Kirkland sweatpants, a zip up hoodie, & a KUFFIYEH. We rendezvous at the local 711 for hot chocolate and lotto tickets and decided on the Wrigley Tavern. Best decision we made all day! We sat down took in the ambiance and said "this is a nice little gem." Ordered water, wine, and a flat bread pizza. Overall we enjoyed the ambiance. The lighting is dim, the decor is nice, and the music playing through the speaker system is at the perfect setting. Loud enough to hear the lyrics yet light enough to have a conversation with someone & actually understand what the other person is saying. The wine was great, and the water was very refreshing, at the same time that we said... "this water is perfect..." The small clique on the opposite end shouted "This is the best F*** water I ever had!" The flat bread, was maybe a bit too salty, and burnt on the edges BUT let me tell you the regulars at the bar boost this place up to a 5 out of 5! While we were catching up "the clique," placed at the corner of the bar; was randomly chatting in Spanglish, and just about every other sentence was nothing but entertaining. At one point one of the guys was leaning upwards as if he was doing parkour on on his stud lady friend. And may the universe bless the flamboyant guy who shouted... "Remember when I B*** slapped you like it was a soap opera?!" A few mins later they were reenacting a Mexican-Spanish Tele Novella. I asked them for a rewind and of course I filmed it. As soon as they were done, I looked over to my friend and we both said "we're coming back!" The bartender was nice and he indeed let us know that these bar actors are regulars. Both my brothers bartend locally and you bet I sent them photos and video, asking "why don't you have people like this at your pub?!" If I could give out more stars I would. Happy holidays! read more

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Great bartenders and the vibe is awesome inside. They play really good music. For some reason every time I go there's not many people there but maybe it's more of a late night crowd. read more

The bartenders and owner are great people and they know their alcohol. Nice dark local bar. read more

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I've been here a bunch, just realized I've still never written them a review, so fixing that finally. They are definitely a "neighborhood bar" first, cocktail bar second - it's a great chill vibe, the sort of place that's never too busy (at least when I've been there) and where the music is never too loud to be able to talk. Their bartenders are all great, and they have quality spirits and reasonably priced drinks. And they do *have* a cocktail list - but compared to, for instance, Wicked Wolf nearby, for similar prices, cocktails that aren't quite as complex or as exciting, necessarily, but they have all been great cocktails. I also particularly like that they have, at least at the moment, Buffalo Trace on hand, so I can put that in any whiskey cocktail for about the same price. On their current menu, I particularly liked the "Cameoi" (bourbon, basil, lemon, blueberry, hibiscus cider) and the "Conquistador" (corn vodka, frangelico, romepope custard liqueur - as-is, it's basically a drinkable dessert, which is great if you're looking for dessert, but it's also an easy drink to swap different spirits in - I've also tried off-menu versions with mezcal and with Buffalo Trace that were also great.) I have only actually gotten food here once, and it was a couple years ago - their flatbread was nothing I'd go out of my way for specifically, but it's definitely also something I'd be happy to order if I were hungry and I was here. That said, the *real* draw that keeps getting me to stop in here, is the live jazz they have every Saturday at 8 PM. The jazz trio that plays here is fantastic, so whenever I'm out that direction on Saturday in the evening (most likely because something's going on at Wicked Wolf), I also try to arrange to pop in here during the live jazz. Cocktails go great with live jazz, and they're a super talented jazz trio. (But it wouldn't be such a draw if they didn't *also* make great cocktails.) read more

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Did not get the chance to eat there, but the drinks were good made with confidence and precisely what I ordered as tasted. Service was good he we solo bartending and got busy a little but he handled everything well and kept walking by us. Overall I think it is a nice place for a date, it was a little dark but it set the tone to the theme, old school like bar with old movies on the tv and the music was nice , old fashion and low so you can actually hear what your date is saying. If you want to some theirs a table and chair in the back where the parking is and they have a few hung up lights so you can see the Long Beach city sky. read more

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This place is in a good location, wonderful interior and music but it's always a hit or miss. The mixed drinks are always a miss so the only good thing you can really order here are beers. Regular bartender is very attentive but doesn't make the best well drinks when you ask for them. Bartender Casey didn't make the cocktails we asked for until we were friendly with him and after that he "accidentally" gave my card away to another guest. Unfortunately I would like to visit more often but the experience makes it otherwise. read more

This is the best bar in LB! They have amazing drink prices and they have the tastiest flat breads if your getting hungry. It's such a nice homey, local, hole in the wall type of bar if you just want to sit down and enjoy your drink. The bartenders are the best. They make you feel like family. Go support Tommy!! You won't regret it. read more

The service was a bit slow for being the only patrons in there. We ordered beers and requested a food menu but I think he forgot we were going to order food so we waited about 15 minutes to order. We both ordered flatbread pizzas which were just okay. We also had put a few dollars into the jukebox but were told that sometimes it doesn't work, so the bartender gave us back the money and which was nice. He was very friendly and chatted with us for a while after eating. Overall it was a good experience and we'd go back. read more

I found this bar on yelp 6 years ago and I haven't stopped coming since. The drinks are great and they're a great price. The owner, Tommy, definitely knows his drinks and conversations are great. read more

This place is so chill and romantic. The guy that runs it is charming and can make you literally any drink you want. I love coming here even if it's alone, it's a chill warm vibe. Food is great, parking too. read more

Drinks were delicious. Hipster ambiance. 80's music (my jam) but was way too loud; my date and I were the only patrons and had trouble hearing each other. I politely asked the bartender to turn it down and she got her nose out of joint but did turn it down but, "just a little bit'. read more

Ok this is a dive bar with the perfect divey atmosphere. The cocktails were good and the pizza was surprisingly good. A fun place to add to your Long Beach bar crawl. read more

My friends and I came here because it had such great Yelp reviews. We were all starving, saw they had flatbreads and were excited for the outside patio. I will say that the service was great. The bartender and what I'm assuming was the owner were extremely attentive and kind. Very good vibes from them. Why I feel it was necessary to even leave a review is because it felt like false advertisement. First of all, the outside patio they once had no longer exists. It's extremely overgrown and they have legit 2 very small tables that feel like you're just propped up behind the building. We were really looking forward to the patio. It was just so bizarre. As for food, it was just not it. The wedge salad wasn't bad. I mean it's kind of hard to mess up a wedge salad. But the flatbread was so hard to eat. The prosciutto was basically Canadian bacon though don't quote me on that. Just didn't taste like prosciutto from my experience. But the dough was not just sooo ultra thin... but it was so soft and mushy. None of it was cooked all the way or even slightly crispy. The flavors were beyond bizarre together. We were so starving so we kinda just were like, F it let's have some anyways. We all felt sick after we ate it. I hate leaving negative reviews as I've been in the restaurant industry for 15+ years but this was the weirdest experience ever and I wish the flatbread resembled the pictures on Yelp and that they had an actual patio. read more

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Great neighborhood bar and great ambiance. I used to play jazz here and loved the space and the bar owner's dog.

If you're looking for a fun and local bar in the Long Beach area, this is the place! Small seating area inside, but there is a really aesthetic, outside seating area that has a lot of space for groups big and small! The bartenders and staff are super friendly and attentive despite how busy this place got on a Saturday evening but they accommodated for my cousins party/big group so well, so huge thank you to The Wrigley for hosting us! They have a wide selection of drinks both alcoholic and virgin style drinks as well. Some of my family members do not drink alcohol so they were very accommodating on that part too. They have really delicious flatbreads also that help to curb your hunger if you are drinking a lot so definitely give those a try! Clean restrooms is a huge plus especially for a bar, the only small bit of a con would be the small parking area so I would definitely suggest to Uber over if possible! read more

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Fantastic. Great music better drinks. Good vibes all around. Go!!!! Now. Awesome all around.

We had the flatbread pizzas and they were phenomenal! The service was quick and clean. I've been in the restaurant industry for over three decades, so I know what to look for. They've got a couple TVs going so there's something to watch if you're alone. I've only been there twice because I don't live near the tavern, but the locals were very friendly & there was an easygoing vibe both times. Drinks are delicious & affordable. It'd be nice if there was more punk rock in the jukebox, but that's just me.... read more

Chill bar, bartenders always engage customers if you want them to, extra parking is in the back, 2 restrooms, they serve food, and $4 Pacificos EVERYDAY! read more

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Such a great place, it was like being transported back in time when everyone knew your name

Great atmosphere! Flat breads are awesome! Highly recommend the Charcuterie board, crackers are amazing!

My favorite bar to come to & favorite flat bread to eat. The vibes here are amazing & the staff is incredible and super attentive. I'm so happy we discovered this place and are able to share this with our friends and family. read more

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We had such a great time and some yummy cocktails!!! I love the ambiance very cool people working there.

Formerly the Time Out bar, Wrigley Tavern is a revamped watering hole that enhances the Pacific Avenue charm. The bar specializes in warm teas with spices, bitters, liqueurs and the like. The Hot Toddy with Bulleit rye whiskey bartender, Tasso, made for me was the perfect remedy to soothe the terrible head cold I was fighting. They have a full bar and decent selection of craft and domestic beer. They anticipate getting the taps going real soon and stocking the bar with more liquor selections. The kitchen is currently under construction, so they will eventually have food as well. The jukebox, my highlight, is impressively filled with classic blues, jazz, soul, and rock albums, too! Oh, another plus is that they have a parking lot in the back! read more

this place is such a vibe!!!! my new local bar!!! great food!!! can't wait to go back!!! owner is friendly plays good music too!! :) read more

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Good service and enjoyed the diversity of foods. Enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend!

At first I was attracted to the ambiance and style of the bar, but what caught my eye was a cute friendly dog amongst the crowd. I live in the area and was caught off guard of the quality & friendliness... not only to the customers but their best friends as well. Super dog friendly, quality bartender (Cameron.) and the cherry on top is the beautiful outdoor area where they host live music. My personal favorite. 10/10 would and do recommend read more

Its a nice and chill bar. Great music if you're a fan of the 80s like my friends. The bartender made us great cocktails and we had some fun conversations about ska and AIs lol. Would recommend if you want an intimate place to relax with friends. read more

Enjoyed this little spot. My friend and I were looking for a low key spot to enjoy drinks and conversations. Went to another spot which was closed. Found this spot and decided to give it a try. It was a Thursday around 6:30 pm. There were no customers BUT the bartender was very cool. He recommended a flat bread for us and created a drink for me that was delicious. Music was loud. The bartender alone, was fun. We enjoyed ourselves and the bartender. read more

Couldn't find parking. Didn't get a chance to try it . I was very impressed that the owner called me back even though I had never even left a message. That was a classy thing to do. I look forward to actually trying the place soon. read more

Delicious drinks, nice simple drink menu but enough to make everyone happy, including the beer selection. The owner was nice and his drinks were DELICIOUS but then the other bartender gave me the same drink and the pour must have been so strong, on the liquor end, that it tasted awful...like a completely cheap drink...?! Not sure what he did except pour too strong and not put enough of the other ingredients...? I would definitely return because I loved the ambiance of the place. And hopefully get the same mix on drinks every time. :) read more

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Great neighborhood hangout has good pizza, pool and awesome joule box. Cocktails also tasty as are the peanuts

Totally a hidden gem! The inside of the place is your Boomer parents' 1970s-80s bar with polyurethane wood bar top and all of the wood paneling you can handle. Then, there's the outside beer garden - converted from a formerly empty lot that was a community garden gone bad - the outside has all of the seating, heating, and people watching you could want. Beer list and mixed drinks are great too and reasonably priced. read more

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I usually don't write reviews but I must say I was pretty pleased at the Wrigley. My friend works not that far from the Wrigley and grabs a drink after work. He mentioned how amazing the owner Tommy and bartender Betty are, which they are! I tried their flat bread pizza and that's all my mom and I talk about! So bomb!I love the vibe and the music! The drinks are amazing! Did I mention the bar is doggy friendly, too! We go often and feel like we found out go to bar for amazing drinks and vibes. read more

Love their new garden area! Beautiful. I tried their flatbreads and they were delicious. The owner made us some special drinks that were very tasty, don't remember the name? The inside is open as well. I still want to be outdoors due to covid so we only went in to use the bathroom. read more

Love the beautiful garden! It is so relaxing and serene. I have a great time every time I visit. Love their drinks and specialty pizzas. The assistant manager, Gordy, is very cute! read more

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I asked for 2 Long Islands & got a whiskey w coke Sorry, don't have time to discuss BS I saw the owner about to charge $30 as if we're in a resort This is a local bar not Javiers, at least they give me what's asked for BYE read more

This is a wonderful place. The place has so much heart, and the best food and drinks around. Definitely a place to go for any occasion.

Wonderful retro spot- drinks are on point and creative house crafted specials. The flatbread pizza is insanely delicious! I mostly come for Saturday Jazz with Elliot Caine trio- you can't go wrong - just wish the city of Long Beach still allowed the garden space - it was magical-- Tommy and the community made it a lush paradise- now it's a mess again- only in America would that have happened- Europe would have kept that gorgeous place for extending the Tavern's space. Many keep hoping.... read more