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    Thirsty Isle

    3.7 (283 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Dive Bars
    Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THIRSTY ISLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Casual

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    Vy D.

    A bar with games, so funn! It keeps the place fun when you can enjoy a beer and a full bar of food. They have been around and familiar with locals since 1920s.

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    Gionne S.

    I know this place a local spot that me and my friends frequent for beers and pool but it needs a well deserved shout out for the food! Got the wings before but ordered the carne asada quesadilla this time around. Wow it was so good. Something unique about how this gentleman made it but it was amazing. The salsa that came with it was perfect too. Mind you.. the man working was the runner, cook and cashier. Deserves all the credit!

    Ice cold Michelob Ultra & Mango Cart
    Ur P.

    Our server Jasmine was awesome and the vibe was chill & casual. Juke box was open to all. We will be back for super cold Brews!

    Thirsty Isle cheeseburger with fries & All the fixings
    Tammy M.

    It's Burger week in Long Beach, CA! Just Dive bar holds 100 people. CASH ONLY! Don't worry they have an ATM. Beer & Wine - NO hard alcohol BEST Burgers! Juicy & Delicious - Stopped in from out of town. It was Burger Week. This place did not disappoint. The staff was friendly. & the burger & hand cut fries were yummy.

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    Agustin R.

    1st time checking out this location had a little get together with some old coworkers they only have beer no mix drinks so that sucks and it's cash only so that sucks also they do have a kitchen the food was ok for bar food i tried the burger with fries it was basically a homemade burger and the nachos were ok it was a cool place just to hang out after work and have beers

    Oscar H.

    Was recommended this bar after looking for a place to play billiards and didn't disappoint. Beer was cold and staff were friendly.

    Kim R.

    Our friends invited us out a couple nights ago so we met up with them. I've only ever been here once or twice before and it's been quite some... I don't remember eating any of the food before. One of the guys ordered SO much food for us to try. It was nothing fancy (or healthy haha) but it sure was tasty!

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    Thanks Tammy for stopping in! Hope to see you again real soon!

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    9 months ago

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    5 months ago

    This place really sucks, poor service, dirty glasses, dirty bathrooms, and good chance that your car will get broken into while there.

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    11 months ago

    A cool enough dive spot. Food was decent. Beers were priced a bit high. But I guess that's how it goes these days

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    8 months ago

    Excellent food. Cold beers. Good spot. Great place to watch a game or play pool. Get the nachos

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    James W.

    Thanks Brian for review! We hope to see you again soon!

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    1 year ago

    My favorite place in lb for some beers and pool. Parents came here when they were growing up. Love the TI

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    Thanks Larry for the kind words! Hope to see you again real soon!

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    2 years ago

    Great spot for a cold beer and a nice meal. Their burgers are awesome. Strongly recommend it

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    Thanks Braulio! We hope to see you again soon!

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    “. Come on a Thursday night and get a $4 pitcher or a schooner, and stay for an extended game of shuffleboard”

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