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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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    I've lived in Long Beach all my life and have never been here. We drive by it all the time and say…read morewe need to check it out. We finally stopped in for a beer... I can honestly say, we weren't missing out on anything. It was alright. Just normal dive bar, which we do enjoy, but this one didn't do much for us. Not sure if it was how the area/bar was set up but it was just eh/whatever. Now that we checked that off the list we don't, and probably won't, need to go back. Only if some friends wanted to meet up there for a quick beer, we wouldn't be opposed, but we may suggest somewhere else.

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    This place is conveniently located across a $15 parking structure and behind the giant Ferris Wheel…read morenear the aquarium. My fiancé and I were looking for a place to drink and eat before a concert and were excited to see the menu for the Auld Dubliner. We came in on a Saturday night and the place was packed! The only place with seating was in the very front of the restaurant, outside. We sat outside looking at the menu, before deciding what we wanted. There wasn't a server or water walking around, so I had gone straight to the bar and talked to the bartender. He was very sweet and tried his best to hear me. Impeccable hearing, I'd say, because it was loud in there. I ordered an IPA with fish and chips. He gave me a number, which I was grateful for to ensure they'd find me outside. I sat outside with my fiancé, and we enjoyed our time people watching. Although they were extremely busy, our food came out within 10 - 15 minutes. The fish was very good; it was crispy and flaky. Their fries were okay, and just a tad bit soggy, probably due to the temperature of the fish. My IPA was cold and good. It's your typical pub and food, but great experience to those visiting. I'll probably be back again if I happen to be back for another concert.

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