50 Best Cocktail Bars near Lakewood

“Fun Karaoke with a cash only bar, great drinks -friendly bartenders.“

“I come here specifically because of Kelly, Tony, and Nikita- they are the sweetest and most attentive bartenders EVER!! They make sure the vibe is welcoming and keep everything safe and on point. You dont find that everywhere dive bars always have a certain flow that youre either in or out- they make sure you will always want to come back.“

“Fun bar, nice staff. Just a little neighborhood old school cocktail lounge. There are pool tables. Darts and old video games too. We enjoy the Touch Tunes jukebox. There are snacks available but also a fantastic Dominos Pizza in the same lot. You can bring in the food from there. We love this place and lots of parking right in front. Variety of people in the crowd. Not many people under 30. My friend loves it here and so do I. One of the first people that welcomed us here was Forest. Everyone here is awesome and they have sports on several monitors.“

“I know it's a turn around fact is I love zanzabuko....no place pours better .,I might have been "typing while angry. ...and buzzed...". ...but rreally I can't drop one star, for one night I'm glad my local bar is zanzabuko . I'm lucky really .... Wednesday night win $50.00 another entry every time you sing . Good scene Friday and Saturday...“

“Great local bar, drinks are affordable service is friendly and tvs have local sports. Perfect day care for Dad’s. Ladies leave your husbands in good hands!“

“Sun light hours, this is a neighborhood bar with 50% of patrons being regulars. Staff knows everyone, and it's very welcoming. Come at night if you want a good drink and a loud dive bar. Pool table, golden tee, and they just added 2 dart boards. Live music a few nights a week. Cheap prices here don't mean cheap drinks.“

“Everything was delicious! From the simple and clean decor, the wonderful and extremely helpful wait staff, the tasty cocktails, to the beautiful and wonderful appetizers and entries. The ceviche, flautas de barbacoa, salmon al pastor, vegetables -YES - and tres leches cake with the Tamarindo cocktail are amazing. The wait staff was attentive, always taking a moment to make sure you enjoyed your meal....always comfortable, never rushed. A a great place to go, relax, and enjoy really good Mexican cuisine.“

“Nice chilled bar with cool vibe. I got the Awaiting Persephone Cocktail. The taste of the cocktail with the delicious note of Pistachio did not disappoint. However, I found there was way too much ice in the drink which quickly diluted it and also diminished the intensity of it.“

“The FOOD is a party on a plate!!!“

“We had dinner reservations there with a friend from out of town and let me tell you it did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in the service was amazing. We were greeted and welcomed. The food and ambiance were amazing. Drinks were also so very good!! Would highly recommend it!!“

“I absolutely Love Love LB Unified Bar & Lounge. If your looking for an amazing time with great music, great people, delicious food - a place to meet and network with entrepreneurs, business owners and the like- this is the place to be!!! The owner Chuckie Miller knows how to make sure everyone has the Best time!! Drinks/ Sports/ Music/ Conversation!!“

“This was my first time at ROL, and I will definitely be back! The service was great, very polite and very helpful. We tried over 10 rolls, with an appetizer, the hand rolls give you the opportunity to try a lot of different varieties of fish, the portion size is perfect.“

“Great service, wonderful atmosphere and delicious food. My family had a great time celebrating at 555!“

“EASILY my favorite bar in Long Beach!! Amazing cocktails, incredibly unique aesthetic, and the friendliest staff and owner. I feel so lucky that I only live a few blocks away and can come here whenever I want! Get the Fairy Fizz. You won’t be disappointed! ?“

“It's my favorite food, very delicious“

“We were looking for a nice brunch spot, and we came across The Ordinarie. With a 2hr free parking right nearby, we were off to a great start even before arriving at the restaurant. There was no one manning the front, so, we just seated ourselves, and a server approached us soon after. My wife got the Spicy Fried Chicken and Waffles and I indulged on Short Rib Hash. The fried chicken was not so spicy, but it was fried up really well. The crunch from the coating was absolutely crack. And the waffles were made from rye batter that gave it a very unique nutty flavor. The short rib on the hash was melt in your mouth tender and the red wine sauce was deep and flavorful. The crispy onions and fried potatoes paired really nicely with the meat and sauce. Overall, the food was bomb, and I have to give extra points for refilling our drinks without asking. The service was just right; not too much, not too little. All in all, we walked away full and very satisfied. Highly recommended!“

“Tonight was our first Patty’s experience and it was absolutely amazing! The food, the wine, the service, and the atmosphere were all spectacular. 5⭐️“

“The food is always great, and the service is too. I only wish it was open longer hours so I could enjoy it more often - but I'll gladly take what I can get! The Bolognese is amazing, and the Greek salad add chicken is a personal favorite.“

“Great service. Great food“

“Our group went to Riley’s on 2nd to celebrate my birthday and to celebrate US as mom’s too! My last name is Riley so I thought this would be the best place to go? Our server Cody was awesome and met all our numerous requests with a smile. The food was delicious! We chose the Short Rib Melt and the Cali Chicken sandwiches and we all had the salad.“

“Fun breakfast spot in Long Beach. Two locations and this one was walking distance. Eggs noni, which was basically a version of eggs Florentine. Served on baguette slices, not an English muffin. Super yummy hollandaise sauce. A small potato fritter was a perfect side. The mimosa had an excellent ratio of champagne to OJ. The side of bacon was underwhelming. No photo. The service was very friendly. The ambiance here is very very loud. So loud the waitress messed up our order due to a large party having a literal party right behind us. I'm all about fun, but dang. They quieted down for a moment then another round of drinks came out. We had to leave. I couldn't hear anything my daughter was saying despite being right across the table from me. Sort of ruined the experience. The hostess recommended their other location. My daughter says a week day visit is quieter.“

“The best place for a foodie !! Mom and I had a blast!! She ate the Governor Tacos I had the Black Tide. I ordered the Hibiscus taco and the Mushroom taco from the vegan section. Mom LOVED the tacos. The flavors vibed delectably. The Black Tide was fresh, firey, the mango and apple with the shrimp was diced to perfection. The vegan tacos were amazingly delicious. The Hibiscus was dipped in the dark sauce. WOW!!! The blue tortilla was a bonus. It was so romantically blended. There is something about Hibiscus ?. The mushroom taco blended perfectly with the dark sauce. The limonade was just right. What a spectacular lunch. See you next time.“

“Fun place to go we sat outside and it was very comfortable. They had a guy playing and singing which was nice. The menu selection was great and the ‘food awesome., the service was excellent. I would highly recommend this place. It was our first time but definitely not our last.“

“Enjoyed a birthday dinner here with my family. Our reservations were ready right away when we arrived. 2 hour limit on the dinner but not always enforced. The ambience is dark with low lighting. Nice decor and new booths. The LKSD ceiling sign is nice. The music is a bit loud sometimes though. The drinks are made very well. Super tasty but pretty pricey at $17. The beers we got were good but they don't have a menu of them for some reason. The salmon dish we ordered was very tasty. All the steaks were delicious. Really liked the flavor of the mashed potatoes. Doesn't even need the gravy! I would come again for sure but mostly for special occasions.“

“Great ambiance and amazing food. I had a lot of food… falafel, spicy hummus, kafta kabob, tzatziki loaded with veggies, cheese balls, and baklava. All so delicious and fresh. I even loved the fresh pita and dipping sauce that was complimentary. From the manager and many servers, everyone was pleasant and friendly throughout my time there. I went during happy hour so the specials were great during that time. I’m definitely returning to this Mediterranean restaurant for sure. I loved it.“

“The people, the food. Always good events and kids friendly. Worth it so worth it. Must try all.“

“Loved the Atmosphere! The Service from the time we entered was really good! Everyone was very friendly! There were two of us and we shared three plates: Cheese Platter, Bacon Jam with baguettes and the Escargots that swam in an Herb butter with bread slices on the side. We each had two Drinks: I had the Grey Witch and the Cocktail Louisian, which was my favorite of the Two! My daughter had the zodiac cocktail Taurus and the Roses BTS. We definitely will go back and try their Tea Service!“

“Good food and friendly service. Appreciated the entire page of vegan options.“

“Fabulous restaurant in an elegant old style European decor. really miss it now that I no longer live in Long Beach“

“Good food nice place enjoyed the vegan options“

“Wonderful barstaff . Lovely place to chill and sup a few G&T’s“

“Delicious food and great service.“

“Me encanto este lugar todo muy rico y muy atentos buen servicio“

“Wish I had taken photos. This is in the top 3 of Thai restaurants I have ever eaten. The service was excellent and the food was fresh and delicious. The flavors were perfect. Would go back!“

“The atmosphere sets this place apart. It was perfect for a special date night with my boyfriend and I. We had a reservation so we were seated immediately. Wait time seemed to be a little long for drinks but they were pretty busy. They seem to have a lot of bussers but not actual servers available to take and place your order. Plenty of bartenders and not a lot of people at the bar at the time I came. I enjoyed the music and our food as well. I had the Buddha Rice that was highly recommended and my man had the Mahi Mahi. It was a very nice experience overall maybe next time I’ll reserve an earlier time anticipating that they have more staff available. If my wait time for drinks is always this long then I probably wouldn’t continue to recommend.“

“This establishment has a unique twist on cultural Mexican cuisine. The chef prepares the food, quite exquisitely and authentically at the same time. I highly recommend it if you like Latin cuisine.“

“Great food, service, drinks and ambiance.“

“Love this low key, high end bar. Best of both worlds. Dark and warm atmosphere. Phenomenal happy hour and cocktails. We came for after dinner cocktails and ordered an espresso martini and a "Coffee and Cigarettes" and they were perfect! FYI It's not closed. Try the door!“

“The small restaurants were very good and clean. I also loved the food there! A little overpriced but great food. Overall would recommend to eat with friends“

“Came here on a recommendation. We wanted a place to eat and have a few cocktails. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The outside patio has heaters. There were also several large groups. Our waitress was incredibly helpful. We had Brussel sprouts to start. Ordered the halibut and the seabass. The pistachio tiramisu wasn’t quite what we expected and didn’t finish it.“

“Absolutely love coming to spend time here. We had a quick business meeting and business was complimented greatly by way of perfectly seasoned chicken, asada, and carnitas. You can't go wrong here with anything that you choose. If you need help just ask your server. Jeffrey is always a cool guy to get suggestions from if he's working on a particular day. Lunch time is great and if you're in the area on Sunday they have a totally different brunch menu to choose from“

“Good food, friendly staff, good menu with variety. Band was good but way too loud, couldn't talk across the table at all. We'll be back- maybe on a quieter night.“

“Always great at dockside love it“

“Fantastic spot. Went on Friday night and was lucky enough to get a table. From the time we approached the store the staff was friendly and helpful. Our party of 8 was quickly sat down. The waiter was great going on the menu since we were all first-timers. From the appetizers to the main dishes everything that was ordered to the table was great. The portion sizes were very big. The also have a full bar. Most try spot if looking for good BBQ in the area.“

“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....“

“First Timer to a Ramen restaurant and as one should asked about the menu and customer favorites. Service was very helpful, very busy and staff were pleasant. I chose customer favorite and enjoyed it with warm sake. Entree was sufficient but many other tables had starters. I believe I would return to try another dish. 5pm is before the rush, we sat at 6pm and inside sitting was packed.“

“Great good and drinks. Great happy hour and weekly specials like Wine Wednesday. Friendly and welcoming.“

“Great food, nice and friendly crevice.“

“Just ate the most amazing chicken sandwich and the Best Onion Rings EVER! !!!!!“

“Grilled Chicken pesto sammie was yummy....everything was!! Terrific service too...Thx Ryan...good fun!“