Gay Bars near Bellflower, CA

“Friday nites are the best“

“Fun gay bar with karaoke, gogo boys, sports leagues on Sunday afternoons, and good cocktails. Some of the bartenders know how to make classic drinks like the “Sidecar”. A beautiful patio with blooming bougainvillea and orchids. The owner obviously puts a lot of love into this gay bar.“

“So this happened Friday night braddah’s and sista’s (Frat House Garden Grove “The return of the Sicilianswinger Tom you betta ask somebody!! Tonight 10 June 2022 9pm doors open tell them The Sicilianswinger Tom sent you). I went to an amazing piece of OC LGBTQIA Community history opened in 1985 by Ted Heier one of the first, and only bar/clubs like it for many years in Orange County. Still is one of very few. Ted Heiers legacy lives on through his amazing family and friends who still run it with all the safe warm and positive uplifting spirit the Frat House has always been known for. I know I used to frequent this place with all my friends in the 90’s… oh no showing my age!! 🤣 This place was always a secure, safe, positive supporting space for so many amazing for a lot of us native Southern Californians and Visitors to come and really let your hair down, and get loose!! I saw a lot of amazingly hot couples and singles of all diversity’s represented. Most of my lifestyle couples and single friends used to love this place and it seems to still be providing that safe secure fun positive vibe to this day. Oh ya for all my Braddahs and Sista’s in arms they really know how to take care of us military trust me let them know you are valid ID required, and they will be sure you get some real VIP treatment.. so come on up from Camp Pendleton, even all the way from 32nd street get a room close to the club this place is definitely worth it!! For all my lifestyle braddahs and sistas this place is the real deal just small enough to really enjoy all of it to its full potential and just big enough well you know…. 😉 they’re are only open Fridays and Saturday nights for now, just trying to recover from the last few years of Covid etc. However I’m very confident this place will be opening up again more days and hours real soon!! I’d like to give a Specail thanks to Ted’s Daughter Shelly her husband Johnny, her best Freind and operations manager Chris, all the bartenders Janet, Eric, Cristina (Ricardo), and victor for the attentiveness shown to me and all the patrons equally there that evening. Also last but not least the DJ who was on point playing some of the best Progresive/ and old school latin variations of genre’s keeping the mood continuously groovy!!“

“One of " D" best Bar's in Long Beach“

“First time here and what a sweet spot! The vibe was easygoing, welcoming, and respectful from the moment I walked in. Two pool tables, a hidden gem of a back patio, and exactly the kind of chill, no-frills gay bar you want when you just need to unwind. The crowd was kind and sociable without being overwhelming. Definitely coming back.“

“Amazing place. Highly recommend“

“Really fun bar to come to on a Tuesday and play some Smash bros with the locals, it’s a lot of fun and everyone is so sweet. It’s a great time. Also the bartender is super attentive and he kept refilling my club soda, awesome guy!“

“I am a femme lesbian. I am quiet, tend to just enjoy my alone time and mind my own business. I stopped in here last night because I'm traveling solo and wanted a safe place to hang out around like-minded queer folks. Brought a notebook because I didn't feel like staring at my phone. Disappointingly, I was heckled by a patron who insisted I was straight, didn't belong, and was only there because I wanted attention. They weren't quiet about it. Appeared to be a regular.

The staff were otherwise kind and welcoming. I wish I could give this place 5 stars, but I do feel that general social atmosphere is a pretty major contributor to overall quality/safety, especially in queer-forward spaces.“

“I'm new to California and in the past eight months I've been looking for gay bars and gayborhoods in the metro area other than in West Hollywood and am delighted to have found this bar. I have a good time every time I go and the people are really friendly and easy to talk to. I like its divey, rustic interior. The only dumb thing is that I live in Westminster and have to Uber there and back and that gets expensive. I'd actually really like to move to that little Long Beach gayborhood so that I can go to the bars more often. Anyway, the Mineshaft is my new favorite gay bar and I highly recommend it.“

“One of the most fun experiences ever. Fantastic service. Fabulous entertainment (came here for drag brunch) and the food was surprisingly good. Love love love everything about this place and the people.“

“This is a great karaoke bar, fun vibe, cute bartender!“