39 Best Dive Bars near Downey

Guardsman Lounge Bar • $
7850 Florence Ave, Downey

“Fun, Great drinks, friendly bartenders, and Friday Night Karaoke!“

4.8 Superb14 Reviews
Anarchy Library Bar • $
13250 Woodruff Ave, Downey

“Love to dance at this place and I have for a couple years now !! Bartenders are the most awesome people here , sweet and and attentive to customers, drinks are over the top and delicious!! Come here on a Friday or Saturday when it’s super fun booming with people, my favorite bartender?? CELINE!!!❤️❤️“

4.5 Superb37 Reviews
Toadstool Bar Bar • $
10143 Atlantic Ave, South Gate - 2.81 miles

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Modelo Especial

“I didn't even know this place existed until a neighbor took me here. Its very spacious it's super clean and it's definitely much better than most neighborhood bars. I actually thought this place was a liquor store in passing. Sally is a great bartender. Very personable and a joy to converse with. There's 3 pool tables and ample room for a crowd.“

4.8 Superb26 Reviews
Zanzabuku Sports Lounge Cocktail Bar • $
4825 Paramount Blvd, Lakewood - 6.66 miles

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Whiskery on the Rocks
Whiskey & Seven

“Should b called Lakewood’s Best kept secret!! Hahahaa those that kno...then ya kno!!“

4.7 Superb26 Reviews
Hanks Bar Bar • $
840 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles - 10.2 miles

“Great "Hidden" off the beatn path. Dark (New York Style), Old, Wooden Historic Bar!!With stong *Inexpensive* drinks! Located in a haunted hotel. Yup!! (All my photos taken there seemed to have disappeared????)

Parking: Park on street paid. Can find some "unmetered spots." But can park in hotel and get validated.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes its wheelchair friendly.“

4.4 Superb23 Reviews
The Crest Cocktail Bar • $
5935 Cherry Ave, Long Beach - 5.7 miles

“Amazing bar, Jose was very nice; an amazing and attentive bartender. He made us feel very welcomed and made sure everything was on point!

The place is very cozy with a nice terrace where you can smoke while having your drink. I had a great time!

A place I would highly recommend.“

4.4 Superb20 Reviews
Tailgate Bar Bar • $
2503 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach - 10.6 miles

“The atmosphere is popping here! Excellent DJ, very welcoming people, and good vibes. The only downside is that it is a very small place for the number of people that arrive; no dance floor, only one pool table, and hard to order a drink because of the very crowded bar. However, it is a very good spot for the Black community and for anyone, of course. Everyone was so happy to be here. This was my first time visiting, and I am confident I have found a new local to hang out at.“

4.5 Superb25 Reviews
Oasis Restaurant & Bar Dive Bar • $
7709 Telegraph Rd, Montebello - 2.55 miles
3.5 Good2 Reviews
Regal Inn Cocktail Bar • $
6763 E Carson St, Lakewood - 7.67 miles

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Nicoise Salad

“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.“

4.5 Superb24 Reviews
Crane's Bar Downtown Bar • $
810 S Spring St, Los Angeles - 9.9 miles

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Pilsner
Nitro

“met the owner. nice guy!! loves the steelers...nuff said!“

4.5 Superb24 Reviews
Flite Room Bar • $
4111 N Lakewood Blvd, Lakewood - 7.43 miles

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Chablis and Chardonnay
Coors Lite Pounders
Miller Highlife
White Zin
Merlot
Bud
805

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

4.5 Superb23 Reviews
Linda Lee's Barracuda Lounge Dive Bar
2368 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach - 10.75 miles

“(Translated by Google) Fun place, great friends, nice girls, pool table in good condition and fresh air in the back? I recommend it. Very safe ?(Original)Lugar divertido, grandes amistades, chicas agradables, mesa de billar en buenas condiciones y en la parte de atrás aire fresco? lo recomiendo. Muy seguro ?“

3.5 Good4 Reviews
The Echo Dive Bar • $$
1822 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles - 11.98 miles

“This medium-small, former cool dive bar was bought out by a corporate entity that has changed the vibe of this place for the worse, I'm sorry to say. Real money isn't even good enough for this place--it's no cash allowed! How crazy is that? They must love paying those fees to the banks! Wait, WE'RE the ones paying those bank fees as it's included in the prices. I hate this policy. It's unAmerican not to accept our currency. Who do they think they are? Not everyone has a card with money on it. I guess if u don't, you're probably not welcome here. Metal detectors at the door, then they wand u again for entry. Purses get searched too. The security here seems excessive overall with security guys watching u everywhere. It's unnerving + a buzzkill.
On the positive side, the live music presentation of this club is well done. Nice stage size--not too big, waist high so everyone can get a good view of the bands. Smaller sized audience area so you feel up-close + personal. Excellent sound system + monitors, sound guy is quick + very good at his job, + lighting is nice. It IS undeniably a good place to see + hear a band.
What's crazy is there's nowhere to sit inside, not even a bench along the wall. How lame is that? Gen X says Thumbs Down + my disabled BF was not happy about it. Large outdoor patio is the only place with any seating.
Decent drink variety here but all come in a can, even the cocktails. Mix of craft beers + bubbly fruity drinks, mainstream beers + pre-mixed cocktails at standard bar prices. No cash allowed, remember.
Overall, if a band i want to see is playing here, I'll go again. But this place no longer has any warmth or personality so I'd never go there to just hang out. It's become just another corporate venue now. The Echo has no parking lot. Street parking is busy but possible plus there are 2 big paid parking lots around the corner. Next door is a pizza slice place + ice cream place too if u get hungry.“

4.2 Good81 Reviews
Golde Brique Inn Bar • $
14942 Leffingwell Rd, La Mirada - 6.97 miles

“Cool dive bar hidden away from the trendy beaten path. Cheapest drinks in town. Strongest drinks in town. Don’t believe me, try it out. You’ll have found your new watering hole! 3 big TVs 2 diamond pool tables 2 dart boards. Open 365 7a-2a every day!

Wheelchair accessibility: They are wheelchair accessible. Has a lowered section of the bar just for handicapped. Bathrooms are also wheelchair accessible. I spent 8 months in a wheelchair and was accommodated excellently“

4.4 Superb18 Reviews
Mugshots Sports Bar Bar • $
10461 Denni St, Cypress - 10 miles

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Hand Crafted Beer Cocktails
Beer & a Shot

“I had a good time Met someone I used to work with And it seem like you had a conversation with everybody in there“

4.4 Superb17 Reviews
Redwood Room Bar • $
4533 Slauson Ave, Maywood - 4.38 miles

“Redwood! Get down here! The place to be!“

4.6 Superb9 Reviews
Tony's Saloon Bar • $$
2017 E 7th St, Los Angeles - 8.64 miles

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The Pickle Back

“get it. putos!!!!This place is lit.“

3.8 Good36 Reviews
Blondie's Bar • $
2259 N Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach - 9.93 miles

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Modelo Especial
Stella Artois

“Just went to blondies yesterday! Saturday night around 9:30 pm. It's a nice bar! More standing space than seating. There is outside seating but it was taken up when we arrived there and it didn't seem to free up by the time we left.Age range is millennials, maybe some college students.Music is a bit loud if you are trying to have a conversation, but overall its fun! They got games playing and I think you can have lil birthday gatherings there? There was a small birthday hang out when we were there which was really cute.Overall, good bar, would come back.“

4.2 Good33 Reviews
Thirsty Isle Bar • $
4319 E Carson St, Long Beach - 7.45 miles

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Avacado Bacon Cheeseburger
Chips and Guacamole
Pastrami Burger
Chicken Wings
Burgers
Nachos

“Great service! We had a great time considering it was my first time in a bar in a very long time.“

4.1 Good26 Reviews
Los Potrillos Light Club Dive Bar • $$
5839 Cherry Ave, Long Beach - 5.84 miles
5 Superb3 Reviews
Gold Room Bar • $
1558 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles - 11.8 miles

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The Gold Room Special
Chronic Ale

“Very good place, friendly bartender very good cocktails 🍹“

3.8 Good49 Reviews
El Tenampa Bar Dive Bar • $
8002 Seville Ave, Huntington Park - 5.4 miles
4.2 Good5 Reviews
Crow's Nest Cocktail Bar • $$$
1912 W Willow St, Long Beach - 10.58 miles

“I both love and loathe gentrification. In the case of this bar, I loathe gentrification, if only for the increased prices in drinks. Staff is great. However, the bar fights used to be entertaining, but those don't happen anymore. That's a bit depressing.“

4.1 Good7 Reviews
El Troquero Pub Bar •
5448 E Washington Blvd, Commerce - 4.49 miles
4.5 Superb2 Reviews
La Colima Bar Bar • $
1748 E Florence Ave, Los Angeles - 6.65 miles
5 Superb1 Reviews
The Stein Cocktail Bar • $
11319 Washington Blvd, Whittier - 4.23 miles

“Karoeke night was Fun! They have a fancy way of scheduling their list to sing (screen recording included). The bar has a pool table, chill vibes, super friendly staff (cash only) and overall friendly patrons.Oh and Olga's Cocina food truck stopped by and their food is amazing! I didn't get a picture of the food I ate it too fast lol.“

3.9 Good39 Reviews
The Sportsman Bar • $
11133 Los Alamitos Blvd, Los Alamitos - 10.22 miles

“Loren was extremely awesome and running the bar pretty much by herself. She's extremely friendly and full of smiles for sure. When I come to bars like these ones, I look for customer service and not looks but she was on my list for best customer service.“

3.9 Good32 Reviews
Rush Cocktail Lounge Bar • $$
6146 Beach Blvd, Buena Park - 9.1 miles

“This Spot was off the ringer Janelle I hope I spelled her name correctly She was totally Cool her drinks are straight fire and kept me faded lol also Janelle was super fun and paid us attention our drinks were never empty also she had a smile that lit up the whole room Please get some mo Remy and Stella“

3.9 Good14 Reviews
Jesse's Bar Bar •
5440 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach - 6.58 miles
4 Good1 Reviews
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Cups

Cups Sports Bar • $
7892 Beach Blvd, Buena Park - 10.05 miles

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Tap Beers

“We always have good time at cups Bartender. Steph“

3.8 Good24 Reviews
Moe’s Red Dog Saloon Bar • $
1946 E Del Amo Blvd, Long Beach - 6.78 miles

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Hamburger

“the bartenders are amazing always good vibes and great peaple“

3.8 Good36 Reviews
Mi Ranchito Bar Mexican • $
2325 1st St, Los Angeles - 8.42 miles

“A toda madre un des madre“

3 Average1 Reviews
Snug Harbor Cocktail Bar • $
5520 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood - 6.48 miles

“If your into square dancing and finger samich's well your going to love this hidden jewel! Snug harbor is stashed away in a little corner AND the best bartender/sqaredancer/samich maker from the hidaway works there now.. So suit and boot in your best sqare suit and cha-cha on in and YOU WELL be welcomed as if it's a surprise party just for you.. go with God and I am outta here...“

3.5 Good10 Reviews
Oasis Bar Bar
10448 Knott Ave, Stanton - 11.37 miles

“(Translated by Google) It is one of the best bars that I have visited, very friendly waitresses, delicious food, what more can I ask for?(Original)Es uno de los mejores bares q he visitado muy amables meseras rikisima comida q más puedo pedir?“

3.4 Good8 Reviews
Vault Cocktails Cocktail Bar • $
15853 Imperial Hwy., La Mirada - 8.21 miles

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Ice Cold Beer on Tap

“Great place for a good time“

3.6 Good23 Reviews
Little Joy Cocktails Bar • $$
1477 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles - 11.66 miles

“This bar has some of the best drinks and atmosphere in all of Los Angeles. Service was top notch as the bartenders and managers went above and beyond. This will always be my go to bar in the are and I cannot recommend it enough for great drinks, music, vibes, and people.“

3.3 Good59 Reviews
The Hideaway Cocktail Bar • $
5523 South St, Lakewood - 5.52 miles

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Pickled Egg

“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!“

3.5 Good24 Reviews
The Midway Bar Bar • $
17016 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower - 4.2 miles

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Birthday Beer Mug

“I enjoyed this place good bartender and a fun and exciting place“

3.2 Average20 Reviews
Short Stop Bar • $
1455 Sunset Blvd #3457, Los Angeles - 11.61 miles

“First place I’ve seen with exceptional AC feels like an actual fan , on their dance floor. Amazing at cooling it down. On Dodgers Game days go early you will be in line. Super fun but small. $11 wells and $8 hard ciders/kombuchas/seltzers. Happy hour is 4-7 I think ?“

3.1 Average77 Reviews

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