I'm leaving this review as a warning to anyone thinking about investing time, energy, and/or money here. A couple friends and I were regulars, and we supported this place consistently only to be banned suddenly because of an emotional decision made by management.
What's shocking isn't just the bans itself, but how quickly communication ended. There was no discussion, no chance to clarify, no attempt to resolve anything, just an abrupt cutoff. For people who value building a community, becoming a regular, or spending money in a place you can rely on, coming here on the regular carries a serious risk.
If you're just stopping by once or twice, you might be fine. But if you're thinking about making this a regular spot, bring friends, and/or spend any significant money here, know that access and your investment can be taken away suddenly and emotionally without discussion.
If you're coming for the karaoke on Sundays and Wednesdays, I'd recommend Stache near 4th and Alamitos and The Hideout on 4th and Almond respectively. If you're coming to drink and listen to music, I'd recommend The Ordinaire, Harvelle's, The Grasshopper on Anaheim and Locust, and the previously mentioned Stache.
dweebasaur
Security is very creepy and rude but the bartenders are nice, drinks are mid and if you like loud obnoxious bars that play top 40 then this is for you 😂 karaoke is fun though. Very crowded. Absolutely no parking. Id say this is a good bar for like college kids or people in the 20s who like PJs.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Joe R
Probably the bar with the least amount of hipsters in DTLB. Good whiskey, music, and a functional pool table. What more do you need?
Ian Espinosa
Karaoke nights and whiskey sours!
Richard
Atmosphere is great, but the old man bartender needs to retire big time. He ruins the mood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Yvonne
They need to look at their cameras and ask the bartenders to see who was at fault. My friends and I were kicked out. I had been sitting at the bar same seat all night. Then another friend showed up so I got up to greet her. As I went back to sit down a Hispanic girl was sitting where I was. So I just stood beside her then she got up so I sat down. She then said something so I asked her what did she say. I told her I was sitting there all night. She said you think your privileged because your white. I then got up and she took off her friends where surrounding me as I asked them where she was. I wanted to let her know I am no where privilege. Maybe because I am older she felt she could be disrespectful and I wouldn't say anything. Her friends made a sceen all standing in front of me. Security escorted my party out when i wasn't the problem. I dont tolerate any type of racism. Maybe cause we were older this bar wanted to keep the younger crowd.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jamie Cerda
The Blind Donkey is one of my favorite spots in Long Beach. The atmosphere is super laid-back, the bartenders know their stuff, and the whiskey selection is honestly amazing. It’s the kind of place where you can hang out with friends, try something new, and not feel rushed. Always a good time here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dana Rogers
Whiskey bar with a cool vibe, staff friendly.Had a great time. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stuart Forster
Enjoyed my visit to this atmospheric basement bar.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Julian Rubbo
A dive bar with charm. Great drink menu, awesome bartender
Casual bar, clean bathrooms, good music, trivia and DJ two nights in a row. Only had drinks, fair prices
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Deborah Espinoza
Amazing vibe in an underground chic location! Fantastic drinks and bartenders and the vibe is electric on Sunday karaoke nights!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Martha May Whovier
Great bar! Atmosphere was great! Diverse people ! Went in during karaoke and it was so fun! Bartenders were all super kind! Karaoke was unlike any karaoke I have ever been to, a lot of regulars who can really sing! Felt a sense of community there even as a non local. Would go back for the super friendly bartenders and strong drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Wayne Lockhart
Byo food. Great beer selection. Fun events and specials
I'm leaving this review as a warning to anyone thinking about investing time, energy, and/or money here. A couple friends and I were regulars, and we supported this place consistently only to be banned suddenly because of an emotional decision made by management.
What's shocking isn't just the bans itself, but how quickly communication ended. There was no discussion, no chance to clarify, no attempt to resolve anything, just an abrupt cutoff. For people who value building a community, becoming a regular, or spending money in a place you can rely on, coming here on the regular carries a serious risk.
If you're just stopping by once or twice, you might be fine. But if you're thinking about making this a regular spot, bring friends, and/or spend any significant money here, know that access and your investment can be taken away suddenly and emotionally without discussion.
If you're coming for the karaoke on Sundays and Wednesdays, I'd recommend Stache near 4th and Alamitos and The Hideout on 4th and Almond respectively. If you're coming to drink and listen to music, I'd recommend The Ordinaire, Harvelle's, The Grasshopper on Anaheim and Locust, and the previously mentioned Stache.
Security is very creepy and rude but the bartenders are nice, drinks are mid and if you like loud obnoxious bars that play top 40 then this is for you 😂 karaoke is fun though. Very crowded. Absolutely no parking. Id say this is a good bar for like college kids or people in the 20s who like PJs.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Probably the bar with the least amount of hipsters in DTLB. Good whiskey, music, and a functional pool table. What more do you need?
Karaoke nights and whiskey sours!
Atmosphere is great, but the old man bartender needs to retire big time. He ruins the mood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
They need to look at their cameras and ask the bartenders to see who was at fault. My friends and I were kicked out. I had been sitting at the bar same seat all night. Then another friend showed up so I got up to greet her. As I went back to sit down a Hispanic girl was sitting where I was. So I just stood beside her then she got up so I sat down. She then said something so I asked her what did she say. I told her I was sitting there all night. She said you think your privileged because your white. I then got up and she took off her friends where surrounding me as I asked them where she was. I wanted to let her know I am no where privilege. Maybe because I am older she felt she could be disrespectful and I wouldn't say anything. Her friends made a sceen all standing in front of me. Security escorted my party out when i wasn't the problem. I dont tolerate any type of racism. Maybe cause we were older this bar wanted to keep the younger crowd.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
The Blind Donkey is one of my favorite spots in Long Beach. The atmosphere is super laid-back, the bartenders know their stuff, and the whiskey selection is honestly amazing. It’s the kind of place where you can hang out with friends, try something new, and not feel rushed. Always a good time here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Whiskey bar with a cool vibe, staff friendly.Had a great time. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed my visit to this atmospheric basement bar.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
A dive bar with charm. Great drink menu, awesome bartender
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
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Good drinks good vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Casual bar, clean bathrooms, good music, trivia and DJ two nights in a row. Only had drinks, fair prices
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amazing vibe in an underground chic location! Fantastic drinks and bartenders and the vibe is electric on Sunday karaoke nights!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great bar! Atmosphere was great! Diverse people ! Went in during karaoke and it was so fun! Bartenders were all super kind! Karaoke was unlike any karaoke I have ever been to, a lot of regulars who can really sing! Felt a sense of community there even as a non local. Would go back for the super friendly bartenders and strong drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Byo food. Great beer selection. Fun events and specials
Definition of a dive bar
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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