23 Best Dive Bars in Long Beach

The Crest Cocktail Bar • $
5935 Cherry Ave, Long Beach

“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
Sweetwater Saloon Cocktail Bar • $
1201 E Broadway, Long Beach

“I had a memorable evening 🍷 & playing pool with all of the friendly, chill locals that wandered in. Hogged the pool table with a diverse group of male & female challengers.Neighborhood bar for all with the atmosphere y'all gravitate towards...dance, prance & romance if that's what you're after (or not!)
My one beef was wthe bartender at closing. I'm aware of his responsibilities to get us out when everyone's feeling no pain @2 am. Closing....not an easy job!
Perhaps one can attribute his fatigue & impatience trying to get us the hell out that resulted in my perceived rude encounter with El Jefe right at the end of a fun evening. Tone & attitude translate, my friend. Ya gotta be firm but not antagonistic.👹
I tipped 50% for 3 drinks at 11 per.
One would hope that might mollify a prickly attitude. Just take a deep breath next time,Sir, and EVERYONE will benefit...CHEERS!!🤗🤪💮🌟“

3.7 Good46 Reviews
Linda Lee's Barracuda Lounge Dive Bar
2368 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach

“(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
Tailgate Bar Bar • $
2503 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach

“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
Alex's Bar Bar • $
2913 E Anaheim St, Long Beach

Customers` Favorites

Trustworthy Gigil Pils
Victory Prima Pils
Pizza Margherita
Stella Artois

“Great live music. Cool outdoor area.“

4.2 Good100 Reviews
Baddeley's Pourhouse Sports Bar Sports Bar • $$
3348 E Broadway, Long Beach

Customers` Favorites

Mango Cart by Golden Brewery
Cucumber Sour
Popcorn

“My favorite place to hang w“

4.4 Superb14 Reviews
Blondie's Bar • $
2259 N Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach

Customers` Favorites

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.“

4.3 Superb19 Reviews
El Paraiso Cocktail Bar • $
2802 E Anaheim St, Long Beach

“My buddies and I stumbled upon this little bar by chance. We were the only “gringos” there, but we were welcomed as if by old friends. They women who tended bar and served us were gracious hosts. It was very clean and well appointed. We had a blast, bought a shirt, and would recommend to others looking for a cold cerveza.“

4.6 Superb8 Reviews
Los Potrillos Light Club Dive Bar • $$
5839 Cherry Ave, Long Beach
5 Superb3 Reviews
49rs Tavern American • $
5660 CA-1, Long Beach

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Cheeseburger
Pickled Eggs
Shrimp Tacos
Patty Melt
Ciabatta

“it has been many years since I have been there but it was a great place with their three or four times when I was stationed on the USA USS New Jersey“

4.1 Good29 Reviews
Thirsty Isle Bar • $
4319 E Carson St, Long Beach

Customers` Favorites

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
Poor Richard's Cocktails Cocktail Bar • $
6412 E Stearns St, Long Beach

“Great new management! Good priced stiff drinks and great service!!! I’ll be there once I find more days off!!! Thank you George for turning this place around and all your hard work!!“

4 Good17 Reviews
Crow's Nest Cocktail Bar • $$$
1912 W Willow St, Long Beach

“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
Jesse's Bar Bar •
5440 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach
4 Good1 Reviews
Interlude Cocktail Bar • $$
1710 Clark Ave, Long Beach

“I don’t know if they serve food, don’t really care because it’s a bar so they have all the things I’m looking for. The bartenders are really nice, it’s a great crowd of people that u can feel at ease with and the drinks are delicious. I like the location because it’s by all business that close early so there’s plenty of parking at night. There’s a Mexican food taco stand on the corner if u get hungry. They have a clean and well lit outside area for smokers. I thought it was a great bar in Long Beach“

3.8 Good13 Reviews
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Annex

Annex Bar • $
4300 E Stearns St, Long Beach

“It’s okay ! 😎😎😎 😂😂😂😂😂😂 🧐🧐🧐🧐❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

3.8 Good13 Reviews
Crow's Cocktail Bar • $
5728 2nd St, Long Beach

“Frickin awesome local bar. Friendly bartender. They have high noon and full bar. Took circuit golf cart service here. Tiny shot gun place with medium loud music (digital jukebox). Street parking otherwise. Yes, will be back! Open until 2a, not 3am.“

3.8 Good19 Reviews
Que Sera Bar • $
1923 E 7th St, Long Beach

“great stage for performances and big dance floor for Cumbiafest“

3.8 Good21 Reviews
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V Room

V Room Bar • $
918 E 4th St, Long Beach

“Haven't been there since 1991 when there was red carpet on the walls and Shakey the bartender who we called "Pizza Hut" made strong well drinks. Looks like the place got gentrified so is it really a "dive bar" anymore? Actually looks NICE inside and out!“

3.8 Good28 Reviews
Moe’s Red Dog Saloon Bar • $
1946 E Del Amo Blvd, Long Beach

Customers` Favorites

Hamburger

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

3.8 Good36 Reviews
Reno Room Bar • $
3400 E Broadway, Long Beach

Customers` Favorites

Beef Tacos Rice and Beans
Carne Asada Wet Burrito
Carne Asada Tacos
Fish Tacos

“A diamond in the rough! The very best dive bar in S. Ca. It's just a fun place.“

3.8 Good62 Reviews
Thirty Six Thirty Six Club Cocktail Bar • $$
3636 E Broadway, Long Beach

“3636 club is the best place in Long Beach! Amanda Hernandez and misty and the crew are the best. This is hometown bar with all you friends“

3.7 Good21 Reviews
O'Connell's Cocktails Bar • $
2746 E 4th St, Long Beach

“Review Update: Adam goes above and beyond to be an excellent bartender. Not sure if he works night, but if your in the neighborhood in the early A.M. stop by.

Fun Fact: this bar does not “serve food” but there is a little window by the pool table where you can make a food order 😉“

3.7 Good30 Reviews