Observation Bar

1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach
(562) 435-3511

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Stephanie Arnold (Stephanie)

Amazing! Thank you Steve

Cindy W

It is worth it to come here for the HH (4-7 p.m. Monday to Thursday) and enjoy the beautiful sunset view. If you are visiting (not an overnight guest), there is an additional admission fee to enter the cruise (discounted to $15 at 6 p.m.). The cocktails were exactly what you’d expect at a touristy bar - so I wouldn’t come here for any culinary innovation. But the cruise is worth checking out if you are a fan of the art deco designs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Alison M C

Beautiful bar. Tee was the friendliest, most attentive server. Strong drinks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Humberto Espinoza Bajo

I had made a reservation for Happy Hour drinks, but after waiting two hours, I was never attended to and never received a drink. Frustrated, I simply got up and walked away. The lack of care and attention from the waiters was appalling. It was the worst service I’ve ever experienced, and I was left in shock. I got up to ask for someone to attend me and was told that someone would come.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 1

John Hornick Chef’s Apprentice

Category: Cocktail Lounge. After a wonderful tour of the Queen Mary, both guided and self-guided, we retired to this classy Art Deco bar to pretend like we were among the 800+ First Class passengers who made it their tippling home while crossing the Atlantic during the ship’s glory days. Located near the prow, the bar’s wall of windows provides an expansive view of Long Beach Harbor. The festive 1935 Alfred R. Thompson mural above the hardwood-paneled and aluminum-banded semicircular bar, “The Royal Jubilee Week,” depicts well-dressed dancers with joined hands — one of whom is King George V (where’s Waldo?) — circling a statue of a man on horseback. The understatedly opulent room is anchored and accented by large bright red urns and columns, and a red railing capping the cast-aluminum barrel-themed balustrade separating the upper and lower levels. We snagged one of the small cocktail tables along the windows, surrounded it with the comfy rolling club chairs for the five of us, and spent the next hour or so enjoying cocktails while Observing both the bar and the harbor’s sights. The menu offers shareable small plates and signature cocktails, but the bar can make anything. Whether you have just toured the ship or are hoteling onboard, or are just in the area, this is a unique place to relax, unwind, and soak up the historic ambience. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Olga Ch.

Super art deco - nice food and drinks, nothing fancy but very unique atmosphere like you are in the old movie!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rey Rey

the drinks were mid, the music was much too pound considering the acoustics of the space. Super neat space though.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Ms. Karen

Registered for the free live jazz and loved every moment

Atmosphere: 5

Mikie Garcia #2456

Came all dressed up with my wife for jazz night Thursday’s .. reserved .. no seating .. not one waiter came up to us .. beautiful room and music but nowhere to sit.. you guys need to change this asap .. we were there for 10 min and left .. never recommend this place to anyone

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Derek Alvarez

Great nostalgic bar on the Queen Mary.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

FH

Visiting the Queen Mary was a pleasant experience. I can understanding appreciate that the entry fee of $40 per person and the higher prices on drinks help support the maintenance of this beautiful historic ship. While the cocktails were a bit on the sugary side and not particularly impressive, my husband and I enjoyed the opportunity to explore the ship at our own pace on a self-guided tour before visiting the Observation Bar.

As an older vessel, the Queen Mary has its unique charm, but it does come with some signs of age. Despite that, we had a lovely time taking in the sights. I noticed there were plenty of staff around, but it would have been nice if they had engaged more with guests. For instance, my husband received attention while ordering drinks, but I didn’t encounter any staff who greeted me.

There were a few tables that seemed to need cleaning up after Happy Hour, but it wasn't too much of an issue. We appreciated the chance to watch the sunset from the deck and soak in the atmosphere of this historic location. Overall, it was a pleasant visit, and we left with some great memories.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Alberto Rodriguez

Let me start off by saying the Queen Mary is a fantastic piece of history, I attended these past few days and visited. Their bar, rich history, authentic and absolutely stunning. The food, on the other hand, can be a little better. Everything was delicious besides the sausage flatbread, which was very watery, kind of defrosted in a way. I'm not a big fan of I don't typically complain, but that was absolutely disgusting. Although everything else I had was delicious and fresh, I would definitely come back again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

angie san.

Time traveling 🥰
Happy hour and karaoke night. We had a lovely time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Emma Leid

it’s a yes - the reopen has been so intuitive and intentional. great drinks, great food, immaculate vibes- every time. just go. you’ll be just as addicted. love u qm

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary P

Drinks were excellent!

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