I neither drink nor am I a regular at bars/clubs but this past Saturday, I decided to check 4 establishments in Downtown Long Beach, At The Top being one of them. This place is located on the 2nd floor of Shannon's On Pine Irish Pub & Sports Bar. The first thing that stood out (after having been to Sevilla Nightclub just a mere hour before visiting this place) was how lax security was. And by lax, I mean they don't pat you or check you for guns at all. Cover IS free so that's definitely a plus. The whole place smells of marijuana smoke and the floor was kind of sticky. They do give out free water, which is nice but they don't have disposable cups, rather they have regular plastic clubs that I'm assuming are washed regularly? The music was ok. Not my thing but I can definitely groove to some Hip-Hop/R&B every now and then. The patrons were friendly and it was easy to make conversation and connect with others. Some of the people were already high as a kite there, though, lol. Again, I can't comment on the drinks or their prices, since all I usually have is soda, or water if it's available. Overall, a bit of an improvement over Sevilla in some respects, and not as good as Sevilla in others. Final Score: 3/5, just like Sevilla Nightclub down the street. read more

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Came here for an emo night event if I'm being honest. I don't drink much but crazy that is Red Bull by itself Is 10 dollars. I mean it is a bar so kinda expected. Will say it was definitely spacious. It would be nice if they had some standing tables or even more places to sit without it being for only service bottle girls. I will say everyone's experience shall be different since a random person kinda punched me and left me a bruise due to a mosh pit. But again this really isn't the clubs fault. Overall it's not bad for a bar. It was nice that they had an elevator since it's in the second floor. About is accessible to ppl who need to use the elevator!! Also one thing, maybe be more thorough with security. They didn't check bags and just checked for ID only. Oooo also don't be warned with parking!! It's better to park in a garage you all!!! read more

Only reason I went back here was to meet a couple of my coworkers. Food is ok. Service is OK ambience is whatever.

The drinks were great. But the atmosphere was ASS! Too dark and too loud. I wanted to treat my lady to a good time; but there was none to be had. Other than the mixed drinks. read more

Come for the music and fun vibes. Eat elsewhere. I came here when At the Top first opened some years ago and was immediately impressed by the spacious venue and loungy furniture. The sound system didn't carry throughout the place very well, but seems they have improved it by adding more speakers to every corner of the place. I have come recently for Urban Society LB's R&B Brunch and it has been such a turnt up party! I feel good being vaccinated since a lot of people are indoors without masks here, though all the windows are open. Apparently, it's hard to get into this event because tickets sell out within minutes, but my diligent friend has managed to get us tickets and a table, so we have some space to ourselves and an area to sit. A bottle of champagne/sparkling wine is about $20. Their simple brunch menu consists of the worst chilaquiles I've had, decent chicken and waffles, avocado toast with a street corn twist, and a hearty breakfast burrito. The food is really just there to fill people's stomach with all the booze intake. If you have a table, the servers are very attentive and nice. Ordering drinks at the bar is also a reasonable wait. The music and fun atmosphere make it all worthwhile though! It does feel as if covid never happened so if you're not ready for this environment, I'd save it for much later! read more

At The Top - Chicken n Waffles were okay. Chilaquiles were bleh tho the beans were decent. $14 each - Music Venues Near Me - Long Beach, California

Please see previous review for Shannon's as this is an edit of that review for the same location. Edit as of 5/25/24: It seems like my previous review may have gotten David in a tizzy. My friend and I came on 5/24/24, and had skip the line tickets via DJ research. David told us we had to stand in line regardless of our ticket status which doesn't make sense seeing as the event was ticketed by Shannon's. Thankfully, another bouncer let us in once he heard that we knew the DJ and we told him the door code. David seemed upset at his coworker for letting us in, possibly because he is holding a grudge. We ended up leaving the bar and came back 45 minutes later, David brought up my previous review while scolding us for coming back in. I don't think a short man that holds a grudge should be one that holds the position of "power" in a local bar, it may go above his head. read more

Downtown Long Beach nightlife is really, really lacking. There's all of 4 bars and swarms of police on standby. The people that are partying there are stumbling and drunk and the rest of Long Beach is deathly quiet compared to this tiny block. The music wasn't great for any of the clubs or bars we went to, and the drinks were overpriced for what we paid. Compared to all this... At the Top takes the cake for my top club to avoid in Long Beach, so that's saying a lot! This place tries to imitate a swankier DTLA lounge and fails miserably. The bouncer in the front was super rude to us and wouldn't let me bring my teensy water bottle in my teensy tassel bag (even though they let me in at literally all of the other bars, lounges, and clubs we went to). He didn't even give it back to me, he just took it and placed it on a ledge. I asked if I could grab it on my way out, he says he's gonna toss it. I call out to my friend and we both leave. On my way out I ask what this club is called and he's hesitant to tell me, almost like HMMM he knows he behaved in a way he wasn't supposed to, lol. I was on Yelp to check into this place (and honestly just see what other people had to say about it) and before I got a chance to, he physically tried to stop me to tell me how I need to write their drink policy in my Yelp review. I wasn't gonna write a review for this place, but after a grown man in a suit tried to stop me with his arm and bark at me about my creative writing, I just felt like I needed to say something. Anyway, it's Long Beach and not DTLA so let's not take ourselves too seriously here. A suit can't mask unprofessionalism. read more

At The Top - Creepiest and rudest bouncer ever! Avoid this club, they're trying too hard - Music Venues Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here for a birthday party which also happened to be the LBCS(Long Beach social club) 5 year anniversary of their party which was an R&B brunch . The situation was lit and definitely my first time experiencing such a fun party. Part of the music took me back to the day but there was hardly any room to dance, so if you plan on having an event make sure to get there early and claim your spot! Otherwise food was on point, service was on point all the bussers were constantly sweeping tables and stuff. just an all around excellent vibe read more

AlI can say is this place is great such great hospitality from the woman security at the entrance to the gentleman in the bar specially Aaron. He was great he made our drinks exactly how we wanted very friendly greeted us with a smile and asked us do we need anything else and remembered what we ordered each time we went back. such a great experience. read more

I'm giving this spot 5 stars mainly due to the staff, particularly Cathy and the security guards. Being a person who uses a wheelchair, there were some issues with accessing the handicap stall because of someone who was not feeling well and the elevator. Cathy and her colleagues found solutions to both problems with professionalism and understanding. Our evening could have been ruined if not for the staff working together to find solutions not multiple excuses . Dance floor, DJ, windows that help with ventilation helps read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. I don't even know where to begin but a summary of our experience here includes being inappropriately touched by the bouncers, being yelled and cussed at by the owner, and being shown the utmost disrespect. The owner was being irrational and screaming at me and all of my friends (college aged girls) although we were being calm and treating him with respect. They additionally split up all of the men and women and let all of the men in first so that they could inappropriately touch the women without any of the men seeing. It was disgusting. I've never been treated like this in all of the places I've been to and it was completely unacceptable. Don't go here or give them any more business if you don't condone this kind of behavior. read more

I would give this place ZERO stars if i could. Ive been here before several times and its always a good time. except last night.. Jaclyn S. (The bartender) is the reason I'm giving this place such a bad review. She was so rude to me and wanted to start a fight. I get it everyone has bad days but to try and pick a fight with a paying customer is so crazy to me! You shouldn't work at a place where people go to have fun if you're going to have a very horrible attitude like she did. If she's going to be that rude maybe she should work at the DMV!! read more

Nice vibe, the music was great, it's on the second floor so from the street you can the lights and it's attractive. It's Long Beach so always good vibes. Will go back. Drinks are affordable and pretty quick service. read more

I've only been to a few clubs in Long Beach, but so far this has been one of my favorites. Me and some friends have come here about 3 or 4 times on the weekends and we've only had a small problem once. Usually, there will be a guy outside of the venue handing out cards for girls to get in free until a certain time. The one time we had an issue is when the guy handing out the cards told us that the cover charge for men was $10 and when we got to the door, they said it $15 for men. Other than that, I like how spacious the venue is. It's pretty much a big open floor with VIP tables against the wall. It was pretty packed the times that we've went, but that's understandable. The DJ has been really good the times I've went as well, mostly playing rap/hip hop from the 2000s to today and Latin music. I believe there is a dress code, like no baseball caps or jerseys, but other than that, I haven't seen them enforce anything else. We haven't had any issues with the fancy-looking security like some of the other reviews have reported, so it's so far so good! read more

I was so looking forward to this place, the entrance was cheap, cool. It was packed, fun. Buuuut 2 bartenders at the big bar on the grand reopening of earth? On top of that... we had a whole year of bops released and all they could play was 90's throw backs. C'mon guys, from the window to the wall??? Nooooo. read more

What a hidden Gem. I stumbled onto this spot by accident on a Wednesday night and was pleasantly surprised at the vibe. They have live music and art on Wednesday's from 7-9pm. The venue is beautiful and is huge with lots of natural light and windows. Feels like a modern day Xanadu club! The drinks are good and the bites are pretty good. You can make a whole evening of this place. Start downstairs for happy hour and then come upstairs for some great music in a come as you are, relaxed environment! The bartenders are super friendly and the management is wonderful. Thanks Shannon's Corner for bringing some definitely needed ambiance and art to DTLB. Looking forward to the SpeakEasy Coming soon!!!!! read more

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Was there for NYE event, 16 people reservation made for bottle service. The line to get inside while being "VIP" was handled very unorganized we waiting for about 20 minutes. Take note the time now was 11:30 pm. Thank you TT TIERA for going above and beyond And running back and forth to get us our bottles. Thanks to YOU we were able to have a cheers at 12:00 am. I really appreciate your patience and your service you were an amazing host. Thank you again. read more

Above Shannon's. @Catapultcc on Wednesday night. Live Music!! The best chill spot in Long Beach. The musicians are phenomenal. You will definitely have a great time. This is a perfect date spot and a nice place to relax after a long day. I think they just added Friday so you have two nights to chill. read more

At The Top - This guy needs a record deal. - Music Venues Near Me - Long Beach, California

I had a great time with some friends on a Friday night. Entry was hassle free - the security was chill and cover was $10 the night I went. Drinks were alright price wise. I really liked that the space was roomy and not hot and stuffy. There's no place to sit really other than the booths for bottle service but no need to sit since the DJ has us dancing all night. Nice little hidden gem! read more

I was here last weekend for the Grand Opening for Mood LBC and it was lots of fun. A DJ was playing great music, there was lots of staff keeping an eye on everyone and it looks like they were escorting people out that were getting sloppy drunk (because let's face it, it's not fun when the sloppy drunk is spilling drinks on you and falling all over the dancefloor). I have to admit, this isn't the classiest place at all. It's fun if you're there with some girlfriends and you stop by to dance for a little bit, but it's hot inside, smells kinda funky, and the crowd there is ... interesting. I didn't make it to the bar part of the club but they were doing bottle service. The only real thing I didn't like were the lines outside; It seemed to be very unorganized, and maybe that's because it was the grand opening of something, but it was all over the place. People that RSVP'd to the event didn't get in first, but had to wait in a long line. The guy at the door was just letting people in at random parts of the line, and people kept coming out of the club and dragging friends in before they were letting in people that were actually waiting in the line. read more

OVERPRICED "drinks." Let's just say, overpriced juice. The drinks barely had any alcohol. I drink grey goose pineapple- so definitely not worth what I had to pay. I would have been better off buying a bottle and taking it home. Can't believe there is a cover to get into this place too. Played music from 10 years ago, felt like I was back in high school. The inside is so basic, it felt like a rented hall. No seating and you get a view of ghetto downtown LB. Yayyyyy (sarcasm). Then when we left at the end of the night, felt like I was being watched by a swat team with how much police are outside waiting. Geeez. I will try everything in my power to avoid this place. read more

Never in my life have I ever been treated like this in all of the places I've been to and it was completely unacceptable. Being inappropriately touched by the bouncers was something that I never thought I would experience. Personally, I saw the bouncers yelling at some of the girls around me who were getting rightfully upset by hearing about the inappropriate touching that had occurred with the girls ahead of us, so I chose to calmly approach the bouncer with my arms out, clearly showing that I was not hiding any contraband in my dress, which wasn't that hard to tell in the first place due to the fact that it was a form-fitting and strapless dress. Despite this, the bouncer proceeded to grab my dress and yank it down at my chest, almost fully exposing my breasts, and then grabbed my breasts while saying "Oh, you're not even wearing a bra." I was completely shocked, humiliated, and mortified. They also split up all of the men and women into two separate lines, and let all of the men in first so that they could inappropriately touch the women without any of the men seeing. It was disgusting. No woman should have to experience this, and I hope that there will be consequences for their actions. Do not go here or give them any more business. read more

I always have a great time with my friends. Drinks are a bit pricey but if you want a good time then drink up haha. I really recommend this place I'm always feeling the vide and you get to meet new people as well. read more

The owner was extremely rude and racist. I attended R&Brunch at this venue. The event was from 11:00am-5:00pm. At 3:00, the owner closed the door and refused to let us in. While talking to the owner, he was very dismissive and nonchalant. I would not recommend this venue. read more

Open floor seems good at first glance but as people start showing up it gets over crowed. The wait lines at the bar are horrible. And even worse the wait lines for the restroom are by far the worse I've ever seen in any club/bar. I went there with my gf on a Saturday she used the restroom twice each time it took her 20 - 25 minutes to use the restroom imagine having to spend a little less than an hour of your night just to pee. People would cut the line and no security to be found it was jus horrible. Wish i could give zero stars. read more

$12 for a Well drink on a Wednesday?! So confused. Music is lit, but who wants to buy drinks from here?

I usually don't write reviews unless I had a really bad experience. Alright first of all, the bouncers need to calm the fuck down. We were not even drunk fucktards, we were just standing in line to get into the club. I've been here 3 different times, every time we had a shitty experience. One time we even came across the owner to talk about the refund as we realized one of our friends couldn't get in as her ID was expired. This jack ass said no refunds, like bitch it's been only a minute since I paid for the entrance. Fuck this place yo! read more

To anybody trying to put on an event at this venue, don't waste your time or money. I work for a recording artist who wanted to throw his album release party here. He was willing to pay a generous amount of money to do so. These people are unorganized and inconsiderate of time- when we were finally able to schedule a meeting with them, they cancelled it less than an hour beforehand. They aren't busy enough to be treating potential clients this way. read more

I just spent $40 to go inside for 5 minutes and got kicked out because they don't believed in gender neutral bathrooms and escorted my friend out for not believing that he was a man because he was a girl. They refused to hear our side of the story and kicked the entire group out. EJ just told us to leave. There was no accommodations. We kept asking who we could talk to and he said talk to me and he turned away from us. I saw a white girl get "kicked out" and she was still there when we got escorted out read more

I just paid over 200 for a good spot for 4 ppl and a 35 dollar bottle of vodka . It's extremely hot upstairs they have every paid** bottle service area open to free flowing air. My window is apparently broken I'm assuming.. they forced me to lock it shut and refused a different seat for my party.!someone that works here made me shut our window even tho everyone had theirs open..... don't pay these ppl anything they don't treat you right when you drop over 200 for a 30 dollar bottle. read more

We bumped into some guys that gave us this card to check the place out. Ladies, we paid $5 each. We got there at 12:30 and had no problems getting in thanks to the lovely, gentleman in the front. I had no complaints about the temperature, but if you don't like being hot, it's not for you. Music was fun, popular songs. We make the party so we had a blast ! read more

Great place to see music while I overlooking Downtown LBC. Spacious dance floor, great sound system and lights, and a beautiful bar. You should be here. read more

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wouldn't waste my time here. promoters brought us here, but the black security guys around 10:30PM made us wait outside the line for 20 minutes with no reason. only let young black and hispanics in with no IDs, seemed racist to my white and Asian friends. first time checking out this place, will never go back here. just stick to the regular good bars on Pine St like Bo Beaus and Agaves. was very disappointed by the security at this venue read more

I'm not someone that drinks but I like going to places like this too dance. It was my friends 21st birthday and I was trying to dance hard to to help her turn up. I wasn't touching anyone while dancing, just trying to be active to pump up my friend for her birthday. Long story story, if you want to have a good time here, you will get kicked our and banned for no reason. I'm a engineer who doesn't hit on people, just dance hard. And I got kicked out for dancing with my friend on her birthday. Highly recommend not going here for a fun time. Didn't bumb into anyone and got kicked out. Girl with short hair, don't follow her if she asks you to kindly follow her. Only danced(kindly, we're talking about a shy engineer here) and got kick out. read more

Very bad service. Bad music. Bad food. The people that work there are extremely rude. Especially the owner. He was not helpful at all. He was actually worse then the people who work there. I will not be going back and I will be sure to tell everyone I know not to go to this place. read more

Don't get me wrong I loved coming here last night and I had a blast with my friends however the dj that was playing last night sucked. How does one go from upbeat music and trap to slow jams?!?? Not to mention the fact that he kept interrupting after every 3 songs to give shout-outs which I found very annoying. 10/10 venue -6/20 DJ. read more

Giving 5 stars because I went out for a cigarette and when i came back and picked up my drink, which i thought was tucked away, some guy said I shouldn't drink it because someone put "extra stuff in it" ??? I think he was joking or REALLY bad at flirting, but I felt super weird about it so I told the bartender the story (girl with long blonde hair, feel bad i didn't get her name) and she made me a new one. I felt the solidarity and it meant a lot to me -- I immediately felt like I was safer. read more

At the Top opened up and began it's 5 star venue odyssey just recently. I'm positive in minimal time it will soon be the "place to be" when visiting/ exploring the heart of downtown Long Beach! During the week live music is a must-see; especially for underground music aficionados! Fridays and Saturdays tend to be more of a high-class nightclub venue.. including spectacular bartending services, great drinks, great prices, bottle service, superb music/ dj selection, and most importantly, a fun and friendly vibe that keeps myself and my friends coming back EVERY week. Always a great experience, accompanied by great drinks and we always feel safe with the outstanding security team working. Thank you At the Top for going above and beyond and providing the BEST nightlife experience in Long Beach. 5 stars! read more

Since when is any bar in Long Beach bougie enough to charge $3 for a soda water with lime? Stay classy, At the Top

The security guard was hella racist. They let my friend in and he walked out for a quick second like 10 minutes after. Then they wouldn't let him back in because he was "under dressed" and then their excuse was that he was too buzzed. He only had one drink! And even with the club's wristband they didnt want to let him. Extremely rude security outside, dont waste your time and they try to play you for your money when its advertised as free. All they try to do is hustle you for money! read more