Schooners! I love laid back bars, especially ones that offer treats to go with my booze that aren't from costco. I was wary at first when a friend told me to try pickled eggs, yet now I have cravings for them on a frequent basis(try the peppers that come with them if you dare). I personally am not a fan of the special(being that I abhor rye bread) but friends of mine love them and they are good and cheap. Plus the fresh roasted peanuts are really tasty with a frosty beer. All in all this place is really welcoming to anyone who wants a drink. Plus you can eat here, get a big cheap beer then walk over to Alex's or vice versa. read more

Definitely a historic landmark. HISTORIC dive sounds more like it, in a good way. A good way to end a day of sailing would be having a beer and eating a special. Their play room is pretty awesome too. Pool tables that are legit sized and shuffle board. Try the pickled egg while you are there. Or just order a side of pretzels with mustard. Expect to see locals here. read more

This is a great bar... love the pool room and the selection of beers

Joe's special, pickled eggs w peppers on a bed of pretzel sticks with cold beers, pool tables & a shuffle board to entertain everyone. What more can u ask for. Service was great & everyone's so friendly. Good times read more

Dingy and gross inside, lousy beer selection, and food is disgusting. But worst of all, what kind of a bar closes at 11pm on the weekends???! read more

This place still has that non pretentious charm it had when it opened in 1924 making it the oldest bar in Long Beach. It has dark wooden benches one might expect to see in a place like this. Even though this establishment isn't located in the best of areas, the crowd doesn't reflect that. Mostly working class professionals coming in to enjoy the ice cold beer at Joe Jost's. You can actually see the ice crystals floating in your beer and its sooo good. The menu is limited but have the old classics. It is an old school bar after all but what they do have on the limited menu is good. Sausage sandwiches. Pickled eggs with pretzels and peppers. They also feature a vintage peanut roaster in the back room where they roast their own peanuts. This is one of the few bars I know that allow children to enter. They have root beer on tap for the kiddies and what's cool is that they give the kids Cracker Jack boxes the moment they sit down. Don't go late to this bar because it closes very early. read more

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Actually, I like Busch (tastes a little grapey or something) better than PBR (tastes kind of moldey), and Joes is, well -- It's just what it is. Unpretentious, regular, comfortable, and a simple thing done well. that said, I heard they had good, cheap sandwiches, which, while cheap, I didn't think they were very good. Maybe they went better with PBR. read more

A long time favorite, Joe Jost's is a great spot for a beer and a snack. Love the Joe's Special, and pickled eggs. If you are the DD, do get a frosty...root beer - on tap and really tasty. Only place I know that roasts their own peanuts too. read more

Such a cool place, cold beer, great food, super cheap, sounds like a recipe for a good time. If you live in Long Beach and haven't been here before, you're blowing it. read more

Wow this place is a nice dive bar. Cheap drinks, cheap food. The Joe's special is nothing special but its cheap. I think I had like 7 of them. The place is like a goat hill tavern in newport. I would definitely recommend this place - its a pretty chill vibe. read more

Like this place needs another review but I couldn't help it. I LOVE this place! Great beers, great vibes and amazing eggs. I laughed at the fact that you could order 18 eggs at a time but by the time I left the place, I easily had half that order and was wanting more! Get your butt here, eat an egg, drink a beer and shoot some pool. read more

First bar in LBC I hear. I like this place. I go here for a cold one and a "special" after golf. The beer is cheap and comes in a frozen chalice. Best served beer I've ever had! read more

Great Bar, cold beer and decent food and shuffleboard. Bartenders need to get over themselves, Dude.... you serve beer to drunks, how cool can you be? read more

I feel pretty silly being a Long Beach resident and never having been here until now. The special sandwich is really great. I hate pickles but there is something about putting it inside of meat that makes it amazing. We also had a spicy cajun special.. so great! and not too crazy on the spice. The pickled eggs are great. I don't normally like rye bread (which is all they use) and I enjoyed it. Only complaint is that the soft bread gets stuck in your teeth. The old decor is cool. Beer is cold with a decent selection. They have their sausages special made for them, and now sell them prepackaged. I will be back!! read more

This place was... interesting. I've never had anything like it. I ordered some kind of spicy sausage on the rye bread. It was actually really good and cheap. This place is cash only, so make sure to have some on you. read more

A long beach establishment - grateful for the neighborhood feel and the kindness of all the patrons.

This place is legendary. I love the pickled eggs and beer. The best is the old interior and the funky old semi-urban setting. Established in 1924, the year my WWII dad was born. I bought a shirt! We have been here several times and will keep coming back. read more

This place is awesome! The Special is a hot dog on rye bread and as simple as it sounds it very good! The Rootbeer on tap was awesome! I know it sounds crazy that I went there for that, I was topped out on beer for the week so it was a nice alternative. We sat in the pool hall the seating is poor but worth the wait its a kick back place with great basics. read more

I've only been here a hand full of time but I enjoy going very much. I have noticed that if you don't get there early, you'll have a hard time finding a place to sit. read more

I'm definitely a fan. Trick of the trade: order a Special, an egg, a schooner of your favorite beer (limited tap options, but all are worthy of the experience) and have some fun. This is one of the oldest running establishments in Long Beach and you can always spot those who are constant patrons and even those who have gone once and fell in love with the place. Don't forget to buy yourself a locally world famous Joe Josts t-shirt and play a game of shuffle board. It'll all be worth it! read more

What else can i possibly say, while observing the vast number of 4-5 star reviews from fellow yelpers. And to re-iterate a common comment, I hadn't been there in 15 years but the place hadn't changed-even the relaxed policy that allows dads to bring their kids in (and even sit at the bar) and have a Joe's Special and a root beer. Great staff, coldest beer. I wish I still lived in the neighborhood. read more

Great dive bar in the not so great part of the LBC. Delicious bar snacks and beer only bar. Really cool atmosphere. I heard this was the oldest bar in Long Beach, I'm not sure if that's true, but close to it. Bar patrons are mostly fisherman and union workers etc. read more

For me it is all about the pickled eggs. And the ice cold beer. The eggs come on a bed of pretzels and decpetively hot yellow peppers. (Hence the beer.) I go to Long Beach at least once a year and my first stop is usually here. Legendary. read more

Having a beer and pickled eggs with Sue watching the Series!

Staff super friendly. No frills scene. Egg sandwiches are good (bread is perfect). Typical bar bathrooms lol (hover if your a girl). Perfect for beer drinkers! Cash only. ATM is in the back. Pool tables are in the back also. read more

This is an awesome place to hang out, play pool and drink beer, probably not a good bet if you are taking your mother in law out for the evening. read more

Great hang out spot to have a relaxing beer and delicious sandwich!! The atmosphere is super chill...perfect for going after work or just enjoying a good beer and laugh with friends. I loved it here! read more

Not a fan of the food but that's just me. It's a very small menu. However my favorite part is the pickled eggs. I love them from here. I like the choices of beers here. The have limited seating up front and in the back they have a couple of pool tables. I like this place and I love to go back. read more

Been here many times... BEST PICKLED EGGS EVER!!! Only complaint is they only have beer!

I really like the atmosphere of this bar. The bartenders and patrons are friendly and enjoy themselves. There's free parking in the back, easy to get a space at 10pm, an hour before its closing time. The beer prices are a great value and the pickled eggs are great! read more

The history of this place is just as fun as the place itself. It used to be a functioning speak easy back in the day of prohibition, but now people mainly go for the pickled eggs and large schooner type beers. It is true they somewhat cater to the regular locals, but what dive bar doesn't in some way? They have plenty of pool tables in the back but seating is limited up front. It's fun to go once in a while, but I won't be making it my regular spot. read more

This place is very nice! I happened to come in while my car was being repaired down the street and mike made me feel welcomed! He even asked me what I wanted to watch on their TV's! I'm gunna come to Long Beach more often to visit this great bar! read more

If you're anywhere near Long Beach, you must make a stop at Joe Jost's. Family owned since the 1920's, this is a great dive bar where you feel right at home the minute you walk in. As everyone says, the schooners are served ice-cold - as they should be! Grab a Joe's Special and a couple eggs. You won't be disappointed! read more

If you've never had a pickled egg then you need to check this place out. At first I was a bit taken back by the idea of pickled eggs but when I took my first bite-there was no going back. Have a couple of schooners of ice cold beer-they are delicious. Oh, and if you need a quick bite because you are going to have a few schooners grab one of their delicious salami sandwiches. read more

I like pickeled eggs evey now and again. A good mellow bar. Weird hotDogs on bread. I love the LBC!

Let me preface this by saying that I'm not a "beer person". It's not that I dislike beer but, if given a choice, I lean more towards hard liquor. That said, this place is a fine "beer place". They have what seems to me a reasonable selection of available beers and they come with a motley array of thirst-promoting snacks. I particularly favor the pickled eggs. This place also has a storied history, as evidenced by the wall of Polaroids depicting patrons wearing the iconic Joe Jost tee in many varied locations. For me, that is nine-tenths the appeal and, I would guess, it's what lures newcomers through Joe Jost's double doors in the first place. It was fairly loud when I went Sunday afternoon--take that however you will. I will likely return, if only to get more pickled eggs. read more

Hi. I'll have a special, 2 pickled eggs and a schooner of Busch Bavarian. Thanks! Fantastic food coldest beer around, friendly staff, great atmosphere. Everyone I take here gets hooked. read more

Awesome place. If you like beer and simple food than this is the place for you. I can't believe I have never been here. I think I have found my new hideout on the weekends. Love "The Special". Make sure you to get the special, some pickled eggs and a nice cold beer and it will be a great day. read more

Great price for sandwiches. Best pickled eggs. Coldest beers. My favorite is the liverwurst sandwich, they don't hold out on the meat.

I met a bunch of old high school buddies here and had a good time. You're greeted by the bar as you walk in and then you got your traditional beer games in the back room with places to chill and catch up...check it out if you're in the area. Everyone seemed friendly and the service was great! read more