This place is such a cute cozy speakeasy vibe, perfect for a girls night or date night. They have a…read morehappy hour everyday for the 1st 2 hours of opening and the last 2 hours of closing. Very Sunday they have a live jazz band performing from 7pm-9pm. I got the pleasure of being served by AJ, Liam and Sophia. They all were so attentive, friendly and I had the best conversations with them. The drinks were over the top phenomenal! The $4 hot dogs were so tasteful and delicious! The ambiance is such a vibe, I already can't wait to be back. Their drink menu is so unique and different than any other bar and you have so many options to different spirits from mezcal, gin, vodka, tequila, scotch and more! You also get served with free popcorn that is seasoned so well.

I really wanted to love this place. The vibe was fantastic...great music, a stylish ambiance, and…read morean impressive selection of specialty craft cocktails. It's clear the owners put a lot of thought and creativity into making their cocktails the centerpiece of the experience. That said, the execution didn't live up to the concept. The menu appears to rotate regularly, and while the drinks were certainly unique, most of the cocktails we tried were hit or miss. At roughly $22 per drink, I expected more balance and refinement. One cocktail started with flavors reminiscent of an Old Fashioned, but after the initial sip, the combination of bitters and fruit syrups created an unpleasant cough syrup like finish. We tried a mocktail as well, and it was mostly ice and soda water, with what seemed like a collection of syrups doing most of the heavy lifting. The drinks were creative, but many of the flavor profiles felt disjointed rather than intentional. The biggest issue, however, was the bar service and sanitation practices. I watched a bartender place a cucumber garnish into a glass using his bare hands, touching the entire garnish in the process. He then continued to take credit cards, cash, and other items before stuffing ice into additional drinks with his bare hands. Whether or not this technically violates health code standards, it certainly wasn't appetizing to watch and left a poor impression. Parking is another challenge. There is no dedicated parking, and unless you get lucky, expect to park several blocks away and walk. Overall, the atmosphere is a lot of fun and the cocktail menu is ambitious, but the drinks didn't justify the price point, and the sanitation concerns were hard to overlook. I wouldn't rush back, especially given the cost and parking difficulties.

One of my favorite bars ! They have awesome music in a jukebox and 50 cent pool tables (2) The…read moreprices are amazing and their happy hours are always worth the walk! All the bartenders are really nice and love to see you again! Food is allowed inside which is my favorite thing about this place since they dont have a kitchen Last night they had a burger pop up, they were so good I didnt even stop to take a pic!!! Definitely check it out they have a parking lot and lots of seating available!

The Hawk is my watering hole, just a 10 minute walk from home. My husband and I love coming here to…read moreshoot some pool. They have 2 bar-sized pool tables for $1 a game. Pool cues and tables aren't in the best conditions, but they work. Their signature cocktails are dangerously good and reasonably priced at $14. 2-3 drinks in and I'm stumbling home. Bartenders are always chill and quick to serve. Love when they have DJs. Their jukebox could use some updating of a wider selection of eclectic tunes. They have a decent amount of seating at the bar as well as a few booths and a couple tables. Cool wall paper decor and an old school photo booth for anyone wanting a memento.

Went with my mentor a while back, the atmosphere is really cool, got to speak to some cool people,…read moreand got to try some new drinks! Overall a great place.

It's a quaint dive bar with the best decor I've ever seen…read more It was previously a wedding chapel. They did some extraordinary renovations . Welcoming vibe , with a friendly bartender.

This is such a cute speakeasy!! Drinks here are pretty strong but I got the Chinese Vacation that…read morecomes with amante aperitif and was really sweet and easy to drink. My friend's lychee negroni was very interesting, had a sweet start with a crazy punch of an aftertaste. All the appys were tasty! My friends' favorite is the 5 sauce fries. My personal faves were the shu mai and popcorn chicken. We also got har gao and both pan-fried and steamed pork dumplings. It's a super small space (very intimate and cozy) so definitely make reservations ahead of time. We showed up very late our resy but thankfully our table was still available when we got there! I tried reaching them over the phone multiple times to let them know we would be late but it's impossible to reach them, so that's the only thing I would suggest for improvement. There's also a tiki bar (called Lagoon) within Midnight Oil that I want to check out next time.

Your hao peng you (good friend) on Yelp is sending you a sign to check this hidden gem out! ;)…read more As someone of Taiwanese descent, I always get SO excited discovering Taiwanese restaurants and bars, which are admittedly a bit hard to find if you're not in East LA. We stopped by late Saturday night and were able to snag an immediate walk-in at the bar at Hao Peng You, which is the intimate speakeasy portion of Midnight Oil. The decor definitely reminded me of my grandparents' house in Taiwan, with vintage, ornate wooden chairs, dragon/lion statue carvings, and even a historic century old marital bed that had been repurposed into a booth. The drinks were also VERY unique, with my favorite being Hua sheng (literally meaning peanut), which was crafted from a nostalgic childhood peanut milk drink. All our cocktails were crafted very well, to the point where I thought they were a bit on the lighter side since I couldn't really taste the alcohol. This section does get really busy though and only had one bartender who is making/serving drinks and taking orders, so do expect a bit of a wait. Overall, highly recommend checking out this vibey vintage Taiwanese-inspired speakeasy (that my inner history nerd was so excited about), and I'll definitely be back to try their food items as well as their two other bar/restaurant concepts!

This is such a cute hotel bar with beautiful decor, we made a quick stop before our stop at their…read moreterrace bar. We arrived and there were a few parties leaving, we walked to the bar area and the two servers were occupied with other guests, so we patiently waited. Finally one of them approached us and shared the menu, another gentleman came to the bar and he was quickly greeted with a hello and our same server immediately shared the menu. The gentleman politely said, these ladies were here first please take their order first, which the server did but was not so happy about. To our surprise the server still prepared his drinks first. The gentleman very surprised apologized since he knew we were there before him. With our drinks in hand we found a table with some empty seats. The table side where we sat had a sprite glass bottle and a glass that hadn't been picked up since the last party left. We moved it a side to set our drinks and finally enjoy our conversation. A different server came to the table and asked the gentleman next to us to get his empty glass and she completely ignored our side. She did another round and I finally asked her to pick up the bottle that was left by another party before us. I asked her for the menu again, she brought it but she did say that I had go back up to the bar to order any additional drinks. We decided to not order a second round and head up to the terrace.

I had this place on my "to go" list and I randomly decided today was the day…read more Decide on a lavazza cup of coffee with almond milk. So good! The service? Incredible. The bartender who is also the barista was so welcoming. I love the historical aspect of this building and they did an incredible job with the maintenance of it. The marble and gold and earthly tones which are deep and rich! Sigh! They're open til 10pm... I'll be back

Love the vibe. Go there at least one a month. Drinks are cheap and good. Music is always on point…read more Service is great considering how busy they get. They have one pool table and 2 dart games, get your game pieces at the bar.

Finally! I got to finally visit this place. Did not expect to see a dark bar that was huge! This…read moreplace has been there for a decade but this spot has been around for a long time. They've got it all for a bar. Skeeball, four player pac-man, big game hunting, darts. Not bad for a decent sized place. When there is light, the skylights bring a lot of natural into the spots where they have leather seating for big groups. There's a lot of tables for smaller groups and a decent bar. We ordered drinks and my vodka soda was good. Their vodka cranberry was light on the color but with a little more, it was manageable. I love that they have darts, but their boards are used and abused. Gotta get some new ones. Otherwise, it's a great place and I love their case walk in whiskey room. Now I've seen it all. Very cool place. PLEASE WATCH YOUR STEP AND HOLD ON TO THE RAIL.

I loved this bar! The entrance is really cool, and when you open the door, it smells just like the…read morePirates of the Caribbean ride lol. It was a decent size, and I really appreciated that they had a vodka drink option--I'm not really into rum. The drink was really good too! I knocked off a star because the bartender was a lil rude, but I get it. It was the end of the night. Overall, the experience was still really fun.

Not really a sleep easy, but the Mai Tais are great! Good…read morelocal entertainment, too. Cool place to bring a group

Best bar in Long Beach! Music decor vibe gives the authentic…read moreLong Beach experience. Clientele from die hards locals and usually has a great food option outside.

They don't know what LEGAL IDs are that they can take. They denied service for a LEGAL ID.read more

Solidly okay mexican food, I've had better, and I've had worse. The steak in the fajitas was really…read moresoft, but I don't remember anything else being remarkable. The building didn't say "Next Door" anywhere on it, so I was unsure if we were at the right place.

Friday evening review:…read more Sat outside since we had my puppy with me, the waiter was kind immediately and even told us which table was a little rocky. Service overall was good-not spectacular but good. Things seemed to take a while to come out and it took a while to get the bill but really no big deal. Food was spectacular though. Super high quality. I loved my seafood chile rellano, they did not go cheap whatsoever on the filling and it was enough to eat the next day as well. My husband got the birria tacos (not pictured) and they were also really good but a little steep for not coming with rice and beans. Ceviche was fresh as well as guac but guac did not come with the chicharron like mentioned in the description. Enchiladas were good too, loved the heat of the sauce. We will be returning if back in the area soon!

Same as before. This place is 5 star all the way. It's our go-to in Down town Long Beachread more

An awesome dive bar with good food served late (until 1am). I'm always here for their cheap drinks…read moreand chill vibe, but I also love the food from Sideburns that they serve. I got the Backyard BBQ burger with tater tots and the Bacon Bleu burger with fries.  Backyard BBQ burger - the onion rings at Sideburns are some of the best in the game, so this was obviously stellar. An indulgent bite and they don't skimp on the bacon or onion rings either. Bacon Bleu burger - this was loaded with bleu cheese! I thought it was awesome, but my friends definitely thought it was a little too much to handle. Definitely order if you love bleu cheese. It was perfectly balanced by the sweet strawberry jam and peppery arugula. If you're looking to cure your hangover before it even starts, head to the Stache. The vibe is chill, with good bartenders and a good movie playing on the projector every night. Food is awesome and served late, which we all know is a rarity around here.