The Hideaway

Last night, we grabbed some dinner and a few beers at Shipmates in Cerritos, and I absolutely loved…read morethis place. I can't wait to come back! A friend of mine is a Cerritos local, and this was our second visit. First and foremost, the staff was amazing. The gentleman working the front door was incredibly polite and welcomed us with a smile, even wishing us a great time as we walked in. The two bartenders were outstanding. Unfortunately, I didn't catch both of their names, but their level of customer service was exceptional. They were friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the night. For food, we ordered the lumpia and the pepperoni flatbread pizza. Both were absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend trying them. We also enjoyed a couple of ice-cold beers. I ordered a glass of water as well, and my water was refilled almost immediately every time it was empty--a small detail that really stood out. The DJ kept the atmosphere fun and lively, and we were able to catch the MMA fights on their multiple flat-screen TVs, which made the experience even better. My buddy Jason says this is the best dive bar in Cerritos. After this visit, I'd have to agree. In fact, the customer service we received here was better than what I've experienced at many upscale, "bougie" establishments. Outstanding food, excellent drinks, incredible service, and a great atmosphere. Job well done, Shipmates! I'll definitely be back.

We came here to watch the Korea vs. Mexico World Cup match, and it turned out to be a great spot…read morefor game day. The location is a little hidden and was somewhat difficult to find at first, but once inside, everything was well organized and easy to navigate. The staff did an excellent job throughout the event--friendly, attentive, and impressively fast despite the crowd. I also appreciated that they limited the number of guests, which kept the atmosphere lively without feeling overcrowded. It was nice that this wasn't strictly an adults-only environment, as we were able to bring our child along and still enjoy the experience. The food was good, the service was great, and the overall setup made for an enjoyable afternoon of soccer. We'll definitely be back during football season to catch a few games.

Look at all those TV's!

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Rocks

3.9(98 reviews)

2.3 mi

If you are looking for a dive bar, this place is it! Chris met us with a smile and was friendly and…read morefun the whole time we were there. Nice mix of customers. Felt welcome the whole time. Plenty of seating. 7 tables on the side that could seat at least 6 people each and that isn't counting the bar itself! One pool table in front, a darts machine, a punching machine, AMI jukebox and an ATM. Oh, unlike most dive bars, this place takes cards and is not cash only. Nice pours and a good selection of bottled beers. This is an old school dive bar so don't expect draft beer or blended drinks. Plenty of parking and clean bathrooms too. What are you waiting for? Thirsty? Come by and see for yourself. This is the last dive bar in Norwalk. Lets make sure it stays in business.

Scamming bartender who goes by the name "LoLo" paid for 3 shots and refused to serve them and lied…read moreand said she didn't charge for them and instead made them for herself and friends

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Bottoms Up Bar

3.9(249 reviews)

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Came here to grab a drink with a friend and the place was dark and empty. It was 11:50 am. mind…read moreyou.... I asked the bartender if the place was open and she said to "google it"... then proceeded to tell me "That's a a stupid question, of course it's open....". I get it that she matt have been bantering, but the way she said it, immediately gave me bad vibes. It's unfortunate that people with this type of attitude takes away the desire to spend hard earned money on a drink with friend.

Her service is absolutely top-notch--she's attentive, fast, and always makes you feel like a VIP…read more The drinks she makes? Incredible. Every cocktail she mixes is perfectly balanced and tastes amazing. But what really sets Trixie apart is her vibe--she's not just a great bartender, she's a genuinely wonderful person who makes you feel right at home. Her smile, energy, and friendship turn an ordinary day out into something special. Cheers to Trixie for making Bottoms Up Bar a place worth coming back to again and again!

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Cali's Cocktails

4.7(64 reviews)

4.4 mi

Came here on karaoke night!…read more Everyone here is super friendly, courteous, and lots of great singers in the crowd!

Came here several weeks ago. It was a Monday night. The parking lot was almost full…read more We stopped by for a drink. The bar was real chill. It's spacious. They have several tvs. I think it is 2 pool tables and about 4 dartboards. Customer service was great. The bartenders were real cool. It was a woman and a younger guy working. They also have free popcorn at the bar. Met a couple people and had a great conversation with one of them. He was a local. Bought us a few drinks and the drinks were good. No complaints. I had a great night here.

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Lovefool Bar

4.0(23 reviews)

4.0 mi

My first time coming to this place . I honestly had a great time ... good place to go for a drink…read moreand friends .... Music is loud but you can still have a conversation whoever you go with .

Karma Beer & Cocktails. Great little dive bar that is surprisingly clean. Some unique beers on tap,…read morelocal and widely-known. Bartender was attentive and provided good service

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Snug Harbor

4.0(51 reviews)

1.0 mi

Met some friends here before a memorial service for a quick drink and they had a tequila special…read morerunning $5 a glass for Espolito and the beer was cheap too. Cash only bar but they have an ATM inside. Nice jukebox as well lots of content. Plenty of TVs with sports on even though it's small lots of seating and best smelling bathroom I've ever been in. Bartenders are great. Left for the memorial and we ended up going back after for more. The folks at Snug made the day so much better!

If I could leave zero stars I would, I paid extra on TouchTunes to be able to play the songs that I…read morewanted after ordering two drinks and two shots. I stepped out onto THEIR patio for less than 5 min to go hit my vape and next thing I know I walk back in and the bartender ANDREA has skipped all four of the songs that I queued and paid extra for to hear first. I said something about it and ANDREA basically said I don't care somebody else queued songs before you so I skipped yours since you were outside. 30$ for 2 shots and 2 surfsides and my songs got skipped

Wine spritzer

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El Tucanazo Bar

4.4(15 reviews)

2.6 mi

This is a whole in the wall I yelped this place and saw the pictures and thought it was going to be…read morelike the pictures I saw and I was totally wrong. The pictures on yelp are over 5 years old. The bartenders were nice. They didn't have beer on tap when I went. So me and my friend had one beer each and left. Good service but the place was not what I was expecting.

Quiet but nice place to go have a beer and play some pool. Just need a bigger sign to find the placeread more

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Super Bowl at Tucanazo! Amazing night. Love this place !!

Regal Inn

3.7(71 reviews)

2.4 mi

Not the Regal Beagle but a very eclectic dive bar. Wanted a beer before golf at Heartwell GC. Got…read morea sandwich from Valentinos Pizza. They bring it to you. Perfect combo of food and drink.

Great spot for drinks music and fun with friends! Some…read moreReally amazing bands played tonight - Hair of the Dog, cheeseballs, cheap machine, rocket to nowhere...really some Good sounds! The staff is a great and the place is a good size and set up is easy too :) Come out and support some Local bands here! Until next time Regal!

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You can also bring your own healthy food here. (as long as you secure the load)

The Glen Bar

4.9(41 reviews)

3.8 mi

this place is open as tropics bar . pretty chill spot good music in the jukeboxe and all the sports…read moreon . raven the bartender makes some nice drinks and prices are affordable . two pool tables now since its been owned by the new management/owner i recommend this place . this review is done on a tuesday afternoon come thru and chill and catch a vibe with the friendly bartenders .

I told my friend Laura there's a chill, dark dive bar in Hawaiian Gardens named after me and she…read moresaid, "There's a bar called The Fat Asshole?".

Always great times with good friends!

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The first day opened and we had a great time! To The Glen in Hawaiian Gardens, let's make some great memories here as well!

The Sportsman

3.5(123 reviews)

5.1 mi

The Sportsman's is hands down one of the best neighborhood bars you'll find anywhere. If you're…read morelooking for a fun, laid-back atmosphere where everyone feels welcome, this is the place. The bikini bar theme adds to the fun without ever feeling over the top - the bartenders are professional, friendly, and genuinely know how to make people feel at home. It's exactly the kind of local spot that keeps you coming back! A huge shout-out to Sheila, who took care of us for two days in a row. She is an absolute rockstar behind the bar. She was incredibly gracious, hilarious, attentive, and somehow always knew when we needed another drink before we even had to ask. She has that perfect personality for bartending - fun, engaging, and just the right amount of playful flirting that makes everyone smile while still making you feel like you're hanging out with an old friend. The drinks were cold, the service was fast, the conversations were great, and the overall vibe was exactly what you'd hope for from a classic neighborhood sports bar. Whether you're stopping in to watch a game, shoot some pool, listen to music, or just unwind after work, The Sportsman's delivers. It's rare these days to find a place where the service stands out as much as the atmosphere, but Sheila and the rest of the staff absolutely made our visit memorable. We'll definitely be back, and hopefully we'll be lucky enough to catch Sheila behind the bar again. If you're anywhere near Los Alamitos and haven't been to The Sportsman's yet, you're missing out. Five off the back somewhere like what's the frame-shot stars isn't enough!

Strong drinks in small glasses. Nice bartenders. It has been my go-to 'hood dive for about 8…read moreyears. I feel like the owner(s) could do a lot more with this place. They could offer some fun theme nights, trivia, karaoke, draft beer

Guinness. Yum

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Mercedes H.

184

8 years ago

IF I COULD I WOULD GIVE THIS BAR ZERO STARS!! THIS IS A WHITE BAR ONLY APPARENTLY!! A song in Spanish came on the jukebox where people pay money to play to hear what ever they want!! A female with a white and orange ombre shirt behind the bar YELLED to the bar "THIS IS AMERICA!!" and changed the song!! After that, any Spanish song that came on she tried to change it but stopped when people were dancing. This bartender and possibly bar is racist and stereotypical!! I will never return as a paying customer!! Who would want to drink in bar that wants to say America only play country music!! Edited: While I was dancing to random songs, I had two ladies come up to me with an American flag and one lady told me that she has worked there for three years and told me that it's a white only bar and only Americans are allowed. They even continued to wave the flag in front of me. THE OWNER TOLD ME ONLY ENGLISH MUSIC IS PREFERRED while he lowered a song with only two words with Spanish in it. I am American just as everyone else. IF YOU HAVE BROWN SKIN DO NOT COME HERE!!! The whole night I was getting terrorized for my skin color. I never thought I would experience this to this day yet alone on Easter with my family. THIS BAR IS RACIST it doesn't matter if you're a paying customer or not!! read more

germs f.

15 years ago

i give this place less than a star. i give it a minus 3 stars if anything. fuck this place. they are not a "coool"place at all. they will ban you for being around a person that is doing someting illegal or bad even if you had nothing to do with the situation even though most the people in there are tweakers and coke heads trying to score blow or speed. its stupid how the owners husband even comes to terms with his own thinking capability. you can spend your whole paycheck in there and they will say it isnt worth shit in their books. for all i care they could loose all their business to snugharbor or boomers which is a lot more respecting than them cause they dont just go with what they "feel" or what others say. they have no real respect from the community or from anyone that goes in there. everyone that goes in there knows that place is a joke and goes there to do what they want when they want. this place IS NOT WORTH CHECKING OUT! read more

julie W.

16 years ago

This bar is a piece of shit..rude kids in their..Larry lets kids take beers out to the back parking lot and lets horrible fights happen! not to mention the croud is a joke! They dont care about the place its a true hell hole! skanky people definitely and lakewoods trash...if you wanna go their and fight thats the place to be. It's been said Larry pays the lakewood sheriff department to stay away.. and people get brutally beaten with no consequences. The owner is a total bitch and MIKE was then Man! To bad he passed away! read more

Robert M.

7 years ago

I just want to say as a veteran who has served this great country, i am really disappointed in the service Courtney (the bartender) provided to my fellow veterans who died for this country. As a Caucasian person, I witnessed her accuse a young African American man of smoking in the bar even though he was innocent. This place brings shame to this great country. I would not recommend this place even to my enemy. read more

Malia H.

230

10 years ago

My friend was so disrespected by BOTH owners, which I must say are frequently drunk 99% of the time, that it makes me so upset. We will never go into that bar again. Mike is probably turning in his grave at this point. Both owners should be ashamed of their selfs, acting out like they do and did. read more

Belle N Bryan M.

9 years ago

This is definitley a place to go to if you wanna score methamphetamines or drink with a bunch of local losers with suspended drivers licenses...The owner Larry is the biggest drunk who will most likely need a liver transplant soon! read more

C M.

170

9 years ago

Don't go back! Fight broke out when we where there within fifteen minutes Don't know why a guy behind the bar would tell off the bartenders in front of patrons. It's the Hideaway because we need to hide the hell away read more

Andrea R.

15 years ago

racist as hell !!! walked into what looked like a kkk meeting ...we came in with a mixed crowd as far as race goes and all the while guys looked like they wanted to hang us..wouldn't recommend it tp anyone !!! read more

Jose R.

8 years ago

This bar officially sucks... do not come here.. this bar officially sucks!!! Expensive drinks.. bar tenders regulate the music... fuck this place... go to SNUG HARBOR instead. Waaaaccck please read this read more

Kyle E.

4 years ago

Nice little hideaway. Would have enjoyed more if music wasn't quite so loud. Couldn't hear my friends right next to me. Great bartender. Enjoyed the cucumber lime vodka. read more

Joe W.

14 years ago

Im definitely a fan of Hideaway.... Great atmosphere to hang out and have drinks and just spend the night away. Drinks are awesome and well priced. read more

Richard S.

11 years ago

I was there on Friday night celebrating bday and had a great time! Coolest bar in Lakewood. Friendly staff. Loving the decor.

Jennifer S.

8 years ago

I could give so many reasons not to patronize this bar. But instead I'll just say go to snug like all the other customers do.

Nichole A.

561

5 years ago

So nice to be able to have a drink with the Lakewood locals. Happy hour from 4-6pm Monday-Friday! 2.50 domestic beers!

jacob b.

3 years ago

Avoid this horrible place! Unless you love horrible rude service and open racism. Support other wonderful local bars.

Daniel R.

9 years ago

I love this place is very nice I'm work close her and always is nice come her to take couple cold beers

Steven A.

3 years ago

Great dive bar , recommend this bar to anyone that wants to have a good time ....................

Bernice A.

2 years ago

Racism at its finest. Save your time and money, go somewhere else like cowboy country

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