The Midway Bar

3.8 (37 reviews)

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Alex is a legit guy. Very welcoming. I'm not a slushy guy but this one was amazing.

Carlos F.

This is my idea of a hole in the wall but well maintained. Doesn't have a big beer selection but that is outweighed by Alex who is a welcoming standup guy. Great prices as well. Will be back.

The whole place is a great vibe, Scarleth is always on top of each guest there! Her service gives midway a great vibe to have a drink at! Will always be my number 1 spot to enjoy a cold beer!

Second time here amazing place. Best of all Scarlett has a very good vibe. She is very attentive... Very good experience so far, coming back for sure.

Jessica A.

The customer service is great. The best part is I feel safe enough to come alone. Alex always has my favorite drink, White Claw Black Cherry ready for me when I walk in. If you're looking for a comfort place to decompress. Come to Midway!

Best bar in bellflower and in the area in general great spot to have a beer. Great selections and BEST MICHI ever created Alex is a great person always a vibe. All the sports and UFC fights playing. Recommend this place to anyone

Dope bar, good vibes, great beer and fun times....service is top tier, stop waiting and shoot through

Best bar in Bellflower!! Shoutout Alex for keeping a hometown local spot going! Checkout the special Beatbox Slushies!!!

Joe L.

Awesome bar! It reopened and it's been great. We LOVE the bartender. He makes every customer feel like family. We used to come back in the day before it closed down due to covid, and we weren't sure how it was gonna be when we first returned but the moment we walked in, the bartender was welcoming and made us feel at home. We've LOVED it ever since. Nothing but good times. We can't wait for the official Grand Opening!

This is a great place, it's very welcoming and friendly. Specials every night. The new owners are very cool . Pay it a visit.

Dan C.

This is a great bar the new owners are really. They are very welcoming. They have great specials everyday and will switch the channel to stuff when they can.

Ely E.

Good place to enjoy a beer and unwind the the bartender is the hard working and has great customer service I would definitely come by again

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Came in for drinks and had an amazing experience thanks to CANDY!! Super friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations all night. You can tell they really care about the customers and the vibe. Definitely coming back because of them read more

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Alex is really cool and always take of me and my family. Good michis. Cozy little bar. Alex is always super chill and welcoming

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Anytime I come to midway on the weekend I always expect to come to Scarlett's great energy!! Other than the bar being just a great place to just hang out out and wind out the hospitality from all the host are amazing! Shout out to Alex for taking care of me when the girls are not. If you want to wind and take some drinks and catch up with the neighborhood midway is the spot to be at! Cheap drink great service and a friendly crowd. Now much more you can for now and days! read more

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This is my idea of a hole in the wall but well maintained. Doesn't have a big beer selection but that is outweighed by Alex who is a welcoming standup guy. Great prices as well. Will be back. read more

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The whole place is a great vibe, Scarleth is always on top of each guest there! Her service gives midway a great vibe to have a drink at! Will always be my number 1 spot to enjoy a cold beer! read more

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Second time here amazing place. Best of all Scarlett has a very good vibe. She is very attentive... Very good experience so far, coming back for sure. read more

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Coming to the bar for years!!!! Alex is an amazing person and owner... scarlet is so much fun and the best bartender with an amazing personality.!!!! read more

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Our Bartender Scarlett is amazing, I tried the Michelada and must say its pretty good. The owner is very welcoming and friendly. Great place to relax and enjoy a night out read more

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Jessica A.

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The customer service is great. The best part is I feel safe enough to come alone. Alex always has my favorite drink, White Claw Black Cherry ready for me when I walk in. If you're looking for a comfort place to decompress. Come to Midway! read more

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Adrian T.

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Best bar in bellflower and in the area in general great spot to have a beer. Great selections and BEST MICHI ever created Alex is a great person always a vibe. All the sports and UFC fights playing. Recommend this place to anyone read more

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Dope bar, good vibes, great beer and fun times....service is top tier, stop waiting and shoot through read more

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Chill small bar, and alex the bartender, hes fucken cool, will definitely come back!!!

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This bar was nice & chill not until I stepped into the bathroom, there was urine on the seat & floor so watch out ladies! At one point he didn't have seltzers available so I brought my own but with his permission which was cool. On several occasions I had to remind Alex that I was done with my drink. Talk about good customer service sheesh. Alex is an 8-hole, rude & disrespectful. It was closing time & I was finishing up my water, grab it out of my hands n threw it out. He aggressively shoved me & my friend out of the bar. He said want me to call the cops? There's no alcohol in my system! It seems like Alex isn't happy working there because everyone else is having a great time. This is my experience at midway bar. read more

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Alex is the best bartender I've ever had. Great customer service always and is very kind and friendly. The beat box drinks are my go to and the slushee kill it. Thank you Alex for always welcoming me with a big smile read more

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Best bar in Bellflower!! Shoutout Alex for keeping a hometown local spot going! Checkout the special Beatbox Slushies!!! read more

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Alexander C.

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Keep an eye on your tab, he charges extra drinks on your tab if you're not paying attention. Then aggressively comes at you if you confront him about it. read more

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Awesome bar! It reopened and it's been great. We LOVE the bartender. He makes every customer feel like family. We used to come back in the day before it closed down due to covid, and we weren't sure how it was gonna be when we first returned but the moment we walked in, the bartender was welcoming and made us feel at home. We've LOVED it ever since. Nothing but good times. We can't wait for the official Grand Opening! read more

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This is a great bar the new owners are really. They are very welcoming. They have great specials everyday and will switch the channel to stuff when they can. read more

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Hidden gem! Used to come here a few years back and when the pandemic hit I thought it wouldn't reopen.. Happy it's back. Lots of tv's and a refreshed interior, not to mention a great atmosphere. They serve ice cold beer off tap, tall cans and an assortment of seltzers. and the BEST micheladas!!! Alex is a great bartender and has a welcoming vibe, makes you feel right at home. Love Midway! read more

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Good place to enjoy a beer and unwind the the bartender is the hard working and has great customer service I would definitely come by again read more

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If you're a woman. Please stay clear. The bathroom has a two way mirror. There were men offering to buy drinks then I'm pretty sure they added their drinks to our tab. Scammers. I've been going to midway for 15 years and would never feel safe there again. read more

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Hi Tamara, thank you for taking the time to share your concerns, my…

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Have been coming here even before covid and always great service but the new owner is super awesome. Alex is Very nice and welcoming. read more

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Midway is a great place to catch a casual drink. Beer is always nice and cold, they have TouchTunes to play your own music. Alex the Bartender is always very attentive and knows how to take care of his customers! Ambiance 5/5 Service 5/5 Beer 5/5 read more

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Cool vibe, lots of good beers, drinks, sports on tv, juke box with good music, friendly staff.

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Joseph L.

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I've been coming to this bar for over a year as my girlfriend was the one that introduced me to it. She mentioned she loved the environment and the beer selection and I can honestly say I love the atmosphere of this bar. It's, lively, welcoming, and has great beer . The bartender, Alex, is very welcoming and makes an effort to personally welcome you and over the year has built a friendly relationship not only with me but with other usual customers. Sports games are always running from basketball, football and baseball. The World Series was by far a great event. When the dodgers won the World Series Alex gave free shots to everyone at the bar I even bought a round myself. UFC fights and boxing fights are always on and he NEVER charges for you to come and watch like other places asking for $10-$20 fee at the door. If you're looking for a bar where you want to just kick back and enjoy a beer or if you want a bar where you want to enjoy some good music, sports, or ambiance this is definitely the place for you. read more

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This bar has really gone down the drain in the past few years. Alex the bartender, who claims to be the owner, is rude, unprofessional and aggressive. He will get an order wrong or charge you extra for things you did not order, but when you try to dispute it he will try to physically fight you. Be careful opening a tab because he will claim he doesn't have your card when you try to close it. It's best to avoid putting your safety at risk and go to any of the other bars down the street. read more

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All the people saying negative things are just a bit weird I'm constantly there and the people are hard to deal with Alex is a good bartender read more

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The service is fantastic; the beer is always cold, and plenty of TVs to watch sports. In addition, the seats are comfortable, and the restrooms are always clean. The perfect bar IMO. read more

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Mixed review guy that owns the bar gave me a shit about a joint but on new years he was so backed and high I had to ask to close my tab but he gave me shit a bout smoking read more

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It's not the same like the old Midway. The beer prices are really expensive. The price is double the price from the old bar. Tall cans from $4 went to $8. The owners son it's not friendly he's a di*k. To bad they are family. read more

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Grecia G.

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This place was nice once. The bar tender is now in s power trip. He is in his head. Whatever he duélente like makes him kick you out.

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These bar is over priced for beers $8 tall draft beers. When u can get $4 tall draft beers at The Rosewood Pub in Bellflower.

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The owners son Alex looks like he's not happy working there. I guess he's tired working everyday. He's rude with the new customers. Never going back again. read more

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Alex the bartender was so rude. I think he had a bad night. Looks like he's not happy working there.

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Great service nothing but vibes and on a Sunday !! Looking to unwind this the spot will definitely be coming back !

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So my friend and I were at Rokka earlier (amazing place by the way!) and felt like having a beer. Only place close by that was open was Midway Bar so we walked there and sat down at the bar to order. I'm assuming Alex was working the bar because as soon as we sat down and tried to order he asked me if I was Violeta. I said yes, that's my name. Then he proceeded to say that I had been there before and left a review on Yelp and that it was a whole essay. I felt completely awkward and attacked and even my friend felt uncomfortable at the way I was being talked to. I admitted that if I left a review it had been for a reason and it had been some time ago so I didn't remember what it said. I asked if we were going to be served and Alex said yes, I'd love to serve you, I want to solve this now. It seemed he was very upset and my friend was extremely uncomfortable at this point and felt threatened so I asked one again if we were going to be able to order and have a drink there without any problems. Alex said "yeah sure, but are you going to take the review down?" It seemed his condition to pouring paying customers a beer was for me to take down a review from 7 months prior. I looked at my friend and he shook his head and I simply said ok, thanks but nevermind we'll just go. Alex looked at me smirking and said "yeah, uh-huh, you guys have a good night." We essentially got kicked out of a bar for a review from 7 months prior. Not sure how you're supposed to "solve" a review, but that was highly unprofessional, awkward, and downright rude. Definitely never coming back here if that's how customers will be treated. Are we to be scared of leaving reviews for places now at the risk of being confronted for them MONTHS after the fact? read more

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Lisa C.

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First timer & I gotta say it's such a vibe! I had an amazing time! Alex was very helpful in recommending beers & is very welcoming. I'm definitely going back & will definitely recommend this hidden gem! Thank you Alex! read more

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More info about The Midway Bar

17016 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706
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(562) 210-5181
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Hours

What time does The Midway Bar open?

The Midway Bar opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Midway Bar close?

The Midway Bar closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does The Midway Bar take credit cards?

Yes, The Midway Bar takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Midway Bar have a happy hour?

Yes, The Midway Bar has a happy hour.

Does The Midway Bar serve alcohol?

Yes, The Midway Bar serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does The Midway Bar have TVs?

Yes, The Midway Bar has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Midway Bar have outdoor seating?

No, The Midway Bar does not have outdoor seating options.

Does The Midway Bar have parking?

Yes, The Midway Bar has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does The Midway Bar allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, The Midway Bar allows outdoor smoking.

Does The Midway Bar have free WiFi?

Yes, The Midway Bar has free WiFi.

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“Alex the Bartender is always very attentive and knows how to take care of his customers!”

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Nelly O.

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75

31

2 years ago

If you're looking for a chill dive bar with great vibes and even better hospitality, The Midway Bar is where you want to be. I've been going for a couple of years now, and it's always a good time. The owner, Alex, is always hustling and you can really tell he takes pride in his bar. He's hands-on, making sure everything runs smoothly and that everyone feels at home. It's clear that he loves what he does. One of the things about The Midway is that Alex lets you bring in your own food! While the bar doesn't serve food, you're welcome bring in whatever food you want. The Mexican restaurant next door is a big win--they'll even bring your food over to the bar for you, which is super convenient if you're craving some tacos or burritos while you drink. For music lovers, the bar has a jukebox where you can play your favorite tunes, but if no one's playing, Alex's playlist is always on point. Whether you're into classic rock, pop, or something else, the music adds to the laid-back atmosphere. Sports fans are definitely in the right place too! Alex always has baseball, basketball, hockey, or any major sport playing on the TVs. He even shows UFC and boxing fights without charging a cover, which is a rarity at most bars. It's a huge plus for anyone who loves to catch a big game or fight with a cold drink in hand. The Midway is definitely a dive bar, but that's part of its charm. The vibe is always friendly and welcoming, with regulars and newcomers alike just hanging out and enjoying the good company. It's one of those places where you feel like you're part of the family after just a few visits. Overall, The Midway Bar is a hidden gem in Bellflower. Great service, a fun atmosphere, and an owner who genuinely cares about his customers. Definitely a place worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Anthony R.

1

42

11

2 years ago

Midway Bar is hands down one of the best local spots in Bellflower! The atmosphere is lively and inviting, making it a great place to unwind. One of the highlights? If you're celebrating your birthday, they'll treat you to a big drink--definitely a fun perk! I haven't been there in a while, but I always remember the good vibes and friendly crowd. If you're looking for a great bar experience, Midway is the place to be! read more

Marie M.

0

2

0

4 years ago

Poorly managed and sad that this bar is now terrible. They turned it into a sports bar and none of the old bartenders work there anymore. New guy Alex over charges and isn't friendly. Where is Chris and Megan?!?! I'll go where they are. They don't even have karaoke anymore! Tried twice will not be coming back. read more

Michael M.

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2

0

3 years ago

Love midway! Been coming here for a while when it opened again I definitely made sure to check it out. Alex is an amazing bartender. He's super attentive and knows how to make sure there's good vibes. He's super welcoming and always makes sure we're good. read more

Jojo R.

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1

3 years ago

Don't support this bar. It's over priced for beer and the owners son is rude. Looks like he's not happy working there. Rosewood Pub in Bellflower have $4 26 OZ draft beer any day of the week. There's a pic to prove it read more

Daniel S.

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1

3 years ago

This guy was so rude tonight. Even the ex bartenders complaint about him that he was to lazy and he wanted to share the tips with the other bartender when he was not doing anything. He's mane is Alex the son. read more

Miguel M.

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1

0

3 years ago

great place! highly recommend, Alex and patty are both so welcoming ! I highly recommend the micheladas, 100/10!! Ask for Patty she was super nice and never let my cup go empty!! read more

Sandra T.

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1

3 years ago

Went there with my friends for a beer! Such a good vibe love the MICHESSS I mean micheladas Alex the bartender is Super Guapo amazing bartender! read more

Pooky G.

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1

3 years ago

Great place it's our local Bar for our city of Bellflower Great Owner and staff makes you feel at home and will put any sport for you !! Cheers ! read more

Lindsay V.

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1

0

3 years ago

Recently went out with some of my girl friends and we had a great time. It was a great vibe and everyone was soo friendly!

James P.

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1

0

3 years ago

Its a cool bar with a very comfortable and friendly vibe. The jukebox has a great variety of song choices.