Out of the other two bars that were visited, this place was the busiest. St Paddy's day for a drink that led to bar hopping along Broadway. Last time we stopped by it was mellow. This visit, it was a little more lively and a mixed crowd. The music sucked whoever was in charge as it kept skipping and changing constantly. Not consistent whatsoever. It could be coming from the jukebox right at the front. People were out for drinks which it was pretty lively. Of course as it's also a dive bar with a pool table, people were having fun. The place was chill as most bar in Long Beach are. Nothing stuck up here with pretentious people. Everyone is here for the same thing, a dive bar and drinks. There was actually more than one bartender this time. Normally it's one who was taking care of everyone. And a mixed crowd, people all having fun. It's bigger than the other one we just came from But did notice some other guest from the previous bar doing the same thing we were, bar hopping. There's a decent amount of seating along the bar counter. Hi top tables along the front and entrance. Some in the back area as well and the main seating area thats along the other wall with a built in seating. Great for people watching and viewing the game of pool that's right in front of you. I think there's two pool tables. It's a simple fun place where you guessed it, all the locals and regulars visit. They do have happy hour which we found out a while back. Same as all the other bars along the area, it's street parking. I don't know if it's a regular thing but out front was a taco stand getting ready for the night. Beer and tacos, match made in heaven. read more

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Went here a little after midnight last night, most of the waiters there seemed friendly and the atmosphere seemed pretty interesting. My partner went to go use the restroom before we were going to leave but the only one open was the one that doesn't have a lock. It's got one toilet with no stall and some urinals in there, my partner and I are both trans so he asked me if I could just wait by the door to make sure no one walked in. One of the waiters came up so I just told him someone was in there. He literally gave me a dirty look before asking if it was a girl in there. He then shouted over the door asking if they were done. My partner said "Almost" but he reached for the handle opening the door into me to shuffle me out of the way anyways while saying "Well I work here." he barged into the bathroom while my partner was still inside but he at least wasn't indecent by this point. I was so mad, we left right after and I'm never going back. No part of that was okay he mentioned something about his shift almost being over to my partner while he was in the bathroom but that's no excuse to be so unbelievably rude in a place that's supposed to be inclusive. I will not be back and I hope no one else ever feels that disregarded by this waiter again. I don't really write negative reviews because all jobs come with their stress but this bothered me on a bare basic human decency level. read more

Great people great staff a I just moved back to Long Beach and have been making new friends Fun Friendly Crowd I love Sundays

It's one of those places that feels inclusive, lively, and unapologetically fun. Definitely a staple in the local LGBTQ+ nightlife scene ‍ read more

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hi! i dont leave reviews often butttt my experiences in this bar left me feeling like i need to warn people (specifically POC WOMEN) about this place. in my personal experience, i was waiting for the restrooms and noticed that the gender neutral line was shorter and was notifying people in line that i was waiting for this line rather than the line that was occupied with men so they didn't have to wait for me. in the line, one older white male was claiming that he worked there and that i was being rude. he left and came back and started to harass me again. one other man in line even noticed the weird treatment the man was giving me. idk. it was weird, he was really defensive. i told the bouncers about it and they told me that they weren't sure who was talking to me like that and that it was their first day working there, which i can understand. but idk i wouldnt come back to this place after how this worker (allegedly) reacted to me saying i was waiting for a specific bathroom stall. i love queer spaces buttt this is catered to a specific demographic that wasnt diverse at all and didnt feel safe. read more

I was excited to come here for my girlfriend's birthday, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing. I was recommended here from a friend. The line for the bathroom was very confusing, and since we're not from here, we were just visiting for a few days (out of state) we had no idea where the back of the line was or that we were standing near the bathroom area. Instead of politely explaining, some girls screamed at us to get to the back of the line, which felt rude and unnecessary. I believe they were not having a great night, but i hope they had a better rest of their night. We were only here for about 10 minutes before deciding to leave because the vibe was ruined for us so we headed to another bar. It was crowded when we entered around 1am which is a good thing, everyone looked like they were having a fun time. read more

Cash only. Drinks are strong and bartenders are fast and attentive. So far, no coverage at the door. I've been a few times and always have the time of my life dancing. They have great music and ambiance is amazing! Very well air conditioned because it gets so hot dancing. They have an outdoor patio where people smoke and stuff too. Love this place. Great vibes, great people, great times. read more

Nice little neighborhood bar, along Broadway in Long Beach. Cash only, the occasional go-go dancers, some jello shots at times. Weekends tend to be packed. Nice air conditioned atmosphere. read more

False advertising, rude staff, and a hot, stuffy venue. This place was a total disaster. Their Instagram explicitly said clothing check was complimentary, but when we got there, it was suddenly $5. When I showed the post, the person working the check gave me major attitude and completely dismissed me. It wasn't about the money, it was about being lied to and then treated like I was the problem. We were in and out in five minutes because the whole vibe was ruined. The place was miserably hot, the energy was off, and honestly, it felt like the owners just want your cash and couldn't care less about the experience. This bar is a stain on the gay bar scene. Hard pass. read more

It's 2024. Start taking F-ing credit cards! It's ridiculous that a bar would still be cash only, not to mention the horrible service. I went with a friend tonight. We were waiting on the bartender who took forever even though the bar was practically empty, but whatever. We waited patiently. Then when we ordered and my friend was going to pay, the bartender said "it's cash only. There's an atm over there. Come back to me when you have cash." Then he quickly snatched away the drinks and walked away. I'm not going to pay a fee just to withdraw money, then pay for an overpriced drink, and give a tip on top of that to a rude bartender. We left and went to other local bars for drinks. We won't bother spending any money here going forward read more

Sunday funday Happy hour with my favorite handsome bartenders. Fridays and Sundays are my favorite days. Sexy guys :') read more

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Would be nice if the bartender spent more time serving the customers than talking to his friends. Treating all customers as revenue based would be nice. Does he not understand where the money comes from? Much of the bartending staff leaves a lot to be desired! Would it hurt to get a pleasant pleasing bartender for a change? What happened to Johnny? read more

I have really enjoyed my last visit, drinks were great! John who was bartending that night, was just the best! John makes his own syrup from scratch, and really makes a huge difference in the quality of the taste! Wasn't to crowded, nice vibe! Keep up the great work! read more

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I did not feel welcomed at the door. I couldn't make this up. My other half and I (we are both men of a certain age. I am black, my husband is white.) approached the front door, and were greeted by the door person who was talking to an intoxicated person. He told us to go right in, cool. This is where it gets a little dodgy. The intoxicated person says directly to me, "I want to see your identification." I laughed it off, but then they said "No, really show me." It started to get very uncomfortable. That's when the door person tells me that the intoxicated person was one of the owners of the bar. I was surprised and stunned, but I showed them my identification. They could see that I was surprised at their behavior and then this is what they said to me, "You're a good looking black man. I just wanted to flatter you." They never asked for my white (equally handsome) husband's id. Still a bit stunned at their behavior, we went into the bar. Something just didn't sit right with both of us, so we left after one drink. So, this is one of two things: either it's an intoxicated bar owner so out of it they are inconsistently enforcing id checks, or it is an intoxicated bar owner exhibiting racist behavior. In either case, it was an uncomfortable situation and we won't be back. read more

Hubby and I were checking out the neighborhood in Long Beach and we came across the Mineshaft. It was a warm spring day and St. Paddy's Day, so we decided to pop in for a drink. Let me say this up front - don't be afraid of going into a gay bar if you're not gay. I've rarely felt more welcome and at home than I did today at the Mineshaft. Many of the people here are long-time regulars with one man saying he's been coming in every day for the past forty years! The music was terrific and had us singing at the bar. Although the jukebox was playing when we got there, a DJ showed up and then the place really started hopping. The bartenders were attentive and everyone was so nice. They even had one of my favorite red blends at a decent price. There are TV's and pool tables for those who want to do something besides drink and chat. They don't serve food, so make sure you stop someplace else before you start drinking here. I'm so happy that we stopped into this local pup and can't wait to go back. read more

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First time I went here it was for my birthday last year my friend & I got drunk here. The bartender was a cool guy. He let a group of guys order food & they all enjoyed it. It was nice to see some women here. My friends & I got a shot this time around for my birthday the shot was good the bartender seemed uninterested in us, there was a nasty odor inside so we left. read more

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I came here on a Sunday for a night out with my best friend. We were only here for a few hours but I really enjoyed my time and the vibes at this bar. There was a lot of eye candy, but of course, typical me didn't approach anyone. Drinks were fairly decently priced compared to other bars that I am used to in Los Angeles. I believe each drink was around $7 when I was there. The bartenders and staff were really nice. The music was good. The drinks were good. The crowd was good. This place met all of my expectations in a bar. They also have outside seating. Can't wait to come back! read more

Best bar on the Broadway strip. J and all the bartenders are always so welcoming. They have good happy hour specials.

My go to bar. J is always fast and welcoming along with all of the other bartenders. Show this place all the love and they will absolutely recprocate read more

Came back n for a drink and was helped by the bartender Ruben. He was super helpful and friendly.He noticed we needed some water so made sure to top us off. Super fun time at mineshaft. So fun and felt welcome by all. Will definitely be back! read more

This place got only three stars because I had to take two away for the crappy bartenders who say Nothing except throwing a semi okay drink at you when you don't know Ben know if they heard your drink request. It's also dark and dingy. read more

I don't know what's going on with his bar. He used to be a really fun place to go. I have a few drinks and chill locally. I'm not sure if it's turning into some thing else may be more of a woman bar. Which is OK but that's not my thing I feel really disappointed. read more

I will NEVER return after last night. Y'all were mad disrespectful, drinks are overpriced & parking is horrible. Your staff intimidated my friends, me, & the rest of the club to leave 15 mins before closing. If your staff wants to leave before 2AM, close the bar at 1AM or have them get another job! It's irresponsible & dangerous to sale us drinks, have us chug 'em & then yell at us to leave! Don't treat your customers like shit, you're lucky you even had us there! SHAME ON YOUR STAFF & OWNERSHIP AS THEY ARE A REPRESENTATION OF YOU!!!! THIS IS NOT OK- DO BETTER. Update! We have had numerous people in the community let us know that Mineshaft holds a reputation of being unprofessional and intimidating. It's been near 24hrs & we have heard silence from this business. I will be contacting the Better Business Bureau (BBB). If this has happened to you, please file a complaint with the BBB. read more

*** Nothing seems to have physically changed for over 30 years at the Mine Shaft. In fact, the people may have changed, but the roles that they play are still the same. Front of the building is a western wooden 19th century store facade. The interior ceiling is low w/ heavy timbered beams to simulate an old fashioned mine. The emphasis is on the big square shaped bar manned by a shirtless slim, young bar-t, and the 3 pool tables w/ all of them engaged in play. Sunday was packed, and music was loud. We went on a platform away from the bar to get away from the music. No such luck since there were speakers nearby. After spending time here, we concluded that a bar patron from 1980 could be dropped in, and he would scarcely know he was in the first quarter of the 21st century. 3 Yelp stars. read more

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Bad service tonight, there was a short line at the bar and the bartender served the person at the front of the line then went and talked to his friends then eventually came back (didn't serve his friends). I was taken back, were we invisible? Was the goal to make everyone wait? Certainly communicated we are not valued customers. read more

Have frequented this bar for more than 20 years. Waited at the bar for more than 10-minutes and there was no service. Went behind the doors, inquired what was going on! Straight red head said get the fuck out... I said we are just waiting to be served... he approaches me... said get the fuck out, 'we have a gas leak.' Then I'm 86 from the bar... When I took photos is when they took pictures, then had the bouncer, Richard Taylor" ask me to leave. No drama, but clearly a shit-show! This bar and the Brit are poorly run, staff is not customer oriented--and if you complain, expect to be asked to leave! Side bar: if your bar is experiencing a gas leak, ask the patrons to leave first -/ don't 86 Bev the bartenders are in the back figuring out a game plan! read more

Ordered drinks 3 times and all 3 times the prices fluctuated -- same drinks, same bartender, just different prices. Seems shady.

Fun time on Broadway. A visit is a must. Good drinks snd friendly staff. Pool too. Nice neighborhood gay bar. Loved it.

We just moved to LBC from Carson, and met our new fav bartender named Johnny -who is also a previous Carson resident - and I must say from the few days of living here, The Mineshaft is our new favorite spot solely bc of Johnny! Come here if you're looking for a fun bar with good music, great service, and delicious lemon drops! Thank you Johnny for the warm welcome!! We'll definitely be long term customers bc of you :) read more

Used to love the Mineshaft. But after the pandemic the place smells like a bathroom that has a toilet that hasn't been flushed for a long time. The bathrooms smell better than the bar. Also they still don't take cards. I don't usually drink on Broadway for this very reason. I'm not paying the owner of the bar $3 to take cash out of an atm they own. Nope no sir. read more

Update First time back post Covid. Still fun and a diverse crowd. The music is still terrible. Cash only! Don't forget, but am ATM available. And not a leather bar. read more

Ahhh, sweet little Mineshaft, my bar, my place, my people!! I miss it so. My boyfriend and I live right across from here and it was the first bar we went to when we moved to Long Beach! Mineshaft has always been so welcoming and always has a good, diverse crowd of LGBTQ+ people!! When they're open, they have a juke box, pool tables, a little smoking lounge, the works. The drinks are reasonably priced compared to most bars around the area, and I've always had a pleasant experience with all of the bartenders! During COVID-19 they created a patio using some of the parking spaces out front, and did it up with some cute, mood lighting! Douglas was always our bartender, and he is just so accommodating and friendly. With the ban being lifted (for you guys outside of California, out door dining was just now instated!), I crave the day for the Mineshaft to reopen. Such a fun, safe, queer friendly bar. Until then, Mineshaft! read more

If you ride a motorcycle, don't come here. Staff was very unwelcoming would not let me park in front. Falcon and all other bars do.

Bar person was totally incompetent, weak social skills and long waits for drinks , friends got drinks before customers. This bar needs 2 bar personnel. Not impressed. read more

Real people, real place, quality fun. Great atmosphere, lovely bartenders, a place I look forward to calling my home base. All newcomers welcome in a poppy atmosphere frequented by boys and daddies and bears and twinks. Find your adventure at the Mineshaft and grind your groin the night away. read more

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This was our first Long Beach gay bar to visit and it was A-Okay. The staff seemed friendly and nice ... if it weren't for the unique smell, I'd probably have given an additional star. read more

Good old fashion Bar friendly fun staff Parking Sucks but that's down town LongBeach

5 star review because I was greeted well, my drinks were topped off, and received many smiles from cool people! Cash only - but they'll treat you well when you pay - shout to DOUGLAS! The man! Looking forward to the next Mineshaft night read more

I suggest posting a list of beers and pricing. For a new person without an unlimited budget ordering can be a bit challenging if you don't know what they have available or how much anything costs. The bartenders are not super friendly or forthcoming with information. I told a bearded bartender it was my first time there and asked what I should know about prices or if there were drink specials - he said no we don't have drink specials ‍ Gee thx for doing the least. Also, cash only in 2022 read more

We LOVE mine shaft! Douglas is THE BEST!! We (a party of 4) came in tonight for drinks & a snack, Douglas has taken such good care of us. We love it here!! It's always a good time--with great drinks! This is such a fun spot, great ambience. We will be back! read more