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    The Mineshaft

    3.5 (167 reviews)
    ModerateGay Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Divey
    Juke Box
    Loud
    Happy hour specials

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    Happy hour with my baby daddy my day one!!
    Jonathan W.

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

    VB L.

    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.

    John is the best bartender, thanks!
    Brett R.

    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!

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    9 years ago

    I believe it's the oldest running gay bar on Broadway - lots of history here and lots of nice and fun people!

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    17 years ago

    not near as bad as it some people think. very laid back and chill. bartenders are awesome and nice. try the otterpop shot. :)

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    17 years ago

    dirty dive with meat racks old school gay bar excellent for younger people to see what a old school gay bar was. go tuesday's (shaft nite)

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    Douglas was super super sweet and a hands on bartender great recommendations and made some delicious drinks!

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    The Falcon

    The Falcon

    3.7
    (128 reviews)
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    First of the night for St Paddy Day. Which started off as just a drink lead to a night of bar…read morehopping. It's been years since I was last here with friends. A small dive bars right on the corner of Broadway and of course Falcon. There used to be an Italian restaurant next door but it's closed now. It's in a residential neighborhood so be courteous when you're outside. We thought it would have been quite busy as it a drinking holiday but when we walked in, there were maybe 8 people or so. The place isn't big. Bar counter on one side and a couple of hi tops table along the other wall. Doubt there's room for dancing when it's packed but I'm sure they'll make it work. The bartender working St Paddy's night was the sweetest. Very friendly which is always a major plus. We sat along the bar which was nice. Who ever was in charge of the music that night was great. A fun selection of upbeat music which the videos were also showing. You don't want to show up somewhere and the music sucks. Overall, it a fun little neighborhood dive bar. It seemed more like it was utilized with regulars as everyone seemed to know each other. I'm sure it picked up later on from when we arrived. But a fun little place for a drink. It's street parking if you're visiting.

    I am visiting LGB, walking along Broadway to check out the gay bars. I see one with just a sign…read morethat says "cocktails" but has a gay pride flag, so I figure it is one of the gay bars. I walk up to the security guard who is sitting on a stool outside of the bar playing on his phone. I ask him, "which bar is this?" - he barks at me saying "ITS A BAR". - I ask again, "which bar is it?" He barks back - "IT's THE FALCON - I need to see your ID." I say thanks, and keep walking. If the bar can't hire security guards who can be nice and welcome patrons to the bar, they must not really want my business.

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    The Silver Fox

    The Silver Fox

    3.7
    (118 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Another fun night was had catching up with friend. It's like the good old days when we would meet…read moreup for coffee or a late night meal and then end up here. Normally on a Wednesday night or a Sunday as it was karaoke. The fun nights were had way back when. It's still the same fun old place but with a little revamp from the early 2000 when it was a frequent place with the college kids for drinks and karaoke. The crowd from the coffee shop down the street would end their nights here with cocktails and singing. A fun neighborhood dive bar. There's still security at the front checking ID's. Seems like regardless whatever your age is, they ask. Inside you have the retro fun vibe. Of course everyone is there for the same reason, a fun night. Bar is right when you walk in. Normally there's two bartenders on the busy nights but often you just see one. Inside has a good amount of seating but outside patio seating seemed to be alway lively. There's loads of seating out there. The fun twinkling lights and nice lush plants gives it a cool tropical feel hidden in Long Beach. I did notice a lot of people bringing food in especially pizza which was from across the street. Didn't know you could Uber Eats things here but clearly you can. Dinks is always good from my experience. Reasonable price which brings the crowd in. The only thing that sucks, the restroom situation. There's two on either side which does get pretty busy with a line as it's one per person and it's alway dirty. Don't know if anyone goes in there to clean during the nightly hours. Overall, the crowd is alway fun and lively. The last two times I've been I did noticed that it's still the college crew crowd as when I used to come in the early 2000. A more younger crowd, somewhat hipsters vibe. Depending on what day you visit, there's some kind of something going in. It's a fun dive bar that's alway fun for drink. Very casual.

    Nice bar, definitely an upgrade from the bars in the Gayborhood on Broadway with a nice patio! The…read moredrinks were very good especially the espresso martini's. We went on a Saturday night and they had a good DJ who played videos that actually matched the music, good vibe nice crowd.

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    Back patio on a week night 10:30pm. People are here and nice environment
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