I LOVE this place, and here's why: 1) The drinks here are extremely well done. From the large selection of scotch and whiskey (which ranges from affordable to very classy and distinct) to the regular cocktails, this is a place where you can expect top-notch, classy drinks. 2) The outdoor section is very nice/fun: There is a large outdoor area which is right in the middle of the action at The Promenade. A lot of enjoyable scenery/people-watching from here (although the Downtown LB crowd is still kinda lame and unsocial, but that's not The Stave's fault). You can enjoy your vapes/cigars here on very nice stools and seating area, amongst very comfortable heated rocks which are also visually pleasing. 3) The inside section is equally as nice: Although I must confess I haven't sat in here (because I'm always outside with a cigar), it's good-looking, quality interior decor and atmosphere. Fun and lively but also safe and classy. 4) The vibe is safe and classy: You won't have to worry about the undesirables - wannabee thugs, angry/belligerent people looking to start a fight with someone, etc... The times I've come here, the crowd is polite, considerate and mannered. I think they could be more social and out-going, but at least they aren't anything you have to watch your back about, which is very important when you're trying to relax, forget your troubles, and enjoy time with a friend or date. 5) The music is not too loud: This is one of the biggest issues I have with a bar. Some bars play music where you can't hear yourself think. I will never understand the appeal of that. In a club it might be justifiable, if there is a large dance-floor and you're there only to dance, but in a bar you are there to talk with your friends or other patrons. If you have to hurt your throat to communicate... well that's a place I will immediately leave. The Stave has a nice volume level to where they let the patrons enjoy themselves and communicate, instead of beating them down with obnoxious music. One constructive criticism is that the servers could be more attentive. They are usually nice, but there is room for improvement here. Most times we have to wait a long while to have someone ask for an order, and we usually end-up either having to go to the bar ourselves, or track a server down (if we can find one). It would seem there is money to be made here, so why not have attractive, outgoing, eager servers to make the vibe more fun and better, while at the same time getting better tips? At any rate, I'm very grateful to have The Stave in this area, in which I am a local home-owner. read more

The Stave is a nice location, in an upcoming neighborhood. However when I enter I have to walk through the cigar patio and I was greeted with smoke. The interior was clean and new, a fairly large bar with plenty of seating elsewhere. I drove 20 miles to specifically come to this bar because I was told they did Scotch flights. When the bartender greater us and I asked about the flights and she notified me that the only do those on Wednesdays. I was obviously bummed and since the bar was empty at the time she was gracious enough to allow us to do it. I was handed two cards with a couple different predetermined flight options most options were about $20-$25 for three glasses. I was disappointed by the lack of options. The flight setup was great, the glasses were set on a large wooden disk with a handle and an eye dropper and water. After the flight I looked at the rest of the available scotches and their options were pretty limited and their prices were really high. Typically $5-$6 higher per glass than most bars I go too. Overall the service was good, and the presentation of the flights was great. But the scotch choices were limited and the prices were too high. You'd be better off going to The Blind Donkey just down the street. read more

The Stave Bar - 10, 12, 18 year Glenmorangle tasting - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

A great place. They've got a nice beer and wine list, and a slick interior bar. i wish they had a broader menu than charcuterie plates (which I love). But as it was slow, they were cool enough to let us bring back some tacos from across the street. A chilly evening, but we mowed down our tacos and drank some great beer at the counter around the fire pit. Nice folks working there, too! read more

I'm sitting outside, enjoying beers with the company of about 10 people I just met at the bar. I do what I have done every time I come to this bar for the past 2 years. I enjoy a drink and at some point step outside of the premise to smoke cannabis. This has never been an issue and several bartenders know I do this and have communicated that I cannot smoke on the property. They are aware my tab is open while I leave and smoke. Tonight, one bartender sees me pull my belongings out and I proceed to tell her I am going to step off the property so that I can smoke. I do not have any cannabis open at this point. She says ok and has no issue with it. 5 minutes later (after I smoke off the property) I return to the bar and as I'm putting my belongings away another bartender comes up and tells me to put everything away (mind you I have no cannabis out at this point either - just clean utensils to smoke with). I say ok, although I disagree that what I'm doing is against any policy - everyone around me has smoking utensils out and is actively smoking with them. Nevermind that the person next to me was literally smoking a blunt. Most were smoking cigars and cigarettes. I put my belongings away and 2 minutes later the first bartender comes back and tells me she has to "check on me" to make sure I'm not smoking and have my stuff out. She said "you're good, I was just told I had to check on you." I said "if you'd rather me leave, I'll just leave." I walked over to the chase register and asked the bartender for my check. Next thing I know the bartender who came to "check on me" is following behind, only to come tell me it's not her decision to tell me that and proceeds to flash her weed leaf necklace at me (not sure what impression that was supposed to leave). I told her "I don't care about your weed necklace. I don't enjoy my time here and I want to leave. That's all!" She goes "Listen! A man should not be talking to a woman like that!" And tries to tell me to 'shut my mouth' because I'm talking too much (imagine the response if I tried to tell her to shut her mouth! Absurd...) I literally asked a different bartender at the cash register for my check, which she was actively working on, when the first bartender ran up on me to show me her cannabis necklace. You've got to be kidding me that you have to bring gender argument into this. If I don't enjoy my time somewhere, I'm going to leave. Don't chase me down and get mad at me for it. I used to love this place, but I doubt I'll be a regular here again unless they prove to be hospitable again. I'll come back and personally speak with a manager or whoever, as I don't have any beef with the employees. But this was a very unreasonable response to my legal and respectful actions. We don't have to agree, but you don't have to make it personal. I even told her it's not personal between me and anyone at the company. I understand the policy, and it's not one I agree with, so I'll leave. No need to throw a fit about it and tell me I'm talking to a woman "like that" (like what? I'm still not sure.) read more

Very classy, definitely try this place at happy hour! Everybody love deals! The whiskey flights were so smooth! Definitely will come back! read more

The Stave Bar - Outside seating - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

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As usual, The Stave excels on all the levels I care about. The room is like a warm blanket, the staff is comforting and the other patrons continue to be some of the most interesting people one could ever meet. Sundays with Anthony are great as he plays killer jams. Tobie and Nicole are the blondes one wish one knew in high school. For two such beautiful women, I've never experienced such big hearts. Brian is fun because, although I stick mostly to beer, he is knowledgeable about the whiskies and has very colorful descriptions of their taste, etc. and knows all the sports what's-what on the TVs above the bar. And then there's Tania, one of the first bartenders I met when I started coming to the bar. She's been nothing short of aware, efficient and, above all, good company with a great sense of humor. If you're lucky to have any of these folks or the other members of the staff at your service, you're really not lucky. It's just a great day at The Stave. read more

Nice place. I was incredibly impressed by the whiskey selection. I mean, it is a whiskey bar after all. One of the things I enjoyed the must was the big communal tables which forced to you to share and meet people. read more

The Stave Bar - Glenfarclas 12 year - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've been coming here for years. This time I came on a Wednesday night. The bartender asked me to be patient. I was. He then goes and takes orders and serves 3 women who came in after my buddy and me. Not sure if it was racial (we are both minorities), but he completely ignored us for 3 women and their dog. Yeah, time to find another bar. read more

Terrible service. We visited on a Saturday night, to our surprise it was not busy at all. However, we waited at the bar for about 20 minutes and not one bartender acknowledged us. Disappointing because we had high expectations based on the good reviews. We decided to leave to a bar across the street, we were at least served there. read more

This spot here is my sh***t! From specialty cocktails to traditional favorites. They have everything. Specializing in bourbons and whiskeys they also have good selections of vodkas and gins. I've been here a handful of times and can say service is great. Everyone goes out their way to ensure you as a guest are satisfied. Highly recommend if in the neighborhood. My favorites include buffalo trace and Blantons! Drink them how you will(preferably on the rocks, neat, old fashioned, or manhattan) enjoy! read more

The Stave Bar - Gold rush. Shhh. - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

a great place for whiskey fans! I like this place. It's coo and has a slight more mature crowd than some of the other bars in the area. If you're a whiskey fan then this is the place. Their menu doubles as guide on the definitions of whiskey and bourbons etc. They also have a pretty good selection of Sake and beers too. They have a great out door patio space with heaters and fancy stone fire heater for those chilly beach nights. I like this place and look forward to coming back soon. read more

The Stave Bar - Irish mule, chub, manhattan, coconut sake, and irish cofee - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

BIG fan of The Stave. Long Beach was waiting for a place like this! Karen ROCKS as a bartender. We've been a few times, first time we tried a few different things, she really paid attention to what we like and gave great suggestions. My Mrs loves the Christmas in a glass, she said it tastes just like christmas lol. I'm a big fan of The Liberation. In addition you can order from Michaels Pizzeria and they'll deliver but the stave also has beef jerky! YUM! Last huge perk an awesome selection in their jukebox! Definitely a fan! read more

Love the crowd here and the decor. Very eclectic and perfectly spaced. Although the eats looked yummy, I was only here for a cold draft of my favorite beer, Sculpin. Scuplin coupled with outdoor seating by heated fire table benched seating made for an amazing semi-private experience. Perfect for happy hour. House Wine was $6 by the glass. The locals were very friendly, and we still had great catch-up time for ourselves. I go to The Stave every time I'm in Long Beach. It is on the Promenade--walking distance from the Convention Center and to many restaurants if you choose to eat elsewhere. read more

The Stave Bar - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Very enjoyable laid back classy establishment. From the moment you walk in .... It is a truly impressive looking bar. They have a wide selection of specialty drinks and the table service is always very smooth and punctual. The staff are very knowledgeable about helping you choose the right drink for your personal taste. The bar back last time i was there was a class act and truly made my cousin who is a US ARMY VET a special trio of drinks as a thank you for her service... A class act. I appreciated that the experience made her feel like a million bucks. I've been patronizing their establishment with friends and family ever since that visit and have never been disappointed. Thanks guys read more

The Stave Bar - My friend and myself enjoying one of the many specialty cocktails. - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

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If you would like to meet the worlds rudest bartender this is your place. If you would like to be treated with dignity and respect I recommend any other bar in Long Beach. It is hilarious that the woman the bartender blew all us off for skipped out on their tab and didn't tip. read more

This place is out of history. We are lucky a place like this still exists. Whiskey and a cigar!? Get out of here. If you're looking to grade the food n whatever, just stop. You are out of your league. Enjoy the atmosphere, drink, and cigar outside. Enjoy and shhhhhh. read more

DRINKS: love love LOVE the whisky list here!! I'm a total whisky newbie but Stave has enough choices for someone like me as well as someone who's been drinking a lot of whisky for a while. I usually like to start with a cocktail or something that quenches my thirst so I had a few of their specialty cocktails and they were all very unique and interesting :) SERVICE: I guess service can be hit-or-miss. Thus the 4 stars instead of 5. First time I was at Stave, it was a week night. We easily found seats, was able to get a bartender's attention relatively quickly (I specially recall a female bartender saying 'Thanks for waiting' when taking my order even though I didn't wait too long). And drinks were served promptly. We inquired if they had a specific whisky not on the menu and I was impressed that the bartender immediately knew which one we were talking about. Side note: I was getting water for my group at the self-service water station. A fellow customer (who if I remember correctly from my drunken brain said he used to work at Stave?) helped me carry my waters to my table. Nice bartenders behind the bar and nice customers, made my day :) Second time, it was a Friday night and the place had a totally different vibe. I understand it was busy and I don't mind waiting a bit on a Friday night but it wasn't the same level of courteous service I experienced on my first visit....waited much much much longer each time I ordered anything and even longer for the bill but no "Thanks for waiting/Sorry for the wait" and when you've been in the restaurant business before those little things matter. It wasn't BAD service per say, but since I experience really good service the first time, I guess I expected a bit more. However, even this night there was a fellow customer that was super friendly and nice. They must be doing something right if they attract cool customers :) read more

Good beer selection. Lots of whiskey and scotch. Just snacks, no kitchen, but you can order pizza from a nearby joint. Happy hour doesn't include the good draft beers. read more

The Stave Bar - Snack & food - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This bar has really good drinks. I had the Scrooge, which they mix Fireball in, and I miss the taste of it! I would highly recommend this drink. Subtracting a star only because the pizza we ordered took almost 1 hour to arrive. read more

The Stave Bar - The Scrooge - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

I find it disheartening when someone posts a review based on physical appearance. Yelp should be viewed as a source for objective critique. Whether your experience is good or bad, be mature. Be appropriate. No need for ugliness by calling your server "fugly". Not cool. As a regular, I continue to have outstanding service here. And, it's not always the same staff. Whoever is on duty, it's a great time with fun and tasty libations. Was there again on 6/15/18. Tobie, Nicole, & Anthony provided an excellent experience with lots of laughs. Will definitely be back. Much love for this place and its people read more

I really enjoyed this place. With a cool atmosphere (half indoors, half out) and a large variety of drinks, I was definitely not disappointed. Drinks are slightly pricey, but I suppose that's to be expected in the area. You can also order pizza, which I guess they then get from a nearby pizzeria - though it didn't feel like it took a long time. We got the margherita pizza, which was decent enough. I'll definitely be coming back when in Long Beach! Stay Cheerful ;) read more

We had an awesome experience! Excellent selection of whiskey and scotch, very good cheese and charcuterie board selections. The owner Natalie was so sweet!! Bartender Jeff made us an amazing bloody Mary with their excellent beef jerky. Wife said it was the best she's ever had and shes a bloody Mary fanactic. They also have very good German beer. We had Krombacher :) very awesome experience! Great people, great service, were coming back for sure :) thanks Natalie and Jeff! read more

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Nice and chill in downtown Long Beach. Has both inside and outside seating. They don't have too many food options, but I'm usually there for drinks, so that doesn't bother me at all. It's my go to when I want to chill and grab a drink with my friends. read more

One of my friend works over here so I went to visit here... Too bad she wasn't there. However, the staff here is super cool too. Nice bar and size. The music wasn't overwhelming where you can't hear the person you are talking too. Say hi to Genesis if you go visit this place. She rocks! :D read more

The Stave Bar - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great specials for the World Series. $2 off all Draft beers. Add a shot of Buffalo Trace, Jameson, or Templeton Rye for $5. Free peanuts during the games read more

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A little something for everyone. This bar has some of the finest wines and tasty custom crafted cocktails. Can't decide? Ask one of their well trained bartenders. Cheese and snacks are delicious! Try the spicy beef jerky - great with a cold beer. Love the scene there: it's really quite a site! Roll ups windows - lots of natural light but Dark and woody and classy Comfy bar stools Very cool octagonal horse shoe bar Check out the beautiful gilded ceiling Overall, a great experience whether you are just trying to catch the game with your hunny, or catching up with a group of friends. read more

The Stave Bar - Copper cups for Moscow Mules! - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

Beautiful on the inside and out. We held a happy hour here and while the other Long Beach bars were giving me a hard time with a deposit, this place just asked how many were coming, where we would like to sit and just made sure there were enough staff on hand. read more

The BEST white russian I've ever had in any bar here in Long Beach, it's a simple drink but our bartender tonight, Brian, made it at an entirely different level of awesome. The garlic jerky here is also really good don't be hesitant to order it. Overall great service, really great drinks made with a sort of passion, unlike other places that just throw your drink at you like if they don't even want you there. If you are in the area COME HERE. read more

The Stave Bar - A half finished white russian that our bartender Brian made, the best in long beach btw, and a guiness stout - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here after dinner for a bit on a weeknight while in town for work. The place was pretty empty so our group of three sat at the bar. Service was pretty slow especially given there were only a couple of other customers. Drinks were good though. Overall it was okay, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again but it also wasn't awful. So so read more

After spending almost 5 hours here celebrating my sister's wedding, we were rudley told off by a bartender (blonde hair). We had a good time, we spent money at this place to be treated the way we were. Our guess was that this bartender was already tired and wanted everyone out. She was literally rudley telling all these customers off. It is ridiculous. Never coming back to this place. I'll be sticking with Beachwood BBQ for now on. I do not recommend this place. read more

Great spot. Lots of seating. The playlist mid day on the weekends is Freakin' great!!! It's very eclectic. The bartender was a cool guy. There was a small crowd on the day i visited. I was ordering whiskey sours and whiskey neats. Didn't try the food this visit. This bar has all the factors for a fun day/night out. read more

The Stave Bar - Whiskey neat - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

Literally, my favorite bar to go to in Long Beach. First of all, the staff is amazing! The Sunday staff, Tania & Chris, are great! Super friendly & attentive. David, the guy who works the door is super sweet & charming. This bar offers a smoking fire pit patio & I'm here for it! Not to mention the extensive liquor selection they have. Don't sleep on this place!! read more

My few of my co-workers and I came here for a random happy hour after work. I believe it was a Monday or Tuesday, I forgot which, but around 6 PM it was super quiet. We were probably only 1 of 2 parties there, which was okay because we got our drinks right away :) Also during that time, the happy hour deals were great with well priced cocktails and appetizers. The space is medium size, with a good amount of seating inside and also outside. The place kind of has that classy, dark, and sophisticated look about it, but they were playing Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" in the background. The staff here were pretty nice, friendly and helpful! Overall, I think this was a cool spot to check out in the Downtown area. It has more of a chill, relaxes vibe compared to what you would like nearby (like on Pine). I'm sure my experience on a weekday would be somewhat different to how it is on the weekend. However I think I can find myself here again for drink whenever I'm back in the area. read more

Great location, great spot to vibe with friends, enjoy drinks and people watch. Service here is excellent. The prices are hard to beat.

This place is serious grub the meat and cheese platters are superb. The pizzas are super flavorful and delicious. All the servers are friendly and take the time to make sure all of your needs are met. A great place to hang out with friends. read more

The Stave Bar - Anthony is the best ever such an amazing gentleman! - Pubs Near Me - Long Beach, California

Wasn't a fan of how I was treated by the bartender. I asked if I could have a shot called a "blowjob" because my friend wanted one and I was trying to buy it for her. His response "we don't make shit like that here"... I responded with "you don't have to be mean"... "I'm not being mean I just told you no"... that's not what you said and I'm offended by your behavior and attitude. His response "you don't have to be here there are plenty of other bars"... damn bartenders are normally my favorites!! Gaslighting me and telling me that what I experienced was false and I was actually the one at fault. This dude... I can only imagine it was a misunderstanding... 4 stars based on reputation. Xo read more

When I pay 13 dollars, tip included, on a draft beer, I expect a little something. Instead the staff was fumigating the place with Pledge as I was trying to enjoy my beer. It was just after midnight on a Saturday and I left half my beer because I just couldn't handle the fumes. The bartender that paused to serve me was rudimentarily polite. I am assuming it was just an off night, but I was summarily disappointed. read more

The bar itself is beautiful, dark wood and leather booths. Great atmosphere. The wine selection here is just okay in my opinion. And the sparkling wine list is very minimal. (Only one actual choice of champagne by the bottle.) The rest is Proseccos. I would stick to beers here. They have more options when it comes to the beers. But then why go here for beers when you can go next store to Congregation which has an even BIGGER selection?! They have charcuterie and cheese plates were decent but really this place is just nice to look at it. It's all looks and no substance. Stars 2 1/2 read more

My go to bar. Great drinks! Friendly staff! Perfect ambiance and location! Excellent happy hour deals as well! read more

Roomies and I go here often for a draaank and it's a cool place. Located in downtown Long Beach and right across from Wockano. Great location, very cool vibe and decor inside. Staff has always one of the big reasons we come here, bartender and waitresses are always friendly and give us good pours. Outdoor area is way cool with a fire table and lots of seating. We usually post up there and can easily kill a couple hours and a couple drinks here. Whiskey selection is really deep and the bartenders know all about the different types and can help you select what's right for your taste. One complaint, food is limited to pizza delivery from the place a few doors down but it looks like they have room for a kitchen. They probably would stay more busy if they came up with a small menu. read more