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    The Wicked Wolf

    4.6 (254 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Yummy sandwiches with bard background
    Jen H.

    I'm so happy we found this gem! I brought my daughter for the Afternoon Tea service on a Sunday. The space is so cute! Great concept, well executed and decorated with the best vibes! Plus the food and drink was fabulous! One of the best tea services I've had! The bartender/server was so kind and welcoming letting us know we could be inside or out on the roof when we came in. The roof area was super cute but it was a little warm so we settled on one of the cozy velvet couches. We ordered a little too much but so excited to try it all we started with the charcuterie board. It comes on a cute snail shaped board. Especially loved the honey walnuts and cheese. The tea service comes with tea, mimosa, tea sandwiches, scones, desserts and fruits. You can tell the cucumber and chicken salad sandwiches were made to order. The cucumber is fresh, the right amount of herbs and seasoning! The chicken salad was also amazing! Zingy from what i think was Dijon and both were so moist and delicious! Scones were perfect! The mimosas were yummy and so was the tea. We ordered the oolong and Jasmine tea that came with ginger and butterfly pea syrups! What a whimsical touch that made it all perfect.

    Raven R.

    This is a fun, themed bar in Long Beach! Prepare to park on the street but there were plenty of spaces when we went. The staff is friendly and the place has lots of fun backdrops for photos. They have an extensive drink menu full of themed cocktails. I got the Defying Gravity. Defying Gravity- This has a pear vodka base with pear liqueur, pear syrup, and foam. Moderate sweetness and definitely fruity and refreshing. Great experience overall!

    Sharon f.

    Very cute place. The tea and food were all great. We had a wonderful time celebrating birthdays. The service was really good and everything was great. I would definitely go back. It was lots of fun and the decor and everything were super cute.

    Alla L.

    Locally owned small cocktail bar that does afternoon tea. Came to celebrate a birthday and the inside is adorable. Dark Alice in wonderland vibe with a lot of potential for a great party location. Highlights were the tea selection and the scones and sandwiches were huge portions. There were many people that day and service was a bit delayed. Tea took over an hour to get but we had passion fruit mimosas quickly. I would suggestion a smaller group for a better experience. I can see the owner puts a lot of passion and love into this place and it's a great local spot to come out and support.

    Zakia W.

    I adore this place. It's so whimsical. The food is tasty and the drinks are delicious. They have events here and cozy cute couches. The staff is so kind and accommodating. I will definitely be back!

    Renee C.

    Had a wonderful time in this quaint mystical lounge. Ambiance and decor were fantasy driven, so we're the drinks. Very creative beverage menu with combinations that I've never heard of that tasted amazing. I loved the True Loves Kiss. Moscow mules and old fashions everyday for only $10!. There is an outdoor rooftop area as well. The charcuterie was tasty and well worth $12. Service was pleasant. Definitely will go again.

    Midnight trix YUMMY... breakfast at night lol
    Yes V.

    First time here. Love the vibe. Dark but lit enough! They have a quiet upstairs (outdoor). Kris gave two great drink recommendations the midnight trix and solstice sorbet; both are bomb. Hubby got into the woods (kinda like a smoked Old fashioned) also good... Isaak was an awesome bartender! Like I said first time here but definitely not our last! Will be coming more often!

    Miguel R.

    The Wicked Wolf is a kind of place that offers the opportunity for whimsical mischief. For instance, they have a rooftop area. And this one time I was there alone with another, no other patrons just staff members walking around from time to time. We stole the moment to dance under the Long Beach sky, just the two of us as a famous Christina Perrio song gently wafted in the night breeze. At another separate time, I was at the Los Angeles County Fair with another. We rode the ferris wheel at such a time where our gondola stopped at the top just as the sun set. The moment was nothing but beautiful and life affirming because the sinking of the sun's light was like a real life video of nature happening in front of us, unburdened by static or data stall. We witnessed nature resting, and I feel, that it was a kin to a beauty falling into a gentle sleep. These two instances have a common factor: momentary bliss arrived to bless an experience because the environment supported discovery of unplanned joy. That is what I associate with the Wicked Wolf, and this time the joy arrived eventually because when my Mom and I arrived to their high tea on Mother's Day the experienced seem like it would land nowhere good. Truth be told, my mom and I arrived 15 minutes early and there was no host in the stand and the place was empty except for a foursome. The energy felt lacked luster. One or two minutes after, the bartender informed us that we were early and the host would come soon. We sat in an available sofa for two, a loveseat persay. This gave us an opportunity to admire the decor that transported us to a storybook forest where good fairies reside, not like swamp creatures and trolls with malevolent fangs and dragon green eyes. I especially loved the large roses in the ceiling. To set the stage, the black ceiling had vines hanging from it, and the few roses were pops of crimson red displayed above.These were wonderful accents to the central mural of the joint that invited the viewer within deeper into the fairy forest where a light shone on an unseen meadow. The place had the decorations and general environment to be a lavender fairy's lounge, but, it did not fully work as a team room. For instance, my mom and I were sat in another lover's couch. Initially, I did not want to sit here because we were given circular tray sets. So imagine being told to sit in a couch, and each of us would get a tv tray. So I was left to wonder if we were going to be served tea in Belle's living room or if were going to watch a flick as we ate pollo loco bowl? But then as I settled into the tranquility of the moment, saw more people come and find their seat or couch, and as the serviced picked-up I realized that this was high tea in a place that had taken disjointed beauty and tackied it together for a patched tea experience that worked well. It was like the experienced was blessed and allowed by the same spirit that brought forth Raggedy Ann. For instance, the pictures show these pretty violet petaled tea cups and matching plates. This pairing was dainty and perfect for a tea party happening under pink veils. But then the sugar cubes came in a hedgehog shaped holder which was just as precious as seeing a piglet in a carriage built for one. Then the cream carrier was in the shape of a milk carton. I wondered where the missing child portrait was? The pastry plate was in the shape of a tropical flower like the ones scattered all over Hawaii. It belonged in a beautiful lei. Each of these elements was cute in its own delicate and whimsical way but together they made an eclectic hodgepodge, not a coherent tea set. And in this asymmetry laid the glitter of their error. The host also brought these clip on dainty hats that were perfect touches for make believe tea party. He carried them around in their original packing, including the box they came in. Not exactly the tailor of the queen, offering hats to the villagers as a gift from her to them, but still the effort magnified the moment. The tea food was the worst stumble that Red took as she was being chased by the Wicked Wolf. To begin with the end analysis, the tea offerings in general were standard, and not bites fit for a princess and her wedding court. For instance, the cream cheese and cucumber sandwich was just that---- a cucumber and cream cheese sandwich. I detected no effort to make it more than that. The blueberry scone was solid, nothing to skip through a meadow about. But once you added the jam of the table to the scone it was much easier to enjoy. I also had a madeline that was fluffy in the center but could have been purchased maybe at Costco. I had a Macaron and same thing, delicious but I have had something similar before and I suspected that it did not come from a place afloat with Parisian affairs. The best part of the tiers was this puff like thing that had like a Concha texture and design at the top. It was a sweet filled bite that was fit for a man made of muffin.

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    Lauren S.

    Such a great spot! A bit dark, funky, and fun! Whether you're in the mood for a classic cocktail or a tasty concoction, this place is the place to be. The Wicked Wolf has curated music events, food popups, and hobby nights for all to enjoy. I personally love coming for the boardgames and mahjong nights. Staff are friendly and will tailor cocktails to meet your tastebuds needs.

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    Michelle K.

    This is not our "usual" place, but we went on a whim on a Friday night. The decor was so fun and we easily found a little couch to sit on to enjoy some drinks and live music. The drink menu is definitely inspired, and we had fun trying some unusual combinations. Check it out if you are looking for something different!

    Lisa W.

    Five stars for Ishmael! My book club meets at the Wicked Wolf and it was my first time visiting the establishment. I've been wanting to visit for the longest time because of all their cool events and just the overall buzz I've been hearing about it. I entered the place on a Sunday afternoon and was immediately greeted by Ishmael behind the counter who was busy greeting patrons, mixing drinks, and taking orders. The interior was decorated for Halloween and I love the art of the wolf at the bar. There's indoor and outdoor seating on the top and bottom floor. I ordered a passion fruit matcha and a couple of other members of my book club ordered some drinks and we were informed that our drinks will be brought upstairs for us. During that time, Ishmael was helping another party who were sampling teas and he was also trying to help other patrons that entered so he was super busy but was still killing it. Throughout our hour and a half meeting, Ishmael and another staff member came to check on us and brought us our food and drink orders and even took our book club meeting photo for us. He and his coworker, whose name we didn't get, are an absolute treasures and made us all feel so welcome and comfortable. Ismael is quite possibly one of the most easy going and kindest people! I can't wait for our next meeting to try out more of the menu.

    Mellanie A.

    The Wicked Wolf was everything I expected and maybe even more! I came here a while ago for my birthday with my best friend and we had a great time here. We arrived around 8ish on a Sunday night after having dinner and fortunately the bar was quite empty except for a few other patrons. The interior decor was cute and for some reason gave me forest fairy vibes. The drinks were elegant and the bartender was sweet enough to even give me a birthday shot. After much anticipation, I'm glad I finally had the chance to check out The Wicked Wolf and I'd definitely stop by again for a night out in the city. Totally recommend to anyone at least for a one & done experience!

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    Laurel T.

    I came here once before but didn't have a chance to get photos or write a review They have a bunch of pros They are open pretty late They have bands and events, you can scan the menu and it tells you the schedule for upcoming events. The band we saw when we came in was called - second hand smoke. I felt like I was at a lounge in New Orleans They have great seating vs just sitting at the bar. They have such beautiful couches to lounge on. The atmosphere is great, I love the color scheme here. The place isn't huge, but they have a great amount of seating. And it's comfortable. I love the magical forest vibe The bartenders were all great They are also right next door to Wrigley bbq. And they don't mind if you bring food in from there (they are literally right next door) Wicked wolf does have a very limited food menu. It's just small things like a charcuterie board, hummus, a sandwich and other little items We did end up ordering the charcuterie board and the Cubana sandwich It is street parking. But both times I've came I got a spot right up front The drinks are great. I got an espresso martini and for my second round I had the pornstar (both my two favorite drinks) My girl, Lynn ended up getting the golden spike and an old fashioned. They also have a page full of signature mocktails to order. They also offer tea and coffee during the day I literally have zero complaints. It's a great place to just sit with girlfriends and have a couple drinks. It's definitely not your typical bar, so don't come here looking for a wild party. This is just a nice calm place to come with girlfriends if you want to grab a drink or two and just relax and talk Bonus points for it being locally owned and woman owned

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    Yes, we're a small and welcoming community. See you back soon.

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    Ask the Community - The Wicked Wolf

    What is the After Dark Divinations event happening Sunday, 12/14?

    It’s several psychics and tarot card readers doing speed readings.

    Is this a rooftop bar?

    We do have a rooftop terrace, and the bar is downstairs.

    Can you bring children for tea during the day?

    Unfortunately, we're 21+ at all times.

    Is there a smoking section?

    No. Smoking is not allowed inside businesses in California. It's possible that you can go outside to the sidewalk.

    Is The Wicked Wolf good for big groups?

    We can accommodate larger groups on our upstairs terrace, with advanced notice. We also host private parties.

    Do you have kareoke every night?

    We have karaoke on Sunday night, 8:00-11:00.

    Do you need to make a reservation looking to go Saturday at 10 PM?

    Hi Daniel, you don’t need reservations. Just come on over. We have a great jazz band on Saturday, 8-10.

    Do they have food?

    Not themselves. Every so often they have food popups, but it's not every day like at Trademark. You can bring your own food though, like from the bbq place next door, or two different Thai places a block away in either direction.

    Do you plan to have entertainment someday?

    The Wicked Wolf is a cultural hub for the community, with a fun event happening almost daily. From Singles Trivia on third Tuesdays to karaoke on Sunday nights, from live bands on weekends to funk jazz jams on Thursdays, from Mah Jongg to Board Game… 

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    Free parking

    The cocktails here are always so creative but what really impressed me is that they're actually…read moregood Drinks with interesting flavors lately often end up tasting gimmicky, artificial, or just... off. Here you can actually taste the ingredients they describe and somehow work really well together. And it's not just one or two drinks that feel unique and interesting it's basically their whole menu. Most recent time we went was when they had a guest bartender (Polo Chang). Some of the best cocktails I've had recently. I'm a huge fan of tea in cocktail his menu was amazing. We got way more drinks than we usually do that night because each one was better than the last. Only thing tho I really wish they kept their old menu. The drawings were beautiful and it had so much character while very easily communicating how each drink will look and taste. It went so well with the overall vibe of the place. But I may just be nitpicking because I have hard time reading the new dark menu in the dim light lolol I honestly would come here wayyyy more often if it wasn't for the very limited parking. Even with reservation it feels like never a guarantee we will make it there because we may or may not be able to find parking. If you are lucky to be nearby highly recommend uber.

    I've been wanting to check out Tokyo Noir for the longest time, the exclusive 25 seat speakeasy…read morebar/izakaya that specializes in Japanese cocktails. I was able to make a late dinner reservation for Saturday night about a week prior - reservations are definitely encouraged, as the bar was full the entire time we were there. Gaining access to the speakeasy was actually not that difficult, just ring the doorbell of the ornate floral door, beneath the lone lantern in the alley behind El Barrio Cantina. Parking though was a nightmare. I only realized when paying the bill that the two establishments are one and the same, and I could have very likely parked in the designated spots for El Barrio customers. The whole bar is a mood - lighting is dim and you don't get to see much beyond your table, which is good for those seeking privacy. One thing to note is that because the dining space is so small and intimate, it does get quite loud. The appetizers we tried were all good, with izakaya flare as promised. The charred edamame was extremely addicting, smothered in garlic soy and just the right amount of spicy from chili arbor. The Okonomi corn dog was a clever spin on okonomiyaki, bonito flakes and all. Finally, both the Yuzu and Wagyu rolls were fresh and perfect size bites of their respective fishes. I wish I could have sampled their entire cocktail menu! All the drinks sounded novel and unique, and featured their specially cut crystal clear ice. My Yuzu Strawberry blended the smokiness of the mezcal with the tangy sweetness from yuzu and strawberry perfectly. And the Peated Highball I ordered as my nightcap has to be my new favorite drink, adding a boldness to the Japanese cocktail staple. Only reason I took a star off my review was the abrupt service. Our waitress was not subtle about needing our table for the next reservation, asking to clear our plates when there was still food on it, and closing our check early to the point that the bartender had to come and charge us again for our last drink. Despite that, still strongly suggest checking out Tokyo Noir. Long Beach sadly doesn't have many speakeasies, but the ones that are here are at the top of their game.

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    Monochrome - dry with a complex after taste. Very nice martini.

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    Monochrome - dry with a complex after taste. Very nice martini.
    Wood & Salt Tavern

    Wood & Salt Tavern

    4.1
    (595 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Finally made it out and they are about to close. :(…read more It was very busy when we arrived and we had to wait about 20 minutes, but after being seated, everything was smooth. Trying several items on the menu provided us a nice sampling of what they have to offer. We enjoyed everything we ordered. My favorite was probably the Brussel sprouts as they were cooked to perfection and not sweet like most restaurants serve them. A close 2nd was the chicken parmesan served over zucchini noodles. The final item ordered was a mushroom pasta with shrimp. The shrimp were fantastic with a light char and perfect flavoring. The pasta was good. It was a bit to spicy for me with the chili oil so I only had a small portion. The inside is simple yet inviting with an open layout. They seemed a bit short staffed, but every one was hustling and honestly we were well taken care of. Sad I won't have another opportunity to try more of the menu, but grateful to squeeze in this visit before they close in about a week.

    It's been a while since the last time I've visited for dinner and drinks. This time, we stopped by…read moreSaturday evening with no reservations. It did look quite busy on the patio when we checked in with the hostess. We were informed that it would prob be about 20 minutes or so for a table and if we wanted to wait at the bar. Exactly what we did. Bar area had maybe 5/6 hi top chairs that look onto the bar. Gabriel and Francisco who were working was knocking the drinks out one by one. Sitting there and just watching them create magic for everyone, it was quite amusing. Seeing how it's made and presented with precise detail, it was an art. While waiting for the table we started off with the raspberry lychee martini and the spicy margaritas. Both were great. The right amount of kick with each sip. Gabriel was knocking them out one by one and man was he busy. Fransisco took are of us while we were eating which we ended up just having our dinner at the bar instead. The last time I remembered the chicken Parmesan which was excellent. So we started off with the grilled prawns as a starters. Five prawns in a skewers and grilled with a delicious sauce accompanied. It was tasty and quite delicious. Decent size and meaty for each bite. Entrees was a little mishap as our meal was mistakenly given to the party next to us which they enjoyed. Honesty mistake but we laughed it off. Kitchen was informed and a rushed was put on our order. We weren't in a rush so it was fine with us. They apologized and graciously offered us a dessert after dinner. Something simple but very graceful for the honest mistake. Entrees, the wild mushrooms pasta which was quite tasty and pretty decent in size. The cream sauce which wasn't too over powering the meal was great. Each bite was very tasty. Then there was the chicken Parmesan which why we were here and expecting. The last visit it was excellent with grilled broccolini, slices of tomatoes on top and mozzarella cheese and onto spaghetti pasta. It was great. Thinking it would be the same this time which it wasn't. This visit, it was just served with squash pasta and buffalo mozzarella on top. Honestly it wasn't what I expected, somewhat of a little disappointed. Chicken was good don't get me wrong. But the hot meat with sauce and then you have literally COLD squash pasta paired with it. It was a little underwhelming. Overall, we still had a nice experience. The place was pretty full and of course the lakers were on so it was fun seeing everyone cheering them on. Bar seating for a meal was great as we had fun conversations with both Gabriel and Francisco. Plus they were cranking them drinks out one by one. Excellent in what they do. The drinks were great, grilled prawns and wild mushrooms pastas were excellent. Chicken parm, this time was a miss. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and cocktails. Also the dessert, highly recommend the Cinnabon with vanilla ice cream. Wow, it went down very well. Hoping next time will outdo this.

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    Wood & Salt Tavern
    Wood & Salt Tavern
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    HALO Rooftop BAR

    HALO Rooftop BAR

    4.0
    (94 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$

    This is where all the cool kids go for drinks…read more You are - literally- at the top of a classic building in Long Beach. The vibe is upscale mellow. The drinks are crazy pricey. But , what the heck, it's very cool

    I would like to start off by saying this place has an amazing view and the hotel lobby is…read morebeautiful. The staff, however, was just okay. My cousins and I got there around 9 p.m. on a Friday. It was steady, but when we went up for our first drinks the bar itself wasn't very busy--there were maybe two people in front of us and two behind us. I mention this because it matters for context. My cousin ordered two drinks, one for him and one for his girlfriend. We were talking and at some point I looked at his girlfriend's drink, which was already about halfway empty, and noticed a fairly large crack running across one side of the glass, right above where the remainder of her drink was. I said, "Hey, your glass has a significant crack in it," and she laughed it off and said she noticed and was just drinking from the other side. I told her she absolutely should not do that because there was already a chip near the rim and there could potentially be tiny pieces of glass in the drink. I also told her we needed to bring it to the bartender's attention because that's a legitimate safety issue. Someone who isn't paying attention could cut their lip or potentially ingest glass. By the time we went back up to the bar, it had gotten quite a bit busier. We explained what happened to the bartender and he asked if we got the drink there. We said yes and pointed out the female bartender who had originally served us. He asked what the drink was, walked away, served a few other people, and eventually brought us a replacement. We were completely patient. We understood that the bar was busier at this point, we weren't rude, and we weren't upset about having to wait. What bothered me was when he handed us the replacement and said, "Next time you need to let us know when it happens." That response really rubbed me the wrong way. It's not the customer's responsibility to inspect a glass before drinking from it, and obviously we would have said something sooner if we had noticed it sooner. Considering the bar wasn't particularly busy when the drink was originally made, I was also surprised that a crack that significant wasn't noticed before the glass was served. I did take a photo of the bartender afterward because I wanted to make sure I could identify the person involved when I brought the interaction to management's attention. I spoke with the person who identified himself as the manager and explained what happened. He said he would speak with the bartender, but the response also felt somewhat dismissive given that my concern was ultimately about customer safety and how the situation was handled. Accidents happen and glasses crack. Had the drink simply been replaced and the concern acknowledged appropriately, I honestly probably wouldn't be writing this review. It was the combination of being served a visibly cracked glass, being told that we should have notified them sooner, and then feeling like the concern wasn't taken particularly seriously when I brought it to management that ultimately prompted me to leave an honest review. Beautiful property and amazing view, but the way this situation was handled definitely left a bad impression.

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    The view when you go onto the rooftop area, which is very spacious.

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    The view when you go onto the rooftop area, which is very spacious.
    Dream Come True Tea & Party Room

    Dream Come True Tea & Party Room

    4.4
    (170 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Went for my sister's birthday, she wanted to share some tea time with my daughter and we loved it!…read more It's so cute, the service was amazing and the tea was delicious. We were never rushed, and even completed the cute list of things to find around the room. It is not cheap, but all the high teas I looked at were about the same price or more. The sandwiches were good and we had all the pastries listed and plenty of fruit. We enjoyed it so much we decided to book it for my daughter's birthday! I got a call from Elena and she was so awesome and excited to have us for the birthday. We are looking forward to the wonderful celebration!

    Trying new tea houses is a favorite for me! I love to experience each one's take on traditional tea…read moreand experience their personal touches to both the menu and tea selections. Dream Come True definitely added their personal touch to the decor. When you walk in there is so much to look at and take in. It's magical! The hostess was very friendly and personable. She was very helpful with explaining the menu and helped me with my tea selection. The sandwich choices are selected for you which was different than any other place I've been to. I was able to advise on what I didn't like and was asked if we had any food allergies. That's always a plus! The sandwiches were good, but slightly bland. I think the egg salad sandwich could have used a little more flavor. The scone was not like a traditional scone, the consistency was more like a muffin, but still very tasty. Overall it was a nice experience, I would definitely visit again. Pricing was pretty standard for most tea houses, street parking available.

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