This place is such a cute cozy speakeasy vibe, perfect for a girls night or date night. They have a…read morehappy hour everyday for the 1st 2 hours of opening and the last 2 hours of closing. Very Sunday they have a live jazz band performing from 7pm-9pm. I got the pleasure of being served by AJ, Liam and Sophia. They all were so attentive, friendly and I had the best conversations with them. The drinks were over the top phenomenal! The $4 hot dogs were so tasteful and delicious! The ambiance is such a vibe, I already can't wait to be back. Their drink menu is so unique and different than any other bar and you have so many options to different spirits from mezcal, gin, vodka, tequila, scotch and more! You also get served with free popcorn that is seasoned so well.

I really wanted to love this place. The vibe was fantastic...great music, a stylish ambiance, and…read morean impressive selection of specialty craft cocktails. It's clear the owners put a lot of thought and creativity into making their cocktails the centerpiece of the experience. That said, the execution didn't live up to the concept. The menu appears to rotate regularly, and while the drinks were certainly unique, most of the cocktails we tried were hit or miss. At roughly $22 per drink, I expected more balance and refinement. One cocktail started with flavors reminiscent of an Old Fashioned, but after the initial sip, the combination of bitters and fruit syrups created an unpleasant cough syrup like finish. We tried a mocktail as well, and it was mostly ice and soda water, with what seemed like a collection of syrups doing most of the heavy lifting. The drinks were creative, but many of the flavor profiles felt disjointed rather than intentional. The biggest issue, however, was the bar service and sanitation practices. I watched a bartender place a cucumber garnish into a glass using his bare hands, touching the entire garnish in the process. He then continued to take credit cards, cash, and other items before stuffing ice into additional drinks with his bare hands. Whether or not this technically violates health code standards, it certainly wasn't appetizing to watch and left a poor impression. Parking is another challenge. There is no dedicated parking, and unless you get lucky, expect to park several blocks away and walk. Overall, the atmosphere is a lot of fun and the cocktail menu is ambitious, but the drinks didn't justify the price point, and the sanitation concerns were hard to overlook. I wouldn't rush back, especially given the cost and parking difficulties.

Alter Ego is such an inviting bar and lounge! They really nailed that divey vibe while still making…read moreit feel like a great place to sit down, eat, have a few drinks, and just enjoy yourself. The environment is super chill and welcoming. The service was great too. Everyone was attentive without being overbearing, which I really appreciated. I had the salmon and broccoli, along with the Caesar salad and tiramisu and honestly everything was delicious The tiramisu was a great way to finish everything off. Next time I'm staying at the Fairmont Breakers, I already know where I'll be coming back to eat!

Alter Ego at the Fairmont Breakers! Great place to grab a drink. We checked in early Sunday…read moreafternoon, August 9, 2026, and were counting down to the 5pm open -- $5 off signature cocktails is a nice little win. Went with the smoked Old Fashioned. Bartender's lighter would not cooperate, so no smoke show, but the drink itself was still excellent. Bonus entertainment: a speed dating group set up nearby. Did not expect that on a Sunday. Fascinating! One knock -- at 5pm those windows let in a lot of sunlight. Not the moody cocktail-bar vibe yet. That's on me for going at open. Means I have to come back at night for Thursday jazz, when the $5 off runs all night. Yeah, I'll be back!

One of the best cocktail bars in Long Beach, the decorations and wallpaper are stunning, and the…read morestaff is top tier!

The Leprechaun Movie was playing on screen. That was interesting…read more Saturday Night 7/19/26 @ 11:50 pm. I asked the DJ if he took request and if the song, I was requesting mixed well with what he was playing. He said said yes. So, I tipped the DJ. Waited 30 minutes. Then asked the DJ when he was going to play my song request and he said he already played it. I never heard the song played and none of my 6 friends with the same birthday party heard the song either. I had 1 vodka drink. It tasted like vodka flavored water. It was a definitely underpour. It was my first time here. I am not sure what's going on with establishment. I saw the 4-star review for this place but there is definitely a disconnect. I won't be hopping back to the grasshopper anytime soon

The atmosphere is what you are here for and the service and atmosphere was great! We were able to…read moregrab a drink outside at the tiki pop up first and it was altogether just a fun night! Everyone was friendly and cocktails had booze More

Honestly for a super cute speakeasy, the drinks were very lackluster and not really well thought…read moreout. I expected to pay so much for cocktails that don't really seem balanced or designed with intent. It also took a very long time to receive drinks, the bartender seemed more into doing his sub par flair than getting drinks out at a decent time. Definitely not coming back, such a waste of money and time.

This is such a cute speakeasy!! Drinks here are pretty strong but I got the Chinese Vacation that…read morecomes with amante aperitif and was really sweet and easy to drink. My friend's lychee negroni was very interesting, had a sweet start with a crazy punch of an aftertaste. All the appys were tasty! My friends' favorite is the 5 sauce fries. My personal faves were the shu mai and popcorn chicken. We also got har gao and both pan-fried and steamed pork dumplings. It's a super small space (very intimate and cozy) so definitely make reservations ahead of time. We showed up very late our resy but thankfully our table was still available when we got there! I tried reaching them over the phone multiple times to let them know we would be late but it's impossible to reach them, so that's the only thing I would suggest for improvement. There's also a tiki bar (called Lagoon) within Midnight Oil that I want to check out next time.

Your hao peng you (good friend) on Yelp is sending you a sign to check this hidden gem out! ;)…read more As someone of Taiwanese descent, I always get SO excited discovering Taiwanese restaurants and bars, which are admittedly a bit hard to find if you're not in East LA. We stopped by late Saturday night and were able to snag an immediate walk-in at the bar at Hao Peng You, which is the intimate speakeasy portion of Midnight Oil. The decor definitely reminded me of my grandparents' house in Taiwan, with vintage, ornate wooden chairs, dragon/lion statue carvings, and even a historic century old marital bed that had been repurposed into a booth. The drinks were also VERY unique, with my favorite being Hua sheng (literally meaning peanut), which was crafted from a nostalgic childhood peanut milk drink. All our cocktails were crafted very well, to the point where I thought they were a bit on the lighter side since I couldn't really taste the alcohol. This section does get really busy though and only had one bartender who is making/serving drinks and taking orders, so do expect a bit of a wait. Overall, highly recommend checking out this vibey vintage Taiwanese-inspired speakeasy (that my inner history nerd was so excited about), and I'll definitely be back to try their food items as well as their two other bar/restaurant concepts!

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.

This was my first time at this establishment, and I have very mixed feelings about the experience…read more The food was very good and the drinks were creative, but I really wish the service had been better. We sat at the bar, and I expected to receive service from the bartender, but he didn't acknowledge us for the entire night. Instead, our server took our order. After a while, she informed us that the crispy rice we ordered was sold out. She mentioned that the bartender was supposed to let us know, but he never did. What made the experience more uncomfortable was that the bartender seemed to be giving most of his attention to the Caucasian customers on the other side of the bar. We were the only Asian customers there, and unfortunately, this left us feeling like we were being treated differently because of our race. The good food and drinks helped compensate for the poor service, so we decided not to let it ruin our evening. However, things got even more disappointing at the end. After I paid, I noticed that I had been charged for the crispy rice even though we never received it. When our server tried to address the issue, the bartender appeared to ignore both her and us, so we eventually left. I hope management sees this review and reaches out to me to address the overcharge and the overall experience. Overall, although the food and drinks were good, the service and the way we were treated left a very negative impression. Unfortunately, I will not be returning.

One of my favorite bars ! They have awesome music in a jukebox and 50 cent pool tables (2) The…read moreprices are amazing and their happy hours are always worth the walk! All the bartenders are really nice and love to see you again! Food is allowed inside which is my favorite thing about this place since they dont have a kitchen Last night they had a burger pop up, they were so good I didnt even stop to take a pic!!! Definitely check it out they have a parking lot and lots of seating available!

The Hawk is my watering hole, just a 10 minute walk from home. My husband and I love coming here to…read moreshoot some pool. They have 2 bar-sized pool tables for $1 a game. Pool cues and tables aren't in the best conditions, but they work. Their signature cocktails are dangerously good and reasonably priced at $14. 2-3 drinks in and I'm stumbling home. Bartenders are always chill and quick to serve. Love when they have DJs. Their jukebox could use some updating of a wider selection of eclectic tunes. They have a decent amount of seating at the bar as well as a few booths and a couple tables. Cool wall paper decor and an old school photo booth for anyone wanting a memento.

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.

I dined here with my mother. I booked for 6 but was a bit late. The hostess was very nice and…read moreaccommodating; we felt welcomed. The restaurant was busy with constant traffic, however I didn't feel rushed. We ordered calamari, house bread and mozzarella balls. The calamari was crispy, Cajun and delicious we really enjoyed the fried lemon slices! The mozzarella balls we're good but the house bread was a stand out! It's warm, flaky,savory and the tomato chili fenell butter complemented very well. For entrees we ordered the grilled branzino, short rib Agnotolli and the truffle pesto lasagna. The Branzino was perfect and the chili crunch herb salad was amazing. The short rib agnotolli was very savory and I loved the robiola bosina. The lasagna was very good and cheesy.