Dress codes apply at most places and at some clubs men are routinely patted down.
Top Downtown Long Beach Nightclubs and Bars
Alegria
Spanish and Latin American Restaurant/bar with flamenco shows Friday through Sunday with live Latin fusion bands between sets. There's enough dance space for four couples to hit the floor comfortably, but who needs comfort when the music is good?115 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 436-3388
www.alegriacocinalatina.com
Auld Dubliner Irish Pub
The scene here evolves from after work happy hour to a late night college crowd with tourists, conventioneers and locals stopping in for the hearty Irish dinner fare in between. A fun mix of local Irish and non-Irish musicians play late sets.71 South Pine Ave, Unit C
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-8300br> www.aulddubliner.com
The Basement Lounge
An underground club in the Long Beach East Village Arts District. Dancing to DJs playing Top 40 and hip hop with occasional live music. Thursday through Saturday.149 Linden Ave. B-100 at Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 901-9090
www.basementlounge.com
Club Cohiba
Upstairs dance club with entrance on Broadway at the southeast corner of Pine. Two dance rooms with DJs, a few go-go dancers and wall to wall people. There's a cigar lounge with pool tables off the smaller room.110 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 491-5220
www.cohibalongbeach.com
Congregation Ale House
A popular church-themed pub with stained glass windows, lots of interesting beers on tap and good food at the corner of Broadway and the Promenade.201 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 432-BEER
congregationalehouse.com
District Wine
Trendy wine bar and gourmet beer club in the East village Arts District of downtown Long Beach. 144 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90802
(562) 612-0411
www.districtwine.com
Harvelle's
Underground live music club under the Congregation Ale House at the corner of Broadway and the Promenade.201 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 239-3700
longbeach.harvelles.com
Mai Tai Bar
Polynesian-themed bar located above the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company at the south end of the Cyclone Bridge at the Pike. Live island music and a small dance area.97 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-1200
www.maitaibar.com/long-beach/about.php
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Mariposa
Restaurant and Latin dance club with alternating bands and DJs. Club is Wednesday through Saturday.217 Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 436-3600
www.mariposanightclub.com
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The Rhythm Lounge
Upstairs in the Pine Square complex, the Rhythm Lounge has two club rooms separated by a bar. One has a live music stage, the other a DJ. The crowds vary with the music from Latin to Reggae to Hip Hop and music showcases. Comedy on Tuesdays.245 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-4288
www.rhythm-lounge.com
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Rock Bottom Brewery
Microbrewery that has a bar, but most of the space is the restaurant.1 Pine Ave (at Ocean)
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 308-2255
rockbottom.com/long-beach
Sevilla Café and Nightclub
At Sevilla you can have dinner with a flamenco show, followed by dancing on a postage-stamp-size floor to a live Latin band, then head upstairs to bust a move with a DJ and go-go dancers in the main club.140 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 495-1111
www.sevillanightclub.com, www.cafesevilla.com
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Sgt Pepper's Dueling Piano Cafe
Lively dueling piano bar at the Pike, across from the Long Beach Convention Center. Sing-along piano shows and piano karaoke Wednesday through Sunday.91 S. Pine Ave, Unit C
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 499-4600
www.pepperspianos.com
The Yard House
Something like 140 brews on top, really good food and waterfront location at Shoreline Village keep this place hopping.401 Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 628-0455
www.yardhouse.com/CA/long-beach-restaurant
