Long Beach Gay Bars

Mineshaft is a popular Long Beach gay bar, proudly serving the local community for over three decades. The venue maintains its reputation as a welcoming neighborhood gathering place with its relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere and affordable drink selections.

Open daily from 12pm to 2am, the venue features classic bar amenities including pool tables and a well-stocked jukebox, catering particularly to the jeans and leather crowd. The Mineshaft hosts regular DJ entertainment, happy hour specials, and themed evening events while preserving its authentic dive bar charm.

The Falcon has served as a cornerstone of Long Beach's LGBTQ+ community since 1996, establishing itself as a beloved neighborhood institution. This welcoming gathering place at 1435 E Broadway operates as both a daytime hangout spot and vibrant nightlife destination, open daily from 10am to 2am.

The Falcon fosters connections through its casual bar environment, quality drink selections, and regular-themed entertainment. The venue's appeal lies in its authentic vibe - a space where visitors consistently find good music and have friendly conversations.

Relaxed gay bar with a contemporary interior and an intimate outdoor patio. The Crest features themed nights, drag shows, pool table, darts and happy hours.

The Crest is a relaxed gay bar with a modern vibe in Long Beach, California. Open Monday through Friday from 2pm to 2am and weekends from 12pm to 2am, this venue offers themed nights, drag shows, pool tables, darts, and happy hours. Weekly events like Trivia Thursday and Karaoke keep the energy high. The crowd tends to be mature (25-60).

Flux Bar is a gay bar located on the busy Lakewood Boulevard. The venue hosts various events throughout the week such as 'Flux Famous $3 Tuesday', 'Thirsty Thursdays',  DJs nights, and more! The bar is open Tuesday - Sunday from 2pm to 2am. 

Falcon North, previously Eagle 565, is a gay bar and nightclub located in Long Beach, California. The venue is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until 2am. Falcon North features a massive dance floor, a new video wall, and all star DJs and entertainers. Themed events are also frequent in the venue, featuring underwear parties, karaoke nights, and latin-american parties. Crowd tends to be mature (25-50). 

Sweetwater Sallon is a gay bar in Long Beach with a laid-back atmosphere. Hot bartenders serve stiff drink as well as light bites here. Look out for their food specials, including Taco Tuesday.

Check out this local gay hotspot during Pride season for special celebrations.

The Broadway Bar is a cocktail lounge located in Long Beach. The venue offers a laid-back atmosphere and affordable cocktails. Other amenities include: pool tables, in-house DJs, and food. The Broadway Bar also hosts karaoke nights every Friday & Saturday from 9pm to 1am, making it a great spot to hang out with friends or meet locals.

Hamburger Mary's is a global quirky burger joint, located a few blocks behind the waterfront. The gay-popular bar & grill chain features drag shows by local queens, and often you can meet the stars of RuPaul's Drag Race here.

The food is good but can be pricey, and the same goes for Mary's cocktails. Hamburger Mary's also hosts regular strip nights in which you can see several muscly hunks dance for your pleasure.

Reservations aren't usually necessary unless you're in a large group, but beware! Entry can sometimes be expensive if there's a big show on.

British-themed gay bar in Long Beach, located n East Broadway, in the heart of the gay strip. The Brit is popular among the bear community, with the weekly event, Club BEARSKIN, being held every Friday.

Drinks deals are good; there's often a $5 beer bust which is extremely popular and if that's not your thing, then The Brit have an array of jello shots for cheap.

Also, the bar regularly hosts drag shows with local divas from LA and beyond.