Ambitious Ales

Finally tried Ambitious Ales. It wasn't too busy on an early Saturday afternoon. Guy manning the counter was nice. Tried the Loston Bahger and Bohemian Spaceman. Both were light and crisp, perfect for a summer day. Outdoor patio is cool. Oh, and they serve pizza. Might try one next time. Street parking only.

I love there selection of light & IPA beers. I believe I got the light ipa name Hamburger! Wasn’t crowded on the week day. Great place to relax and even work. The pizza was amazing I believe it was the sweet and spicy pizza?! But really good! 10/10

Stopped in for a cheeky pint randomly. Just passing through. Wound up trying 4. Great spot. Clean lagers, fresh hazy, and great blonde ale / coffee presentation. All around fantastic neighborhood business. Would return. And the pizza was excellent.

This place is amazing! One of the best I've been to! But honestly it's not 100% for the ales, but the atmosphere. Trigger warning: if you don't believe furry family deserves to dine with their human counterparts then woof off and meow you later (ok, that was cringe but I don't care). Beer: 9/10 There are some decent options here! And they admitted to not having what I liked as an option, but I was pleased none the less with the brilliant bar tender who gave me generous samples. She was so sweet and knowledgeable, I would come back again and again just to have her take care of me. I'm sorry I don't have her name! I do hope they add a little bit of everything one day, but honestly I am not that picky and I was able to enjoy my beer regardless. Service: 10/10 Just superb! Definitely the best part about this place is the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I don't own a pooch but I believe dog owners are some of the best people out there! Some of you are still Karen's and Kevin's, but most of you are just so loving! So it's no wonder the place was so full of great energy. And not only is the facility dog friendly but it's family friendly too. They have a beer garden, which is just fancy for outside seating, but kids were back there running around and being their crazy selves. I am a single mom so I loved it! No one cares or rolled their eyes at the "unruly" kids and just minded their own business. I am in love with how the facility catered to the large bday party and made it a great evening for them and all the other patrons! Atmosphere: 10/10 I said it several times and I'll say it again, so warm and welcoming. Everything is clean, visually appealing, the night time ambiance with the stringed lights is all I ever wanted Food: 8/10 Not sure if the Korean taco spot is part of the company or it's own entity but it's there! The tacos were fire but the kimchi? Hard pass. $7/tiny jar and it's not that great. Not sure if it's their jarring practice or if it's their recipe but it was the worst kimchi I ever ate (I love that stuff), it was extremely acidic and had a flavor I couldn't put my finger on and definitely wasn't gonna use my tongue to find out but those tacos I will be back for. They had the best sweet and Smokey flavor, the beef and chicken were both cooked to perfection and the toppings were fresh. I mean.. it doesn't get better than tacos and beer! Overall I definitely recommend this place to any fellow hop lover who wants to drink around amazing energy and be provided with phenomenal service.

Family and pup friendly brewary with a good selection. Large back patio area. Local pizza spot next door will bring your order and weekends there are on site food vendors. The Guatemalan Blond Coffee brew was amazing as well as the Fleurs.

Great space, amazing beer, appetite to bring food in from the great places nearby, AND they show sports? What's not to like about the best brewery in Long Beach!?!?!

Supporting local business. Para sayo sour blond with calamansi is refreshing and crisp. Came back to Ambitious for the Smoked and salt pop up, both beer and bbq didn't disappoint. I do wish that they would bring the para sayo beer back though.

Great variety and great service every time! Halo halo squishies are where it’s at! The photos are from a smoked and salted bbq pop up, if you have the chance to go on a day they’re there, DO IT!

Ambitious Ales is the perfect spot to unwind after a long day at work. The friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere make it a great place to relax. With a diverse selection of beers, it's your go-to destination. Plus, the food from their Vendo collab always pairs perfectly with the drinks.

This cozy brewery offers a welcoming atmosphere with two large screens in the main room, making it perfect for catching a game or just relaxing. What's even better is their partnership with Thunderbolt Pizza next door--you can order delicious pizza, and they'll deliver it right to your table! The beer selection is unique and creative, featuring a range of specialized flavors, from coffee-inspired brews to other adventurous options. While I'm no beer expert, I really enjoyed the Corgi Tail--definitely worth a try!

My favorite brewery in Long Beach. Everyone is always very friendly here and I love how they have two outdoor patios. They usually have a food vendor pop-up as well as the amazing Thunderbolt Pizza next door who delivers food directly to your table. They have fun collab beers from time to time - my favorite has been the Ube Bay. They also have a variety of non-alcoholic options. I recently celebrated my birthday here. Russell helped coordinate the reservation via email and was able to book us an area with three tables for about 20 guests. Shoutout to Russell for making it an easy, smooth process! Everyone had a great time. They also were able to hold my cake in their walk in fridge. Highly recommend Ambitious for catching up with friends, a date, or a celebration and of course supporting local!

Came here with some co-workers for a happy hour. Parking can be a little difficult but I was lucky enough to get a spot in the small parking lot next to it. There's ample seating and tables inside and outside to hangout with a large party. They have many beers on tap and reasonably priced. If you're not a huge fan of beer like I am, they do have some non-beer alcoholic drinks as well! I got the Lit Lemonade which was a refreshing slushie drink. My co-workers got the various beers on tap and they all liked them. We also ordered some pizzas for the table, and they are partnered with Thunderbolt Pizza next door so you can order some items from their menu. The pizza and appetizers went well with the beers and drinks! Good vibes, drinks, and food - will definitely be back!

Crazy good beer list with great vibes!!! Everything is so chill and parking on the street is easy! I tried the Gandalf drink and WOW! YOU SHALL ENJOY THIS DRINK! They also have plenty of TVs to chill and watch some soccer! I can't believe I never came sooner! Can't wait to be back.

Good variety of beers brewed here. From the light to the delicious darks as shown here. The stout was a coffee vanilla dessert.

I always enjoy Ambitious Ales. Interior is bright and clean, but I love the outside area. Front patio is nice and a large back area give you plentiful seating. There are frequently pop-ups, but you can also order food from Thunderbolt pizza and they will deliver to you. There is always a nice selection of beer with fun names. We enjoyed the Batman Rapids & Robin Falls.

This place is nice! Lots of seating! You can just chill, you can buy something if you want. I came in randomly because my car battery went out and my dad is on his way to fix it. I ate my salad and did some tarot on YouTube live while here. I looked around and it's a big size place. Good customer service! Inviting.

Came here around 6pm on a Wednesday. Bartender was friendly. Assorted brews for taste. Our drinks did not dissapoint. Great ambiance. Very spacious. Front lounge, inside by the bartender and outback at the benches. Restrooms were clean. The order system for food was easy. Scan the barcode and a menu catered by Thunderbolt pizza. Many to choose from. You still have to order up front though. It would of been nice if you you can order your drinks from the barcode as well, having your drinks delivered to your table would of been awesome. The negative, you cannot drink beers from the can. They sell them there but cannot drink them there. To go only. Because of that, I gave only 4 stars. I recommend this place to chill. Has a good vibe for a hangout.

Stopped to try some beers! Friendly environment, had the Soccer matches playing and fun crowd. The beers were great, dog friendly, and food available from next door!

The beers we tried were the IPAs and the slushy drink which I believe was a lemonade, and they were all great! Service is good you walk up and order your drinks then sit anywhere you'd like. We sat outside in the front, but we later discovered theres a back patio lol. To get to the back patio go through the long hallway with the gallery wall till it ends. The only reason its a 4 and not a 5 is because you cant park in the little parking lot where its at because its for the other businesses. You will need to park on the street and it is limited depending on what time you go.

Eating great New York style pizza, while sampling locally brewed brews in Long Beach on a lazy Saturday afternoon with great company...what could be better? After stopping in for a quick buy last night, we made it a point to stop-in again when we had more time to actually check out their small bier garden in the back. We were able to do so in December by taking the 61 from DTLB (took about an hour door to door). They opened the door at exactly noon as they promised on their signage, and we took the long corridor to the shaded backyard patio. We were the only ones there for our visit, as it gets busier during the evening hours. There is a schedule for various food trucks to come and provide food, but none was offered on this Saturday. Every table has two QR codes that you can scan on your phone: one to get their current beers on tap and one to see and order food from the neighboring Thunderbolt Pizza (which will get delivered right to your table). The beer needs to be ordered from the front (same place where you would buy canned beer...which can not be drunk on-premise). As expected, the bartender was super friendly (and since it was not busy, I didn't feel bad striking up a conversation to ask his favorites). The one I wanted to try again (Ube Kape) wasn't available since it's seasonal, but a different Filipino neighborhood inspired beer was offered: Kabayo Caballo (2 horses: Kabayo is horse in Tagalog and Caballo is horse in Spanish...though am I the only one that it sounds a lot like a famous Latino singer...). It's inspired by the popular Filiipino beer Red Horse, a strong amber lager. I got a full glass of that ($7), and two other full glasses: Gandalf the Crisp Pilsner ($6) and Vert Doubles Belgian Saison($6). All 3 were extremely easy to drink, no hoppiness or overt maltiness whatsoever. The Gandalf would have been right at home across the street at the German restaurant. I love wheat beer and the saison was decent, with a hint of sourness. All the beers are decently priced and one can try free samples to choose your favorite. Like last time, we went home with a 4 pack, but this time with one we've already drank: Kabayo Caballo. We'll serve this during our Christmas Party, to share in the joy (don't worry...all the invited don't do much yelping, so hopefully a surprise).

Love this place and loved the beer! I especially LOVE that we can order Thunderbolt Pizza next door and have them deliver right to your beer table. Not super impressed with the Food Vendors at the back of the brewery. I feel like they have the space to do more and raise the food bar. Would I go again? Yes! And again and again and again!

This place was surprising good there beers are amazing then you can order pizza from next door that always was great!!!

This place is amazing! One of the best I've been to! But honestly it's not 100% for the ales, but the atmosphere. Trigger warning: if you don't believe furry family deserves to dine with their human counterparts then woof off and meow you later (ok, that was cringe but I don't care). Beer: 9/10 There are some decent options here! And they admitted to not having what I liked as an option, but I was pleased none the less with the brilliant bar tender who gave me generous samples. She was so sweet and knowledgeable, I would come back again and again just to have her take care of me. I'm sorry I don't have her name! I do hope they add a little bit of everything one day, but honestly I am not that picky and I was able to enjoy my beer regardless. Service: 10/10 Just superb! Definitely the best part about this place is the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I don't own a pooch but I believe dog owners are some of the best people out there! Some of you are still Karen's and Kevin's, but most of you are just so loving! So it's no wonder the place was so full of great energy. And not only is the facility dog friendly but it's family friendly too. They have a beer garden, which is just fancy for outside seating, but kids were back there running around and being their crazy selves. I am a single mom so I loved it! No one cares or rolled their eyes at the "unruly" kids and just minded their own business. I am in love with how the facility catered to the large bday party and made it a great evening for them and all the other patrons! Atmosphere: 10/10 I said it several times and I'll say it again, so warm and welcoming. Everything is clean, visually appealing, the night time ambiance with the stringed lights is all I ever wanted Food: 8/10 Not sure if the Korean taco spot is part of the company or it's own entity but it's there! The tacos were fire but the kimchi? Hard pass. $7/tiny jar and it's not that great. Not sure if it's their jarring practice or if it's their recipe but it was the worst kimchi I ever ate (I love that stuff), it was extremely acidic and had a flavor I couldn't put my finger on and definitely wasn't gonna use my tongue to find out but those tacos I will be back for. They had the best sweet and Smokey flavor, the beef and chicken were both cooked to perfection and the toppings were fresh. I mean.. it doesn't get better than tacos and beer! Overall I definitely recommend this place to any fellow hop lover who wants to drink around amazing energy and be provided with phenomenal service.

This place is fun and they have some really interesting beers including some infusions, for people who want to try something different. I think my favorite is called normal human being. But one reason you will find yourself back here again and again is that you can order from the legendary Thunderbolt Pizza right to your table. Dog friendly.

Good place for craft beers. Good selection. Parking can be challenging. You can bring in your own food, and there is food service at the location as well. Didn't try their food menu.

Amazing service and great beers! The guy who helped us was so nice. I didn't get his name, but he let me sample a bunch of the beers and he was so friendly about it. He even recommended the Jawn Saison after I told him I typically stick to Hefeweizens. It was perfect for me. I also really enjoyed the Ube Bay. My husband got the tiki taka, one of their sours. He doesn't typically like sours, but he enjoyed this one because it was on the mild side. I love the convenience of this place. When you sit at your table, there's a QR code to place an order with Thunderbolt Pizza. They bring your food right to your table when it's ready; so easy! Bonus points for their compost bin. I will definitely be a returning customer.

Great place for unique local beers. Loved the berry sour. Great seating so check out the beer garden.

I've been loving this Long Beach microbrewery! They have a bit of seating inside but most of their seating is on the front patio and large back patio/beer garden. Most of their offering fall under light + crispy, hoppy, or fruited and I've never had a beer I didn't like. There are QR codes on the tables so you can order from the delicious Thunderbolt pizza to accompany your beverages.

OMG ube ale! It's a limited flavor called Ube Bay that I've only seen Ambitious Ales offer twice. I missed out the first time because it was super popular, I procrastinated, and they sold out. So when I saw another post for Labor Day weekend that they'll be offering Ube Bay again, I showed up within the first hour on the first day. Though the line was short, everyone in front of us, and probably behind us, were grabbing those cans. It was that good! It's $20 for a 4-pack and we bought two packs as well as a glass to enjoy in the back patio. https://bit.ly/3BuG2Gt Ambitious Ales is an awesome spot to spend time with friends. This local brewery, located in Bixby Knolls, has ample amounts of tables on the front patio, back patio, and a few indoors. I've been here more than a handful of times now which is quite a lot for someone who doesn't drink beer often. Their menu rotates seasonally and I usually sip from whatever Hubby gets which is often a coffee-flavored ale. They have one called Central Perk. The back outdoor area is relaxing. On most evenings that we've gone, it was fairly easy to sit at one of the picnic tables. Friends and I have brought games and food to enjoy with our ales. There's also cornhole. The tables have QR codes to order Thunderbolt Pizza from next door which we have done more than once. There have only been two occasions when we've gone and it was super crowded. One of those occasions was for UbeFest and I was impressed that 5-6 vendors were able to fit in the back area and still have places for folks to sit. I often see IG posts about other pop-us that occur here. The taplist has a rotating menu with something that always piques my curiosity. I usually stick to the smaller, taster sizes until I find something that I like. Clean, helpful staff, relaxed vibe. Cheers!

Dog friendly: yes. Delicious beers: yes. Easy to get food from thunderbolt pizza: yes. Am I always happy when I'm here: YES! My favorite chill spot for a few beers and a pizza from next door. I've done paint and sips night here, Xmas eve, New Year's Eve, anniversary, Halloween week day hangout, dog hang out, and I've been pleased with the service every time. The staff is welcoming, the seating out front, indoors and in back is spacious. I almost don't want everyone to know about this place because I want it to be my secret but I can't keep anyone from knowing that this is the place to be and it needs to stay in business forever.

Chill vibes & tasty on-site crafted beer. Plus the packaging / branding is clean. Came specifically for the Ube Bay ale. Honestly, delicious. The ube taste comes thru subtly but still prominently (if that makes sense) at the end of the sip. It's delightful. The purple color of the beer is fun. And of course... the label and can design, sexy. Would def come back again!

Great space, great staff, great beer! I love sours and every time I'm in they've got something delicious for me! This most recent time they had a sour slushy, which I wasn't so sure about- beer slushy??- but it was amazing!! Did the QR code thing for the pizza place next door. Very convenient! Pooch and fam friendly. Just don't come in already drunk acting a fool. The staff doesn't need that! But they're amazing with how they handle everything. And that one woman with the clear glasses works too hard- somebody give her a raise! All around good vibes at Ambitious!!

My wife and I frequent this place, but we went in the other night and there was a worker yelling at a customer calling them a "loser" and other various slurs. After witnessing this and calling to ask why there was a worker screaming on a main street I was met with a strike towards myself accusing me of being the one yelled at with no explanation. If this is how they act on a Tuesday night in front of any customer that enters the establishment even when in a high stress situation I would not recommend coming here anymore for a relaxing experience to wind down after a long day like I have been. And for what it's worth we come for the service and quality of what's served, after witnessing what happened tonight I don't think I can even come back without feeling intimidated by the staff or just simply uncomfortable.

Love this place . Good vibes, good people. Love the family and community atmosphere. I highly recommend Central Perk beer, and Ube Bay or Ube Kape for Ube lovers.

I came here for a little Sundate with my fiancé. This little gem in Bixby Knolls is a great place for friends and family. We got the Professional human being, fleurs, Kohia Cambria, Berry shower. I'm not mich of a hazy or sour beer drinker but they got their beers down at Ambitious Ales! I ordered the professional human being is a bright hazy and full of citrus flavors, and the fleurs which is a light fruity Belgian perfect for a refresher on a warm day. My fiancé got the berry sour which is a sour blonde which raspberry purée and vanilla. New favorite brewery in the South Bay!

This is the best local brewery! They have excellent choices. Something for everyone. I love the central perk beer that has coffee flavor which is delicious and their stout. I also really like that you can order pizza from next door and they bring it to your table. It's family friendly as well. Love coming here. Such good vibes and wonderful staff.

Sunday funday 2.19.23 - it was "easy like Sunday morning!" Kid friendly, large IPA & sour selection; Central Perk was my favorite of the 4 I consumed. Spacious. Parking is a little tough. I didn't go but they have a backyard patio/seating area, front/street side sitting area & spent most of my time inside with the large projection TV. Staff is friendly & helpful.

Delicious on tap variety! Everyone was friendly and helpful, let me try everything. They also carry non alcoholic and made my partner a delicious michelada with it

There's a front & back porch. The space is bright and spacious. I emailed to reserve tables because we had a party of ten. They replied within 48 hours which was great. Everyone enjoyed the variety of beers. They serve RC cola. They don't have food here. They paired up with the pizza place next door. Scan the QR code on the table & viola, pizza is delivered to you table in a few. Fun place

Love this place ! Good brews and delicious pizza ! Plus dog friendly so this place gets 5 stars ! Great place to just hang out and have a good time

Ambitious is wonderful! We wait for Jade to serve us since she is so friendly and helpful. This last time, she suggested a West Coast IPA that was co-brewed by Ambitious and Beachwood Brewing called Neighborhood Pals and it was wonderful. The place was very busy for a Friday night, but we found a spot and played a couple rounds of gin rummy. We ended up leaving with a 4-pack of the Neighborhood Pals and enjoyed one the next evening. Ambitious is in the Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach and has a neighborhood vibe, complete with corn hole games, lotsa kids/families, and plenty of dogs. Just next door is Thunderbolt Pizza, and they deliver (niiiiiccce). Ambitious often has a pop-up food business that usually doesn't disappoint. This is a great place on a warm evening - the back area sits a LOT of people.

Such a cute spot for grabbing a beer. Last minute meet up with a girlfriend and this place was amazing. I've seen it before a while back but never been. It's a cool gastropub with plenty of beer to choose from. Seating inside with the bar as well as a huge outdoor seating area with plenty of tables. Food is also served. Not sure if they have a onsite service or if they have different vendors each week. Was also told there was live music on certain days. Overall, nice place to chill and grab a drink.

Very friendly staff and tasty craft beer on tap. On occasion, you can find great stouts, but their usual lineup of lagers and fruited beers are solid. Best part is, you can order food from Lightning Pizza next door right from your table and they bring over to you. Family friendly, with plenty of bench seating outside. Great brewery to hangout with friends.

Girls night and it was my first time here! Different from what I accustomed to but the vibe was awesome! Service was awesome and they were very attentive! Food was tasty and the drinks were flowing. I need to come back and try their Ube beer! They weren't serving it last night unfortunately.

Best brewery in Long Beach by far. Most consistent and broadest list/types of beer. Service is excellent and for how busy they are, they don't miss a beat. Food trucks and pop ups are always there Thurs to Sunday most weeks. You can order Pizza next store at Thunderbolt via QR codes at the brewery tables. If you order from there I recommend the wings and mozzarella sticks.

Pretty quaint outdoor seating area and friendly staff. My two friends and I went on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't particularly crowded, and we didn't have to wait to be seated. Personally their selection is a bit limited, but if you're ok with trying what the staff recommends / has available then you'll enjoy your time!

A fun, chill spot we found on accident while driving down Atlantic. Ordered the Gandalf and Corgi tail and enjoyed our beers in the beer garden at the back. There was a pop up in the beer garden called Smoked and Salted BBQ where we ordered our food. You could also order food from Thunderbolt pizza by scanning the QR code for convenience. 5 stars for great beer, friendly staff members, very clean establishment and bathrooms, chill atmosphere to hang with friends, kid and dog friendly. We will definitely return!

I am normally a stout person but their award winning Central Perk was light but flavorful. They have a great set up with some tables in the front, inside, as well as a back patio with corn. Kid friendly with room to play and run around. For food, they have partnered with the pizza joint next door and all you have to do is order the food on your phone and they'll deliver it to your table. Brining together two small business with a family feel hang out spot.

Probably my favorite brewery so far! Several of the beers here are delicious and I love the vibe of the place. I like the Central Perk and have enjoyed some of their sours and porters and stouts. Probably the only brewery I've ever been to where there were multiple things I tasted that I like and had a hard time choosing what to get. You can order pizza from the delicious place next door and they bring it to your table. Definitely one of my favorite hangs in Long Beach.

Great place to hang out and grab a beer! There are both inside and outdoor seating (very dog friendly)! The service is quick and helpful with their variety of beer choices - personal favorites include the Professional Human Being and Soccer Pants. The tables have QR codes linked to Thunderbolt Pizza, honestly one of my new favorite pizza joints in LB. What more can you ask for from a brewery besides good beer, excellent pizza close by and great company to join you? We'll be back soon!

This is my local waterhole it is one of fav spot to come and get a beer. Enjoy nice views and good people. This place is always clean and never a ruckus here. They definitely pick up after themselves. Keep in mind you can always order from Thunderbolt Pizza and they will walk it over to your table. Some beers here are pretty seasonal which is good cause there is always a new one you can try. There IPA here is pretty good as well. If you are in the area will definitely recommend to come here and get a beer. They also have a cool back patio so come by and check it out.

Ambitious as the name implies that they trying because it ain't quite got it right yet. Have ambition to improve. Beer is weak, service is tight with taste samples not flight size... Music sucked, 80s dance music...aye carumba

Staff was super friendly always offers us tastings and recommends the best. We order pizza from next door but also try the pop ups they gave in the back. Really nice vibes just to hang with friends.

Fun environment, helpful and knowledgeable staff and an interesting selection of brews. They have food service from Thunderbolt Pizza right next door. The ordering system works seamlessly.

Came to Ambitious Ales recently because Smoked and Salted BBQ was doing a pop-up here. We came by in the early evening around 5:30pm, and parking was a little difficult in this area. They have a very small lot adjacent to them, but is shared with a number of other businesses. Once we to the brewery, it was nice to see so many outdoor seating options, especially as the weather warms up! Very pet friendly too! They have a front patio as well as a back area with plenty of seating. The inside has a smaller set-up, for those that wanted to be in there. They were also projecting the live feed from Coachella--how fun! The brewtenders were all very kind, and helped my partner sample different drinks until he found the two he wanted to try. He ended up with the mango and the berry, and I ended up getting a 6oz of the mango one as well. It was super refreshing! In case you come in when there isn't a pop-up, they also partner with a pizza place. We saw a few folks order pizza and it smelled fantastic! All in all, was a great first time at Ambitious Ales. A great local spot, and not too bad if you're visiting. If I was in the area looking for a fun but casual thing to do, I'd definitely come by again.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Chill, friendly neighborhood tasting room with great beers. I've come here twice now, once with just the hubby and another time with a group of about 20 people and it was a great experience both times! Both times were weeknights so that may have been responsible for the nice non-crowded vibes, but will have to come back on a weekend sometime to gauge. All the staff I've encountered have been very friendly and helpful; for the large gathering they recommended that I email them a request to reserve some tables in their back patio and that worked out brilliantly (I love their back patio). But how's the beer, you ask? I've tried their Gandalf the Crisp (pilsner), Central Perk (a surprising coffee blonde), and a West Coast IPA (forget the name), and they were all great! They don't have a ton of variety, but what they do have--if you like the generally lighter styles--is great. They also have a relationship with Thunderbolt Pizza next door, where you can order stuff to be delivered directly to your table--very convenient. I'm a fan!

Great place to grab a beer and hangout with friends and your pup. Order the pizza next door it's awesome. Also they switch out vendors on food and they are great as well. Casual atmosphere!