Broken Spirits Distillery

Came here for an early dinner from a friend's recommendation. Very nice location downtown. We arrived around 5pm and it wasn't busy get so we were seated right away. Once seated we noticed a rush of people starting to come in. The staff was welcoming. The food and cocktails are excellent. Menu isn't too extensive. Prices are excellent. Service needs improvement. We had several servers so it was confusing which one was taking care of our table. Also we asked for straws 3 times and never got them. Bar was a little slow to get us our drinks. I wanted another cocktail and it took 2 different servers to put in for my order. Just a bit disappointed that it seemed disorganized. Could just be that particular server. Perhaps we can try again another time and maybe sit at the bar instead. We did like the food for sure.

This is a great restaurant and bar for food plus drinks. The happy hour is great and I love the carefully curated cocktails geared toward the long beach crowd. The food is unique and fresh. I came here a couple of times and even brought a group here. Although, they did not promise us a spot once we arrived they spontaneously arranged a dedicated area for us. Our group loved it that much they did not want to move on to the next spot.

Where bourbon dreams flow and California brisket does its darndest to impress a Texan. Step inside, friend, and leave your dusty boots and big-city stress at the door, because Broken Spirits is ready to wrap you in a whiskey-soaked hug and whisper sweet nothings through wafts of BBQ and craft cocktails. My wife and I sauntered in on a Friday night while visiting our daughter and her future husband who, spoiler alert, earned major points by recommending this joint. We were smart to book a reservation ahead of time; the place was busier than a brisket pit on game day. Good sign. The vibe? Pure speakeasy-meets-hipster-honky-tonk. Exposed brick, moody lighting, and the kind of bar that makes you want to monologue about heartbreak and rye whiskey. It’s a place where old souls sip brown liquor and love songs echo off tin ceilings. Our waiter? A charming soul with big promises and a short memory, talked a good game about surprise shots, then forgot to bring them. Bless him. Still tipped him well. Now let’s talk brisket: Texas smoked? This ain’t that, but for California? It was solid. Tender, flavorful, and drizzled with enough sauce to keep the meat moist and your fingers joyfully messy. It had ambition. Not smoky enough to make me cry like my hometown pitmaster, but enough to nod respectfully across state lines. Yes, they were a bit understaffed. Yes, the service lagged like molasses in January. But the energy? The bourbon? The sheer promise of a Friday night out in Long Beach? Totally worth it.

Love this place! The ambience is so nice here. Service: 9/10 It wasn’t busy, so sat at the bar right away. Hostess was very friendly and brought us menus. Took a little bit to get acknowledged for drinks, but it wasn’t a long wait. Bartender was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Food: 7/10 The food was either really great or really mediocre. First we decided on the beer, once I heard they only had house drafts, I had to get one. Unfortunately they only had IPAs and I’m not a fan, but they had a house lager and it was super flavorful. By far the best lager I’ve ever had in my life, puts modelo to shame I hate to say. It was very strong, I can usually order two pints and be fine, but that one put me to sleep when I got home. For appetizer I tried a small house salad with their miso dressing and the chicken wings. The salad was fresh and the dressing was perfectly made, the best substitute for vinaigrette for sure. The wings I usually order naked when there’s no spicy dry rub available, then sauce on the side. They were very dry and overcooked, I still ate them because I was hungry, but I didn’t finish them. Then the brisket chimi-cheese sandwich came out with the house chips and it was the most interesting sandwich I had in a long time. The chimi, cheese, meat and pickle ratio was perfect. And I hate pickles, but it went so well with their sandwich so I kept them on. The sourdough bread was toasted to perfection and provided a nice soft crunch along with the tender and oh-so-juicy meat, the sour tang of the pickles made for a perfect combination. The sides were not a hit. As much as I love fried brussel sprouts, these ones left a lot to be desired. The flavor profile was too complex to understand, but most of all the dish was overwhelmingly sweet and I was unable to enjoy it. The bacon was also very overcooked so the flavor was gone and it was just turning the dust in the mouth when chewed. The waffle fries were ok, seasoned very well, next time I’ll ask for them to be cooked well done. Ambience: 10/10 I LOVE the decor, the welcoming feel of the place, and open floor plan. The rock music was at the perfect level to enjoy but not overpower the mood. I’m definitely coming here again to try more of the food and hopefully get to try happy hour one day.

Our friends recommend that we try this place and let me tell you it did not disappoint. Our server Sylas set the bar above and beyond high. He was the sweetest most attentive person I had ever had service me/us. He welcomed us like family. His recommendation were on point. We had the appetizer sampler and every bit of it was great. The cocktails (the notorious POG and the sandlot)were top tier. Oh man and you have to try the “UBE CHEESECAKE”. I will definitely be back. THANK YOU for a great night.

We had to come and try their brisket pozole!! It was worth it! It was so delicious! We tried the birria tacos and they were good too just a little greasy but in overall everything was so tasty!! 😋 definitely if your in town come taste the brisket pozole!

Meh. Nice outdoor patio. Good service. Good Vesper. Philly sandwich was skimpy and friend’s brisket a bit too fatty.

We weren’t even planning to eat here, but as we walked by, Isom’s energy was so inviting we had to stop and it was the best decision! Sarahi was our server and she was incredible. Such a great vibe all around and the food was amazing.. definitely going to be returning

Best Happy Hour in town! It only took one time for us to try this place, and the rest is history. The staff is super attentive. After being there a few times, they know your name and your order. Drinks and food are on point! As a vegan, I appreciate the options I have. My friends who are not vegan, enjoy what they get. Our new favorite joint!

Came here on a Saturday night and my server Venus had some great recommendations like the brisket potato skins and the birria tacos. But one get one cocktails were great I had the spirited away and it was delicious. My server Venus was great would be back again.

What a wonderful.and relaxing meal on a Sunday afternoon. Great food! Excellent cocktails! Service was stellar. Before Broken Spirits this spot was home to Portuguese Bend Distillery. We were regulars! Loved their food and cocktails! So pleased another Distillery moved in and more excited it's the same caliber. For food we started with the Brussel Sprouts, so good, highly recommend ordering even if you are in for just drinks. There we three of us, two of us ordered The Oscar (Tri-tip) Sandwhiches. It came with the most amazing housemade chips! The Tri-tip was tender and yummy! The other orderd the LB Pastrami, also served with the excellent house made chips. Everything was very delicious! Cocktails - one ordered an Old Fashion, another a Dirty Vodka Martini, and I had a Hazy IPA! Great drinks! Nice selection of beers! Definitely a great place for food and drinks!

Love this place! The ambience is so nice here. I would give it a solid 4.5 stars if I could. Service: 9/10 It wasn't busy, so sat at the bar right away. Hostess was very friendly and brought us menus. Took a little bit to get acknowledged for drinks, but it wasn't a long wait. Bartender was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Food: 7/10 The food was either really great or really mediocre. First we decided on the beer, once I heard they only had house drafts, I had to get one. Unfortunately they only had IPAs and I'm not a fan, but they had a house lager and it was super flavorful. By far the best lager I've ever had in my life, puts modelo to shame I hate to say. It was very strong, I can usually order two pints and be fine, but that one put me to sleep when I got home. For appetizer I tried a small house salad with their miso dressing and the chicken wings. The salad was fresh and the dressing was perfectly made, the best substitute for vinaigrette for sure. The wings I usually order naked when there's no spicy dry rub available, then sauce on the side. They were very dry and overcooked, I still ate them because I was hungry, but I didn't finish them. Then the brisket chimi-cheese sandwich came out with the house chips and it was the most interesting sandwich I had in a long time. The chimi, cheese, meat and pickle ratio was perfect. And I hate pickles, but it went so well with their sandwich so I kept them on. The sourdough bread was toasted to perfection and provided a nice soft crunch along with the tender and oh-so-juicy meat, the sour tang of the pickles made for a perfect combination. The sides were not a hit. As much as I love fried brussel sprouts, these ones left a lot to be desired. The flavor profile was too complex to understand, but most of all the dish was overwhelmingly sweet and I was unable to enjoy it. The bacon was also very overcooked so the flavor was gone and it was just turning the dust in the mouth when chewed. The waffle fries were ok, seasoned very well, next time I'll ask for them to be cooked well done. Ambience: 10/10 I LOVE the decor, the welcoming feel of the place, and open floor plan. The rock music was at the perfect level to enjoy but not overpower the mood. I'm definitely coming here again to try more of the food and hopefully get to try happy hour one day.

I really wanted to like this place since a friend recommended it, but unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. The ambience was nice, but the service was disappointing. Our waitress wasn't very attentive. When we arrived, it wasn't too busy yet. We ordered a round of cocktails, and they brought us waters. I asked for straws, and while the waitress acknowledged the request, she never brought them. We eventually had to get them ourselves. For our meal, we ordered the Tri-Tip, two orders of Pork Belly Chicharron, a Peppercorn Burger with waffle fries, and the Birria Tacos. I also ordered a side of mashed potatoes. When the food arrived, the pork belly wasn't crispy like chicharron should be--it was chewy, more like the other pork belly dish on the menu. My friend also ordered another cocktail but had to ask twice before it finally arrived. Then, instead of mashed potatoes, they brought street corn. After pointing it out, they replaced it with the correct order. Overall, the food was just OK. My meal was bland, and I had to add salt for flavor. We were in a rush to leave, so I didn't realize until later that I had been charged for the street corn AND the mashed potatoes. That was on me for not checking, but it was frustrating that they didn't correct their mistake to begin with. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

I came here a few times when this was Portuguese Bend and Broken Spirits seems to have elevated the menu. The happy hour is 2-6 PM and 9 PM-close. I didn't see food on the happy hour menu, but they have buy "Juan" get one free beer, wine, and specialty drinks. There's indoor and outdoor dog-friendly seating. We had the BBQ Chopped Salad, 1/2 LB. Texas Style Smoked Brisket, and Peppercorn Burger with Red Skin Potato Salad. The salad was good, the brisket melted in my mouth, and the burger was a beautiful union between Wagyu beef and House-made Bacon. The Hazy IPA also went well with the meal. Kat and the Manager were both friendly, accommodating, and delivered exceptional service.

After enjoying some adult beverages down the street, we were searching for restaurant for dinner. I yelped a few potentials and it narrowed down to the Broken Spirits Distillery. By unanimous family decision, we opted to take the short walk over. We were lucky we were able to be seated immediately since the restaurant already busy with folks when we were seated at 1705 hours. The first thing I noticed was how friendly and pleasant the staff were! After being shown our table, our server came by and introduced herself as Anna. She was very patient with us asking for more time to make pour decisions for our drinks and appetizer order. We finally settled on our drink order: 3 - The Blacker the Berry (seltzer cocktails, 2 with added Vodka), 1 - I.H.O.B.S. (International House of Broken Spirits), 1 - Soda 1 - Crusted Warm Brie + Jam Entrees: 2 - Piggy Smalls (Steak Burgers) 1 - The Paso Robles (Tri-Tip Sandwich) 1 - 1/2 lbs Pork Belly (Craft BBQ) 1 - LB Pastrami (Sandwich) Our drinks were quickly dispatched to our table. It was really cool/fun to watch as our server, our my BIL's I.H.O.B.S cocktail from a mini syrup dispenser into his tumbler. I took a sip of this bourbon based cocktail. Holy S**t, this went down so smooth like sweet maple syrup with a bourbon flavor. That was one of the better cocktails I have had in my lifetime! I decided at that point, I would order one for my "dessert". My Blacker the Berry seltzer was good. Was advised there may have been a small amount of alcohol in it without the added vodka, and I was okay with that. I liked the taste of the berries used and it complemented my Piggy Smalls burger too. My wife like her Blacker the Berry with added vodka, my BIL's wife was kinda weirded out by the flavor of the vodka used. I took a sip of her and had to agree with her. It had the taste of tequila in the mouth, on the tastebuds, but after swallowing, has the aftertaste of vodka. We all enjoyed the Baked Brie with Jam a lot!! A very mild tasting small wheel of Brie, perfectly melted within its crust topped with the most delicious jam! The only downside was the kitchen is a bit stingy on the small toasted baguettes that accompany the Brie. We ended up with a good sized portion of cheese with no baguette to spread it on. SO we just ended up eating the cheese by itself. As for the entrees, our son liked his Piggy Smalls burger with waffle fries. As for my Piggy Smalls, it was ok. I wasn't overwhelmed by the burger. Sorry, it was ok, and unfortunately, as with all brioche buns (which I hate as a bun for a hamburger in general) broke apart and became so messy to eat, I finished it with a knife and fork. I ordered 3 Cheese Mac n Cheese as my accompanying side. It sounded great one the menu, but far far from what is described. It was more béchamel sauce and pasta with little to no discernible cheese flavor of any one cheese flavor let alone three cheeses. Really disappointed, but handed over it to our son, who liked it. My SIL's LB Pastrami sandwich was something I was considering to order, except, I'm not a fan of béchamel sauce, let alone on my pastrami. I'm a purist when it comes to what should a pastrami sandwich would be comprised of, so the béchamel sauce killed it for me. When my SIL gave me a bite, she told me she could not find any trace of béchamel sauce in her sandwich. I joked with her saying it was in my 3 Cheese Mac n Cheese. I tried her sandwich and the pastrami was pretty good. Juicy and tender, with a well defined smokiness to it. My wife's try-tip sandwich was unfortunately very, very dry. Previous Yelpers have also mentioned this as well. She boxed up the sandwich and will devour it at home once she adds some BBQ sauce to the leftovers. For her accompanying side dish, she ordered Street Corn, which she enjoyed very much My BIL devoured his half-pound of Craft BBQ Pork Belly. I looked over at his entree of glistening, glazed, pork chunks which he said were really moist and juicy. For dessert I ordered a IHOBS. Just a great cocktail to end my meal! My BIL's second cocktail, the Notorious P.O.G., was not as well received as his first cocktail, the IHOBS. To him, the Notorious P.O.G. reminded him of a Mai Tai. A one and done cocktail choice for him. Our wives both ordered "You're Killing Me Smalls...smore of what?". Yup, it was cold cocktail that was sweet and with a toasted marshmallow. They both really enjoyed it!! Overall, our server, Anna, was excellent, friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. The restaurant from our start to finish was very loud and it was hard to have a table conversation. Food was decent but nothing that would bring me back just for the food, but most certainly the cocktails and service. Our-pre-tip total with tax: $238.89 There is also a sister Broken Distillery with a different cocktail menu and meal offerings in Anaheim, CA. Both are under the ownership of Villains Brewing Company, in Anaheim, CA.

Broken spirits distillery will raise your spirits with great energy, stiff drinks and delicious grub!! Stopped in while in town for training and this was the spot that stood out and it absolutely delivered. Majority of the interior was booked for a private event but the exterior patio was perfect, reminiscent of a summer evening. Staff were very friendly and helpful when making decisions and even hooked up a co worker with a buy one get one whiskey sour since the happy hour menu was still open on the machine. I ordered up a half pound brisket and 2 chicken breasts and both were perfect! The brisket was tender and flavorful and the chicken was moist and delicious. Served with some Fresno chili and pickled onion and cucumber it was the perfect high protein meal!

It has a nice ambiance. The sides are better than the mains in my experience. Pork belly was dry and hard. Definitely do not order! I normally love pork belly but this is bad. Tri tip was not bad. Nothing too special. They have a 3% service charge by the way.

Great spot just off the promenade. We tried a couple of their signature cocktails and the Mexican Lager w/ the cool powdered lime stuff that seems pretty popular here on the west coast. Tip: no need to stir it in, that made a mess. Started with a wedge and Cobb which were so filling we opted to go tapas style and try a bunch of appetizers along side. The stand outs were the Brie, the bacon on the wedge , the tater skins and the ube Cheesecake. Not sure we'll have time to stop again, but boy do we want to! Delicious

Food and drinks at Broken Spirits lifted ours!! Ambiance was simple and classy!! Food was delicious and service was great.

Went here for my bday and a couple other times for date nights. Food is always good and presented well. Service is fast and they're friendly!!! Decor is industrial modern + artsy. Tons of space inside and outside on the patio. HAPPY HOUR IS BUY "JUAN" GET ONE FREE DRINKS!! The cocktails are yummy and strong. Highly recommend!!

First time at Broken Spirits Distillery and I enjoyed it! The ambiance was super cool and I love the whole bar area. The service was also great, our server specifically was super nice and helpful. The parking situation is a negative since the restaurant doesn't validate (dont think any in downtown Long Beach do tho). For drinks I tried the You're killing me small, Spirited away, and the MIA and they were all really good! You're killing me smalls was basically an espresso martini with a marshmallow, this was a really sweet drink and I enjoyed it! The Spirited away was also really good, not too sweet but sweet enough to my liking. It reminded me of a lemon lime soda kinda drink. The MIA was also another sweet drink but probably the least sweet amongst the three. Really good tho! The food was just okay in my opinion. The smoked brisket grilled chimi-cheese sandwich didnt have much chimichuri flavor. The brussels sprouts and waffle fries were good sides tho!

Food: 4/5 Drinks were great, there specials are delicious. Check out HH with BOGO cocktails! The tri-tip was cooked great. Nice amount of flavor. The brie and jam was oddly really good, worth trying for sure! Service: 4/5 Our server was great, very quick and attentive. Worth noting that you might need to call for assistance when you arrive to be seated. Ambiance 4/5: Enjoyed the decor and slight horror theme. Clean, open space, also great for a quick drink or a meet with friends/family.

Came here for a solo meal and it was just what I needed. The food was delicious and the staff were extremely friendly. I got the El Grito burger with a side of Mac and cheese and a Sad Dom. Everything was decadent, comforting, and delicious. The El Grito had a tostada that was placed inside the burger that gave it that nice crunch and you can NEVER go wrong with guacamole in a burger. The Mac and cheese was also very decadent. It was a little salty towards the bottom for my liking but overall paired really nicely with the Sad Dom. The Sad Dom was sweet and had a refreshing crisp to it- I would've ordered several more if I wasn't by myself. Can't wait to come again!

Came here for a drink while waiting for a friend. Ordered their classical cocktail Corpse Reviver #2. The drink was not well balanced- too much acid and not enough aerated or balanced. For 17 dollars plus tip too expensive. Unfortunately I think this corpse is staying dead. Maybe worth for their HH deals. Good vibes though!

Broken Spirits is a stone's throw away from my apartment, and now realize I've been missing out on a local eatery for too long! You're greeted with vibes of a refined gastropub with interesting decorum that comes together uniquely, but in a good way. Their menu ideation ranges from different cultures and concepts, offering pho, birria tacos, barbecue, a classic steak or burger, and more. Very unique medley, but if the execution on all of their menu items is the same as their birria tacos, you're in for a good meal. Annalisa offered outstanding service with a beautiful smile, and guided me towards the Spirited Away cocktail. Great choice with flavorful notes and smooth throughout. Definitely check out Broken Spirits when in Long Beach, it's worth the visit!

I tried to call in a takeout order...... First, they transferred me to someone who never picked up, and the call dropped. When I called back, the phone just rang endlessly. After several attempts, someone finally answered, put me on hold, and never returned. Frustrated, I drove to the restaurant to order in person. It wasn't busy and the phone was silent. They told me my food would be ready in 10 minutes, but it took 20. Then, they couldn't find lids for the sides, so my food sat there getting cold. The food tasted great, but after that experience, I don't plan on returning.

Not bad but not great. This is located in downtown Long Beach. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The decor is really nice indoor and has a good "vibe". It was a pretty nice day out, so we opted to sit outside. That was the first mistake. We asked for an umbrella to block the sun, which was brought over but the moment another party walked in, they (the servers) kept moving our umbrella to accommodate them instead of bringing a new one out. It was like forget us I did not eat while here. I simply wanted to try the spirits. They have a lot of good options. Some straight to the point and some flavored. I did notice that a lot of their specialty cocktails aren't customizable because they are premade in batches. Overall, I liked the concept but not sure if it's a place that will frequent.

Service: was great, the staff were attentive even though it was somewhat busy. Food: overall it was good. The burger that I ate needed some sauce in it, I had to use ketchup to add more flavors to it. The ube dessert is 5/5 for sure and a must when you are here. During happy hour the drinks are buy one get one free so this is good place to drink. Ambiance: it's very unique. The decor is very different but nice.

Delicious food and a great music playlist! Went to go out here to celebrate a friend's birthday! Service was quick and staff was friendly. The only bummer was that they did not have their rotating NA beer option available. Luckily, as a sober girly, they had other options handy; the Peach Iced Tea Liquid Death is delicious! For food we shared the rainbow carrots (which were not truly rainbow carrots; we maybe had 1-2 purple carrots out of the 10-15 carrots in the appetizer), fried brussel sprouts which always slaps, but the smoked brisket potato skins were NEXT LEVEL. They are smokey and PACKED with meat and toppings. It is a heavier appetizer so I recommend sharing. I believe it came with 4-5 potatoes. For the main dish, I ordered the Boruto Burger (wagyu beef patty, thick pork belly strips, American cheese, bacon, garlic aioli, Japanese mayo). SUPER rich and the combination of flavors worked so well in the burger. Their french fries were also very crispy and battered! Highly recommend and would come again!

You really cannot go wrong with their 2 for 1 happy hour deal! Arguably one of the best cocktail happy hour specials in all of Long Beach! Our server was super nice and we were glad we had enough time to get in two rounds each of drinks! For the price, you can't beat it! We didn't eat here so can't comment on their food!

Avid happy hour specialist and overall foodie here. And what do you know, I just found a hidden gem that isn't so hidden Marilyn was my server which made me feel at home. She's funny, attentive and wasn't there to just serve drinks and move on. A real human. The happy hour is unreal. $14 cocktails are 2 for 1. Beers are also 2 for 1 and they are $8. I had 4 beers, 4 cocktails , 2 Mac and cheeses, street corn, and birria tacos all for $80. Not only was I full, but I was the right amount of drunk!! Oh and two free shots of margarita for the road Not many places you can get that good of a deal with the atmosphere to go with it. These are legit craft cocktails at dive bar prices. Take advantage of this place!!!

Cute place. Searched for happy hours after getting my hair done and made a 25 min trip from Lakewood to Long Beach! Parking is hit or miss. The meters are on the street but a passerby let me know that there is a structure that provides 2 hour parking for free. Inside restaurant feels like a fancy dive bar with dark trim and left over Halloween vibes from October I suppose. Not really big but if you get there early, the better Their happy hour is drinks only; buy 1 drink, get the same second round free. I ordered their IPA and the birria appetizer tacos. The IIPA was tasty and hit the spot. The tacos were ok. The meat was a little dry and the shell was not cooked. The textured seemseemed as though the cook dipped the raw tortilla in the birria sauce and tried to simmer that way. . . Maybe because the bite was tough around the edges. The consume saved my life because I was able to dip and bite.

Broken Spirits is hands down one of my favorite spots in Long Beach! From the moment you walk in, you feel right at home. The drinks are reasonably priced, and they always deliver on flavor and creativity. Whether you're in the mood for a classic cocktail or something a bit more adventurous, they've got you covered. The food is consistently fantastic too, with a great selection that always hits the spot. But what really sets this place apart is the staff. They're friendly, welcoming, and always make sure you're taken care of. Whether it's a busy Friday night or a more relaxed afternoon, you can always count on them to offer great service with a smile. Plus, their happy hour is one of the best in Long Beach. With excellent drink deals and a chill vibe, it's the perfect spot to unwind after a long day. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--Broken Spirits is definitely a go-to for me, and I'm sure it will be for you too!

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Parking: 3/5 Family friendly: 3/5 Stroller friendly: 3/5 ADA accessible: 4/5 This was my first time at Broken Spirits distillery. Came oodles of times at Portuguese Bend distillery so it the restaurant is similar yet different at the same time. Major differences for me: I feel like this is more of a BBQ based restaurant/distillery with all the meat on the menu. (Don't get me wrong, I love the meat!). We ordered and shared the 16 oz prime New York steak ($44.99) which also comes with two sides! This is a killer deal that I would def come back for. For sides we got broccolini and fried Brussels. ( Alone they're $7 side). TBH, I kind of enjoyed the sides a bit more than the entree itself, but both were great. Cocktails were yummy too as they were about avg price for LA county at $14 each. Came fast and tasted great! There is plenty of seating inside and service was great. Parking is close in the garage across the street if there is no street parking. If you're on the area, I would def stop by here!

This is a place to sit down and have a nice lunch. We immediately walked in and got seated. The waiter was prompt getting our drink order. We got a couple of appetizers which were really great. I cannot resist the brie. It came out hot and delicious! The drinks flowed nicely with some great hand crafted cocktails. The meals were right sized. No need to overeat or bring a box home. The bathrooms were single stall "all gender" with a common sink area. All were clean. Definitely a really good place to have a Sunday lunch

We just found a hidden gem in Long Beach . We were out for date nite and someone from work just discovered this spot and said it was a must . I agree 100 percent, this place has great vibes and the food and drinks were spot on! Great prices and fresh tasting foods with amazing flavors. The staff was great too . We are going back again this week to make sure it was not a one off . As of now it could not have been better ! I recommend this place

This place is so great! The cocktails are delicious. The food is delicious. The happy hour is delicious for my wallet haha! I've organized two work happy hours here and both times we had an absolute blast and staff was amazing at accommodating us and kept the drinks and bites coming! Special shoutout to one of the managers Rob for always making space for our group and Anna who was a rockstar server for our group of 15 last night! 2 helpful tips: they are great at separate checks! But they don't validate parking in the structure Nextdoor (but these cocktails are so yummy if recommend not driving )

This place was great! We had a group of 16 and they were able to accommodate us outside and the service was phenomenal despite us being a huge group. Our drinks came out quickly as well as our appetizers and our food as well. The food was pretty good everything that we had and shared was really good we got the BBQ platter and it was very tasty to share, their birria tacos were very good. Over all experience was great, can't wait to be back for date night or with friends. It's very spacious and they have seating inside and out and the inside is pretty rad. The bathrooms are shared as well so can get a bit crowded when washing your hands. But very clean bathrooms. The staff here are amazing and hardworking. Love that our group got a fun shot on the house and it was tasty!

First visit. Very friendly staff. Interesting decor. Had martinis, a salad, and a burger. Pretty good! I recommend giving them a try if you haven't already.

We had a fabulous dinner at Broken Spirits. I was not expecting the food to be so good, but I was pleasantly surprised. I had the BBQ chicken and it was moist and flavorful, really good. My husband had the filet and said it was cooked perfectly. The Brussel Sprouts were also delicious and we devoured the Brie appetizer. Our server was very helpful and resolved a check issue quickly for us. We sat in the patio and it was a little chilly. Sadly, they couldn't move a heater closer for us - but it was okay. Inside was very busy and loud which is why we sat outside - a member of our party is hard of hearing, so sitting outside was a better option. We just need to dress more warmly or bring blankets. We got street parking easily, but there is a parking structure very close by with 2 free hours.

Food was great, ambiance was right. Akelis was a great waiter, super friendly and very personable. Come here and request him as your server!

I had a fantastic experience here! The rounded bar feels spacious and inviting, making it a perfect spot to grab a drink or do a date night. I tried the Passin Me By cocktail, and it was incredibly refreshing, with a crisp cucumber flavor. The tacos were packed with deliciously seasoned meat, though the tri-tip could have been a bit more tender. I'd skip the pickled onions next time, but that's just a personal preference--the tacos were still amazing! And those waffle fries? Perfectly crispy and absolutely delicious. I can't wait to come back! The service was amazing! The staff was very helpful, guiding us through the menu and answering all our questions. They checked on us regularly, making sure we had everything we needed. Very attentive and friendly service that made the experience even better.

Came here on a Monday evening with my friends for dinner + happy hour. They have a BOGO happy hour, but you can't mix and match drinks. It has to be the same drink that you get twice. I'm a person who likes variety, so if this stays the only deal, I wouldn't be coming back by myself. My friends and I got the tri-tip tacos, the brisket, the pork belly chicharrón, brussel sprouts, mac n cheese, and the house made chips. I enjoyed everything that we ordered, including our drinks. The servers kept trying to take away our plates because we were eating very slowly, but I feel like they should ask before just touching items on our table. I want to come back to try their other cocktails and food options, especially their house spirits, but I'll need to bring friends if I do.

Stopped by for HH and glad we did. Their cocktail menu $14 is BOGO which is an incredible value. Had a couple of cocktails, the Ambitionz Az A Ridah was good however the amount of sesame seeds on top seemed like the cap fell off the container. It was unpleasant to drink that many seeds and it was hard to avoid. Three Lil Birds was an ok cocktail. I love tropical drinks with lime and passion fruit with rum but it was so what watered down and didn't have a lot of taste if you will. The brisket however was excellent $14.99. Got a small bite to eat and came with a slice of corn bread. It was tender and flavorful. Garlic and mashed were pretty good too and nice for sharing $5. They were short staffed (2 wait staff for half full place) and took a long time to get the second drink and food. Very nice servers. Fun and chill hang out place.

I haven't tried the food yet, but the cocktails here are solid! I tried the High Table and Passing Me By. Both were well balanced and not too sweet, which I loved. I'd love to try other drinks on the menu as well. The place gets busy, rightly so, but there's both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating does not have any heating and so has less of a wait than the indoor seating. The good thing is that the service is excellent and consistent so even if you're sitting outside, you're not forgotten about. The servers routinely stop by to take your order and make sure you're well taken care of. Pretty cool artwork and vibe. Looking forward to visiting again!

A great new addition to DTLB. It replaced the Portuguese Bend distillery, which I also liked. This distillery makes their own gin, vodka and whiskey. We tried the gin and vodka and both were very good. Our waitress appeared to be new and not very efficient, but she was nice and friendly. I had barbecue chicken and fries and my partner had the brisket. All the food was good and very moderately priced. They even gave a free 'beef patty' to our dog. Overall, I would highly recommend.

I stopped by the restaurant a week before to set up a reservation. However, upon returning, my reservation was not recorded in the system. Luckily, it wasn't busy, so we were seated immediately. Broken Spirits Distillery is from the same group as Smoke and Fire Social Eatery, which has locations in Paramount and La Habra. I am so glad they took over this fantastic space once operated by Portuguese Bend. Upon exploring the menu, we ordered multiple items to share, which included BAKED BRIE JAM, BSD SALAD, PORK BELLY TACOS, WAFFLE FRIES, BRISKET and TRI-TIP PLATTER. I also ordered their OLD FASHION COCKTAIL and it came smoked with a trail of smoke escaping the drink. I am glad we ordered different item variations because it was a feast. The BBQ was delicious and tender. We all agreed that their BRISKET topped the TRI-TIP. My dark-horse favorite was the BRIE and JAM appetizer, as I couldn't believe I was eating the crust of the brie, and it didn't give off any funky taste. It was spectacular.

Fantastic for a date night or a get together with friends! Ambiance was more upscale than I expected for a distillery--figured it would be a more industrial vibe, but walked in and felt like it was art house meets 1920s. My cocktail was fantastic -- I got a Doin' Time (nice nod to LBC legends Sublime) and it was one of the better cocktails I've had in a long time! What surprised me was the food--I was not expecting a distillery to have quality choices on the menu like they did AND a wide variety. My wife got the brisket quesadilla which rivaled something I could have found in South Texas, and I got the absolutely loaded peppercorn burger which I devoured. This is the first place I'm recommending the next time anybody asks me for a spot to check out in downtown LB!

AN ALL AROUND PERFECT SPOT FOR GOOD FOOD, GOOD DRINKS, & GOOD VIBES FOOD: Everything we had was delicious and brought out in a short amount of time. Brie and jam was so good, Birria quesadilla was great DRINKS: Great selection of aesthetic cocktails that equally scrumptious. Tequila cocktail Ella something something was delicious. SERVICE: Top tier service with a smile. Very accommodating even with our large party of 11. They even threw in bday shots!! Will definitely recommend and come back

Went here tonight for a group get together. First time here and I loved it. Drinks not pictured but we had margaritas and an old fashion. Great staff, it was a busy night but we were happy. Will be back for sure.

Happy hour makes me happy especially when it's bogo. And also at two different times in the day?!? Very cutesy decorated nightmare before Christmas. Drinks were good and would love to come back and try the food.

Came back for round two and got the El Grito burger! 10/10 for freshness and a juicy burger! Loved the pork belly inside even though it wasn't listed in the menu; surprisingly the tostada worked perfectly in the burger and that extra crunchiness was a delight. Once again, cannot beat the happy hour M-F 2-6pm BOGO, try the Doin' Time if you love mezcal and dole whip!

I ordered the Boruto Burger with the red skin potato salad. The wagyu burger was tasty and a bit crispy while the pork belly was easy to bite into and had great flavor. The buns were really soft and in the burger they added in crispy onions in the bottom which added a nice crunch to the burger. I went in around dinner time and the ambience of the restaurant was inviting and comfortable. The whole place is dimly lit setting the vibe, while all the workers we came into contact with were nice and welcoming. The food came out pretty fast even though there was quite a bit of people there. Definitely would love to come back to try something new off the menu!

Yelped a happy hour place near our work meeting. My first time visiting the office in Long Beach and I was tasked with finding a spot. Came with 3 other coworkers and arrived at 430pm. Plenty of tables and got seated quickly. Music was really loud but it was good music. Happy hour ended up just being for drinks, Bogo for a few of the drinks and it has to be the same drink. The one I wanted wasn't part of the Happy hour (of course) but that was fine since I didn't want more than one. I got the Notorious P.O.G. (Like the Hawaiian drink.) It was ok. Two of my coworkers were older and they were hoping for more simple drinks but there weren't any. The appetizers were good. Got Parmesan wings, birria tacos, smoked brisket potato skins, chicken taquitos, and brie. The brie and wings were my fave. Their to go container was really sturdy and good for reusing (haha). Parking adjacent to the restaurant and free first 2 hours.

Great spot! Had a great time here one Friday, ended up spending a few hours here with a friend. The ambiance is nice, the drinks/food were lovely. Happy hour was even better, it was buy one get one free for the same drink! Great time.

Broken Spirits Distillery is located Downtown Long Beach. It's owned by Craft by Smoke and Fire, so you know that you can find some solid bbq here. This spot is a go-to spot for happy hour as they have a really nice BOGO deal from 3-6p for draft beer, house wine, and cocktails. I got BOGO Cocktails - chose their "high table", which is their rendition on a smoky old fashioned. It was strong and flavorful and it was pretty great to be able to get two drinks for $16. I'm sure you can get great food here, but I definitely recommend this place to check out for happy hour drinks as your place before your place. Note that if you take advantage of their BOGO deal, then you have to get two of the same drink. Weird quirk, but I was good with that.

T L D R : This is where Great BBQ meets Mexican influences and GREAT BEER too with absolutely delicious results! I N S I D E : Truly friendly attentive and courteous service that checks on you just enough to know that they are there in case you need 'em. Inside or outside tables available where you can soak up this energetic slightly trendy vibe with artsy touches inside and out. F O O D : I've been here a couple of times now and my faves are the following: Smoked Beef Brisket Quesadillas (10/10) - super tender and tasty beef brisket smoked to perfection with melted cheese inside a large flour tortilla cut into quarters. The sliced pepperoncinis added on top gave each bite a subtle mild kick of spiciness and farm fresh crunchy contrast to the dish. Of their many offerings with smoked beef brisket, I felt this was the best. I'd come here for this anytime! Side of Mac 10/10: oh so good and oh so rich! Crispy Fried Chicken Wings 9/10 - Perfect with their Buffalo dressing, and the dressing tastes quite legit - according to my friend from Rochester NY - not far from Buffalo NY! Mahi Mahi Tacos 7/10: Two Street tacos served with fillets of gently fried fish in a very light panko crust. This would have been 10/10 if the seasoning wasn't as salty as it it was.. The sides come separately priced. Most for $5 like the fries or Mac cheese, fancy ones like broccolini for $7. Waffle Fries - good, conventional and on point. Side Salad - Good with their Miso Mustard Dressing - much recommended. PRO TIP: I'd recommend skipping the blue cheese dressing, as it was a bit thin in consistency. Lots of other more interesting choices here for sides. Per above, we liked the Mac & Cheese the best. West Coast IPA 10/10: So light and flavorful even if you aren't into beer. It was good.. G E T T I N G H E R E Parking might be a tad challenging at busy times, but transit via the LA Metro is easy with the 1st Avenue stop just a block away. Either way, it's just a short easy walk from your conveyance as there are big clean wide walkable sidewalks all around this downtown. N E T : I'd be happy to come here all the time if I only lived a little closer.. For me, I';d like to try the birria tacos, smoked brisket tacos, and broccolini next time!