The Bungalow Long Beach
Bar · Long Beach ·
Balcony bar with marina views, DJs, cocktails and snacks
Balcony bar with marina views, DJs, cocktails and snacks
"For years, The Bungalow has been one of those chaotic Santa Monica bars that everybody goes to in their 20s and, like clockwork, never returns to once they turn 30. That's true of their newer location in Long Beach, too, where parking is much easier. Tucked in a corner of an outdoor mall, the space has several dining areas with chic lounge chairs, velvet booths, and fuzzy pillows. There are still plenty of rowdy post-grads who think they invented drinking espresso martinis, but thanks to a huge rooftop deck overlooking the Marina, there’s room to find a relaxed corner near the DJ. If you’re looking for a place to dress up, dance, and kiss your future ex in Long Beach, The Bungalow won't disappoint." - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins
"A direct descendant of the infamous beachside drinking hole in Santa Monica, The Bungalow Kitchen Belmont Shore is where to head for a civilized day-drinking situation in Long Beach. It’s tucked in the back corner of an outdoor shopping mall and has several dining areas lined with chic lounge chairs, velvet booths, and fuzzy pillows. You’re going to want to sit out on the patio, which overlooks the scenic Marina filled with boats. Whether you come for a boozy brunch or a fun dinner, you’ll probably need to book a reservation ahead of time." - brant cox, nikko duren
"I report that after opening in March 2021 with Chef Michael Mina overseeing the menu, Bungalow Kitchen at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach will close briefly for an overhaul as owner Brent Bolthouse pivots the space back to his original concept: a massive bar and lounge focused on DJs, lounge service, bar vibes and snacks rather than a full restaurant. The 10,000-square-foot anchor sits across multiple dining and drinking areas with a wide patio and water views; Mina’s attachment helped build an audience and his food found a following, but he is no longer attached to the Long Beach food program and the Kitchen name will be dropped. Bolthouse says the change is intentional and expected, that a small snack menu will remain when the space reopens and that the venue will return to its boisterous lounge roots by mid‑March/this spring." - Brian Addison
"A direct descendant of the infamous beachside drinking hole in Santa Monica, The Bungalow Kitchen Belmont Shore is where to head for a civilized day-drinking situation in Long Beach. It’s tucked in the back corner of an outdoor shopping mall and has several dining areas lined with chic lounge chairs, velvet booths, and fuzzy pillows. You’re going to want to sit out on the patio, which overlooks the scenic Marina filled with boats. Whether you come for a boozy brunch or a fun dinner, you’ll probably need to book a reservation ahead of time." - Nikko Duren
"I’d call this Long Beach spot a party: Bolthouse and Michael Mina have created a buzzy waterfront destination with ocean views, cocktails, approachable wines, raw seafood, caviar bites, and burgers — it’s lounge, bar, and restaurant all at once and makes for a lively night out." - Eater Staff