Perched on the second floor of 2nd & PCH, The Bungalow in Long Beach serves up beachy vibes with lounge seating and a lively rooftop for drinks, dancing, and bites.
"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
"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
"Chef Michael Mina is departing from Bungalow Kitchen in Long Beach, as owner Brent Bolthouse pivots the business at 2nd & PCH back to what he says is the space’s original intention — a massive bar and lounge with snacks and music. That means an entire overhaul of the menu, sans the famous Bay Area chef Mina, and a light refresh of the space itself, which will cause Bungalow to close soon ahead of a planned reopening later in the 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
"After opening Bungalow Kitchen in Long Beach last year, chef Michael Mina debuts a second location in the cozy Northern California town of Tiburon, writes Mercury News." - Mona Holmes
