Sweetwater Saloon

I'm so glad this bar is here in Long Beach! It's always the go to spot. Staff is great and friendly. Pool table is pretty much always available. But don't forget to bring cash. It's a cash only spot. I love how I feel so welcome here and always strike a conversation with anyone. They have jukebox too and whoever "DJs" plays pretty good music. If not, you can always jump right in and change it lol. I startLaughing when the music switches back from one genre to another lol. Parking can be somewhat hard but I usually bike or scooter. The locals will tell you their secret spots where they won't get tickets lol.

I'm so obsessed with this place. A cutie little bar for the local gays! I love the Wednesday drink deal and the free pool. The Photo Booth is my freaking favorite and it can take all my money. I love that I can pick songs. I adore all the staff. Including the bouncer - she's both the sweetest and the most intense baddie ever. Also- the taco truck outside?! Soooooo fire. Starts at 7!A few things you need to know before going to this bar for the first time, since I read of these reviews and few of yall don't seem to get it...- It's a GAY bar. An LGBTQ safe place!!! That doesn't mean straight people are not welcome. That just means you better not disturb the peace and safety of one of the only few gay bars we have. - it's a freaking dive bar, people. Some times it's so packed that you have to throw an elbow or two to get a drink and that's FINE! That's part of the dive bar experience. - the bathrooms are weird, get over it. At least they have two. - it's cash only, again - get over it. - there will be lots of gays, not all of us are nice. But chances are you will meet some of the coolest people ever there.

Divey but owns it and makes it a nicer experience. Two pool tables. Pay by quarters. Dog friendly. Chill vibe. Decent beer selection on tap. Specials. Music. Owners are really nice and again super chill. Definitely the kind of spot that is great for locals and catching up with friends. Or making new ones! Pool vibe can get a bit weird sometimes depending on who's playing but otherwise nothing to call out.

I've been here a few times on a Sunday night and had a great time. Drinks were strong and the bartender was nice. There's two pool tables for all you pool sharks out there. As with a lot of bars here in Long Beach, it's cash only.Fun Fact: they definitely have the saloon style doors that swing open. Fun!

This place is very cute and very local. You can play pool with your friends and the drinks are like rocket fuel and you can bring your dog.

I really enjoyed the vibe of this spot last time I was there! It was full but not overwhelming and the crowd was a good one. A lot of the other gay bars on this street are very much gay-MEN's bars, primarily, and this one definitely seemed more catered to sapphics, which was particularly reassuring and exciting for my friend. I'd already had a few when we arrived, so just ordered a Roy Rogers, and when I tried to pay for it the bartender would not let me. It was fantastic and I will definitely be returning.

This place is great. Bartenders are super cool. Best beer in town. Music - you get the auxIt's dope.

Place is so small and it's very boring. There wasn't a huge crowd in there when we got there at 11pm. Beer was $8. The bartenders were nice and friendly. Won't be coming back here. Nothing special about it. The restroom doesn't have a door. It made me feel very uncomfortable.

Terry was very rude to me from the beginning. Wouldn't let me buy a drink for my friend. Then he wouldn't let my friend buy me a drink either. When I was talking to another patron about Covid he cut me off mid sentence and said I obviously didn't know anyone affected by Covid and asked me to leave. I didn't even get to play a single game of pool. I've been there many times and have never been treated this way by any other bar tender. 0 stars tonight!

Terry was a fantastic bartender! Prompt and friendly service, coming from two women in a bar full of men. Don't let the bad reviews sway your judgement: wonderful bar with good pours and good bartenders