Sports Bars in Long Beach

The start of the NFL season signals the return of one of the best times of year for sports fans. With college football, the WNBA playoffs, and the NBA and NHL seasons all on deck, it’s the perfect time to gather with friends over wings, nachos, and cold drinks. Long Beach is home to some standout sports bars–including California’s first dedicated to women’s athletics—that offer true community and a whole lot of fun on game day.

LEGENDS

Tucked in the heart of Belmont Shore, Legends (5236 E Second St) is where sports fans feel right at home. As the nation’s first dedicated sports bar, it still leads the pack with over 30 HD TVs—including two giant projection screens. The menu–packed with more than 100 tasty options–is wide ranging and delicious; you don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy it. Their wings in flavors like buffalo, Thai sweet chili, and Cajun are, well, legendary.

SHANNON’S ON PINE

Shannon’s on Pine (209 Pine Ave) is a go-to spot for great food, drinks, and wall-to-wall sports. With 14 TVs, a long bar, and a laid-back vibe, it’s perfect for catching a game or just hanging out. They open early for Premier League futbol, serve breakfast all day, and keep things lively until 2 AM. From its very popular wings to pastrami chili cheese fries, the menu’s packed with crowd-pleasers and pub favorites.

SHENANIGANS

Whether you’re sitting inside or on the patio, watching the action on one of the 14 TVs, playing pool with friends or gazing out at one of the best views of the Long Beach waterfront, Shenanigans (423 Shoreline Village Dr., Suite A) offers all that and a friendly vibe. This Irish pub has plenty of pints and plates including wings, burgers and some dishes with a decidedly Irish flare such as a corned beef burger, shepherd’s pie and, yes, Irish nachos.

Watch Me! Sports Bar

Watch Me! Sports Bar (6527 E Pacific Coast Hwy is the trailblazing venue dedicated to showcasing women’s sports. With over 25 HD TVs airing nonstop women’s athletic events as well as football games—it offers an elevated gastro pub experience. The menu features standout dishes like a breakfast and a cauliflower burger, wings, sandwiches and shareables (fried dill pickles!) paired with terrific craft cocktails, local brews and artisanal coffee shared in a lively, welcoming setting.

DAVE & BUSTERS

Located at Long Beach Towne Center (7575 Carson St.), Dave & Buster's has 41,000 square feet of space that not only features 180 games of all descriptions and tech levels–old school skeeball to virtual reality versions of “Transformers” and “Top Gun”–but also lots of food and drink options. A 40-foot-wide, ultra-high-definition LED screen showing multiple channels means you can sit in one place and, without so much as moving your head, pretty much see every game being played at that moment.

EXTRA POINT: BEACHWOOD BREWING

If you’d prefer some days to watch the action closer to home, Beachwood Brewing is kicking off football season with its Tailgate Mate, a bold West Coast IPA brewed for grillmasters, superfans, and game-day hype. Bursting with ultra-dank, stonefruit, and tropical notes, this smooth-yet-lively brew is perfect for gameday … or any day. Be advised, this is a limited release so grab it–and its football-inspired can art–while it lasts.

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Steve Lowery

Steve Lowery is a longtime local. Over the years he has written for the Los Angeles Times, ESPN, and others. If you're looking for the hidden gems of Long Beach, Steve is your go-to.