TV Watch Parties in Long Beach
Across Long Beach, local bars, breweries and restaurants have turned the simple and many times solitary act of watching TV into can’t-miss, appointment viewing.
These weekly TV watch parties are full-on, fun nights out complete with themed cocktails, trivia, live entertainment and lots of communal fun. Whether you’re into reality, romance, survival strategy, drag performances or spooky movie classics, these watch parties turn your favorite shows into a shared experience, with good company, lively crowds and plenty of reasons to stay tuned.
LOVE ISLAND, PORT CITY TAVERN
Bring your “Love Island” obsession to Port City Tavern (4306 E Anaheim St) on Tuesdays at 8 PM for an evening of romance and recouplings, spicy drama, cool drinks and whatever else floats your “Love” boat. This great Zaferia neighborhood bar turns its game room into a viewing area, complete with a giant projector screen, lounge-style setup, themed decor and free theater-style popcorn. Love Island-inspired cocktails add to the fun, while the no-cover setup makes it easy to drop in and settle down for the latest villa drama. Watch parties are 21+ and begin at 8 PM.
SURVIVOR, BEACHWOOD BREWING & DISTILLING
Outwit, outplay and outfun just about everyone at Beachwood Brewing & Distilling’s (3630 Atlantic Ave) weekly “Survivor” watch parties in Bixby Knolls. Every Wednesday, fans gather before the 8 PM episode for trivia, winner predictions, hidden immunity idol hunts, miniature puzzles and specialty cocktails served in Survivor-themed tiki mugs. All TVs have the sound on, so you won’t miss a single twist during the Tribal Council.
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE, HAMBURGER MARY’S
A Downtown Long Beach institution, Hamburger Mary’s (330 Pine Ave) has long hosted “RuPaul’s Drag Race” viewing parties, featuring the show on a huge screen, followed by performances from local and visiting drag performers. It’s a dinner-and-a-show experience, with burgers, cocktails and a lively crowd adding to the awesomeness. Hamburger Mary’s also regularly features “Drag Race” participants as part of its weekly entertainment lineup, making it a natural spot for fans who like their TV fabulous!
THE BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE/GOLDEN BACHELOR, TRADEMARK BREWING
Reality TV meets craft beer at Trademark Brewing (233 E Anaheim St), where “The Bachelor” franchise has become a Monday night tradition. During the season, fans gather for romance, roses and inevitable drama while hanging in the brewery’s big taproom providing plenty of room to watch with friends … lots of friends. Past viewing parties have featured the show with sound on, themed games and vegan food vendors, making it more of a communal night out than simply watching at home.
SPOOKY, SCARY MOVIE NIGHTS, THE BAMBOO CLUB
Trade your television for the patio at The Bamboo Club (3522 E Anaheim St) during its Spooky! Scary! Movie Nights. Monday and Tuesday evenings bring a rotating lineup of Halloween favorites and scary classics to the big screen, with movies ranging from Scooby-Doo and Beetlejuice to Scream, The Exorcist and The Shining. Monday screenings lean family-friendly, while Tuesdays turn toward darker fare. Tickets are $10 and go toward your bill, making it easy to pair your movie with a tiki cocktail or dinner.
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