Sweetwater Saloon, gay bar in Long Beach
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Sweetwater Saloon

Google (328) 4.4
Tripadvisor (184) 4.4
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What reviewers say

Many visitors praise the friendly and attentive staff, with some calling the food top-notch and the atmosphere interesting. However, several reviewers mention that the food has declined in quality and can be lukewarm, and that prices have become quite expensive. Some also report issues with staff behavior, including rudeness and dishonesty.

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Address
1201 E Broadway, Long Beach
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Phone
(562) 432-7044

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About this place Sweetwater Saloon

Sweetwater Saloon is a neighbourhood gay bar at 1201 E Broadway, on the Broadway strip where most of Long Beach's gay bars are. It's a no-frills dive with a pool table, darts and some of the cheapest drinks in the area. The crowd is mostly locals and regulars. It opens at noon and closes at 2am every day, so it's an easy stop for an afternoon drink. Other gay bars on Broadway are within walking distance for a bar crawl.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00
Monday 12:00-02:00
Tuesday 12:00-02:00
Wednesday 12:00-02:00
Thursday 12:00-02:00
Friday 12:00-02:00
Saturday 12:00-02:00
Sunday 12:00-02:00

Features

Gay Casual Food served Pool Table/Darts Pub/Tavern Walk ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Pub No dress code

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4.4
★★★★★
328 reviews

Based on 328 Google reviews.

p powpv Mar 2026
★★★★★

literally the best bar ever

Elle Mar 2026
★★★★☆

I am a femme lesbian. I am quiet, tend to just enjoy my alone time and mind my own business. I stopped in here last night because I'm traveling solo and wanted a safe place to hang out around like-minded queer folks. Brought a notebook because I didn't feel like staring at my phone. Disappointingly, I was heckled by a patron who insisted I was straight, didn't belong, and was only there because I wanted attention. They weren't quiet about it. Appeared to be a regular. The staff were otherwise kind and welcoming. I wish I could give this place 5 stars, but I do feel that general social atmosphere is a pretty major contributor to overall quality/safety, especially in queer-forward spaces.

Maggie Feb 2026
★★★★★
YJ Feb 2026
★★★★★
Alana Pauw Dec 2025
★★★★★

Always a good time and LGBTQIA+ safe/friendly. Great place to grab a drink and play a game of pool! CASH ONLY

Ariane Nov 2025
★★★★★
Rosie Nov 2025
★★☆☆☆

The environment was cool but staff was rude. The bartender Anthony, had horrible service. I was very excited to visit here just to find out the bartenders were extremely rude and inattentive. I love my community and being in the environment but the staff here were disappointing to say the least.

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Last updated on 15 November 2026

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