Pike

Top choice in Long Beach & San Pedro


Adjacent to Retro Row, this nautical-themed dive bar, owned by Chris Reece of the band Social Distortion, brings in the cool kids for live-music acts every night – with no cover, thank you – and serves beer by the pitcher or bottle, and cocktails such as the Mezcarita and Greenchelada (a michelada with cucumber, jalapeño and lime).

From the big menu of vittles (mains $7 to $15), the fish and chips and burgers are big sellers.

There's sidewalk terrace seating available in case you prefer fresh air or inside becomes too much.

If you're not arriving by public transit, there's a tiny parking lot. Otherwise, it's street parking.


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