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V Room
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6 am - 2 am
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Dive-y
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
139 reviews for V Room
Review Highlights
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"Good Music Selection on the juke box." In 16 reviews -
"Cheap drinks: $5.75 boilermakers, $4 shots, $3 beers." In 17 reviews -
"...but not timy, there are 2 pool tables and the selection of..." In 23 reviews
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139 reviews in English
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Review from Aaron L.
Long Beach, CA
2/21/2012
Cheap stiff drinks, yep. Good music, sure. Pool tables, check. Weirdos, definitely (but that's how we like it in our local dives, right?)
The V Room is a Long Beach landmark and has been in existence for what seems like forever. It's not the most flashy place you've ever tried to wet your whistle at, but if extravagant decor is what you're looking for then you shouldn't be checking out reviews of dive bars anyway. What you will get is cheap, stiff drinks poured by bartenders that will remember you the next time take a seat at their bar while listening to good music and surrounded by some of Long Beach's finest citizens. What more do you want? -
Review from Matt C.
1/20/2012
For dive bars this is a 3.5 / 4.0 star rating. They have old school Coors insignia and other cool decorations inside.
-pool tables
-juke box
-EASY parking which is key
They open at 6 am also which can come in handy if you want to have a couple drinks before work.
Good dive bar. -
Review from shannon r.
Long Beach, CA
12/19/2011
here's how the v typically goes for me.
walk in. order a stella. lay a 20 down. barkeep brings me the beer and the change; i leave the change next to the beer, and (s)he just keeps 'em coming till the cash is gone (hooray for $5 stellas), and then i put out another 20 to cover the next round and tips for all.
get quarters, throw some down on a table. grab the 21 (or shoot daggers at everyone if it's missing) and wait for a game. shoot. if i'm lucky, win, and win again. if not, lose, and throw more quarters down. some nights i end up spending as much on pool as i do on drinks - but on a good night... ahh, on a good night, the losers are covering my games. ;)
maneuver over to the juke. play cave, the runaways, wanda, t-rex, pat benatar.
back to the tables.
rinse, repeat, until i stagger out and onto the next.
anyway, i don't know if it came across here, but i love the v room. and: PARKING.
note: cash only, like most lb dives - at least, the ones i love best. -
Review from Taylor M.
Long Beach, CA
5/24/2012
love this spot...I love a good dive bar and this my friends, is a Mecca. Cheap drinks, and great jukebox selection. It's a dive bar in the truest form. Filled with interesting people just looking to have a good time.
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Review from Shaynee S.
Whittier, CA
4/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
If you like dark bars, access to pools tables, mysterious bar setting, complete with game machines, juke box playing Patsy Cline and other classics, AND a caldron.... this your bar. Reasonably priced drinks and a good time are guaranteed at this local hot spot. Definitely on the "go to dive bar list".
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Review from Dez L.
Los Angeles, CA
8/2/2011
Years ago, I wandered up to the V Room and heard music coming from the bar. As I got closer, I swear I could hear Motley Crue's Shout at the Devil being sung by a raucous crowd contained within. There were people smoking cigarettes outside, some were smiling, others grinning like they were in the peak of a good shroom high.
As it happened, I walked in during the "Shout at The Devil" chorus. The room was packed with what looked like actors on set of David Lynch film. Most of them were singing their asses off. A picture of Lemmy was posted over the door and the walls were covered in what looked to be shag carpet.
I saw drunken housewives, aging bikers, gay boys from Broadway, longshoremen, washing machine repair men, hot rockabilly chicks, a TV evangelist and a guy that looked like a wax dummy propped up on a bar stool.
In the center of the room was a guy howling at an imaginary moon. He was either having a mind blowing orgasm or he was in the midst of a psychotic episode or grand mal seizure, hell, I aint no doctor. I looked at my wife and said, "this looks like my kind of place".
I've been going ever since. Cheap booze, a great juke box, and as divey as you can get. I've walked in at 3pm and walked out at Last Call many, many times and I highly suggest you do the same. -
Review from Gravy P.
San Clemente, CA
2/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Soulmates
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Review from Bill W.
Long Beach, CA
Updated - 8/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Vroom is le hot sexy shiz, since the sidewalk out front is still gold from our glitter party here a couple of weeks ago.
Anyways, v-room is the only "real" bar I go to in long beach now. It is like crack and you can't just quit crack, homie.
- Billy Wang1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/18/2011
I go here often, because it is a close dive bar to me and I am somewhat of a lazy person. The crowd… Read more »
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Review from Lauren M.
Cerritos, CA
7/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wow. This place can really get packed with an eclectic mix of patrons. There was no space at the bar so I spent the night pumping the jukebox full of tunes.
At one point, we encountered a young "punk" couple that was verrrry friendly. As we left, we witnessed them getting into a hugely emotional argument. I'm sure both of them were crying. Maybe it was the vibe, the cheaply priced booze, or a combination of both. -
Review from Shawna H.
Long Beach, CA
1/9/2012 2 Check-ins Here
The V Room is my favorite bar in Long beach. They have the most attentive bartenders who will remember your name and favorite drink after only a couple visits. Sam makes the best bloody mary around, I won't order one anywhere else now. The prices are great, the service is even better, and the vibe is welcoming and down to earth. What more could you ask for?
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Review from Kristin D.
Long Beach, CA
4/4/2011 77 Check-ins Here
Qualifications for a good dive bar
1. Cheap drinks: $5.75 boilermakers, $4 shots, $3 beers.
2. Good music: Real jukebox, none of that internet jukebox bullshit.
3. Amenities: A fine selection of beef jerky, chips, and cigarettes for sale.
4. Ambiance: Dark enough to get as shitty as you want. Watch out for last call lights though.
5. Good crowd: Good mix of regular Joes, old men, and wackos.
6. Entertainment: Pool tables, touchscreen bar games, drunk fall spotting.
7. Staff: Cool bartenders that will call you out on your shit.
8. Bathrooms: It has them, and they're really not bad. They even upgraded recently: the ladies' room stall has a lock so you don't have to hold that chain anymore. Fancy.
My favorite bar in LB. -
Review from Russell D.
Long Beach, CA
3/8/2011 51 Check-ins Here
This bar is fucking awesome... if you dont like it... you need your head examined
Good stiff drinks, friendly bartenders, rad crowd, great tunes & decent pool tables.
if your into "da club" scene... dont come here.. they dont want you... but you are great to laugh at
if you wanna hang out with your crew & get gnarly... come here
if you wanna roll in solo & catch a game of pool w/the regulars... put your quarters on the table & wait your turn to get your ass handed to youListed in: Best Scene's on 4th Street…
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Review from Sarah B.
Long Beach, CA
8/1/2011
I just went here for the first time last week and it was pretty sweet.
We live down the block, and I was always curious what this little shack has to offer. Obviously, it's a dive bar. But one thing I liked about this place was the crowd, it was a good mix of "non-pretentious" seeming hipsters and actual normal people out to have a good time. I feel like a lot of these types of places in Long Beach attract an annoying crowd, but I felt completely comfortable here. The bartender we had was awesome too. She was so cute and friendly...I think her name was Sam. But she was quick, attentive, and even stopped to introduce herself and talk a little. I could definitely hang out here for awhile. Beer selection wasn't that great at all. But they had a pretty good bar with some interesting stuff. I'll definitely go back. -
Review from Crystal P.
Long Beach, CA
4/2/2011 138 Check-ins Here
Dive? check. Jukebox? check. Stiff drinks? check.
Most certainly the best bar in town with some of the cheapest drinks...Sweet Tea Water for me. Seating can get tricky if your not there early so plan on standing, just not in my way. Bartenders are friendly and the crowd is versatile. Cash bar only with an ATM inside. NOT a place to be parking your car, the lot is small and street parking is okay if you can find a spot to leave your car overnight without it getting ticketed. It's called a taxi people! Locals ride bikes but MUST have a WATCHFUL eye because the area is known for jacking bikes ride right under your nose!!!
This place is a definite MUST when coming to the LBC! -
Review from Darren T.
5/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
I can't believe I haven't reviewed the V Room yet. It's a dive bar in Long Beach. It has a tiny parking lot, a few pool tables and chill people.
Again, it's a dive bar so I really don't come here expecting to pick up girls. But man, the drinks are cheap and it's just such a chill joint. I always have a good time here...
Well, except once. I was already quite buzzed and I forgot that this place is CASH ONLY. So I was only able to get one round.
Drinks are nice and strong here too :) -
Review from Carolina Z.
Long Beach, CA
My recent visit to v room has prompted me to leave 5 stars. When it comes to a dive bar, this place is as good as it gets!
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Review from Ryane P.
Chino, CA
4/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The only thing I would change about this place is their "cash only" policy. Sure, there's an ATM in the corner, but who wants to pay those fees?
Other than that, I'd say this is a great little dive bar in downtown Long Beach. It's not huge, but not timy, there are 2 pool tables and the selection of music on the jukebox is pretty darn good. There was a pretty eclectic mix of patrons on the night I went (which was the weekend of the Grand Prix, so I suppose that could've affected things a bit).
The drinks were decently priced and the bartenders were nice and quick to serve us which is always a good thing. -
Review from Rebecca S.
Redondo Beach, CA
5/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Cool dive bar with strong drinks, pool, friendly bartenders, and free parking.
Whats not to like?
Chill environment to kick back and have a few drinks with friends or otherwise. Nothing fancy here, so If you're down for the nitty gritty dive bar atmosphere, definitely check out V Room.
And as in typical dive bar fashion, cash only! -
Review from andre n.
Long Beach, CA
Updated - 4/25/2011 2 Check-ins Here
On 420 mobbed across the street to the V...
The place is growing on me...
Blue Moons and Fat Tires at happy hour..
Someone please turn up the jukebox ! ! !
Third star approved.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/20/2011
Stop 2 on St. Patty's day bar hop for glory and prestige.
This is the second time I dropped into the… Read more »
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Review from Larry W.
Redondo Beach, CA
6/14/2011
My favorite bar in Long Beach Hands down. Very casual bar, nice atmosphere. I have noticed there is a regular crowd that attends, but I will make my way there several times a month. The bar owner is a total babe, and is super nice! If you're trying to hang and in LB
...check it out. -
Review from Mathew C.
Long Beach, CA
2/19/2012
just what you're looking for in a dive bar (cheap drinks, pool tables, friendly people, etc.)
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Review from Candace W.
Long Beach, CA
6/19/2010
Although I am a die hard Red Roomer, the V room is slowly moving up on the list as the starting point to our party nights.
It's just another dive on 4th - nothing fancy so expect cheap drinks and pool tables. Hot dog stand in the parking lot for you munchie heads.
The crowd is cool. Some familiar faces, others not so much. Sometimes it's impossible to get a seat here and that's our cue to bounce out. -
Review from Gabby A.
7/19/2010
I really like the V Room...it's been my go to bar for awhile now. I always like to get started here and then hit up the other bars along the road till I hit Ferns.
I appreciate the fact that it has a parking lot and places to sit. Haven't had a problem finding either one of those things the last 4 times I've been there.
The prices are great but only thing that sucks is that it's a cash only bar. So hit up the ATM before you head here!! -
Review from Augusta S.
Costa Mesa, CA
10/27/2008 3 Check-ins Here
"Have you seen Pam lately?" seemed like a funny thing to say to David Denman, who plays Roy, Pam's ex-BF, on The Office (ahem. Thursday nights, check listings for show times)... who just happened to be drinkin' at the V Room Friday night.
The V Room is surprising in that ya neva know who you'll see, what will happen, or how crowded it will be. It's one of my favorite dives in Long Beach. Even though Friday was unusually crowded... damn, you could hardly walk through the place without a sideways "Ess'cuse me" turn... we still managed to score seats at the far end of the bar.
We'd started the evening elsewhere, but undoubtedly knew we'd end up at the V Room before we did... where else in Long Beach can ya order a Crown & Coke, Stoli & Cran, Stella, and a Miller Lite for $16? Ummm... heLLLOOOO....! No where! I don't even get hook ups at Alex's that are as good as this!!
The only thing that blows is parking. Often you'll find yourself circling the block more than twice before finding a spot. God liked us Friday. We found parking quickly... but trust me, it doesn't happen often.
In summary...it is becoming far too expensive to be a barfly these days. The V Room keeps it real. And earns a warm fuzzy in mah heart.Listed in: One Bourbon...One Scotch...One…
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Review from Keith S.
Long Beach, CA
7/4/2007 ROTD 8/11/2007
Recently, the V Room gave me the opportunity to catch up with an old friend. Five years ago this friend joined an already intoxicated group of people for a couple of beverages. Many drinks and a "van-taxi" later the friends reconvened at my small, yet respectable apartment in Long Beach. Even more alcohol was consumed and attendees began to pass out. During a recent trip to the "V" one friend reflected upon his actions that evening:
"dude, I still feel bad for taking a dump on your kitchen floor that night. I don't even remember it. I am so sorry. Seriously, I'll be there to clean your kitchen whenever you need it cleaned. Just let me know."
(While the V room is a great local bar, it can be difficult to reason with certain people who may frequent the place, enjoy your cheap beer, and not be horrified at the same time)
Believe me, regression was the best option at the time. I would really love to forget about the poop on my kitchen floor and just move on. I couldn't eat there for two weeks.
V room: Thanks for continually providing a place for both adolescent reflection and cheap ass drinks to placate the memories. The next time someone excretes on my floor, I can only hope to confront them on one of your comfy bar stools while consuming a can of dollar-fifty Busch beer.Listed in: rotd
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Review from Mel M.
Costa Mesa, CA
10/19/2009
If you park behind the joint you run the risk of having your car blocked in like I did.
Its hard to be taken seriously here when dressed as a zombie.
Discrimination man, discrimination.
How much does the door man resemble Jake Gyllenhaal? Gyllenhall in really, really, super-duper tight pants. -
Review from Chanel P.
Los Angeles, CA
11/17/2010
Let's forget the dirty carpeted walls growing spores and the fact that on a Monday night this place is filled with dirty old men that smell like bratwurst and pickles,
V Room is by far my favorite bar in Long Beach.
$3 Gin and Tonics, a decent jukebox, and somewhere to actually sit- V Room, I love you. -
Review from Kayla G.
6/8/2009
Had I not gone to the V Room on Saturday, I would have probably given it 4 stars. I walked down here with Manfriend, my friend Sanchez, and her man after being at the Pike for a bit... we showed up, and its was completely packed. I had never seen it so crammed in my life.
First off, the girls had to pee, and the restroom line was about 10 ladies deep, so we decided to just walk in the dudes room. Some scum bag in there offered us drugs right off the bat. Come on man, I'm just here to hold the door for my friend while she uses the facilities. Manfriend walked in the bathroom soon thereafter, and I wish I had my camera out to take a picture of his face when he saw me and Sanchez in the stall. I got a scolding afterwards, which was well-deserved. Using the mens room at the V ROOM probably wasn't the best idea.. but whoever has their best ideas when out drinking? ;)
Then we walked over to get some drinks... and from what I hear, the bartender was a total a-hole to my friend. Which I found pretty weird, usually the bartenders are really cool and mellow. Whatever the deal was, it caused us to pretty much be over the place after about 15 minutes. What a shame.
I will give you another chance, V Room. Just because I love you, and I know everyone PMSes sometimes.Listed in: Booze Beagles, Inc.
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Review from Liz O.
6/26/2007
When I was a young and tenderoni, I would make my way down 4th street -- hitting Ferns, the Red Room then the V Room.
The V Room wasn't as populated as it these days. The crowd bares a huge difference from that of Ferns and the Red Room. I would say mellow alternative-folk lookin for a good cheap stiff one.
The atmosphere is laid-back and the crowd is mostly unpretentious. The juke box has improved quite a bit, adding some good punk rock and rock n roll into the play list. And they still have Fleetwood Mac and Journey for those of us who love the classic rock.
The drinks are extremely cheap and you are almost guaranteed to leave not knowing your name or the person you re with!
There ain't no tabs at this joint, but they do have an ATM machine right inside.
There's a pool table and plenty of booth like seating for you to congregate with your pals.
The parking is not ideal at this place only because its a tight spot and it almost looks like it would be an obstacle course just trying to get out of there at 2:00am!!
Remember, there are plenty of cabs around the LBC! Save yourself the DUI and get a 5 dollar cab ride! Or walk your happy ass down to the other cool bars up the street!Listed in: Top Places I be Kickin' It At.
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Review from Patrick P.
Long Beach, CA
2/14/2012
This place is a serious dive bar. But come on, 5.75 for a shot of whiskey and domestic bottled beer all day every day...this is my kind of joint.
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Review from Soleil D.
2/1/2010 1 Check-in Here
After reading the reviews, I was like hm, I guess I'll try this place out! Since I'm new to the neighborhood, I'm in the process of finding "the spot"...well I guess I'll have to keep looking.
In order to not stick out in this bar you must have one or more of the following:
a. multiple visible tattoos
b. wearing mostly all black
c. greaser style
d. over 25
e. Be sort of a dirty hipster (make sense?)
f. it helps to be white & dirty blonde (just saying, my friend was the only asian in the bar & I was the only Mexican)
I unfortunately did not fall under any of those categories & nor did the people I came with. In addition, there is no where to sit! And when a spot opened up near the Pac Man video table this woman just gave my friends and I the dirtiest look ever! Jesus, what did I do lady?! I ain't tryin to steel your man or anything...just trying to sit my ass down. Ugh.
So if you do plan on coming here, park on the street (the lots small) and remember to wear mostly all black, leopard (for the ladies) and at least a plaid shirt for the guys or rock tee. OH AND maybe get some fake tattoos for the night. My bad for wearing my snowflake sweater. If it sounds like I'm hating on this type of crowd--no not really. Alex's Bar has the same crowd but different vibe i.e. friendly. -
Review from Chelsea B.
Long Beach, CA
7/10/2007
This place has ruined me - might as well get my paycheck directly deposited into their account. I think about it all of the time and even though I do live down the street, I take a cab there because I just can't wait long enough to walk to my drink.
The thing is, you can take a 3 dollar cab there and not feel the burn because the bug juice is reasonably priced. Good too! The hard working bartenders make exceptional drinks wether its a coke, a 2 part or an 18 part... or 40 cherry bombs. They even remember the big straw thing and that makes you want to remember to be nice to them, tip and take your glasses back to the bartop when you're done.
There is a place for you here either at a table with your homies or saddled up to the bar. You'll find one, its ok.
The crowd always seems different on the weekends and holidays, but if you look close enough, you'll probably see a familiar face at whatever time you decide to stroll in. If not, you'll find someone or thing to entertain you. There are two pool tables, a cigarette machine, erotic photo hunt, AND CARL. You can play with those.
Good spot. 5 Stars. Although, I wish they had taken The Murder City Devils out of the jukebox instead of Michael Jackson. -
Review from Christina S.
Costa Mesa, CA
Updated - 2/15/2009
Came here last night with a rather large group.. I recall the cab ride from the Pike to the V Room... I recall the cabby getting pulled over and given a ticket..... I recall getting here but after two Makers shots and a Kettle Soda I only recall having a conversation with some dude about medicine. He was a pre-med student and I went to school for nursing prior to deciding to become a hairstylist.. I recall talking about neurology with him.. Kind of funny to have a drunken conversation about something that requires concentration. In fact I think I am still drunk.....
Oh.. the bartender here ( i feel like an asshole for saying this) ...The bartender had the WORST S&M OUTFIT EVER! She looked like some poor girl stuck in the 90's.....Listed in: Cocktails, More things that I dig, When in Long Beach...
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4/25/2008
We rolled in here after several cocktails at the Red Room.........All that I can recall was some… Read more »
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Review from Brendon D.
Long Beach, CA
4/17/2009
Should be called the Pee Room.
That's because you're gonna get so blasted here that you'll need to hit the head many-o-time.
This joint is local and very Long Beach. All sorts of folks here: grey haired war veterans, straight, gay, rockabilly, hipsters, regular dewds, etc.
They have a parking lot! That's a MAJOR plus for a place in this part of Long Beach!
People party pretty hard here. Get ready to get blasted.
Don't half step. Hit it early and you'll definitely get a spot to belly-up at the bar. -
Review from Sara L.
Long Beach, CA
5/21/2008
Okay, confession: I have a soft spot for the V Room, as it was where my boyfriend and I went on our first date. So there's a chance that I might be overlooking some glaring downside to this bar, but I'm always thrilled to be there.
Of all the bars on the venerable 4th Street Shuffle (the drunken stretch of 4th beginning at the Pike and ending at the V), the V Room is my favorite. It's never as crowded as the Red Room but it's never dead like Fern's. As for ambience, the V Room is basically the perfect dive bar. You can imagine Philip Marlowe having a glass of whiskey (rocks, natch) at the lowlit bar.
Drinks are, like other Yelpers have said, cheap and strong, and the bartenders are nice and attentive -- as long as you don't get an attitude with them. (I've heard stories!) The V Room also has my favorite jukebox in Long Beach -- a real one with lots of really great albums to choose from, not one of those horrid internet-linked pieces of crap (the bane of my bargoing existence). The girls' bathroom is tiny and funky. The stall door doesn't lock but since it's comprised of wood slats it's easy enough to see through so you don't walk in on anyone (or get walked in on). Lots of graffiti to amuse yourself with while you take those long drunken pees.
There's a small narrow area with booth seating paralell to the bar and a bigger open area adjacent with a couple of pool tables. It's almost like two different bars -- the pool area is usually filled with rowdy groups of random dudes, and the booth/bar area is populated with a combo of Long Beach hipster types and solo old-timers. All in all, it's an interesting mix of people.
Because the V is located on the edge of downtown, the area is a little shady. I strongly suggest using the buddy system when you go outside to smoke. If you must go alone stick near the bouncer -- he's friendly and personable. I know more than one person who's been held up near this bar, so having your wits about you if you're on foot is advisable. -
Review from Colleen S.
Long Beach, CA
3/13/2008
I give this place its well-deserved four stars because, to me, it's the ultimate dive bar, which is what I think it wants to be. First of all, it's dark--a big plus for my anxious-among-crouds self. Second of all, it smelled of dank old beer and mold, which, having spent my formative years at dive bars in Bakersfield, put warmth and fuzzy feelings in my tummy. Thirdly, the jukebox was playing The Clash--a sign there might be other records worth listening to when the time came to drunkenly spill my last laundry quarters into music.
Mind you, this was a Sunday afternoon. I was supposed to go to Ace Hardware on 4th, but my friend and I decided, what the hell? Let's check it out! The haggard, worn-out, froggy-voiced lady standing in front of the doors smoking a cigarette with her nicotine-stained fingers gave us the ok to step into the unkown. We were immediately greeted by one of the most attentive, kindest bartenders (female) I've ever been attended by. She was funny (well, made an attempt, anyway), listed off the specials, and joined us in a quick conversation. There weren't many people in there, maybe 5-7, but they were all sitting amongst themselves smiling, as well. There is a pool table I will be taking advantage of next time, too. A couple of hipsters had control of it for the moment, so I wasn't about to disturb their relaxing afternoon of Pabst on tap.
What it boils down to is--come to the V Room and have a drink! It's great!!Listed in: My Neighborhood, The Places I Go Out
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Review from Annie P.
7/14/2008
I accompanied a good friend of mine the other night to meet up with some chick. (did I ever mention how much I hate being a wing man??)
The man at the door checking IDs was nice, he let us in to the dark and extremely crowded V Room where there seemed to be a good vibe and decent music.
The drinks were super cheap but the hipsters have really overtaken this place. They're like feral alley cats, moths to a flame, where there are cheap drinks there are hipsters congregating.
I would come back here if it was a bit less crowded and shoot some pool. -
Review from Sarah T.
Long Beach, CA
5/23/2007
The 'V' used to be part of my Wednesday night ritual of debauchery 4 years ago. I'd roll on over to the Red Room to have happy hour at midnight, get tossed, run into like 4,826 friends and then we'd all stumble over to finish the night at the 'V'. I always have a good time when I'm there (which isn't that frequent lately) and I still run into a random, yet welcomed, face or two.
Ahhhhhhhhhhh memories..............Listed in: "You can find me at tha…
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Review from Erica D.
Portland, OR
3/25/2009
I don't know man...I think I am too old for dive bars. I'm getting cranky in my old age. I'm not impressed by the cheapness of your PBR or the diversity of your jukebox when I feel like I am going to contract syphilis from touching the walls, which are covered in 30 year old red shag carpet. Plus, I'm just not a cheap PBR, random ironic so cool it's bad so bad it's cool hipster type of girl anyway. If you are, you would probably adore this place. But yeah...we were there for last call and the lights got turned on...I think I'm going to have nightmares. The walls...omg... You can still be a hipster dive bar and not have disease on your walls, I would think.
And the bathroom...the bathroom! I stepped into the stall and was confounded by the long chain with a loop on the end that was hanging from the door. I looked around and didn't see anything to hook it onto or any other mechanism to keep the door fastened. THEN it dawned on me that I was supposed to hold the chain whilst on the toilet to hold the door shut. They couldn't spare $1 at Ace Hardware (which is right down the street!) for a latch for the door?
I do have to say, the drinks were dirt cheap. We got 4 drinks for $14 or something like that. The bartender was some LBC cool dude in his MCD shirt and millions of tattoos. We didn't get any of the sexy chick bartenders in the 90's bondage wear mentioned in the other reviews. Maybe that's only on weekends.
I would give 2.5 stars, or 4 out of 10 stars on my fantasy upgraded yelp rating system, but since that's not possible, I'm sticking with 2. -
Review from Paix G.
Long Beach, CA
6/26/2009
How is this not a lesbian bar? The "V" Room?! Come on!!!!
Good bar though, despite the misleading name.
