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The Exhibition Room

Bar Cocktail bar

Upscale Prohibition-themed bar with craft cocktails, stand-up comedy nights, burlesque shows & more. People often mention drinks, great, drink, night, room, time, cocktails, table, experience, people,


Address

1117 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807, United States

Website

www.theexhibitionroom.com

Contact

+1 562-826-2940

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (162 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 7 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 7 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Martin Luther King Jr
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 6 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: drinks (18) great (11) drink (9) night (9) room (9) time (9) cocktails (7) table (6) experience (6) people (6)
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  • 2/5 Cynthia T. 10 months ago on Google
    I was not impressed with this bar. The idea of needing a password for entry may be intriguing, but the process of receiving it via text message from Yelp only 20 minutes before my reservation felt unnecessary and inconvenient. Their ridiculously strict dress code does not correspond with the ambiance of the place. There was nothing upscale about the venue. Even more disappointing was the fact that the staff did not even dress to the nines themselves. Their drink menu had only four items on it and they do not make anything off the menu. While the drinks were okay, there was nothing unique or amazing about them. The service was incredibly slow, with just one waitress and one bartender for the entire bar. The seats against the wall were very uncomfortable, with no cushion to support our bottoms. The restrooms were in dire need of attention. They ran out of toilet paper and were not properly cleaned throughout the night. This place did not live up to expectations and I would not recommend it.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elisabeth C. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended a festival here and got a chance to hang out in the exhibition room. We had a blast. This is definitely a cool bar. There is the main bar, outside bar, the exhibition room and they had another room in the back. Loved it. Happy drinking
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Benny Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Started out as a super nice night with friends. Had drink tokens valid till 9. Tried to pay with tokens at 8:56 and they wouldn't accept any of them. Bartenders and waitresses became super rude. Then tried to kick out an elderly lady who was told she could walk out for some air and walk back in. Bouncers tried to be rough with her. They are two-faced and very rude as soon as the money stops. I wouldn't come back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tatiana T. 4 years ago on Google
    The vibe at the Exhibition Room was great. There was even a couple dressed in retro clothing that really set the mood. They have a great list of vintage style cocktails as well as a great spirit list and great bartenders should you wanna go off book. They have lite eats but I would recommend eating before or after. Live music after 930 on the weekend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony P. 6 years ago on Google
    Bartenders are knowledgeable about the drinks. Large selection of wiskeys, including japenese. The bar is the only place you can order drinks eventhough you have a table. Requires reservation. Good spot for a custom drink.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kimberly S. 1 year ago on Google
    My experience at the exhibition room was subpar. We were a group of 6 and were split amongst two tables (not even next to each other). One normal table and one high top. When another table that could accommodate 6 opened up, our server declined to let us move there as he was reserving it for another group who was coming later in the night… Seems a little inconsiderate as our group was currently there. The space is small, tidy, but the air had a weird smell to it. Also the room was brightly lit! The lights were on about 60%. Not to mention, the pianist who is in a hidden corner where customers can’t view the performance. The vibe of a speakeasy was not there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ed C. 1 year ago on Google
    GO HERE. This speakeasy was such a fun experience. Perdext for a date night, celebration, or just hanging out. The drinks were great, ordered a mix of gin, whiskey, and absinthe cocktails (all were fantastic). Live jazz trio made it even better. Friendly staff, and overall affordable. Thank you so much Exhibition room, I will be back!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Harley S. 8 months ago on Google
    Glad we checked it out but to be honest was a little let down. At 8 pm it was incredibly hot and stuffy with no fans on or AC. Pretty crowded and seemed understaffed, took about 20 minutes each time we ordered to get a drink. Drinks were pretty good, typical LBC pricing though. Ended up leaving and just staying outside at Roxanne's for the remainder of the night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ricardo M. 4 years ago on Google
    Ugh.... I hate to give the Exhibition Room such a hight rating simply because I want to keep it to myself. This place is AWESOME. The drinks are delicious! The Salty Kisses drinks is the ONLY cream drink I've ever had that I had to order two of. The ambiance is great, although I prefer going not on a Friday nor on a Saturday night, simply because more people show up. But back to the drinks, all the drinks I've had have been great. This place is totally worth the miniscule extra effort to get in and totally worth checking out.

  • 4/5 Wesley K. 5 years ago on Google
    This is an interesting little hole in the wall (literally). It's a very fun tribute to the Era of speakeasy life, and the cocktails here are pretty tasty. In the room, they only serve craft cocktails, and they don't have a well to make other mixed drinks. There were about 9 drinks on their menu list the night I went, but there are a couple unlisted drinks they offered when we asked. If you're like me, and aren't used to craft cocktails, the exhibition room is a fun place to start. I'd suggest coming here with a friend or two because of the more intimate setting. A lone person might find that most people here are in small groups, and that chances are they would keep to themselves, which can make it a little challenging to mingle with strangers (unless you're good with that sort of thing) A jazz band made an appearance, and I really appreciated that they not only could play well, but they weren't aiming to be heard from 3 buildings away. Their music was enjoyable and we could still have a conversation.

  • 5/5 Colton K. 7 years ago on Google
    You cannot beat the atmosphere. The bar tenders are well versed in multiple different drinks and can make you any type of drink you request. There is limited finger foods available, so eat before hand. You do have to make reservations ahead of time, but it is a cool experience. Would definitely recommend to try out at least one.

  • 5/5 Alan D. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a fun experience! We came here for a date night. The host was helpful and attentive. The drinks were pretty delicious. I would highly recommend coming here with some friends too. The pepino, the blueberry muffin, and the wayward island were all good.

  • 5/5 Rus M. 6 years ago on Google
    2nd time here at the Exhibition Room and I have to say that it was as enjoyable as the first time I was here 3 years ago. Walk through Roxanne's bar straight towards the pool table and make a left at the phone booth. Pick up the phone, buzz it in, yell the person your password, BE PATIENT, then walk in when ready. The atmosphere is excellent! They open up at 7pm. We had a reservation for 715pm for 6 then for 5 @730pm and all went without a hitch. There was enough room for everyone at our table at this time. About 930 it starts to get very lively! The music starts flowing, live tuba and piano begin playing and the place starts to get a little crowded and loud. The drinks here are on the pricier side as to be expected, but fantastic! Mixologist know their stuff for sure! Any type of alcohol I threw at them they knew what t make or made it in the fly. From mezcal to your everyday martini they got your drink covered. The wait for drinks start to get long about 930ish because there was only two mixologist working and trying to tend to many, many people at a time SO IF YOU BE PATIENT, WAIT YOUR TURN AND THEY'LL SERVE YOU WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. If you're going to be impatient while in in here, THEN THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU! So, come here, ENJOY THE ATMOSPHERE, BE PATIENT AND UNDERSTANDING, get your drink on and hang out. CHEERS!

  • 5/5 Tara C. 1 year ago on Google
    Really fun. Excellent cocktails. Our host Jeff was outstanding. The ambiance is great. Dress up a touch and go.

  • 5/5 Alex O. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice feature of it being a speakeasy within a bar. Good drinks, great musicians, super intimate setting. Make sure you make reservations & get your password.

  • 3/5 Sergio M. 10 months ago on Google
    Decor and ambiance are great - a world apart from bar outside. Music and decor much more intimate and the biggest draw. Cocktails were rather unique and were nicely presented. Wait time was excruciating as they were clearly understaffed while we were there. The one and only server was cheerful and quite nice considering he was handling 8 tables and was also the doorman, bus boy and bar back for the sole bartender. We stayed for the entire time band was playing and loved the performance.

  • 5/5 Mackenzie I. 7 months ago on Google
    I needed a fun double-date idea that would both impress and inspire conversation. Fortunately, The Exhibition Room was the right call. Settled within a hidden section behind the walls of Roxanne's, our party of four squeezed past the busy Friday night crowd and waited on the back patio until our allotted time came around. A few drunk people had curiously been playing in the phone booth but made an expedient retreat once a small line of well-dressed folk had formed and it was made apparent that we all needed to get in there. The couple in front of us lifted the handset and used the password that we had all been texted earlier that day. Some people were growing impatient but the hidden door opened after a small wait. Each group shuffled in and had to share the passphrase. Anyone not up to dress code (collared shirts, intact clothing, etc.) were turned away. Frankly, those people also admitted to not having made a reservation as well. Go figure. Once inside, we enjoyed the well decorated interior and appreciated the spaciousness (compared to the Roxanne's crowd) as a live band played jazz in the corner. The cocktails were tasty and well mixed. Devin, the mixologist, came over to our table and chatted for a bit as we all shared a drink together. Here's to him! It was impressive that he and the waitress were able to get everything done, especially since they were short a doorman and had to bounce around between answering the door, shooing away drunk folk that pushed their way in, and serve the patrons all in short order. We finished our drinks and listened on to the crooning music as the band finished their final song. We paid our check and waved goodbye before wandering off to find food at an ungodly hour. Overall, a 10/10 experience.

  • 5/5 Jessika S. 5 months ago on Google
    A neat experience and very different vibes than the bar on the front side. Enjoyed the drinks and great service.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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