Long Beach Food Scene: Last Call—or Long Beach Last Call 2025 if you wanna keep it simple—will return March 1 and run through March 10 with a series of events on each day that celebrates the city’s rich bar culture, community, and its workers. From industry-only and unlimited tastings events to cocktail contests and proper Irish coffee lessons, Long Beach Last Call will continue to be the premiere event celebrating Long Beach’s bar and cocktail culture.

What’s Long Beach Last Call 2025?

After the success of my restaurant in 2023, Long Beach Food Scene Week, bar owners and tenders rightfully asked: “What about a week for us?” So I decided to oblige and present Long Beach Last Call last year, a ten-day long celebration of Long Beach’s amazing bar culture, it’s even more amazing workers, and the industry that often goes without recognition as one of our city’s largest economic and social drivers.

And thousands of people proudly showed up. With the alcohol industry going through a roller-coaster of layoffs and rearrangements—from brands leaving distribution companies to brand representation shrinking nationwide—now is the time more than ever to support these incredible people. 

This year is no different: March 1 through March 10 will be filled with events dedicated to Long Beach’s love of the drink. Events will span industry-only to public invites. There will be an Irish coffee classes and a Split the G contest at The Auld Dubliner. An unlimited agave spirit tasting at Panxa. A Hennessy tasting and history at Chez Bacchus. A Fernet cocktail contest at Port City Tavern. A private industry appreciation party. A DTLB bar crawl. A Sunday “walk of shame” brunch…

Are there any special cocktail menus for Long Beach Last Call—or just events? And who is all participating?

There are not just events—there are special cocktail menus too. Below is every venue participating in some capacity—and most will have special menus. Click the links to view the menus, should they have them, and the events they are associated with:

• The Attic
• Altar Society
• Auld Dubliner
• Baby Gee
• Bamboo Club
• Bar Becky
• Beachwood Distilling
• Breakfast Bar
• Broken Spirits Distillery
• Chez Bacchus
• Dilly’s Sandwiches
• El Barrio Cantina
• ISM Brewing
• Lola’s Mexican Cuisine
• Marlena
• Michael’s on Naples
• Midnight Oil
• The Ordinarie
• Panxa Cocina
• Port City Tavern
• Selva
• The Social List
• The Stache Bar
• The Stave
• Tokyo Noir
• Watch Me! Sports Bar
• The Wicked Wolf
• Wood & Salt

And what are the events for Long Beach Last Call?

We have events spread across all 10 days. Check ’em out!

Saturday, Mar. 1: Kick-off party at The Stache Bar (presented by Buffalo Trace and Corazón), 7PM – 10PM

This event is free but RSVP is required for free drink. Click here to RSVP.

Join us as we kick off the start of Long Beach Last Call 2025 at none other than The Stache Bar on 4th Street. It is a longtime staple that helped introduce Long Beach to quality liquors while giving those who need PBRs and shots a place to feel comfortable. Buffalo Trace and Corazón Tequila will be on hand with tastings and cocktail specials while those who RSVP will receive a free cocktail.

What cocktail? You will have two option: A “Buffalo Soda” made with house-made cola syrup, Buffalo Trace bourbon, a pinch of lemon and grenadine, and a dollop of cola foam. Or a “Laguna Sunrise” with Corazón blanco tequila, clarified orange juice, and a grenadine sorbet.

Sunday, Mar. 2: The Proper Irish Coffee: A Warm Cocktail Class at The Auld Dubliner (presented by Tullamore D.E.W.), Noon – 2PM

Too many Americans think an Irish coffee is some type of Irish cream liqueur thrown into coffee—but you’re a wee bit misdirected.

Join us as we explore the proper Irish coffee at the city finest pub, The Auld Dubliner, with the Tullamore Dew brand ambassador on hand to not only teach you the knowledge as to how to make one of the finest warm cocktails on earth but you’ll be served two, maybe a shot or two, and walk home with some parting gifts. Following, we will have a “Split the G” competition, where drinkers can win prizes for taking a single gulp of Guinness from a Guinness glass and do their best to assure the top line of the beer matches with the center of the “G” on the glass.

Tickets to this event are $30 and there is a limited capacity. To purchase your ticket, click here.

Monday, Mar. 3: Branca cocktail competition at Port City Tavern

FREE TO ATTEND BUT RSVP REQUIRED. TO RSVP, CLICK HERE.

The Branca Cocktail Competition will encourage our city’s finest bartenders to create a Branca-centric concoction to be judged by both a panel and, of course, the crowd for fan favorite. Yes, the public is encouraged to attend so they can vote for their fan favorite. Attendance is free but a RSVP through the link above is required.

For bartenders wanting to submit cocktails, click here for more information.

Tuesday, Mar. 4: Taste of Mexico: An agave spirits experience at Panxa, 5PM – 9PM

For tickets, click here.

Explore the variations of agave spirits throughout the great country of Mexico at this personalized and intimate event hosted by Panxa, featuring multiple expressions of tequila and mezcal. Last year’s event sold out so we suggest ordering tickets.

Here are the brands pouring:

• Cazcanes
• Nosotros
• Tequila Ocho
• Mezcal Vago
• Amaras Mezcal
• Siempre Tequila
• Cambio Tequila
• Real Minero Mezcal
• Rey Campero Mezcal
• Illegal Mezcal
• Alma De Jaguar Tequila
• Tierra De Ensueno Tequila
• Lost Lore Tequila

Strongly encouraged that attendees walk or ride share since there will be multiple full tastings.

Wednesday, Mar. 5: Exploring Italy: A wine tasting with Massimo Aronne of Michael’s on Naples, 5PM-7PM

Join hospitality maestro and wine expert Massimo Aronne of Michael’s on Naples through an exploration of five key Italian varietals, each paired with small bites. Tickets are $50 per person.

What will you be tasting?

• N.V. BRUT ROSE` METODO CLASSICO, FELSINA, TOSCANA (paired with pecorino Toscano and salame Felino)
• 2023 VERMENTINO DI GALLURA, JANKARA, SARDEGNA (paired with ahi tuna tartare and potato chips)
• 2023 ETNA ROSATO, PIETRADOLCE, SICILIA (paired with grilled swordfish and pesto trapanese)
• 2019 AGLIANICO, PIETRACUPA “QUIRICO”, CAMPAGNA (paired with mozzarella in carrozza and pomodoro sauce)
• 2020 BAROLO, MONCHIERO CARBONE, PIEMONTE (paired with grilled lamb loin and truffle puree)

For tickets, click here.

Wednesday, Mar. 5: Lead by example: Celebrating women at Watch Me! Sports Bar (presented by Kyla Kombucha), 6PM-9PM

A mixer and networking event geared toward not just celebrating women—but connecting them: Watch Me! Sports Bar, the first women’s sports-centric bar in Long Beach, will host women who wish to network with one another while serving cocktails honoring some of Long Beach’s best and brightest women leaders. Particular guest highlights will include multiple council members—including Cindy Allen, Kristin Duggan, and Megan Kerr—city leaders—including Women’s Commission Chair Samantha Mehlinger—nonprofit leaders—including 4GIRLZ Executive Director Claudia Copley—and more.

This event is free to attend.

Thursday, Mar. 6: Sincerely, Hennessy: A tasting at Chez Bacchus, 5PM – 6:30PM

Hennessy has a special place in the hearts of many communities in Long Beach—and it is why it can be found at many celebrations, from Cambodian weddings to your neighborhood cook-out. Join us as we explore multiple iterations of the cognac—VS, VSOP, XO—while learning the history from one of its lead ambassadors. Even more, this celebrates Chez Bacchus’s newly minted full-liquor license—so attendees are encouraged to stay for cocktail specials or even dinner.

Tickets are $35 and include tastings and a welcome cocktail with small bites. 

Friday, Mar. 7: Long Beach Food Scene Meet-Up: DTLB Crawl, 6PM – Midnight

Last year, hundreds showed up—so I am hoping the same happens this year, especially given that DTLB needs all the love it can get. Two things are near and dear to me: DTLB and my food group, the Long Beach Food Scene. And for the second time, I am having a formal meetup of all its members (or at least, however many of the 75,000 show up) as one of the final events of the 10-day celebration of our bar scene that is Long Beach Last Call.

And yes, it is a crawl on Friday, Mar. 7 beginning at 6PM:

• Altar Society (6PM)
• ISM Brewing (7PM)
• The Ordinarie (8PM)
• The Stave (9PM)
• Broken Spirits (10PM)
• Midnight Oil (11PM)

This event is free to anyone over the age of 21.

Saturday, Mar. 8: ‘Bar-mers’ Market at Port City Tavern

FREE TO ATTEND; TICKET REQUIRED FOR TASTING.

Set to take over the parking lot and patio of Port City Tavern, the Long Beach Last Call “Bar-mers” Market will feature ticketed tastings, food, and some of the finest in our industry showing off their creative side.

Pouring will be Four Roses Bourbon and Centenario Tequila, along with Sangre De Tigre michelada mix and Fever Tree mixers. For food, we will feature the following plus more to come:

• Waldo’s Pizza (featuring some of the city’s best pizza)
• Ida’s Sweets (bringing on Cambodian and American desserts)
• PBS Pub (bringing their famed peanuts)

As soon as we know our other vendors, we will list them here.

To attend? Free. To sample alcohol brands? A simple $15 ticket, which also includes a cocktail. Tickets will be available on day-of at Port City Tavern.

Sunday, Mar. 9: Walk of shame breakfast at The Breakfast Bar, 6AM-8AM

Did you know The Breakfast Bar has an early bird happy hour every day of the week? From $9 breakfast burritos and sandwiches to $5 cocktails, the so-called “walk of shame” specials are awesome—and deserve more uplift. That’s why we’re having a Walk of Shame meet-up/breakfast for those who either want to continue the party, start the party early, or simply want to support a business.

Free to attend.

Sunday, Mar. 9: Networking event at Dilly’s Sandwiches [invite only]; 2PM-3PM

Invite-only event to not just experience the great sandwiches and beers of Dilly’s—which unquestionably hosts the city’s most distinct tap list—but also network and get to know the people we should know. This will be for bar and restaurant owners, bar and restaurant managers, and city and organizational leaders.

Monday, Mar. 10: Industry appreciation party at Baby Gee Bar [invite only]; 5PM-7PM

This industry- and invite-only event will sign off Long Beach Last Call 2025 the way it should be signed off: thanking those in the industry who often do a thankless job. A major shout-out to Baby Gee owners Gianna Johns and Daniel Flores, who have hosted this party for both Last Call and Long Beach Food Scene Week two years in a row.