Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileBamboo Club
Long Beach, CA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bamboo Club leans into tiki tradition with a nine-cocktail summer menu, weekly rum-centric specials, and a Captain's List of rare sipping rums. The Bamboo Scorpion Bowl ($40, minimum 3 people) anchors the shareable end. A modest wine and beer list and a solid non-alcoholic lineup round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the 151 Swizzle for a classic tiki punch, or the Chai-noon Thai-foon for a bourbon-inflected twist. For a splurge, order Flor de Cana 30 yr by the ounce. The Bamboo Scorpion Bowl is a group commitment at $40.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Rum enthusiasts and tiki purists will appreciate the deep rum list and classic cocktails. Groups looking for shareable drinks will find the Scorpion Bowl a centerpiece. Those seeking non-alcoholic options are well served.
- When should I go?
- Weekly specials like Mai Tai Monday and Pina Colada Wednesday offer variety throughout the week.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $12 to $18, with the Scorpion Bowl at $40. Premium rums are priced per ounce, from $10 to $60 for a 1oz pour. Beers are $7-$9, wines by the glass $10-$12, and non-alcoholic drinks $4-$8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Captain's List is a standout, featuring rare rums like Flor de Cana 30 yr and a Barrell Rum Private Release secured in limited cases. The immersive tiki atmosphere, praised by guests, supports the extensive rum program.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated summer menu of nine cocktails, plus weekly specials, showcases creative rum-based tiki drinks. Some drinks contain dairy or absinthe.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive variety from classic tiki to inventive twists
- — Weekly specials provide value and rotation; Guest reviews frequently praise flavor and presentation
Standout selections
- — Pearl Diver - Ron del Barrilito, Hamilton Demerera 151, Gardena mix, OJ, lime; $16
- — Cobra Fang - Flor de Cana, Fassionola, Falernum, absinthe; $18
- — Rum the Jewels - Zaya, Plantation OFTD, blackberry, mango; $12
- — Bamboo Scorpion Bowl - $40, minimum 3 people
Pricing: New cocktails $16-$18; weekly specials $8-$15; Scorpion Bowl $40
Wine
A small but serviceable wine list with a few by-the-glass options and a handful of bottles. No community evidence specific to wine.
Menu strengths
- — Reasonable pricing for both glasses and bottles; Mix of white, red, and rosé options
Standout selections
- — Outlier Pinot Noir - $12 glass
Pricing: Glasses $10-$12; bottles $34-$42
Beer
A compact beer list with a few mainstream and craft options, plus a non-alcoholic beer. The Boilermaker adds a twist.
Menu strengths
- — Includes non-alcoholic Heineken Zero; Boilermaker option with tequila or Fernet
Standout selections
- — Boilermaker with Dobel Diamonte Tequila or Fernet Branca - $14
- — Offshoot West Coast IPA - $9
Pricing: Beers $7-$9; Boilermaker $14
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful non-alcoholic menu with three virgin tiki cocktails, lemonade, ginger beer, and non-alcoholic beer, all reasonably priced.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of options from $4 to $8
Standout selections
- — Virgin Painkiller - pineapple, orange, coconut; $8
- — Virgin Pina Colada - pineapple, coconut, lemon; $8
- — Virgin Lava Flow - strawberry float; $8
Pricing: $4-$8
Spirits
The Captain's List is a serious rum collection, including a 30-year Flor de Cana and a private Barrell release. Poured by the ounce for sipping.
Menu strengths
- — Exceptional rare rum selection; Private Barrell Rum release in limited cases
Standout selections
- — Flor de Cana 30 yr - $60/1oz
- — Diplomatico Ambassador - $15/1oz; Ron Zacapa XO - $13/1oz
- — Barrell Rum Private Release - ultra-rare
Pricing: Rare rums per ounce: $10-$60 for 1oz, $20-$120 for 2oz; other rums $10-$13
How it sits with the food
No specific food pairing evidence; however, the rum-forward cocktails and tropical flavors suggest pairing with spicy or grilled dishes, though the venue's food menu was not reviewed.
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