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Piston's Bar (Closed Permanently)

(28 Ratings)
One of the longest operating gay bars in the US
The doors opened in February 1965 as Jim's Corral. In 1969 it became Mike's Corral through 1993. From '93-'95 it was know as Wolf's and since 1995 it has been Pistons. Pistons has a new owner since 2010 and now offers full liquor. This bar has been around for 47 years and isn't slowing down any time soon.




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Reviews

coasterbeardavid
coasterbeardavid
Over a year ago

WOOF!!!!! BEARS WOOF!!!!!


outatownguy
outatownguy
Over a year ago

Missing One Important Item

Great place... they need to serve cocktails as i am a vodka drinker as. I am also llergic to hops so I cant drink beer.


chuckers
chuckers
Over a year ago

New owners

I went to Pistons for the first time last week, it was a very and friendly bar. I have discovered that there are new owners and they are in the process of making some serious improvements to the place. The layout is going to be changed and they are in the process of obtaining a full liquor license. I will go back again.


PierceArrows
PierceArrows first review First to Review
Over a year ago

First Visit

We were returning from a cruise and stayed on in Long Beach for a couple of days. Hit the bars on Broadway - OK - not our style. Someone suggested Pistons - went out on a late Sunday night and found everyone very outgoing and friendly. The latino bartender treated us like long lost friends. What more could you ask for (except hard liquor)?


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