ALTER EGO
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach
Bar in Long Beach, United States
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ALTER EGO is a practical downtown Long Beach pick for later-week drinks, especially when the plan needs flexibility rather than a formal dinner structure. Choose it for an easy social stop; choose Acqua Pool Deck, The Apothecary at Midnight Oil, The 4th Horseman, or La Traviata Italian Restaurant when the setting, cocktail focus, food, or occasion needs to be more defined.
About ALTER EGO
ALTER EGO is a Long Beach option to consider for a Thursday-through-Sunday evening plan. It works best when the timing, city, smart-casual dress code match the night you are planning.
Do not build the whole decision around unconfirmed specifics. ALTER EGO does not list cuisine, chef, price range, awards, seating details, or service format. If the decision is between ALTER EGO and another Long Beach venue, choose based on the kind of evening you want and confirm any menu, reservation, or seating details directly with the venue before committing.
Use it for the later part of the night, not the centerpiece
The evening schedule is the main reason to keep ALTER EGO on the shortlist. It is closed Monday through Wednesday, then open Thursday and Sunday from 5–10 PM and Friday and Saturday from 5–11 PM. That makes it more useful for second-half-of-the-week plans than early-week meetups.
For a more structured dinner plan, compare ALTER EGO with another named Long Beach option such as La Traviata Italian Restaurant. For a looser evening where the priority is not overcommitting, ALTER EGO is easier to slot in. For groups, the same logic applies: use it when the group is flexible, confirm seating or reservation details directly before making firm plans.
Where it fits in a Long Beach night out
Among other Long Beach options, ALTER EGO sits in a practical lane, offering known timing and a smart-casual expectation rather than a fully documented dining profile. If you are comparing it with Acqua Pool Deck, The 4th Horseman, The Apothecary at Midnight Oil, or The Breakfast Bar, check current details directly and choose the venue that best matches the plan.
Use our full Long Beach restaurants guide if dinner is the anchor, or our full Long Beach bars guide if the night is drink-led. For a broader trip plan, use the relevant Long Beach guides rather than forcing this venue to do every job.
Planning details
- Location
- 210 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Website
- fairmont.com/en/hotels/long-beach/fairmont-breakers-long-beach/dining/alter-ego.bar.html
- Phone
- (562) 317-1000
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate, speakeasy-inspired evening lounge with rich woods, dramatic murals, warm low lighting, and a conversation-friendly, lingering-after-dark atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Jazz
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
classic cocktails
Planning details
Location
210 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802 · Directions
fairmont.com/en/hotels/long-beach/fairmont-breakers-long-beach/dining/alter-ego.bar.html
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the night needs a stronger cocktail identity, choose The Apothecary at Midnight Oil instead. If the plan needs a more occasion-ready dinner setting, La Traviata Italian Restaurant is the safer alternative.
Bar context
How ALTER EGO compares in Long Beach
ALTER EGO is the flexible downtown option in this set. Acqua Pool Deck is the clearer choice if the setting matters more than spontaneity, especially for a poolside hotel feel. ALTER EGO makes more sense when the priority is an easy later-evening stop without building the whole night around one venue.
For cocktail-focused plans, The Apothecary at Midnight Oil is the stronger cross-shop because the concept is more defined. If food is the anchor, The 4th Horseman and La Traviata Italian Restaurant give the night a clearer dining purpose. ALTER EGO is better for people who want a looser plan.
The Breakfast Bar serves a different use case: daytime or brunch-leaning plans rather than a late-week evening. Value-wise, ALTER EGO is easiest to justify when convenience and timing are the deciding factors, not when the group needs a known menu, a formal room, or a destination meal.
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Compare ALTER EGO
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| ALTER EGO | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Acqua Pool Deck | Long Beach | No published awards |
| The Apothecary at Midnight Oil | Long Beach | No published awards |
| The Breakfast Bar | Long Beach | No published awards |
| The 4th Horseman | Long Beach | No published awards |
| La Traviata Italian Restaurant | Long Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ALTER EGO open late?
ALTER EGO is open Thursday and Sunday until 10 PM, Friday and Saturday until 11 PM. It is closed Monday through Wednesday, so this is a second-half-of-the-week pick rather than an every-night option.
Does ALTER EGO have outdoor seating?
Do not count on outdoor seating unless the venue confirms it directly. ALTER EGO's details include its Long Beach location, smart-casual dress, evening hours, but not seating setup.
Is ALTER EGO good for a date?
It can fit a date plan if the schedule works for you and a smart-casual Long Beach setting is what you want. The Thursday-through-Sunday schedule makes it more useful for a Friday or Saturday night than for an early-week first date.
Does ALTER EGO have happy hour deals?
ALTER EGO does not list happy hour information, so plan around the regular evening schedule instead. If specials matter, confirm directly with the venue before going.
Is the food good at ALTER EGO?
ALTER EGO does not list cuisine type, chef, menu format, or awards information. Therefore, do not choose ALTER EGO for a specific food-led plan based on this listing alone. Treat it as a timing-driven Long Beach option and confirm current offerings directly.
What's the best time to go to ALTER EGO?
Use the hours provided to plan: Thursday and Sunday run 5–10 PM, while Friday and Saturday run 5–11 PM. Friday and Saturday give you the longest window.
Is ALTER EGO good for groups?
It can work for groups if everyone is aligned on a Thursday-through-Sunday evening outing and the smart-casual dress code fits the plan. For seating, reservations, or group-specific details, confirm directly with ALTER EGO before going.
