Buvons
Zaferia, Los Angeles
Bar in Los Angeles, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Buvons is a good pick when the brief is wine-first, casual, and conversation-friendly in Long Beach. Star Wine List recognition gives it a useful quality signal, while easy booking makes it better for spontaneous plans than high-stakes reservations.
About Buvons
Buvons is a Los Angeles venue open Wednesday through Sunday from 12–11 PM, closed Monday and Tuesday, with a casual dress code. Plan around those basics rather than assuming a specific menu, service format, price point, or neighborhood detail.
Its clearest recognition is Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That is a useful signal for guests comparing Buvons with other options, while dishes, seating, reservations, pricing, and service style are worth checking directly before you go.
Choose it with the essentials in mind
Choose Buvons when its Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule and casual dress code fit the plan. If you are comparing it with other named options, Los Compadres Restaurant, Selva, Due Fiori, Alex's Bar, and The Bamboo Club can serve as reference points depending on what else your group is considering.
Avoid building the visit around assumptions. Buvons is best framed as a Los Angeles stop with afternoon-to-evening hours, casual dress, and Star Wine List recognition, rather than as a venue with a defined cuisine, set menu, price range, or seating format.
The practical call: casual, Wednesday through Sunday
The practical planning details are direct. Buvons is closed Monday and Tuesday, then open 12–11 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Dress is casual, so formal attire is not necessary.
If you are building a wider Los Angeles itinerary, use our full Los Angeles bars guide for the broader shortlist, with our full Los Angeles restaurants guide, our full Los Angeles hotels guide, our full Los Angeles wineries guide, and our full Los Angeles experiences guide for the rest of the trip. For named comparisons, consider Buvons alongside Alex's Bar, Due Fiori, Los Compadres Restaurant, Selva, or The Bamboo Club without assuming they serve the same purpose.
Planning details
- Location
- 1145-1147 Loma Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- buvonswine.com
- Phone
- (562) 342-6557
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Buvons reads as a purposefully calibrated destination bar: exacting in craft, locally rooted, and set apart from LA’s usual bar clusters. The piece frames it as a place you go to deliberately rather than as a stop on a crawl, and it draws direct comparisons to technically minded rooms such as ABV and Kumiko. That seriousness gives the room a refined, sophisticated air without suggesting stuffiness — it’s the kind of spot that rewards attention to detail and an appreciation for well-made drinks, anchored by a strong local regular base.
Best For
Buvons is best for visitors who plan a night around one focused stop rather than a multi-venue evening. The write-up emphasizes the remove of Long Beach from LA’s dense bar neighborhoods and the need to allow time for the trip, so it suits deliberate evening outings where the journey is part of the plan. Regulars and cocktail-minded guests who appreciate technically rigorous drinks and a locally embedded bar culture will find it especially satisfying; it’s the kind of room you visit with intent and expect to linger in.
Ordering Tips
Treat a visit to Buvons as a destination: allow extra time for Southern California traffic (the piece notes a 30-minute run via the 710 or 405 is possible, while an hour-plus slog is equally likely) and plan your arrival accordingly. Expect carefully executed cocktails — the comparison to other technically serious bars suggests asking the bartender for house specialties or recommendations. Because it’s not positioned as a stop on a crawl, come ready to settle in and let the bar’s craft-forward drinks define the evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy with warm lighting, soft string lights on the garden patio, and a relaxed, lived-in Mediterranean elegance.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Jazz
- Live Music
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1145-1147 Loma Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804
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Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If you cannot get in
Try Due Fiori if you want a more polished drinks plan, or Alex's Bar if the night calls for more volume and a later-bar feel.
Bar context
How Buvons Compares
Buvons is the wine-first choice in this set. Choose it over The Bamboo Club if the group wants bottles and conversation rather than a themed cocktail-bar night. The Bamboo Club is the better fit when ambience is the main event; Buvons is the cleaner call when the drink list matters more than the room concept.
Against Los Compadres Restaurant and Selva, Buvons is less of a full-meal decision and more of a drinks stop. Pick Los Compadres Restaurant or Selva when food is central to the plan. Pick Buvons when you want an easier, wine-led hangout without building the evening around dinner.
Alex's Bar is the stronger move for a louder night, while Due Fiori is the better cross-shop if the group wants a more polished drink setting. Buvons wins on low-pressure usability: easy booking, Long Beach location, and a clearer wine signal than the average neighborhood bar.
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Compare Buvons
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Buvons | Los Angeles | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| The Bamboo Club | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Los Compadres Restaurant | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Selva | Long Beach | 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #432026 Pinnacle Guide2025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #29Top 500 Bars 2025 · #722024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #342023 World's 50 North America's Best Bars · #312022 North America's 50 Best Bars · #22 |
| Alex's Bar | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Due Fiori | Long Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Buvons?
Plan for a casual Los Angeles venue open Wednesday through Sunday from 12–11 PM, with Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
Is the food good at Buvons?
For a food-led visit, compare Buvons with other options such as Selva, Due Fiori, or Los Compadres Restaurant based on their own current details.
What's the best time to go to Buvons?
Plan within its hours: Buvons is open 12–11 PM Wednesday through Sunday and closed Monday and Tuesday. For timing beyond that, keep the schedule flexible.
Is Buvons good for a date?
It can fit a casual date plan if the hours and casual dress code work for you. Keep expectations flexible on ambience, seating, noise level, and service style.
Is Buvons good for groups?
Is Buvons open late?
Buvons is open until 11 PM Wednesday through Sunday. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
