Legends Sports Bar

5236 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA

Created by LA Rams’ Offensive Lineman Dennis Harrah and Long Beach businessman John Morris, Legends Sports Bar is touted as the first modern sports bar in the United States. The walls are packed with authentic sports memorabilia, even though the bar unfortunately suffered a major fire some years back and lost much of its original decor. With local support, it came back even bigger and better than before. Make sure to time your visit right: This open-air pub swarms with college students in the wee hours of the morning. Yet it’s also loved by locals of all ages when it comes to daytime sports watching.

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Created by LA Rams’ Offensive Lineman Dennis Harrah and Long Beach businessman John Morris, Legends Sports Bar is touted as the first modern sports bar in the United States. The walls are packed with authentic sports memorabilia, even though the bar unfortunately suffered a major fire some years back and lost much of its original decor. With local support, it came back even bigger and better than before. Make sure to time your visit right: This open-air pub swarms with college students in the wee hours of the morning. Yet it’s also loved by locals of all ages when it comes to daytime sports watching.

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