Yelp Sideline Social Returns to Long Beach. Here's What You Need to Know.

Yelp is bringing its Sideline Social back to Long Beach for a second year, giving locals a chance to sample food and drinks from dozens of restaurants and brands at Sports Basement.

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Emily Nguyen

Emily Nguyen is a Staff Writer at Long Beach Classic, covering local news, community events, restaurants, business openings, arts and culture, and neighborhood stories throughout Long Beach.
Long Beach Sports Basement Location 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815

Yelp is bringing its Sideline Social back to Long Beach for a second year, giving locals a chance to sample food and drinks from dozens of restaurants and brands at Sports Basement.

Before you RSVP, here’s what you should know:

  • You must have a Yelp account to RSVP.
  • You must be 21 or older to attend.
  • RSVPing does not guarantee entry. You’ll need to receive a separate confirmation email from Yelp saying you’re in.
  • Admission is free for confirmed guests.
  • Yelp encourages a minimum $25 donation at the door, with 100% of proceeds benefiting K9 Kismet Dog Rescue, a Long Beach nonprofit. The event page describes the donation as voluntary.
  • No children, dogs, or plus-ones are allowed.
  • A valid physical ID is required at check-in.

RSVP LINK: https://www.yelp.com/events/long-beach-yelp-sideline-social-at-sports-basement-2026?

What is Yelp Sideline Social?

Yelp Sideline Social is a community food and drink event that brings together local restaurants, beverage brands, and businesses for an evening of tasting, music, games, giveaways, and other activities.

This year’s event will once again be held at Sports Basement Long Beach.

When and Where?

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
(Check-in closes at 6:45 p.m.)

Sports Basement
2100 N. Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90815

The event takes place on the third floor. Parking is available in front of and behind the building, though organizers recommend carpooling or using a rideshare if possible.

What Can You Expect?

More than 50 food and beverage vendors are expected to participate, along with games, music, photo opportunities, giveaways, and other activities.

Organizers say additional businesses may still be added before the event.

Participating Restaurants

FEATURED BUSINESSES (More to be added)

BEVERAGES

+ Above Board Liqueurs (drinkaboveboard.com )
+ Bloom Nutrition (bloomnu.com)
+ Boomtown Brewing (yelp.com/biz/boomtown-br…)
+ Canmak (canmakofficial.com)
+ CELSIUS Holdings (celsius.com)
+ CHAFOLIO (chafolio.com)
+ Chandon House (chandonhousesyrups.com)
+ Cocoxim (cocoximusa.com)
+ Curious Elixirs (curiouselixirs.com)
+ First Gen Agua Frescas (instagram.com/drinkmexic…)
+ HydraDNA (hydradnalife.com)
+ ITO EN (itoen.com)
+ Kace Tea (drinkkace.com)
+ Mario’s Hard Espresso (drinkmarios.com)
+ Old Hillside Bourbon Company (oldhillsidebourboncompan…)
+ Pricklee Natural Hydration (PRICKLEE.COM)
+ Radiant Beer Co. (yelp.com/biz/radiant-bee…)
+ RAIN Water (responsiblyrain.com/?srs…)
+ Real Soda in Real Bottles (yelp.com/biz/real-soda-i…)
+ R & S Water and Ice (yelp.com/biz/r-and-s-wat…)
+ Salud Juice (yelp.com/biz/salud-juice…)
+ Santa Ana River Brewing Company (yelp.com/biz/santa-ana-r…)
+ Teofilo Coffee Company (yelp.com/biz/teofilo-cof…)
+ Vivot Cafe (yelp.to/DZ-Fhgt8aT)
+ Watch Me Sports Bar (yelp.com/biz/watch-me-sp…)
+ Xoloitzcuintle Tequila (DrinkXolo.com)
+ Yoju (drinkyoju.com)

BITES & SWEETS

+ Amandas Belizean Cuisine (yelp.to/flW-wN9-Sf)
+ Axiom Kitchen (m.yelp.com/biz/axiom-kit…)
+ One Delightful Cookie (yelp.com/biz/one-delight…)
+ Caffe Luxxe (yelp.com/biz/caffe-luxxe…)
+ California Grill & Bar (yelp.com/biz/california-…)
+ ChickenBully (yelp.to/0iCK1-PTcG)
+ Descanso Restaurant (yelp.com/biz/descanso-co…)
+ Dulce Canella (yelp.com/biz/dulce-canel…)
+ El Barrio Cantina (yelp.to/8acZdUNHDV)
+ Georgia’s Restaurant (yelp.com/biz/georgias-re…)
+ Gruns (gruns.co)
+ Handel’s Ice Cream (yelp.com/biz/handels-hom…)
+ Jassy’s Sweets & Eats (jassyssweets.com)
+ Kashiwa Ramen Costa Mesa (yelp.com/biz/kashiwa-ram…)
+ Luna Bistro and Cafe (yelp.com/biz/luna-bistro…)
+ Nguyen’s Kitchen (yelp.com/biz/nguyen-s-ki…)
+ Oakberry Acai (yelp.com/biz/oakberry-ac…)
+ Pur Bowls (yelp.com/biz/pur-bowls-l…)
+ Rabano (yelp.com/biz/rabano-herm…)
+ Sideburns (yelp.com/biz/sideburns-l…)
+ Soup & Rice (yelp.com/biz/soup-and-ri…)
+ Sunnie (sunniesnacks.com)
+ Tacos Fuego OC (instagram.com/tacosfuego…)
+ Tenori (yelp.com/biz/tenori-long…)
+ Thats It. (thatsitfruit.com/?srslti…)
+ The Good Crisp Company (thegoodcrispcompany.com/…)
+ The Nest: A Brunch Joint (yelp.com/biz/the-nest-a-…)
+ The Pin-up Kitchen (yelp.com/biz/the-pin-up-…)
+ The Second Owl (yelp.com/biz/the-second-…)
+ The Stache Bar (yelp.com/biz/the-stache-…)
+ Throwdown Soulfood (yelp.com/biz/throwdown-s…)
+ Zooks Kitchen (yelp.com/biz/zooks-kitch…)

OTHER

+ Backbay Photobooth (yelp.com/biz/back-bay-ph…)
+ Beer & Magic (instagram.com/beerandmag…)
+ David England Photography (yelp.com/biz/david-engla…)
+ DJ Sato (yelp.com/biz/dj-sato-tus…)
+ Michael Ayala Videography (instagram.com/miiichael_…)
+ Pop Caddie (popcaddie.com)
+ Sekwumjsocial Mahjong (instagram.com/sekwumjsoc…)
+ Scrubble Tea Shop (instagram.com/scrubblete…)
+ Nose of Justice (noseofjustice.com/?srslt…)
+ VIO2 Tape (vio2tape.com)

How to RSVP

You’ll need a Yelp account to RSVP. After submitting your RSVP, watch your email for a separate confirmation from Yelp. Only guests who receive a confirmation email will be admitted.

Link: https://www.yelp.com/events/long-beach-yelp-sideline-social-at-sports-basement-2026?

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