This is my favorite bar in the world. Those that turn their nose up at it don't understand the allure of this "dive bar". They have awesome bar tenders, cold beer, many TVs and a great local crowd. Â I've been coming here for 20 years. Best bar in Newport, or anywhere for that matter.
Review Source:Saturday on a 3 day weekend we walked in at 7:00 got a booth and finally go some service... it felt like only one guy was working the bar and the booths... so empty beer sitting and in need of a consistent refill... the bartender when I could get his attention was very nice... no food but they are okay with you bringing in a pizza from next door
Review Source:The review that said it was dark, dank, and dirty was spot on. Â That is what gives Blackie's its charm. Â If it was bright, undank, and clean it sure in hell wouldn't be Blackies.
Join the old guys and sit by the window and ogle the bikinis as they stroll back and forth on the sidewalk. Â Throw some more peanut shells on the floor, kick a pigeon back outside, and drink the coldest beer in town.
Join in an old Newport Tradition!
ii grew up on Newport beach and since i was a kid, this place has always been a sh@t hole. I enjoyed going here with my friends when i turned 21, for a moment or two, then we would go down to Mutlinches. Lately you have a midget bartender and a scanky bit@h the needs to go. I asled this scank bartender what the "special" was for Sunday, and she said a "mia Tia". After watching her pour some concoction "which was no were near a Mia Tia", this stupid bit@h said $10! I called bars from sunset beach to balboa and not one, top end bar, charged more then $8.50. And these are expensive places like Dukes, and Don the beach combers. Then i noticed that the bit@ch did it to other customers and chased them out. When i walked in, there was 5 people in the pace. By the time i finished my drink, it was empty. TO THE OWNER OF BLACKIES, GET RID OF THAT STUPID BIT@CH before you lose all your paying customers.
Review Source:Dirty, dingy, dark, and dank. Â Peanut shells all over the floor. Â It gives character, and it's somewhat endearing... but I could see how it's a hazardous when you're completely intoxicated. Â But then again falling on the floor whilst under said state of mind is quite hilarious.
Only a local could love this place. Â And they do because they wear Blackie's crewneck sweatshirts while drinking at the bar. Â Oh, and the locals start drinking strong shots early... like "it's 5pm somewhaarrrreee" kind of early. Â Yup.
Cash only with ATM on site.
Blackie's is a place that you come to when you want to unwind. Bar stools are always taken by the loyal patrons, some of their names engraved on the seats for a permanent "seat check" but a booth is always open somewhere. If you're on an adventure of epic proportions and want to start it off right, then start at Blackie's. Buddies and I stopped here on our 2nd bar of the night, and got straight to business. After downing a car bomb each, we settled into a booth (had to scope one out for a while) and enjoyed the ambiance that bustled around us. A cold beer, I think it was an IPA (the particular drinks I had that night are fuzzy to remember) in our hands, we blended in with the grind at Blackie's. Cash only, and small tight aisles.
Review Source:My previous boss used to come here 40 years ago, and I'm pretty sure it hasn't changed at all. It is cash only, but there is a credit union ATM in front of the pier. It is a really diverse crowd at times, but a relaxed everyone gets along kind of crowd.
I honestly don't remember their beer selection or prices, but I'm always a fan of bars that serve peanuts.
I went into this bar twice before walking the pier. I loved the way they made my drink but was disappointed that the bartenders charge different prices. When I called them out on it they were like "oh ok I will charge you what he did then" which makes you feel you are getting ripped off.
Review Source:Great memories at BBTS for decades...we've been gone since 2004 but still remember everyone like it was yesterday.
One day, who did we see walking in Kihei? None other than Les himself! What the heck was he doing in our neck of the woods? Was great to see him and having an ice cold BBTS draft would have been even better.
We miss our compadres and all the stories and laughter and pool and peanut shells. BBTS will forever be in our hearts and whenever we hear someone start singing "Happy Birthday", well...we just smile and start to laugh :-)
Miss you guys!
Blackie's is the stuff legends are made of. Â Setting foot in here during daylight hours may lead you to a few conclusions:
1. Â You are significantly younger than every person inside.
2. Â You may wonder if these people have ever left those bar stools.
3. Â You feel like you do not belong.
Chances are you, you do not belong in there. Â These guys lining the stools are legends- bodysurfing 30 foot wedge, old NB lifeguard studs, collegiate rowers and water polo players, ace fighter pilots, nobel laureates... well some of those might be the liquor talking. Â But the stories that exist within these walls should be sung by bards across the land. Â Stick around and you might even hear a few tales.
Sure you can come here in the evening and pretend you are one of the in crowd, and you'll be served- but it's like visiting the hall of fame, you can walk around inside but that does not mean you've been inducted. Â Sit down, grab an ice cold beer (like seriously ice cold), and listen to a tale or two. Â Who knows, if you show up every day for the next 15 years too... you could someday be that legend.
3 Stars.
Dirty, dusty, divey with really old guys who grew up here still lining the bar reliving their glory days. And thinking they have a shot with the young women who just see them as dads and grandpas. Â Coldest beer around, and one of my favorite spots.
Eat a "special sandwhich" (It really is terrific) and enjoy the beer while hiding away from the tourists - or your own kids, out on the beach.
Music is provided by a decent juke machine - you also have pool tables minimal food and iced cold beer. That's pretty much it. Bring cash, or use the ATM. Nothing fancy, nothing too clean. I have seen them bounce the drunken rebel rousers more than once - so behave.
Went here recently for the first time with a friend while bar hopping around Newport Beach.
The Good:
- Beer is pretty dang cheap, especially for its location in posh Newport Beach.
- The folks who work there are friendly and helpful.
- A picturesque example of a beach dive bar.
- Their jukebox machine had a surprisingly good selection of classic metal.
The Bad:
- Definitely not a place to go if you're looking for eye candy.
- Pool tables could use a bit of a refurbishing.
- I didn't think I needed to look in the bathroom to know how dirty it was based on the bar's sticky floors and smell.
The Ugly:
- Â While playing pool with my friend, an old caucasian man (possibly drunk) was watching us play. He shouted loudly and called me a ^#*&ing dumb-ass for racking the balls slightly off center. Serious Business.
- I hate to play "that" card, but during the entire time I was there I got an uneasy feeling that some of its regulars don't take too kindly to "those types" like me and my friend being there. Â Â
- by which i mean, young people.
Classic bar right here. I'm not sure why, but it just screams old Orange County, dude--you know in a raspy voice with a beach bummy accent. Love hanging out with the regulars for Monday Night Football and sipping on ice cold pints of Sierra Nevada.
Well, those were the old days. No more beer for me (I know, right?) so it would be nice if they stocked more variety in the liquor department.
One advantage this place has over its next door neighbor is the availability of some good old fashioned comfort food like sandwiches, hot dogs and nuts. *snooty accent* The pairing really brings out the aromatics and complexity of the accompanying beverage.
Regardless, you can find me here quite often sipping on Scotch and water and checking out whatever is on the tube. I typically switch it up between Beach Ball and this joint. Now that I live in Newport, I'm an Amurrican and being an Amurrican is all about the right to choose. Freedom, beer and Amurrrica! Heck yeah!
This is your no frills bar. Â But it's just the joint you need to get away from all of the tourists and people from the IE who invade the beach because the sun is out. Â Luckily, they do not venture inside here.
The beer is cold. Â It is much appreciated. Â They've got good pool tables, and their TV options are good. Â My wife and I enjoyed some beer while watching some TVG in there. Â
This place may be full of lushes, but is that a bad thing?
If you have time to kill, pop in for a beer here and at the Beach Ball next door.
Blackies is known for having "The Coldest Beer in the World". I believe them!
Blackies serves all of their beer about as cold as it can possibly get without turning into a beer slushie! They serve it in little glass mugs, and the price is defintely right.
Blackies is a fun place to grab a beer, and it is never overly crowded. It is a little difficult to get a game of pool in, but other than that, you will have no issues getting good service.
Everyone is really friendly, and there is a total 'Old Man Vibe" going on there. Â It's a casual place to grab a drink, but I don't usually stick around much more than a half an hour before going to my next destination.
This is the coldest beer I think I have ever had. I love this place, I like to go in the afternoon where I think the average in the place is Near Death, but they are all friendly locals, just there to have a great time and relax.
I like going there with this great looking girl friend of mine and she brings life into some of those old codgers.
Check it out Great Place!
This was stop #4 and #6 on a Saturday a couple of weeks ago. Â
What stands out most is during stop #6 it started to catch up to me that I had skipped both lunch and dinner that day in favor of a liquid afternoon. Â And I had about ten bucks left in cash - Blackie's is CASH ONLY. Â At one point while shots were being poured we managed to negotiate with the bartender on the price, like we were haggling over produce at a market stall. Â I can't remember if he relented (probably not), but then I found myself the recipient of their "special sandwich" which I must've ordered. Â
They don't have a kitchen here.
The special sandwich, I was later told, consisted of the bar tender pulling bread out from under the counter and placing two hot dog sausages between them along with some mustard and maybe cheese...? Â With his bare hands. Â Hands that were handling money and drinks and who knows what else. Â If I wasn't drunk I wouldn't have thought about eating it. Â But I have several photos of me and the special sandwich in various stages of devouring it. Â I lived to tell about it but if you're a gramophone or sober, you don't want to be eating here.
Great comments!!!
BBTS is an institution and rightfully so! Glad to see it getting notoriety. Good, proper and sometimes bad (yet in a good way).
Although once a weekend (and sometimes "weekday") regular, decades ago, I hit BBTS once or twice a year now. Les the manager, the bartenders and many regulars treat me like I never left.
The real regulars have their photos on the wall -- somewhere... The intense regulars married girls they met at Blackies. I am both.
Cheers pals. See you soon!
Stopped by here for a quick late afternoon drink after meeting some friends at Newport Beach.
What I liked:
-it's your typical dive
-big beers
-you can bring your own food in
Why no fifth star:
-it is your typical dive, which may turn ppl off.
-really dark at times, and we came at 5pm
-cash only bar
Friendly staff though, bar-atmosphere would likely change in the evening.
This is kind of a standard dive. Â It is kind of dark, old, and a little dirty. Â There is random stuff on the walls. Â If I have to be honest, I have to say that it is nothing particularly special. Â However, I always have an amazing time here. Â I have never not had a good time here. Â Drinks are reasonable, but I think they only take cash. Â Once my friend ordered us some Tequila shots. Â The pours were unbelievably huge. Â I felt like I was practically drinking a glass of Tequila. Â They don't have a big selection of beer, but there are usually a couple of decent beers on tap. Â This place is right on the beach (obvious from the name) and it makes for a fun stop during a night of bar hopping along the beach. Â
I have seen some sketchy people wander in, almost homeless looking, and some really old people. Â Still, I love it. Â It's a chill time. Â After Blackies, we usually go to the donut shop a few doors down and get ham and cheddar croissant sandwiches; it's a wonderful way to end the night (separate review to follow).
If you arent a regular or under the age of 65 then you probably are NOT welcome. I stopped in here with my brother (during our pub peddle) and we felt like we were intruding on someones personal super bowl party. They had a potluck set up on the pool table and didn't seem to want us to stay for longer than one beer.
By the way... CASH ONLY
Hey, this bar has been around forever. It looks it and it is where I would go when I didn't feel classy enough to go to Beach Ball (next door). It has old surfers and bikers and trailer-livin folk who like it that way, thank you very much. Don't give any crap and they won't take it.
That is the beauty of Blackie's. Ya gotta love it as it is. Like I intimated before...if you can't handle Blackie's, go next door to Beach Ball.
How they make a beer so freaking cold, I have no idea...gave me all kinds of brain freeze.
Nothing like mid-day frozen beer drinking with your middle aged male family members followed by swerving your cruiser bikes through throngs of tourists on the outside boardwalk...
Dude bros, enter at your own risk.  This isn't a place for the faint at heart- gramps at the bar can kick your  beer bonging ass in his sleep.  So much testosterone, I almost felt inclined to itch my nonexistent parts.  Almost.
A perfect night!i get to see stars .Stop thinking that i am weird!! I am from LA.I assume flights to be stars.sigh
But this location is perfect to get a few drinks.You get the drinks and once you step outside it's the beach wohoo!! But the place itself is a dive bar;small,shady,etc.But any place would feel good when you've got the best people around.
It's a good spot to hang out at,because it's simple ,affordable and at the best location ever!! And they do have Tv's all around and if you take too much time in the restroom.Beware! somebody will knock the door and scream at you.All i could think was about the mean wolf in "Three little pigs" story .I Â am absolutely glad they didn't blow the room down :D
-Smriti
Huge fan now. When we could not get into Douche bar down the street we pulled up a spot at this great local "dive" bar that I would go to and hang out in any day. The people we met while downing a bunch of beers were down to earth, not pretentious and lots of fun. Had a bunch of Pistachios at the bar. We brought food in later in the night and hunkered down for some drunky fun. Thanks Blackies! you saved me from Douche bar.
Review Source:I'm definitely a fan of Blackie's now! Â They were great sports in hosting a bunch of drunken Santa's this Christmas. Â Also, helped a friend coordinate that a portion of booze proceeds be donated to charity.
There were only 2 bartender's working, and it was probably the most people they've seen crammed in on a Saturday night, but they handled it like champs! Â Really, those two guys were ON IT!
Although, all those $7 Stoli+Soda's hurt the pocket book (guess I should stop at 6..okay 9, next time)
*Cash Only*
A real, and friendly, dive bar! Hooray!
Decent beer selection (cash only though), and a good old-fashioned rundown bar. Thank heaven. On our visit, the staff were far friendlier than we've experienced at the Goat Hill, the Balboa Saloon, or Mutt Lynch's.
A keeper.
(NB: This was an off-season visit).
I saw a guy at Home Depot in Vegas with a Blackie's t-shirt. Â We started to chat. His elegant wife came around the corner, gave me a scowl of disapproval, and said "Who's this honey?"
 "He was asking about my Blackie's shirt."
She looked at her husband as if to say, I thought we agreed you weren't going to talk to lowlifes any more. Â Elegance can come at a steep price.
 "See ya," I said. If you're a Blackie's kind of guy you're probably never going to change.
They steadfastly refuse to update and modernize. Â My last visit, I was a little disappointed that they had trashed the old TVs and put in nice new flat screens. Â Boo! Â Blackie's is all about stepping into a time warp back to 1963.
I've been to establishments (Lucille's Barbeque for example) that have an overly calculated, formulated atmosphere comprised of stuff bought on eBay. The decor looks concocted by a focus group. Â Blackie's on the other hand is the real deal. It looks like a '50s frat house. They have ancient surfboards and other wacky artifacts hanging from the ceiling. The walls are cluttered with historic photos, taxidermed fish, and nautical memorabilia. There are snapshots of guys posing by huge fish they caught or guys standing by their 9-ft. surfboards.
They have old beer signs. Â They have old patrons. Â Check out the floor! Â The linoleum has long since worn through. Â The concrete slab has paths worn in. It appears to have the original bar stools and booths.
I suggest not bothering with the food. It's not even good for bar food. Â The grumpy barmen don't want to fix it for you anyway. They'd much prefer to watch a game or shoot the breeze with one of the regulars. They won't come to your booth and offer a refill, you have to go to the bar and beg.
They'll get to you when they're damn good and ready. Normally I hate attitude from the staff but this is one of those places where they show affection by being surly. It's part of the "charm."
You can get pickled eggs and other bar snacks. They have a decent selection of beers. I stay nautical with Anchor Steam.
There's something about this place. I think about the legions of surfers, hipsters, hepcats, beach bums and gidgets that have traipsed through here over the decades. Â All of the epic benders that peaked here. Â It's a slice of boozing history. Â
They must have a 99-year lease (with 1950s rent locked in). That has to explain why this place is still around. Â I love to have a beer here whenever I'm in the area. Â Tether your beach cruiser to a pole and come on in!
Parking: Â None nearby.
Best night: Â I never thought to come here at night. Â It could be a whole different scene (dive bar) at night, possibly explaining why one review mentioned assholes. Â
It's the perfect daytime beach bar for taking in the sights on the boardwalk with the ocean sounds, smells and breezes that roll through the open door and windows.
Blackie's was one of my old haunts when I lived in Newport. Â It's a sports bar that serves food and sits right along the sidewalk along the North side of the pier. Â
When in Newport  I like to stop by and have a beer just for the memories.
Parking is a problem during the summertime due to the beach crowd. Â It is a cool place to stop by if you are down near the pier. Â
It is a Newport icon that is why I am so surprised it was not even in the system.
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