Hundreds celebrate 100th anniversary of Joe Jost’s, the beloved Long Beach tavern

Joe Jost’s was packed all day Saturday as loving, longtime customers flowed in and out, shared memories and celebrated the iconic Long Beach tavern’s 100th anniversary.

The landmark tavern, located at 2803 E. Anaheim St., celebrated its centennial on Saturday, Aug. 10, with a celebration that brought in hundreds of customers from across the city, state and country to conclude a week of special events.

In 1924, Joe Jost moved to Long Beach and opened the tavern, which at the time served customers as a combination barber shop...