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Drink in Oakland
Drink in Oakland
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The Alley, 3325 Grand Ave. ((between Lake Park Ave & Santa Clara Ave)), ☎ (510) 444-8505. Sing along with pianist Rod Dibble as he plays the oldies. �
Bar 355, 355 19th St (btwn Franklin and Webster), ☎ (510) 451-3355. Prohibition-era atmosphere bar with early-20s clientele, reasonable prices. �
Barclay's Restaurant & Pub, 5940 College Ave. ((between Chabot Rd & Harwood Ave)), ☎ (510) 654-1650, . Featuring the best beer selection in Rockridge and good pub food, Barclay's is a fun place to meet friends and watch a game. A short walk from the Rockridge BART station. �
Ben and Nick's Bar & Grill, 5612 College Ave. ((between Keith Ave & Ocean View Dr)), ☎ (510) 923-0327, . Good beer selection and the bacon cheeseburger is to die for. An easy two minute stumble from the Rockridge BART station. �
Cafe Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph Ave (btwn 16th and 17th), . Artsy bar with live music. Greyhounds are the house drink--their margaritas are good too. �
Cato's Ale House, 3891 Piedmont Ave. (near Montel St), ☎ +1 510 655-3349, . A popular pub and restaurant with a great local feel. �
Coach Sushi, 532 Grand Avenue (Grand and Euclid Ave), ☎ 510.834.7866, . Bottomless sake for $3.50 provided you spend $12 on food. Need I say more? �
Commonwealth Cafe & Pub, 2882 Telegraph Avenue (Telegraph and 29th St.), ☎ 510.663.3001, . 9a-10:30p M-Sa, 9a-3:30p Su. Good pub food with a fresh twist, microbrew beers on tap, and cafe. �
Conga Lounge, 5422 College Ave. (between Kales Ave. & Manila Ave.), ☎ (510) 463-2681, . A great tiki bar serving dangerous tropical drinks in Rockridge. �
Disco Volante, 347 14th Street (14th and Webster), ☎ 510 663 0271, . 11:30p-12a M-W,11:30-1:30 Th-F, 6p-1:30a Sa, 6p-12a Su. Full bar with bistro type menu and live music. �
Easy Lounge, 3255 Lakeshore Ave (next to Arizmendi), ☎ +1 510 338-4911, . The reigning see-and-be-seen king in Oakland. Farmer's Market Cocktail Hour (new menu every week with drinks made from Grand Lake farmer's Market produce) every Saturday afternoon. �
Kona Club, 4401 Piedmont Ave. (at Pleasant Valley Ave.), ☎ (510) 654-7100, . Enjoy a tropical drink in this tiki bar, and lift up the grass skirt on the anatomically correct hula girl statue. �
Lake Chalet, 1520 Lakeside Dr. (between 14th and 17th), ☎ (510) 208-5253, . happy hour 3-6 PM, 9-midnight. The outdoor patio and pier with views of Lake Merritt is the perfect place to have drinks and appetizers on a sunny day or a warm evening. Take a gondola ride around the lake from the pier �
The Layover, 1517 Franklin St. (between 15th and 17th), ☎ (510) 834-1517, . A small, cozy lounge. �
Lucky Lounge, 3332 Grand Ave. A more upscale bar with a mixed crowd of people. �
Luka's Taproom & Lounge, 2221 Broadway (at W. Grand Ave.), ☎ (510) 451-4677, . Excellent food with a great selection of Belgian Ales, a small dance floor in a separate room, and a pool table in the back. �
McNally's Irish Pub, 5352 College Ave. (between Bryant Ave & Manila Ave), ☎ (510) 655-3929. A standard Irish Pub in Rockridge. �
Pacific Coast Brewing Company, 906 Washington St (at 10th St in Old Oakland), ☎ +1 510 836-2739, . A popular brewpub. �
Pat's ((NOW THE LAYOVER)), (on Franklin near the corner of 15th St). An ordinary after-work bar with a really cool Blues Open-mic night on Wednesday nights, hosted by the charismatic Bird Leg. If you like live music, this is a highlight of the Bay Area. �
Radio Bar, (btwn Broadway and Franklin). A small hipster bar with a cool DJ. �
Ruby Room, (btwn Madison & Jefferson, across from Central Library). A larger bar with a similar ambiance to the Radio Bar. �
The Trappist, 460 8th St, ☎ +1 510 238-8900, . Large selection of both Belgian-sytle and local beers. Knowledgeable staff and good bottle selections for the road. �
Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph Ave (Telegraph btwn 19th and 20th), . Local bands and DJs, often with no cover. Big venue with an antique bar and outdoor patio. �
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