Oakland

Oakland is a port city in the Bay Area of California in the United States. Once an industrial area overshadowed by San Francisco, its larger neighbor to the west, this city of 440,000 people (2020) has begun to step out from under San Francisco's shadow with its notable natural and architectural features and its rise as the multicultural "hipster" city of the Bay Area.

See: 25
Do: 21
Eat: 66
Drink: 27
Buy: 23

27 places match

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Bar Three Fifty-Five

Prohibition-era atmosphere bar with early-20s clientele, reasonable prices.

Mon-Sat 4PM-2AM, Sun 8PM-2AM

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Ben and Nick's Bar & Grill

Often-visited for their considerable beer list and well-stocked menu.

Mon-Wed 11AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 11AM-midnight, Sat 10AM-midnight, Sun 10AM-10PM$15-30

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Cafe Van Kleef

Artsy bar with live music. Greyhounds are the house drink--their margaritas are good too. Vodka Greyhounds are the default; if you want gin, you must specify.

Mon 4PM-2AM, Tue-Fri noon-2AM, Sat Sun 6PM-2AM

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Caffè Chiave

An old-school Italian coffeehouse that does all-day breakfast and desserts right from the old country. Meals can be a little above average, especially dinner.

Daily 7AM-7:30PM$15-30

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Cato's Ale House

A local pub that would look at home in nearly any century, with a long list of both local brews and quality imports. Regular live music events. Online ordering for food pickup.

Bar: Sun-Thu 11:30AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-10PM; kitchen: Sun-Thu 11:30AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-midnight$10-30

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Clio's

A chill bar with the aesthetic of a bookstore. The walls are lined with shelves of books for sale, and some visitors play chess at their tables. Popular for a date or for a night out in a calming, friendly atmosphere.

Mon–Fri 4PM–11PM, Sat Sun 11AM–11PM

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George Kaye's

A neighborhood dive, full of interesting characters behind and above the bar. Allows dogs and food from the outside.

Mon-Fri 2PM-midnight, Sat Sun 2PM-1AM

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Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon

An old-fashioned saloon dating all the way to the 1880s. The building is fashioned out of the remnants of a ship with a bar that tilted from one of the earthquakes and was never repaired. Purported to have been a frequent stop for a young Jack London.

Mon 3PM-9PM, Tue-Sat noon-9PM, Sun 11AM-8PM

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Kona Club

Enjoy a tropical drink in this tiki bar, and lift up the grass skirt on the anatomically correct hula girl statue.

2AM-2PM daily$15-30

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Ruby Room

A larger bar with a similar ambiance to the Radio Bar (with which it shares an owner), this includes a pool (billiards) room.

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The Alley

Sing along with pianist Rod Dibble as he plays the oldies. One of the last piano bars in town. Also has decent steaks.

Daily 6PM-2AM (Check website for specific services)

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The Barbary

Low lights, tropical and/or pirate decorations and interesting art compliment the wide drinks selection.

$15-25

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The Chocolate Dragon Bittersweet Cafe & Bakery

A small cafe that specializes in all things chocolate. Relaxing atmosphere, good vegan options.

Sun Mon 8:30AM-6:30PM, Tue-Thu 8AM-8PM, Fri 8AM-9:30PM, Sat 8:30AM-9:30PM

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The Coffee Mill

A nice, friendly little coffee shop and bakery that is in a good spot for having breakfast or lunch inside or outside, depending on the weather. Also has live jazz on Sunday evenings.

7AM-3PM daily$15-30

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The District

A friendly pub that serves brunch and dinner, in addition to cheese, wine and whiskey.

Mon-Fri 4PM-close, Sat 5PM-close; brunch: Sun 11AM-2:30PM$20-40

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Timeless Coffee

An upscale coffeehouse and bakery known best for brunches and hand-made vegan pastries.

Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM, Sat-Sun 8AM-5PM$11-30

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White Horse Bar

Friendly gay bar in North Oakland, beware of the $25 minimum charge when paying with a credit card. Frequent stop for karaoke and live music.

Mon-Fri 3PM-2AM, Sat Sun 1PM-2AM

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Yoshi's

Though they serve sushi and drinks, the real draw is the music - Yoshi's is among the most well-known jazz clubs on the West Coast. Online ticketing available for events.

Dinner: Mon-Wed 5:30PM-9PM, Thu-Sat 5:30PM-9:30PM, Sun 5-9PM; happy hour: Mon-Sat 4:30-6PM

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