All Bars in Oakland

Bars are the perennial meeting ground for all things social, romantic, and professional. Whether it’s hanging with friends, meeting a date, or blowing off steam with colleagues after a long day of work, Oakland bars are where everyone goes to meet, greet, and commiserate. While it may seem like very little separates the average bar from all the rest, an increasing number of Oakland bars are going out of their way to become unique and lure potential regulars by catering to their specific tastes and interests.

Talisman Wines

13651 Arnold Drive Glen Ellen CA 95442

(707) 721-1628

Talk of the Town

4481 International Blvd Oakland CA 94601

(510) 534-8255

Heck, strong drinks, good Mexican food, live local music acts downstairs and headliners upstairs; we really don't need to say anything more. Except that Talk of the Town is a hip little joint with a great local bar feel, that packs in a tuned in, friendl

Kimballs East

6005 Shellmound St Emeryville CA 94608

(510) 658-2555

Kimballs East has to be one of the top ten date destinations in the East Bay, they get phenomenal live music that's usually jazz or R&B, and the cuisine is of the fresh California variety. The service at Kimballs is always outstanding perfectly complimen

Albatross Pub

1822 San Pablo Ave Berkeley CA 94702

(510) 843-2473

A neighborhood college bar and Old World pub have found a common nexus at the Albatross Pub, where you can find an eclectic crowd, good conversation, and a host of entertainment. Free live music on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (that's right free) in a

Starry Plough

3101 Shattuck Ave Berkeley CA 94705

(510) 841-2082

A dirty dive bar with a unanimous badly reviewed menu, Starry Plough doesn't offer much except cheap drinks and some good live music in the more alternative vein. However, if they get their act together in both service and food then this could become a r