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    Beta Lounge

    4.0 (389 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Moscow Mule - Tasty!
    Shayla B.

    I'm really digging the locals vibe! Beta Lounge is an excellent place to kick it while enjoying a nice cocktail and some light bites. I was in the area and saw this spot in the distance. It's kind of randomly located off of Durant Ave but can be easily missed if you're not looking for it. Beta is truly a loungey little spot. I plopped myself on one of their cozy sofas in the back and didn't move from that spot for almost the entire time that I was there. Just low key and super relaxed vibes. The drinks are really tasty and the bartenders are all really chill. Nothing too fancy about the drinks here, but they're decently priced and made with love. Had a spicy marg and a Moscow mule and both were delicious sippers. They also serve food here if you have an appetite. Their food menu is mostly light bites but still pretty versatile as far as options go. Their flatbread pizza seems to be all the rave, so I decided to try one while I was there. Had the pepperoni mushroom flatbread pizza and it was good for what it was. Don't come looking for anything restaurant style; it's definitely bar food quality but still yummy nonetheless. Many of the people that were at the bar seemed to be regulars as everyone knew each other and the bartenders knew most people by name. I chatted up a couple of the regulars and they were quite friendly. Sometimes when I've popped into locals joints, I don't seem to get the friendliest reception. But I didn't get that feeling here at all. It was like everyone knew that I wasn't a regular but they were quick to say hello and embrace my presence. It made me feel instantly comfortable. I also love that this lounge serves a multitude of purpose for the people. I witnessed someone studying, another person reading, a few people watching a football game, a casual meeting amongst friends, and what looked to be a first meeting and/or date. There's no blueprint here and I love that. You come for whatever reason that suits you and there's no judgement for it. Beta also has a great looking happy hour that I need to come back for. It's just an all around laid back place for some drinks and a chill atmosphere. Glad that I came upon this spot and excited to come back again.

    Pizza
    Dawn L.

    We went here to celebrate a birthday for a friend! Was very cute and comfortable place! Great meal menu! Big enough to fill you up, but small enough to not make you feel stuffed! The service was awesomeness! They even gave my friend a birthday drink at no cost!!! Indoor and outdoor seating! Street parking! Clean restrooms!

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    Victor G.

    Beta Lounge is an approximate name for a generic bar, generic food at generic pricing. offerings: happy hour, beers, cocktails, falafel wrap, burrito, gyro, focaccia pizza/panini. eats: greek gyro (7) with chips & salsa. -good size lavash pita with fresh tasting meats, veggies, white sauce -chips & salsa the commercial kind. -all food preps probably came from a wholesale warehouse 3.5 stars for reasonable pricing. great for students......

    Cadillac margarita, Hennessy Side car, flat bread pizza, and charcuterie board
    Domonique O.

    Searched Yelp for happy hour spot and Beta Lounge popped up. Great ambiance, amazing music, great conversation.

    Chipotle tacos
    May Z.

    Beta is such an industry classic. I love everything about it from the ambiance, location, drinks, food and of course the amazing service. Jesse, Sam and Dre are the epitome of amazing, accommodating bartenders. If they're not too busy you might just get lucky enough and ask them to make you something special. I'm annoying so I definitely tend to do that. Whether the drink is on or off menu, its always delicious. Super fairly priced. Before the pandemic, this was the first place i'd ever had a gin gimlet- bomb. This is a great place for a first date because its casual but also cute with low lighting and couches. They have outside seating if you're more comfortable with that! Sometimes they are playing sports, other times they are playing music. Let's not forget about the food! The kitchen stays open until 10 and they have a lovely menu which is also very affordable. I tried the chipotle chicken tacos and have definitely gotten them a few times since then. They are the perfect menu item for me to balance out my tequila and mescal indulging. Highly recommend.

    Michelle D.

    Great spot to check out if you are looking for a wine/cocktail bar in the Berkley area. There weren't many options that were open / to choose from as we were in the area while most of the kids were out on Christmas break so the neighborhood was dead. We enjoyed this place, they had great options whichever your liquor of choice is.

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    The service is real cool. It doesn't usually get crowded. Also it's close to some other nice shops.

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    This is a great local place when you're looking for a more chill vibe. Good drinks food and the staff is cool.

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    The bartender Jesse makes the best drinks . I'd highly suggest the Angry Mule. Perfect spot to bring a date to relax and talk

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    I went to Beta Lounge for a relaxing drink. The drinks were strong but delicious. Service was great as well!

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    Bartender can whip up AMAZING margaritas and the vibe is SUPER chill! Highly recommend for dates and/or chill drinking nights

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    Book Society

    (47 reviews)

    Elmwood

    Book Society is such a great little spot in Berkeley. I've been a few times now, and it's easily…read moreone of my favorite places when I want to browse books and relax for a bit. The owners are super nice and genuinely helpful, and the whole place feels welcoming the second you walk in. The book selection is also really solid. I always end up finding something (often have to reign myself in), especially in the thriller section, but they also have classics mixed in, too, which I love. One of my favorite parts is that you can actually sit and read while having a glass of wine. The wine selection is really fun, and they have some unique varietals that you don't see everywhere, which makes it even better. I also love that they do book and wine pairings each month. It's such a cool idea and makes it feel like there's always something new to check out. You can also join their book club, which includes a new book and a paired bottle of wine. Also, you need one of their bags. Trust me. If you love books and want a cozy little place to hang out, I definitely recommend stopping in.

    This place is so cute! This is like a dream spot and I wish I lived closer so I could visit more…read moreoften. We went for Halloween as they had some themed activities/books out. There were cozy seating options but since it was fairly packed, we sat at the bar. Loved to see such a big turnout but this place feels like it only has space for ~20 people comfortably. We got the popcorn and I tried out some of the wine tasting on the wall. They give you a tap card so you can control how many tastes you want. They offer 1 oz, half glass, or full glass pours for each of the wine on tap. The wine on tap is mostly their wine pairings for the month. I love the concept and definitely tried a couple wines to decide which book I should read! Overall pretty cozy and intimate. The book selection is pretty small and curated. The shelves are tall and they have the moving ladder! Very beauty and the beast library-like! Would be good to come with one other person or solo to have some cozy reading time. I could only imagine this place would be a dream for a small book club! I know they have a couple events like that every month and would love to come check one out someday.

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    This place was such a great find! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt clean, cozy,…read moreand welcoming. The booths with soft pillows made it extra comfortable, and multiple staff members greeted us right away and made sure we felt taken care of throughout our visit. We decided to try the bottomless mimosas, and even though we're from out of state where they're usually cheaper, we normally don't get them but it was 100% worth it. We were a little hesitant at first, but we're so glad we went for it--the flavors were amazing and kept coming at a great pace. The food really impressed us too. Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The Korean spicy syrup was a standout--so unique and absolutely delicious. (Spicy pork bowl & waffle and Korean kfc was amazing!!! Portions were generous for the price, which made the whole experience feel like a great value. Overall, we were really impressed. Great service from all employees!! great food, and a super comfortable vibe. This is definitely going to be our go-to breakfast spot from now on!

    Parking is a little tricky but we were able to find a spot right away! We went on a Sunday so it…read morewas really busy around 12-1pm. We put ourselves on the waitlist and the wait was about 30-40mins. I've gotten the Ube latte, and it was pretty yummy but I could barely taste the ube. We waited about 25mins for our food to come out but it was fresh and hot when we've gotten it. It was super yummy! I liked my scrambled bulgogi. It came with potatoes and a slice of toast. Overall I finished my plate! We ordered: Side of Mixed fruits Bulgogi scrambled Tornado Bulgogi Omurice Dirty Ube Latte Hot chocolate (not pictured) The place was really pretty but by the host stand it was very tight. Better to wait outside for your table!

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