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BRIX 581

4.3 (137 reviews)

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A couple of Cranberry and Vodkaz enjoining the show...
Jesse C.

12-18-2018...8p.m. Had a great time here. Enjoyed a show hosted by Kaila Love. Nice venue for shows, and parties. They have recently revamped the menu and it looks delicious...

Dance w friends!

This is one of the few bars in the Bay Area left where you can go here amazing underground allegations that you have EDM artists doing it for all the right reasons and pouring their heart into the music. The owners and the bartenders are super friendly and accommodating to anybody who uses the venue or attends the venue for fun. We've also had numerous private events there for birthday parties and memorials and the staff always takes care of us like family. Brix 581 is home.

Not sure where this leads too? We didn't go up there but saw some people coming down
Shayla B.

*3.5 Stars* This place is rather... interesting. If coming at night, just be aware of your surroundings. The area is a bit sketch but nothing too bad. Brix 581 seems to be known for their brunch and happy hour specials. Normally I'd be all over that, but I came here with a group of friends on a Friday night bar hopping adventure. Not too sure how we ended up HERE... but we did. We walked in and the place was damn near dead at 10 pm on Friday night. Maybe because they were blasting techno and house music...??? (Crickets). I'm not really a fan of house music but if that's your cup of tea, then jam on patna! Despite how empty this place was, the interior setup wasn't half bad. It's spacious with lots of tables, a nice looking bar, and a small dance floor for those who wanna shake that tooshy. I noticed an upstairs area but didn't make my way up there that evening. We all took a seat at the bar and our bartender for the evening was really on it! I didn't get his name, but he was really patient with our group as some of us were a bit more tipsy than others. As far as bar bites go, Brix offers your typical bar food faire such as wings, fries, and salads. I also noticed that they had a few pasta selections and lumpia on the menu. I can totally appreciate the variety since the same old boring bar food can be... well... boring. On this particular night, we went for the boring, and ordered wings and fries. We ordered the garlic parmesan fries and plain shoe string fries with a cilantro-lime sauce. All hail the cilantro-lime sauce! It was BOMB! I never would have thought to dip fries in something with cilantro and lime, but I would take that instead of ketchup any day! I think I practically ate the garlic parmesan fries all by my damn self! Those suckers literally had me licking my fingers. They were perfectly seasoned and the garlic wasn't overwhelming at all. The wings were decent but nothing to rave about. We did inhale them though... I mean, we were drankin'. The highlight of our night (besides watching the crazy drunks dancing in the other room) was their wonderful drinks! Three of us had cocktails and one went for a cold brew. The cocktails here were amazing! I got the Moscow mule which didn't actually taste anything like a mule, however it was still really tasty. My other friends ordered a Paloma and a "Violette Femme". The Paloma was tasty but I super enjoyed the Violette Femme! It consisted of Tequila, Violet, lemon, and lime, and the bartender made it super strong! We love our Tequila and homeboy did not skimp on it that night! The drinks were definitely a hit and I feel that if this place was a bit more lively, it would be a place that I would visit regularly. Unfortunately the vibe was just off, so that's why I'm rating it a 3.5 stars. Would I come back? For sure! I would like to come back to try out their brunch or maybe even for happy hour one night.

MEZCAL JABANERO MARGARITA W/ A HOUSE CAYENNE RIM & HIBISCUS PALOMA.
DJ J.

Super yum!! If you like a little spice in your life, try these and you won't regret it! The owner Stephanie makes all the syrups in house and really makes them with love!

Shrimp and Grits
Laura L.

Came here to try my childhood friend Leilani's cooking and so glad we did! Turns out our waitress Donette and I went to Junior High School together Oakland is a small town in some ways x The burger has this amazing spicy sauce that we would literally put on anything Shrimp and Grits = Heavenly Lets just say we will most definitely be back

Violette Femmer with 100% Silver Agave, Violet, Lemon, Lime ($8 Happy Hour) at BRIX 581 in Oakland.
Jason F.

BRIX 581 so called due to the address and the brick interior on the second floor of this bar and lounge comes from the owners of Lounge 3411 in the lower Oakland Hills. It is the perfect place to get a nice quick drink for Happy Hour as you sit and wait for traffic to pass through. In fact, a friend and I were looking for a place to stop off at because 5th Street right outside had turned into such a parking lot thanks to all of the Thursday evening traffic headed toward the Webster Street Tube and Alameda. Owner Stephanie Sulivan was such a warm presence when asked if they were open she said sure c'mon in and even gave us a tour of both levels of the establishment. We saw a lovely outdoor patio that was used for both dancing, thanks to a DJ already spinning tunes, and a karoke bar. We also saw a really nice second floor which hosts private parties as well as art showing by local artists. Isn't that the perfect way to represent the community? As I said we came for a quick drink and as bartender Stephanie didn't disappoint. We asked what were the specialties at BRIX 581 were and she suggested the Mule, Irish or Moscow. The Moscow Mule was perfect for me, although not served in the traditional copper glass, but topped with a liberal splash of ginger ale, it was the perfectly refreshing drink for the evening. It literally went down like juice! My friend got two drinks a Kalhua and creme, and when she asked what else Stephanie would suggest, she got the Violette Femme when served with tequila was the perfect drink. Stephanie even gave us a sample of the Violet they serve in the drink and it went down smoothly! The drinks tasted great and the Happy Hour prices were even better. I can't wait to return to BRIX 581 in the future with their eclectic bar menu which includes three different mac and cheese dishes and three different chicken wing flavors, they are considering putting burgers on the menu hopefully sometime soon. But Stephanie really sold me on the wide variety that their Sunday brunch menu offers, from Pork Belly Hash to the Bottomless Mimosas, I already plan to return one day! Especially after I saw my fellow Yelpers pics of the Shrimp and Grits, my mouth was I was already watering! BRIX 581 is the perfect place to come to when the traffic in the streets of Oakland or on Interstate 880 gets to be too much for you. They're friendly and are open for business at the perfect evening hours, it provides the perfect respite after a long day!

Food wasn't bad but came because of three D. Not the same owner. Surprisingly the best was the jambalaya Mac and cheese

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Went there for brunch, and their chicken fried steak was nothing short of amazing! Highly recommend

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The best tostones and hot sauce I've ever had. Amazing music and DJ's too! Eric is the coolest, friendliest bar owner & chef!!!

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Brix at night , on first friday is crackin. I didn't know this was a restaurant too tho

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Update..the great service I got going there recently changed my first impression...love it!

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Ask the Community - BRIX 581

Take reservations? Do you have a website also?

Do they offer Karaoke? If so which evening(s)?

What time do they stop serving food?

Usually 9pm for dinner service & small bar food Friday & Saturday nights til midnight.

What type of music do they play?

All different types- it depends on the day/night. If you know when you or someone wants to go you can call and ask what they're playing. They have lots of great variety!!!

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Enjoyed the Mortified Live event here this past Saturday and was really impressed with the venue…read more The place was spacious enough on two levels, but still had a cozy and intimate environment perfect for this show. And unlike the SF Mortified event I attended last month where most seats were reserved, this one seemed to offer ample seating first come first served, as well as a lovely outdoor courtyard with even more seating. Sound and lighting were ideal. The guest band, Hot and Dangerous, were hilarious and used lots of unconventional instruments along with catchy and comical lyrics, in between journal readings. They did amazing on stage, even though I missed the house band I saw at the previous show. There were bars on both levels, and just a small line at the downstairs bar before the event started. An hour in, there was no line or waiting at all. I tried one of their cocktail specials, the new parish punch, and absolutely loved it, strong and fruity with just a hint of spice, seems like they make good drinks here. Also, we arrived when the doors opened, an hour before showtime, and there was plenty of parking available just a block away.

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BRIX 581 - bars - Updated May 2026

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