Dive bar in the front, expansive backyard and gardens in the back. (But the backyard area faithfully maintains the dive bar vibe, with various old mismatched tables and chairs.) There is also a horseshoe pit! Staff is very friendly, and prices are reasonable. Highly recommended! read more

Wow, what a powerhouse! Bridgette is very attentive, and I appreciate that she can do it all. The vibe here is very easy and is something everyone should enjoy. She balances everything effortlessly and ensures that no detail is overlooked, all while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming. Definitely a place to checkout! read more

I expect a bartender to be attentive, scanning the bar for service. I have admiration for Patti and Ken for their professionalism. This is a great place to visit with friends. read more

Friendly neighborhood bar with the charm you find in a cash-only dive The bartender Bridget is very welcoming, and there's a good community of locals. They also have one of Alameda's best back patios! read more

Friendly staff. Convenient location. Nice outdoor patio in back. Awesome bartenders! Great place to hang out or just watch a game. read more

don't bother coming to this bar unless you want the bartenders stealing from you an not being sanitary. I came here on 2 different occasions the first time Jeff was the bartender he was pretty chill at first. our group ordered a couple rounds and probably already there for at least 2 hr. Jeff repeatedly was taking shots and going outside smoking not washing his hands, and using the bathroom a lot and who knows if he was washing his hands. He was barely paying attention to the customers and was pretty drunk. I'm all for the fun but you're working dude serving customers and you're drunk behind the bar NOT a good look. Our group was completely turned off by that and the not washing his hands is gross. The second occasion was Bridgett she was very welcoming and really nice at first but after an hour of being there she was in and out the bathroom like 4 times. She looked high and another bartender that cares more about drinking than serving customers. But here's the kicker I went with a few friends it was a total of 4 of us. The prices and menu is written down on the walls. We asked for 4 coronas and ask me if I wanted to pay now or keep my tab open which we did leave open because we didn't know if we where having more then one drink ea. After having our first round we decided to pay our tab because she was being sloppy behind the bar. I told her I want to close my tab and handed her a $50 bill, when she gave me change it was only $10 back. I told her hey you gave the incorrect change back we only had 4 coronas. she said no it's right. I told coronas are not $10ea it's written on the wall $6 imported bottle beers. I can tell she was drunk and probably on drugs. she kept trying to argue with me over my money. over charging customers is wild. Will never come to this place again. Bartenders are drunk an doing drugs and stealing from there customers. Whoever hired these two should fire them they suck. read more

After a holiday lunch, we stopped here for a drink. It has been a long time since I stopped at a dive bar. I really enjoyed myself. There seemed to be few changes in this type of bar, but many things are just how I remember them The most significant change to me was the jukebox that connects to the internet so you can play any music you want. You can put extra money in and your selection will move to the top of the playlist. What hasn't changed are friendly people. The evening we were there some guy brought his new puppy. The bartender danced, to a song I had selected, with the woman sitting next to me. In the backroom, he put out pies he had bought for the holiday. People were friendly and talked to me. It was a nice way to end the day. read more

Came here with my girlfriend and it was a very fun experience. The bartender was eccentric and makes really strong drinks, so we were pleased. The patio is highly suggested - it is very beautiful and colorful, full of plants and greenery with lots of seating. read more

Club House - Vodka soda - Sports Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

The Club House on Park St. is easy to miss when you drive by! They don't advertise. Barely a neon sign. They serve meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's the only bar around open at 6am. And it's unlike any other in ALAMEDA. read more

This is the kind of place you walk into where you don't need friends to make ones. It's on Park St., which has tons of bars, but the ambiance is not loud or reckless or a pick-up-joint. It's clearly been a part of Alameda for decades on end. I grew up in Alameda but left before I was old enough to legally drink and this bar is Alameda, but an Alameda from the past. I expect to run into a distant cousin or someone who knew my parents here. It feels like a place I could sit at for hours and not be bothered nor feel lonely. I watch sports, I eat food, I think my thoughts and then I pay my tab and go home. At faster bars their's less seating and pressure from the staff to upsell, creating an environment where Im not comfortable with lingering. But everyone lingers at bars-otherwise a liquor store makes more sense if your only goal is to drink. People linger at the bar so they don't have to be alone at home. They linger until the game ends or last call. And for me, this is the place I would do it. read more

Something for everyone. Dark inside bar w/ music, darts in a back room, decent potty if you are reasonably slim, (or your left leg is lol), awesome parklet on park st and a WONDERFUL garden out back. Not gonna dink you cause I'm impressed by your garden but tell the dog folks the horse-shoe area is not for poo. Seriously, what's wrong w/ dog folk leaving their poo in a non-poo space, there's a real park around the corner! Thank you, I've been showing the garden to folks since I learned about it by the cute bartender the day of the rock and roll stroll. read more

It was a Father's Day Sunday ,and me and my friend decided to have a drink and chill somewhere .I am new to this area so we were searching for nearby bars /lounges and we stumbled upon this amazing place . We were greeted by the friendly bartender Jeff ,and got to see the amazing in the outside clubhouse .This bar has an outside area full of beautiful blooms and plants ,and a room with a dartboard in it .Jeff was very hospitable and friendly :-) we will b back again . read more

Good drinks. Good people. Exceptionally well-maintained restrooms. I have had mostly good experiences. Now to the not-so-good part. Over the past few months, I have been to the Clubhouse a few times, and (almost) everytime I have ordered the same exact drink during "Happy Hour". But depending on who the barkeep is, I have been charged $6, $7 or $8. Last time I came here I was charged $8 during Happy Hour. {The $8 bill (verbal) was always and only by the same barkeep} When I asked the bartender (lets call them X), X insisted that they charged the right price. When I expressed my dis-satisfaction and asked for a receipt, they told me that this bar is for "regulars" and they don't give out receipts in general. And that if I wanted a receipt, I should ask for one. So I told X "Yes. I am officially asking for a receipt. Please give me one." Even after this exchange, X did not give me an actual receipt, but gave me a hand-written note of what they thought the breakdown was supposed to be. X never apologized or said they were sorry, but instead, X went on the offensive and accused me of being a trouble-maker and came with a story of how I was complaining earlier about an Apple martini to Cocoa (the owner?.. whom, I don't think I have met yet.) Clearly, someone is losing money here. Either it is me or the owners. Also, am I even welcome here? Who is welcome here? This bothered me so much that I left the bar and then I called again a few hours later, asking to talk to management. The bartender then, lets call him D --- He was polite, said that he was sorry and apologized for my troubles ... Definitely a more pleasant experience with D. any response by the management/ owners would be appreciated. - J read more

Club House is where it's at! The Owner has done an awesome job with the place. The new rear patio is beautiful - play some horeshoe or cornhole! Relax in the front parklet & catch the latest sports game. Wednesdays are Trivia Night and Thursday is Karoke night! AND the bartenders are pretty cool too :) read more

I'm not a drinker, but my friend and I came here with an Alameda local and it was just a welcoming bar with a good atmosphere. Our friend ordered us Jello shots (he then donated mine after remembering I don't drink) and then the fun (for me, at least) really began. Karaoke! I hadn't done Karaoke in a decade, but hearing all the other folks taking turns belting out tunes had us wanting to join in. Overall, just a cool neighborhood bar where the bartenders and patrons know each other. Cash only. read more

Different prize every time we ordered. The server said 4$ for a beer but then never gave $5 change. read more

The Club House is our new hang out . it's very easy to meet new people there and there are A lot of regulars. they have some great bartenders and the owner Coco is a wonderful lady she keeps the place very clean and beautiful. check out the patio it is gorgeous. they also have a parklet outfront. oh I forgot to mention the prices are very fair.Be sure to stop by and check it out you won't be disappointed. read more

The Club House has been an Alameda staple for decades and it will continue to be so.. the only Navy bar left that opens at 6am, which is important to industry people like me. I love that they have several large flat screens to watch any of your desired ball games, a juke box that has all the hits, an outside patio with horse shoes and corn-hole for people to play and socialize while having a smoke, drink or cigar on beautiful days. Low key crowd with GRRRREAT bartenders! I love going when KATI is behind the bar, she's good people with great convo, friendly smile and has a good knowledge of any of your desired mixed drinks. Great beers on tap, along with a good selection of bottled brews. I love watching the games and spending time with the locals at The Club House.. Remember to ask Kati for the $2 surprise shot roll.. you'll leave with a smile!! read more

The Friday night bartender here really likes couples. She will encourage you to make out while she tells you stories of how her old man and she passed the "lovey dovey" stage of their relationship years ago and now feign headaches and old age to get out of doing more than getting rip roaring drunk. She also, made obvious by the strength of her pours, highly encourages the rip roaring drunk part. I assume the clientele would have it no other way, as most of them seem to be chasing the dream of perpetual inebriation. The space is large enough to fit a bar and the various lotto machines they house, has plenty of Raiders memorabilia, lights that are way too bright for the damage the drinks are about to do, and bartenders who ask your name and strike up conversation as if scouting for new recruits. Oh, and they open at 6AM, so if you are in the market to lose yourself to the bottle it would appear this place can be quite accommodating. read more

We had a CRAZY night here last night. After work we hit Lucky 13 for a beer. Soon we were hungry so two out of five of us went to Tomatinas and brought back 2 pizzas to Lucky 13. After the pizza was demolished, we decided to try the Club House for the first time. At the Club we ordered a pitcher of Sierra Nevada and it was a HUGE pitcher. I think we got 5 pints out of it. I got to talking to a local sitting next to me at the bar and after awhile he asked if I would drink a shot with him. We each had a shot of Jameson's, my choice. After that he asked if I would do another with him, his choice this time was JD. I then moved a bar stool away from him to rejoin my friends conversation. A little while after that, I saw the man I was talking to fall like a tree off of his bar stool and onto the floor between the bar and some sort of Karaoke machine or something. Patrons gasped and someone rolled him over as the bartender screamed not to move him. Too late! There was a puddle of blood where he fell. My friend Josh yelled, let's get out of here. We left our partially consumed beverages at the bar and fled on foot. On the way back to the car we saw fire engines pulling up to the bar. We knew he was in good hands. We all scattered to our three separate homes left to independently wonder what ultimately happened to John. I am about to call the bar to find out. I'll update this if I find out any information. If nothing else, we pledge to return to the Club House for another trip hopefully with less drama. There you have it! They don't call it the Club for nothing! UPDATE: Called the daytime bartender who happened to be the other person he was talking to last night to his left so she was there when John fell. She said she usually sees or hears from him every day but had heard nothing from him yet today. She guesses he is nursing a pretty bad headache and probably has 2 black eyes and some stitches. I told her I would be in contact again to get a further update either on the phone or in person. If I hear more, I will post it here. read more

What a breath of fresh air the clubhouse is. Great service abounds and they have a charming back patio that is an oasis in the middle of the city. An Alameda long standing hangout now owned by young Alameda natives brings a great combination of history meets hip and cool. Love this place! read more

Another alameda alcoholic bar. I really like vintage bars. I really dig Jell-O shots. It's all good. But again, we get here and these two lunatics begin communicating with us. Cool, I am a social person, into the community and all. Let's chat. Ehhh, teeth are totally optional. Oh you are crazy, great tell me your life story. Oh you guys are drinking yourself into the grave: to each their own. Whatevs... Then the lady went nuts and turned on us. Admittedly, I was a little tipsy but I still have no clue what made this chick flip out. Ok bye! Enjoy your life. Seriously bar owners, kick these people out. They are creepy. read more

Relaxing backyard patio and currently building a parklet out front. The staff is great!

friendly bar for the guys to hang out in before, during, and after work. basically no frills. bar has been around awile and looks like it. stools at bar and a few tables. no air conditioning. bar very small imbibe: -sierra nevaqd(4.25) other draft is bud on draught -pool table in back room -only a few flatschreens -friendly bartender -small bar. read more

Probably one if the only bars in Alameda where every person inside is insanely kind. Adam & Jackie are bar tenders here and both are amazing and what they have is whatever you want. The bar is small, 100% a local spot & an excellent casual drink spot.... also, the drinks are strong enough to be worth every penny prices... dont worry their too reasonable to publish read more

They have only two beers on tap here, hence the two stars... This place draws an older crowd, and on my recent visit, it wasn't the most friendly crowd. The lady behind the bar was quite friendly, though, and certainly could work a room... I'm not normally one to order mixed drinks at a bar, but word has it that they pour 'em strong here. If this is your thing, then maybe this place is for you... read more

Depends what you like. Like friendly people, inexpensive beer, horseshoes in the back... A bit of a dive but music you can talk over. A place for a conversation. read more

Automatic 5 stars because it was Cig Wills favorite bar. RIP William Washington. Also Gina is a cool gal. read more

Ah yea. As a peninsula transplant I was despondent. Thinking that there were no dives nearby that opened at the obligatory 6 AM. Boy was I wrong. After some intense internet research I found this little dicey slice of heaven. The American dive bar is officially on the endangered list. Should be federally protected. Well lets get to the meat & potatoes. Decent beverage selection. Only Bud & Sierra Nevada on tap. But it's a dive. Parking is curbside & if you get here around 9 am or later you'll have to feed a meter. The morning weekday crowd is your typical hardcore crusties (not me!). They do have that fancy internet WiFi thing. Password is "clubhouse". Nice online jukebox. No food except for chips. Bathroom is a bit nasty. Bring some sanitizer wipes and a gallon of bleach. But they proved years ago that you can't get the VD (STD) from a toilet seat. Three TV's going non stop. As usual with the dive bar there is a critical lack of chicks. Well ones that don't belong in an institution or a nursing home, or prison. But that's OK. It's a dive for the love of God! Cool back yard outside area. I'm just a loser morning guy so I can't comment on the nightlife here. Guess you'll have to check it out and write about it. Party till ya puke! read more

Only came here once and got rip roaringly drunk...the drunkest I've ever been in my life. I recall the bartender was very nice, the shots were hefty...then the taxi ride home, up three flights of stairs, and into the apartment...where I hit the floor. I'd definitely go back, but won't drink so much. read more

Always a great time at this spot with friends. Great music to dance to and karaoke! We always have a blast singing and dancing and enjoying each other's company. And we always end up having strangers talk or dance with us. The people who come in are friendly and the people who work here are fun and awesome. Great place to let loose with friends! read more

If you're looking to get a quick drink in an atmosphere that isn't excessively noisy, this is the place. The regulars are friendly and the bartender pours properly. It's a good location to end an evening. read more

Great little dive bar with friendly staff and customers, horseshoes in the back and pinball in the back room.

Fun and very down to earth and friendly customers. Very nice pours on mixed drinks and friendly bartenders. Several TV's usually tuned to sports and also a nice jukebox and pool table (kind of in a tight spot though). Smoking spot in the back outside too. Drink specials sometimes read more

Club House - Outside Garden Area, Horse Shoe Pits, Patio - Sports Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

This is just a local bar. They are not going to make fancy drinks, but if they can they will try. It's a place to go drink some beers, play the jukebox and hang out with your friends. Now that's a good bar. Many don't know, but their is an outdoor area too. Mark is the best bartender and he will take care of you. He's also pretty cool to talk too. He's got some stories. read more

Great place to kill some time with good service. The two hotties, Tiffany and Gina with treat you right....you gotta check it out. read more

We met super friendly people and had a lot of fun!! Bartender was really nice guy. I definitely come back here!!

Amazing bar jackie is really cool and supper nice. She is talkative and can help you find good food ideas

Very comfortable, unpretentious LOCAL bar. Sierra Nevada on draft, Fernet Branca at the ready. Good jukebox, bartenders who will engage you as much as you want, and leave you alone as much as you silently indicate. No one will ask you about the scabs on yer knees either, no matter how much you hint around. For me, a keeper bar .... read more

A great place to meet Alameda's finest drunks. If your lucky, they will spit on you when they talk. $2 dollar Jell-O shots are good if your teeth have rotted from all the meth. read more