We discovered The Dirty Bird Lounge during a recent day spent in the Hayward/Castro Valley area…read more There is the lounge, and then there is the Dirty Bird speakeasy, which has more limited hours and was not open during our visit. We'll return at some point to try it. We entered the lounge through a very cool keyhole entryway, and found a very spacious lounge with plenty of seating. The bartender greeted us promptly. They had happy hour going on, and the prices were decent. There is a food vendor called Tailfeather Kitchen in the same space, around the corner from the bar, with a pretty extensive menu of offerings. We ordered a margherita pizza, and it was tasty. Always great to see a bar that serves food. Upbeat music and a fun atmosphere. We had a nice time and would return. Looking forward to trying the speakeasy one day.

We popped in here after a late brunch in Castro Valley. Sometimes when we leave the island we stay…read moreoff the island for a bit. A short drive to Hayward and we are here. There are 2 Dirty Bird's here. The lounge at street level and the speakeasy Dirty Bird of Paradise downstairs with limited hours. Cool barrel shape entry to the lounge with lots of couches and short tables with the main bar in the back. There is a massive patio in the back through the doors and to the left. For a local neighborhood bar they had a very good tequila selection along with other spirits and beer, beer, of course. Nice selection of house cocktails also. It can get pretty loud in there especially when the bros are yelling at the TV airing football or the drunk ladies taking way to many shots. There is a separate food business around the corner from the bar called Tailfeather Kitchen with a pretty good menu. We had the megherita pizza. Order and pay, get a number, sit somewhere and the food comes out. On this Sunday afternoon it appeared there might have been a one or two dads where it was "their weekend", given a couple of kids hanging out with a the babysitting tablet. Music selection was very upbeat and nice happy hour specials. There is a space for live musicians but not the day we were there. Solid 4.

We've had this place on our list for a few years and only just checked it out this summer. This was…read morean overwhelmingly good experience, and the vibes were really great. Definitely an upscale elevated version of a family restaurant, including the warm hospitality and generous portion sizes. The decor and size of the restaurant were awesome too, and great for all sorts of celebrations. Large comfortable waiting area as well. Everyone from the host, to server, runners, and bussers provided exceptional hospitality and service. Food was well balanced and flavorful, with good plating Steak and sides were decadent and tender and flavorful in all the ways you want steak and carbs to be. The Brussels salad ended up being a sleeper hit and great palette cleanser throughout the meal. Cauliflower was lowkey S tier, crispy, saucy but still light. Cookies and cream did the final KO into the food coma on the way home. Drinks were well crafted as well. Overall, instant hit for us

Blossom and Bourbon has an amazing ambiance that made our night a wonderful dining experience…read more The service was incredible, our server was super attentive, helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed. He even gave us great recs and all came out as advertised. The food was delicious, and the drinks were great as well. Overall, a lovely experience and definitely worth visiting! Things we liked, the ribeye (4/5), the lamb chops (5/5), the skirt steak (3/5) was good if you like it more on the tart side (lots of lime). The fries (4/5) were good and big portions to share as well. We also got the chips trio (3.5/5) and thought it was a great app to share as well. Drinks: pretty and dangerous (4/5 - think lychee martini but better) Blossom passion fruit (4/5 - nice presentation and if you like it more tart you'll love this) Bourbon flight (5/5 - if you want a taste of diff bourbons) Old fashion (5/5- if you like it STRONG... it was very strong, but bourbon was great)

Loved the spirits and cocktail selection. I tried the Booker's Bourbon, which was really nice and…read morecomplementary to the bourbons I sip on back home, and the Chai Old Fashioned, which hit really nostalgic for me and was unique and balanced. The ambiance was awesome too, especially the great conversation with the bartender. Just a very chill, homey vibe. I'd definitely frequent here more often if I lived closer. A few pieces of constructive feedback: * The Butter Chicken Tacos were a bit underseasoned and needed a little more acidity * A spirits menu would be a nice complement, or even flight options * More rum options Will definitely try to come back. A definite recommend!

Came in on a mission for a good Manhattan and walked out impressed. I asked for one built on…read moreRittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond rye, and Sevan behind the bar knew exactly where to go with it. Fantastic drink. My friend tasted mine and ordered the same. The selection is the draw here. Whiskey lines the entire back wall, the rarer bottles sit behind wire-mesh locked cabinets, and there is a deep bench of tequila, beer on tap, and wine to round things out. One look at the shelves tells you they have the base for any drink you want. We split the Margherita flatbread, pesto, fresh mozzarella, and blistered cherry tomatoes, and it hit the spot as a drinking snack. The menu goes deeper than expected for a bar, with sliders, naan tacos, and charcuterie if you show up hungry. Service was good considering the staff-to-crowd ratio. Sevan stayed attentive the whole time and clearly knows his stuff. The vibe is chill and conversation-friendly, not too loud for the size of the room, with a bank of TVs toward the back if you want to catch a game. Logistics are easy. The bar sits a short walk from Pleasant Hill BART and parking in the area was no trouble. I've been a few times before and this visit confirmed why I keep coming back. For a high quality cocktail in the East Bay, this is the spot.

I have been a member for nearly two years. Have attended about half a dozen events. Never been…read moredisappointed with Jason's hospitality! The club holds only about 24 guests, so doesn't feel crowded. Friendly relaxed crowd. Some of them even have their bottles on display there! Last week was Maker's Mark private casks tasting. Great stuff. Had to bring a bottle home! Highly recommend.

My friend is a member at Oakland Whiskey Library, a "private club" which is on off Telegraph and…read moreGrand on the second floor of Legionnaires. I don't know how much my friend pass for membership, what I do know is that the area has a nice comfy loungy decor and overall they have a wide and diverse range of whiskeys (bourbons, scotch, Irish, Japanese, American blends, other world whiskeys) including stuff you don't find at various liquor stores and bars. There have a wide range of price ranges for a taste (half oz), 1 oz and 2 oz. They also have a cocktail menu, but my friends and I didn't just had ounces from different Japanese and bourbons. When we went a lot of people were there watching the 49ers game, but server/bartenders was pretty responsive to our needs. I'm not sure if I'd do a membership myself but as a whiskey fan it was a fun experience.

Tap & Barrel is hidden inside Curry Pizza and has a full…read morebar with a good selection of drinks. A fun, unexpected spot to grab a cocktail or beer while enjoying some pizza. Definitely worth checking out.

We were really early for a brunch meet up. So, we decided to find a place for a snack and some…read moredrinks. This place seemed like the one to go to and glad we made that call. It's a bit small but we got some seats at the bar. The wall art was beautiful. They had TVs to watch sports. Then had a good amount of brews to choose from but of course we were there for the hard stuff. We decided to order just a salad. We had a spicy chicken salad and it was really good. Really good portion too. We also had a couple martinis and cognac neat. The bartender/server was very personable and very knowledgeable about liquor. Especially tequila. A nice spot to hang. Would stop by again if in the area.

Have to update because I've been back since 2019 and this spot still is so classy! They also offer…read moremusic nights which is like a listening party for a specific record. You can find their schedule on their site. Very grown and sexy vibes. Cocktails are pricey but worth it. It's a great place to start date night or meet up for a first date. Staff is always prompt and friendly. Love that there are other places in walking distance too, if you're looking to bar hop or get something to eat. One of the nicer bars in the area, for sure!

My sister and I were really excited to come here, but unfortunately, the experience was incredibly…read moredisappointing. We waited 15 minutes outside in the cold, where Taylor, the same hostess who later seated us, added us to the waitlist and then asked us to leave because there was "no standing room." After 30 more minutes, we finally received the text to come in. When we returned, Taylor didn't acknowledge us and told us to go to the back of the line. After showing her our text, she seated us. We noticed two open seats at the bar and asked if we could sit there. She said the bar was first come, first serve..yet moments later, she seated two walk-ins who had been behind us in line at those exact seats. The inconsistency and lack of hospitality made us feel completely disrespected. We were excited to finally get in, but ultimately decided to leave. Such a bummer!!

This is such a great hidden gem for an awesome day!…read more Go check out the tasting room and make sure to stop and test out all the amazing spirits! Once you've tested them all to make an educated decision on your favorites (of course), you can buy a bottle to bring home for later - they even sell blueberry lemonade by the bottle! Make sure to go blueberry picking at Victoria farms (they share a lot) and bring home some of the best blueberries with it to make some awesome homemade blueberry concoctions! We love the indoor/outdoor open air vibe and while the bathrooms are port o potties, at least they have restrooms and places to wash hands and they aren't ever super dirty! It can get crowded parking wise but they do have an overflow lot which isn't too far of a walk which is nice. We've made a habit out of coming at least once a year and will continue to!

Been wanting to come for a long time. Brought my husband here for his birthday in January (sorry…read morefor the delay)Tim and Jasmine greeted us warmly and we immediately were engaged in casual conversation with them.. a very relaxed, comfortable, chill atmosphere. It was the beginning of the everlasting tule fog we've been having and it was chilly Jasmine was so kind to make us a couple of hot totties using their in in house infused honey. I definitely recommend booking a tour and tasting Tim started us out and then Danny one of the owners walked us through their story, their inspiration and the whole process it really was an experience and I'm sure going to bring some whiskey fans. Oh and Best gin I've had in my life! The club seems like a great deal especially if you are a local ;) We took home several bottles of spirits and some honey... time to go back, pick some blueberries and try some blueberry lemonade vodka refreshing drinks!

Came here with fellow Yelper George F who got a free Detroit pizza…read more I got an awesome burger that had all my favorite ingredients in the right proportion. Best burger I've had in a while! Their Mai Tais were the best I've ever had ! Place is more like a sports bar that serves great food and it was busy with soccer fans the night we came. I would come back again as I liked this place! George had a nice Shepards pie that I liked for the one bite I had.

This is the kind of establishment that are written into long running TV shows. Great atmosphere,…read moregood selection of liquor/drinks, full service restaurant, friendly staff, repeat loyal local customers, giant tv screens everywhere, fun, lively, & energetic. It reminds me of Hart of Dixie's, Rammer Jammer Restaurant, where all the locals go to have their beer fix with a meal or two with other locals! Except, its for 21 year olds and up patrons only. We came for their Wednesday night Karaoke and Prime Rib night. Except, we got there a wee bit too early to experience Karaoke but we did enjoy our shared prime rib meal! Although we asked for medium rare, it was more medium well. I ate the medium well sections and my friend ate the medium rare-ish parts. But overall, the meal was very good. We loved the fresh roasted veggies and little potato pops! As for Karaoke, we'll have to experience that some other time. After we ate, we played a game of pool. There's much needed improvements... both tables are wonky. We put in our $2 and only 3 balls came out. So, the staff put $2 into the other pool table and a few more came out. We just combined both ball sets to play and tried our best to memorize which balls belongs to whom. Beware that if you scratch, you will never see that white ball again!! We made the most out of our games and still felt joy. However, it does need to be fixed! I can't say enough about the staff. The lady waitress who served and helped us was so wonderful. She came back several times to check on us and even convinced us to order dessert which we did enjoy! Going to try other theme nights, its that fun there!

Amazing drinks Good vibes…read more Took my sister for her birthday .. Thank you for making her night ....

Shh, it's a speakeasy! Follow their instagram to know the…read moresecret password. I suggest getting there early or you may not make it in. A line does build up. They have someone out side to let you in and once you're in you have a dedicated server. The service is good, especially with them being so busy. The inside is beautifully decorated. It is a bit loud for a speakeasy tbh but it was still enjoyable. Drinks are themed and decorated nicely. They aren't just good looking, they taste just as good! Definitely worth a visit! Note that the location is a bit hidden it's in between Locanda and the Holiday shop.

I used to come about ten years ago. It's a dive bar, with an…read moreinternet jukebox. There is a chicken shack next door (same owners). It's a fun place....

Friendly faces, 2 pool tables, reasonable priced drinks and plenty of parking. They have a jukebox…read morewith a variety of music and tables and chairs to relax. They have a restaurant nearby that you can order food from and bring in to eat also.