Came here for a Prince party a few months ago and had a great time. It's small, but has great art and a fun vibe. They were packed, and even though they were swamped, the bartenders still offered great service, very friendly. The drinks were good too, unfortunately I waited too long to write the review and don't remember their names, but both were flavorful. I enjoyed myself and would come again. read more

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Alameda is safe, quiet, yuppy, tech bro loaded, and PG 13 community...it's great that there is a place like Fireside Lounge to exist here to add little nightlife to an otherwise dull city. Bartenders are all nice and hard working. I did not try any food, but the alcohol is shockingly cheap for San Francisco Bay Area prices!!! Thank Gawd! I got an $8 expresso martini made with Absolut, two cans of PBR, and a can of Guinness...,my entire bar tab ended up being only $19.50! It was Punk Rock night this recent Friday. $10 Cover Charge got you a Punk Rock show featuring 4 different bands of different talent levels. Good times! read more

Don't trust the bartenders with your Credit or Debit cards. They will run out of the bar with it to go do who knows what. There is something very suspicious about this bar. read more

Fireside is such a gem of a neighborhood bar. I've been going here regularly for the past 3 years and it's always a good time. Whether it's drinking, dancing, trivia, ukulele lessons, football (multiple games on - perfect for Fantasy), or just a nightcap coz we don't want the night to end, Fireside never disappoints. The crowd is eclectic and varies depending on what event is going on but everyone is always inclusive. The bartenders are not just cool and friendly, but they'll put the smack down if there's shenanigans. They may not know our names but they remember our faces and if we haven't been around in a while. They used to have food (the best flatbread pizzas!) but now they let you bring in outside food. They have cool merchandise that I see adults and future patrons rockin'. I hope they bring back the Fireside chonies! read more

big shoutout to Sarah!! such a much-needed review. she's so phenomenal, her service, the pep in her step, her attitude was so great to be around. GET THE BLOODY MARY HERE omg idk what they put in their mix, and idk what the timing was while we were here, but there was enough to make 3 more on a Wednesday afternoon for 3 of us. the garlic notes, the spice, incredible. just know it's more on the thicker side, definitely needed a lil more vodka but not complaining about that. I'm not big on tajin or rims for my drinks, but that plus the lime and lemon were great additions to the drink. will be back for Sarah alone to be completely honest!! read more

Attended this small-scale halloween costume party in Alameda this past Saturday, and had a wonderful time. Such chill vibes in the venue, even when crowded in the cozy space, embellished with halloween decor and a somewhat limited amount of seating. We enjoyed the live musical performances during the evening... Ledbetter & his Best Bet (folk rock), Islavation (island reggae), bonus 3rd set of halloween songs with mashup of both bands. The first band did covers like Bee Gees' Stayin' Alive, and the second band, awesome reggae hits! They were all great, and kept us in a good mood all night. The costume contest was cool, since it was halloween weekend (1st prize winning a $50 bar tab). The boxed wine costume was my fave, winning 2nd place, only beat by grim reaper barbie, lol. With food served till 11pm, we were able to enjoy some bar bites from their menu later at night. The meatball dish came with garlic bread slices and a zesty marinara sauce that was quite spicy, but just too delicious to stop eating. And the flatbread was basically a thin and crispy rectangular pizza, it was tasty as well. Our cocktails were on the weaker side, very little alcohol, but flavors were good enough. In short, fun and cute venue, awesome live music for special events (and cool and creepy halloween decor), friendly but slow service, food is fantastic but drinks are weak. read more

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Comfortable place. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Been there twice. Parking difficult.

Drinks were not great. False advertising for happy hour prices on their website. Overpriced.

Ah, Fireside, once our cozy, post-Alameda hangout. We came back for nostalgia and a couple of beer.. and got a live-action NatGeo special instead. After being served by the bartender with the curly hair (who apparently moonlights as a bouncer), we sat outside because, gasp we had our kids with us. Kids needed a bathroom, wife took them in, and BOOM! Curly McYells-a-Lot storms out like she just spotted poachers in the savannah. Accused us of jeopardizing their precious liquor license, like we smuggled a keg in a stroller. Apologies flew, but then backup arrived, Sidekick Screams-a-Bit because clearly this was a Code Red situation. Eventually the owner emerged, and we politely suggested that if you're gonna guard your license like Fort Knox, maybe hire a pitbull, not a hyena on espresso. Used to be a place for cold beer and good vibes. Now? It's where customer service goes to die. Pro tip: If your kids have to pee, maybe just train them to hold it till they're 21. read more

Great location. Easy to get to on public transportation. Very friendly atmosphere, down to earth and it has a real neighborhood feel as well. Friendly staff, nice accommodations as well. The open mic was just what I was looking for in terms of a performance venue. As a vocalist, the Fireside *theater* is an excellent space to work in. Justin, the soundman, does a great job in getting things all ready to go for the event. He is also very thoughtful as well. I would have given 5 stars, but honestly, I can't afford $8 for a beer. I would recommend a $3 can beer, such as Pabst, or Miller, 12 oz can. Good spot, great location, friendly and welcoming otherwise. read more

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The food is like... microwaved or something. The sole bartender (on a Friday evening) was overwhelmed and rude. We ordered drinks from their menu, and she wasn't able to make them. She was rude about our order and completely overwhelmed. I hate to give a bad review, but the experience was pretty terrible overall. read more

A dark kinda edgy bar.  My friend asked if the bartender could make her a fruity drink and she couldn't..idk. Probably won't be going back. I was not feeling the vibe. Also a guy came in & ask if he could store his food in the fridge and the bartender said yes which I felt was odd. read more

Sarah (sp?) was great service & great company!! Great time!!!! Thanks Sara!! Keep killing it!! read more

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Someone that works here or knows someone that works at Mix in San Francisco has been stealing credit card numbers and using them to buy themselves drink here. Do not trust the bartenders with your credit card. They spent almost $200 here with just my credit card number. They did not have the physical card and as someone who works in the industry I know only other workers that have access to the POS system could've have manually input my CC numbers. read more

Coming home To East bay from SF looking For a friendly place ro have a cocktail. Opened up Yelp and found Fireside Lounge. Reviews positive with extra friendless added. So we went there. There were three women there. Shavon made the flat breads she was super friendly and welcoming. We told her it was our first time there and she explained all The activities offered at the bar. Trivia night, open Mic. Etc. Donna who closed Out my tab was the same really friendly and appreciative that we came in. Perla the woman who made my drink was far From that. Not friendly did not really care it was our first time in. She delivered our flat bread and basically threw it on the table along with a few napkins and off she went. Not saying anything. RUDE Not inviting nor near friendly, So the flat bread was Crispy amd flavorful Very good would Order again. Drinks non memorable So 5 stars for Donna and Shavon Maybe it was just an off day. Will try again and hopefully update the rating. read more

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I came here several times 13-16 years ago and had fun with the crowd I was hanging out with at the time. Fast forward over a decade to last year when I got home on the ferry one evening and decided to treat myself to a drink. There was a guy behind the bar and he said he was in training. I said I wanted a Manhattan, up. Should have been an easy order and he excitedly said that was a drink he knew how to make. I didn't want to crush him so when it arrived in a martini glass full of ice cubes, I bit my tongue, drank up, paid, and left. Today I decided I wanted a drink post-ferry so I walked in through wide open door, figuring the Manhattan Mix-Up had been a fluke. The place wasn't too crowded and there were several seats open at the corner of the bar. There were two guys there, drinking alone, and I confirmed the seat I wanted wasn't taken. So imagine my surprise when a bartender walked over to me and asked if I was part of the private party. She then asked me to leave. I double checked and there was no sign on the door indicating that it was closed for a private party, and as I wrote above, the door was wide open. It was really embarrassing to have everyone watch as I got kicked out, and what makes it worse is that I highly doubt there was a private party actually going on based on the fact that there were other people sitting at the bar clearly drinking alone. I guess I didn't look enough like an aging hipster because I was still dressed for work? read more

Possibly the best bar in Alameda. Live music. Dog friendly. Several good nonalcoholic beers available if you're on the wagon. Interesting decor. Lots of food options nearby. read more

online it would appear they serve some hot salty pretzel,but when i went in no one looked like they worked there and no where was it visually obvious where one might purchase this item,i dont drink alcohol and i didnt feel comfortable inn there read more

My local spot now that I live half a block away. Thank you for the smiles, service and drinks. Even the take home boxes are amazing. Dj on the weekends and plenty of good atmosphere. read more

What a delightful place! We came here for Tuesday night Trivia and it was wonderful! It is organized by Christine (?) on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month and she was wonderful! 5 rounds including a music round and a picture round. Our team of 4 had a wonderful time and we were so happy when we got an almost perfect score on the music round and we WON A FUCKING PIZZA!!! We were already stuffed with tacos, but we ate the pizza ... even the vegan guy. The staff was also incredibly friendly. We sat by the fireplace which was warm and cozy; surrounded by other very friendly patrons. There are lots of regulars here for the trivia which I think is very indicative of the awesomeness! While we were in the lead for several rounds, we got bumped out on the end because we ate too much pizza and got dumb .... but can't wait to go back!! read more

We went there to see the bands play this Saturday. We walked in nobody took $15 cover charge. There were still tables open so it wasn't that busy. We sat at the end of the bar and none of the bartenders acknowledge us or ask if we wanted a drink. We watched as the bartenders talked among themselves, fill up water bottles, and keep walking back forth with no acknowledgment. After 20 minutes of being ignored we got up and left. Took our money to The Luck 13 and Scolari's. I've been to Fireside before and never had this service before. I really was looking forward to see the bands too. read more

Great outdoor options on the main strip of activity. Good cocktails. Friendly service.

Dive bar with a bit of hipster and sarcastic kick to the background! It's a nice spot for a variety of drinks and get together. They have pin ball machines and live music! Cheers! read more

It's a your neighborhood bar. The food was good, the music was good, and the drinks were really good. We sat by the window at a high top table on a rainy afternoon, having drinks and eating appetizers while listening to the music and it was a perfect girls afternoon turned evening turned night. The service is right on par with a neighborhood bar. It's everything you want for a chill Friday with yours friends. read more

Came here to enjoy drag bingo and support FAAS. The good parts: pretzel bites, the DJ, and supporting our island's no-kill animal shelter. The bad parts are all related to the drag performances. I've never seen such low energy, humho queens. The weirdest part was one of the performers is an actual woman, who used creepy dolls in her act and instead of lip syncing, or even trying to sing, screamed at the top of her lungs. She gave the vibe of being kicked out of theater camp and never having parents tell her that she should probably get a job that didn't involve going up on a stage. Definitely come here for the dive bar and drinks, but don't come here for the drag. You'd think living in the Bay Area the queens would be extra and on point. Not at all. read more

This place is wack. The vibe is wack. The crowd is clicky, judgemental, and, you guessed it, wack. Drag Prom, wack AF. Trivia, wack. Owner, wack. Rude. Suuuper long waits for just okay drinks. They sell tickets to stuff, then deny entry because they are "over capacity", but then see someone they know and let their whole group in. Waste of time and money. It's really disappointing to go out and not have any fun. read more

Every Tuesday is trivia night at the Fireside Lounge. We like to come for the entertainment, meet up with friends and enjoy the drink specials. They have local craft beers on tap from Linden Street Brewery, Ale Industries, Drake's, Black Diamond and Cherry Voodoo. Our favorite is the "Golden State of Mind" from Ale Industries, that I still call "Orange Kush". They often have a happy hour or game night special drink, beer or shooter offered. I love trying new drinks and beer.The drinks on the cocktail menu are delicious and they have quite a few Gin cocktails that I really like. They will deliver tacos from the Taqueria next door, which makes for even a happier happy hour. You can bring in food from neighboring restaurants to enjoy, which I like. The bartenders, staff and owners are really friendly. The trivia folks are great and it makes for a fun night out in Alameda. read more

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I love coming to the fireside it's one of my go too spots. It's probably one of the best bars on the west side of Alameda considering Alameda doesn't show the west side any love the west side is the best side grab a drink at the fireside lounge. read more

Fireside is fantastic! The customers are chill but the people working at Fireside are spectacular. From my first visit to my 5th they have been so much fun to sit down to wind down a bit. I've had their flatbread and pretzel too and it just makes drinking so much more longer lasting. It's a solid bar. I would vote it as my favorite bar in Alameda. read more

The vibes are so chill there. The bartenders are super friendly. The flatbread pizzas are a go-to! I enjoy coming to fireside every time.

Love the people here and the staff. It's like a local cheers and fun events and atmosphere. Always nice to grab a drink, nice breeze in the summer and nice fire in the winter. Be nice or leave. read more

Comfortable neighborhood vibe with a nice area for dancing to live music - dance floor and stage are a little small but good enough for a typical Friday night crowd. The staff is friendly, generally quick to get to you when you want to order a drink, and a good selection of libations to choose from. Also, there are several restaurants close by so you can gab a bite before coming here for a drink and some music. Worth venturing through the tunnel from Oakland for an evening out. read more

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A Wednesday night going away drinking party, were 20 strong. With 10 different beers, most of them local brews on tap and a large frig of beers, this is the place to be. Thanks to the awesome bartender for the Hangar One Vodka tonics with the nice pours. Strange they did not offer Grey Goose or Ketel One Vodka, but besides the Hangar One they offer Tito's Vodka. On some nights, the Fireside Lounge has local live band play. So on this night there was a live band to play some rock music, the music was appreciated by the customers. Located on Webster St, it is one of the larger bars that is double the size compared to the other bars on this street. Great place to lounge, play pool and meet up with some friends in Alameda. read more

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Last night I went to see a favorite band of mine, The Living Deads. I walked in the door and the two bartenders greeted our 7 person party with great delight. It was refreshing but, I wanted to know what the catch was. Well, there was not catch, they were just nice people with some of the best service I have ever had in a bar. I read on their menu a drink that had fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and I couldn't remember any more than that. It turned out to be the most amazing and creative drink I have had in a long time. The drink was called Endless Summer, sounds kinda cheesy right? but it was delicious. It was made with Mandarin Blossom Vodka, fresh grapefruit, fresh orange, Elemkaule Tiki Bitters and Ginger Ale. I couldn't stop drinking them, I three and to make myself stop. Out of our table of 7, 4 of us had 3 each. Friggin delicious!! The place is really tiny but cozy, they have a lot of tables in the back. There is a stack of games available to play as well as 2 pinball machines. I am so used to bars having disgusting bathrooms so I avoid them at all cost, but alas I could not last night. I was pleasantly surprised that it was clean, I had nothing to complain about. I would come back in a heartbeat and look forward to my next trip. read more

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So much fun!! My check ins aren't accurate but I've been here probably 4 times. Comfortable local bar with live bands. Great service and atmosphere. On this trip to the Bay Area I was here 2 nights. Can't beat the local alameda prices either. read more

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Oh heck yes!!! What a fun place to hang out. Happy Hour DJ. Solid beer options. Cool open area out front, and the coolest staff. Everyone was so nice to us. My DJ crew came in on Friday night and the place was casual and electric. . What a fun night!!! If you're in the area, you should definitely check it out read more

Came in here to meet friends. I've driven by this place many times, it's a dive bar for the locals. Staff was nice and friendly, which is a big plus. They had Karaoke night on a Sunday. Bunch of people just having fun and letting loose with the alcohol courage to sing. I had a good time with friends and many laughters. Drinks were solid for what it is. I would come back again if I was invited, but wouldn't be my go to spot. Four stars because of the staff. read more

Our favorite local bar! Sincerely nice bartenders, great beers, and quality liquor selection. Trivia night is brutal (cutthroat and crowded!) but other than that most nights are chill. Get in before 8 on music nights to avoid the cover. Great to meet up with old friends and meet some new ones. Glad they have more day drinking hours on the weekends now. Sandy, Sarah, Chris, and Dom rock! Pro tip: Unless you're sitting at the bar order your drinks in the center of the bar between the brass bars. Fastest way to get served. ;) read more

Fireside Lounge has it going on! Perfect location on Webster, but be careful, you may miss it. I'm not sure if the sign lights up or not, but it took a second for us to realize where it was. Once inside, the guy at the door checked our IDs, and gave us a super friendly Fireside welcome. The atmosphere is on point: perfect lighting, comfortable room temperature, just the right volume for the music, and a great bar & staff. They have an amazing selection over 200 beers, along with wines and spirits, and all the BEST kinds. I love that they have a great selection of microbrews and local craft brews, not supporting the conglomerate giants that are Bud-Miller-Coors, though I did see one Bud in the cooler, I'm not sure if the rest of them were. The best part, is the prices aren't bad for GREAT beer. Make sure to check out the Fireside if you're ever in the area, or want to visit a really rad bar. I will definitely be back, soon! read more

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If I could give this place a ZERO stars, I would but Yelp only allows one star. So if you can see from my ratings, I rarely give 1 stars to ANYTHING but I've got to say this place deserved it. 3 of my friends and I walk into the bar on a Friday night around 12am. We were NOT intoxicated at the time, in fact we had just met up to START drinking at the Fireside Lounge. Here's is an reenactment of what happened. We walk in and there are about half a dozen people @ the bars. We ask the bartender what kind of beers they have to which he responded "they're all over there" (gesturing to a fridge with a bunch of beers). Yes there was a sign that said no self-service BUT we assumed that if you point us in the direction of the beer it would be okay to grab our selection and pay for it. No at this point, the asshole (aka bartender) decides to pull a power trip and accuses us of being intoxicated and used his "right to refuse service". We all thought he was kidding until he escorted us out of the bar and locked the door behind us...all because we picked out the beers we wanted?!?! So after all that, I've come to the conclusion that the owner (bartender) is a complete douchebag and I don't understand why anyone would patronize that bar! Perhap he just has a hatred of asians? I don't know. Maybe it could have been the fact that half our group was asian? I have no idea but don't come here- they deserve to close down. read more