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    Kip's

    3.1 (386 reviews)
    Open 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for dancing

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    Fish bowl - A fishbowl-shaped glass with the Kip's logo, filled with a drink, straws, and fruit garnish, set on a table in a dimly lit bar.
    Katherine G.

    Good fishbowls and good vibes overall. They have taco tuesday as well, with a $30 margarita fishbowl and $2 tacos. The inside is spacious and actually quite nice which is surprising for a college spot.

    zania c.

    Went here on a Friday night and I wasn't to crowded on the dance floor which was a good thing . DJ played really good music . I ordered some bites to eat which was totchos and deviled eggs both were good . I would definitely be back to party . Security was very friendly as well

    Alice T.

    Came here on a Friday night! This bar is a nice bar with friendly staff. They have reasonable priced drinks. They have this huge fishbowl looking drink that you can just put straws in and share with everyone. The crowd doesn't start coming until 11:00pm. This is bar serves food to about 11pm. They serve hamburgers, fries, and nachos. They also have a dance floor and a pool table in the back. They also have big screen TV by the bar and by the pool table area where you can watch the game. Parking is across the street in the parking lot because it can get pretty busy so parking is a challenge. Parking in the garage is $4. So not too bad. Overall, a friendly place to hang out at Berkeley, especially if you are the younger crowd.

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    A Berkeley institution. More of a club now than a restaurant but a great place to people watch and have a cold beer.

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    Ask the Community - Kip's

    Hi Wilson! I don't think I can reply to your answer to my previous question. I called the # listed here but no answer. Is there a better way to reach you?

    Yes please email be at Kipsbar@gmail.com.

    Am I able to host a private party here?

    Yes, it will depend on day and time. What do you have in mind?

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    Review Highlights - Kip's

    I want to give credit to Max who is the most level headed inviting security staff manager that I have encountered.

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    We stopped into Tap In Lounge and it ended up being one of the more unexpected spots of the night…read more The location feels a bit random, and once inside it only gets more interesting. There is a hidden, speakeasy style door that leads to the restrooms and bar taps tucked in the back, which adds to the overall experience. We stuck with cocktails, and they were strong and alcohol forward. We tried the Sipping Into Darkness and the Cane and Cacao, both well made with bold flavors. These are not light, overly sweet drinks, and may not be for everyone. Overall, a unique spot that stands out for its concept, but not necessarily somewhere I would go out of my way to return to.

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    Great place to come eat a bite, drink a bear, and sing a karaoke song!…read more I came here with some friends on a week night. It was pretty empty and had two nice pool tables. There's a food guy in the back that serves Japanese food (pretty good!). The karaoke sound system is pretty janky but functional and the DJ is very nice.

    Boy, this place takes me back. Way back. Way, way, way back. When I was a puppyish sophomore still…read moretrying to figure out my major, I remember coming here with my similarly awkward dorm mates for what would be the beginning of a lifetime of cocktail debauchery. I remember when it had a tiki vibe, and we shared a ridiculously potent concoction called the Borneo Fogcutter. I don't remember much after I passed out. Good times. Now it's a hundred years later, and it was my first time back. Seriously. I probably thought how could they could top the Borneo Fogcutter? They don't try. The tiki decor has clearly been long gone, and it's just a standard brick-laden bar with a more East Coast vibe and extra space for tables, banquettes, and a pool table. None of the extra space was being used when Jamie W and I paid a visit, though the bar itself was fairly packed. The bartender was friendly and made a solid $11 Rum Punch since we were in the mood for something tropical given my checkered past here (Photo 5). On a subsequent visit, we took advantage of Happy Hour and went with the $6 Tequila Sunrises which had a surprising kick (Photo 8). DRINKS - 4 stars...no Borneo Fogcutters but their drinks have punch AMBIANCE - 3 stars...showing its age SERVICE - 3.5 stars...bartenders are different each visit TOTAL - 4 stars...Spats has matured and so have I (hypothetically) RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

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