Al and Michele went out of their way to show us a great time. Would recommend the trip to alameda.

Environment is great but red hair bartender sucks. I wanted 3 drinks, needed 3 iDs per drink. What kind of rule is that? Saw another guy bought 4 drinks only asking for 1 ID. read more

I use to like to go to this establishment on an occasional night out with a group of friends, but no longer after they profiled my military husband and the bouncer came to me after my husband was allowed in and showing his military ID. My husband is very strong and a great active duty military man. The bouncer came to me(his wife) asking me to make sure that a big military guy like him to not start any fights or not drink too much. We left and will never support this establishment again. They do not support the military and is pathetic. read more

I love this bar!!!!! I've been here half a dozen times so far, and every time I come, I have a great time. Located on the corner of park street, it's close to other shops and restaurants so if you get the drunchies, you don't have to look far for food! The bartenders are always really nice and personable, and they don't make you wait forever to order a drink. I LOVEEEE that they have outdoor seating, you can usually find me there. They have tons of long benches outside so there's usually seating. They have games inside, a mini arcade I call it, and even a photo booth! I'm obsessed with pictures, so I was so excited to get some film at the bar! I love coming here, love the vibe, and I will definitely be back!!! read more

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On corner for lots of windows and next door to Scolaris for the best burger around for the price. Makes for a great option on Park St - I would usually encourage some hopping... but if you find yourself here - don't bother going anywhere. Your in the right spot. The neighbors here are great: you've got the tattoo place upstairs, the best burger joint next door attached and then you've got an open till late fast food joint you can always count on in an emergency too. At Scolaris you can order food and have it delivered here next door. That is a really convenient option. Pair outstanding food with more than enough beer options and I'm a happy camper. Sort of a locals spot, but don't worry they are friendly. Everybody well behaved and no drama. Some other nearby bars attract a louder and maybe younger crowd who act up with one and a half beers... not here. The windows here and the two exits make for a comfortable feeling. I don't really like dark depressing bars and this isn't one at all. Please don't call this a dive bar - I would find that offensive. read more

We stopped by here for a drink before heading over to the Alameda Comedy Club. And what a bar to pregame at! It is an awesome little dive bar! They have local beer and cider on tap and a full bar to order from. I am a hard cider lover so I was elated to see that they had cider on tap! You know what was the best part?? The price! We ordered a cider draft and vodka soda for under what the price of a vodka soda would cost normally! The great prices alone are enough to bring you back! Not sure if they have any food, but there is a little burger shop next door that you can order from. I didn't order anything this stop but I saw other peoples burger and fries and it looked amazing! Especially the fries! read more

Awful service. Dropped by on a Friday night, 3 bartenders were working, we stood waiting for service and were ignored. Bartenders were just socializing they were not busy. Another friend was patient and decided to wait it out, they were only acknowledged being skipped over 5 times. read more

one of the best bars in the bay. the ambience, the music, the people. if you've never been you definitely should go

I don't know how can people give low star to this place. Server Max was awesome, all I asked for was sparkling wine and I was provided with best wine. I enjoyed my time there with food and drink. Max was really considerate when I asked him to exchange drink. This is nice bar at the corner easily accessible and really nice crowd to go relax your weekend. I would consider going there again for sure. Not to mention I ordered food next door it was awesome and fresh. read more

I love this bar, let me say that 1st... but the patrons here are awful. I went here on Halloween and the 28th. Both times I have been targeted and been bullied for being white at the pool table. They call me names, kick my stick when I shoot, and call me names. I'm gonna go back one more time to see if it changes. It was not like this 2 months ago. The reason I'm not giving 1 star is because I know the workers here ( pepe, Michele, max, Theo, and everyone else is amazing... it's the awful costumers that they let walk and run around freely being mean to not just me but my friend cameron, Bat, Angel and Sophia. All white looking, one more bullshit experience and I'm done. read more

One of the oddest and most memorable experiences I had when I lived in Oakland. This place is almost certainly 'haunted' in some way, or there's some kind of spell cast over it. Every now and then I think back on a specific night where I walked into Lucky 13 (totally sober) and it felt like stepping through a portal into a pocket dimension or like I was on some sort of fun house amusement park ride on rails where mischievous spirits were possessing various people in the bar and light-heartedly screwing with me as the night progressed. I've had mushroom trips that were less strange. This will probably sound absolutely bonkers to a lot of people who read it, but I would bet that there are other people who have experienced what I'm describing on some level at this bar. Really hard to describe in specifics because experiencing it all in context is important imo. I've also walked in during the day time when it's just feeling like a regular empty bar, I'm chilling and having a beer, and there's no extradimensional vibe like I'm describing above. No idea, but there's something funky and entertaining about this place. read more

YELP 100 CHALLENGE 2017 - PART 3: 34/100 Alameda Excursion: Stop #3. CASH ONLY! One of the bigger dive bars I've been to. So much to look at from bits of knick-knacks on the walls and sticker galore everywhere. There were plenty of seats available when Hubbers and I walked in on a late Sunday afternoon. Good selection of tap. We each got a glass of brew. They have a pool table and skeeball at the back. We learned they also had a huge patio in the back-back where Hubbers and I decided to hang out. And, WHOA, they have their own tattoo parlor upstairs! What!? We didn't stay too long - just enough time to finish our drinks. But we had a good time albeit the short stretch. We will have to come back and stay a little longer next time. read more

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Excellent place to relax and chill with friends. The beer selection is great and so is the staff. I also love the obscure 80's music they play and it helps that they have nice audio equipment for good sound quality. I like that they let you bring food from Scolari's next door. I will return...Cheers!! read more

Great unpretentious bar. Patio in the back. Very casual. Great bartenders. Buy food next door at Scolari's and eat at Lucky 13. Full bar and great beers on tap. Friendly staff. Enjoyed a late lunch with family. Will return. read more

Lucky 13 - Watermelon Salad from Scolari's and a vodka cranberry. So cool and refreshing on this crazy hot day! - Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

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This bar rules. It's divey, loud, chaotic, and has a huge patio for smokers and dogs and it's just great. All the bartenders rule and always like to have some fun with ya! Here every week read more

Finally, a bar I truly like in this part of the bay. I'm normally in the area when I'm seeing a event nearby and hit up a few bars that where fine but nothing I'd call my favorite. Until now. Luck 13 is a hip dive bar with a punkish feel/decor. Lots of stickers all over the place. The bar itself is very long and big but the bartenders still manage to serve everybody well. I've seen much smaller bars struggle with bar service but not here. The bartenders here are skilled. Also Jack in The Box is located across the street for all your late light drunk munchies. This bar felt right when I came in and is now one of my favorites. read more

Lucky 13 - Longest bar ever. - Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

Local 'dive' bar on Park in the middle of town. I like that it is on a corner with lots of windows. Flaming red interior is cool, with tons of old pics, cat statues, and 'sticker decor' throughout, and cool music. Like out of a movie...There is a simple patio out back, nothing special. Bartender was pleasant, and competent. Fun place to grab a quick cocktail before dinner or going out. read more

Lucky 13 - Cool place to hang out - Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

You know what I love? I love me a great dive bar, and what a great dive bar Lucky 13 turned out to be. You wouldn't think to find such a great dive bar on 'Main Street' Alameda nestled in between kids clothing and toy stored and little cafes, but there you go. I stumbled upon this spot as I was looking to grab some lunch at Scolari's and didn't realize they have super limited outdoor seating only. However, their neighbor Lucky 13 is a great venue to sit, enjoy a drink and Scolari's will bring your food from next door. SCORE. And while I enjoyed Scolari's food (review coming), I really enjoyed Lucky 13 even more. This isn't your typical, dark, small hole-in-the-wall. This corner spot offers up a ton of windows letting that bright sunshine in during those daytime hours, a pool table and pinball machine in the back, a great beer list, a spicy and delicious Bloody Mary and a ton of tables. It's true! Limit those expectations and you'll also be a fan. Don't come looking for table service and fancy cocktails, do come expecting friendly bar keeps, delicious beer, drunken patrons and some stiff drinks. Cash only! read more

Lucky 13 - Great Bloody Mary - Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

We've been coming here for years. The back patio is always full of a wide array of people. Nice to hang out and have a couple of drinks and snack on Scolari's food. Order the food next door and they'll bring it to your table at Lucky 13. Pretty sweet. Not a big fan of all the cigarette and pot smoke but I like that people are free to do what they want. Kind of a den of iniquity. Remember being able to smoke while you ate? There is a trip step from the building to outside. It really needs to have a better transition. I believe 1/2" is the limit on that and then a ramp is required. One of those ambulance chaser attorneys is going to focus in on that step and get rich off of it. read more

Ian the bartender literally made my life better. Everyone should come here. Great drinks, great atmosphere, best bar on the island.

Sales prices aren't honored at the cash register. Their systems are a pain. Self check out machines are always registering errors and the staff person was not helpful. read more

The staff here are AMAZING! Is this a dive bar? Yes. Are they gonna look at you funny is you try to order a speciality cocktail that you're used to getting downtown San Francisco? Yep. But that's the whole point, you're here to drink traditional and familiar fantastic drinks! I started coming here with friends a while back and over time many of the bartenders and other employees became like friends! As a woman I always felt safe as they had their eye on everything going on, and I always had a blast anytime I came. Specifically, Peppi and Michelle, really went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. I had to move away and they spent money out of their own pockets to throw my a going away party at the bar. I have never experienced a closeness like this to an establishment where I'm a guest, and it was very appreciated. I am moved away now and very much miss the service and atmosphere I had at Lucky 13! read more

Grab a beer here while waiting for your burger from Scolaris Hood Eats next door They have a seating area in the front, as well as in the back. The back patio is shaded, but the front is shaded from the building around 5/6pm. read more

Lucky 13 - Outdoor patio in the front - Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

Hole in the wall kinda place. Small enough to stand there to place the order, then there's a few seats along the window or choose the two outdoor tables. Luckily (pun intended) we can sit at the corner bar also Lucky 13, same owner I was told, ordered drinks and waited for our food. I liked the dark meat fried chicken with sides of collard greens and mama's potato salad. Also ordered the fried meat balls, loved the wasabi mustard dip. Their scampi garlic fries is tasty. Very relaxed atmosphere at the bar, I will return for more. read more

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I like it. Great food next door. They don't bring it over anymore. And well- homie got priced out the neighborhood so thanks for the good times read more

I'm from Alameda and Lucky used to be my favorite hometown bar. That being said this place has turned to shit. I just moved back home and was welcomed with open arms. On St Patty's day I was having a fun night and then when I was waiting for an Uber and a guy came out and sucker punched me for no reason, my guess is he was blacked out but whatever. He fled and the cops came and saw him fleeing and pointed him out. They literally let him go as I was telling them he punched me and arrested me for drunk in public. When I came back to Lucky a few days later I was told I wasn't allowed in anymore when I was a victim of an assault. I asked why and the bouncer just said that's what they decided when I did nothing wrong at all. Fuck Lucky, fuck the Alameda police and FUCK ALAMEDA. Now I remember why I left this shit hole 16 years ago. Moving soon, this a review of Lucky, APD, and Alameda itself. read more

I have been here multiple times, however during this outing, a bouncer completely behaved with prejudice toward me due to my display of a military ID. He then spoke disrespectfully toward my wife and said "he didn't want a big military guy in here, causing trouble." Thank you, Lucky 13 for demonstrating your lack of support for active duty military and disrespect toward military spouses, we will no longer support this establishment and encourage others to do the same, as there are plenty of other non-discriminatory bars in Alameda. read more

This place rocks! Patrick the bartender (looks like Brian Wilson of the Giants) is totally cool. So is the other bartender with with the tats and piercings (forgot her name). Patrick bought me and my cousins shots (Washington Apples) and he shared them with the bouncers. Then the other bartender bought us a shot. We had to go across the street to Juanitas to sober up. They let dogs in here so the place is a bit eclectic. Good selection of beer including PBR. Food can be had but it comes from two doors down. Burgers, Italian sandwiches, et al. Good for soaking up the beer and hard stuff. Much better vibe compared to Hob Nob. read more

I've been coming here for 18 years. Love the local vibe. Great beers on tap. Staff is a hoot. Best part for my husband and I...Everyone is welcome here. read more

The Bloody Mary is is BOMB!!! This is the perfect place to start a weekend day in Alameda. There is a partially covered patio in the back if it's a warm day. Looks like they might set up an outdoor bar on busy days. There is no food but Scolaris is right next door. You can order there and bring it into the bar - they're cool with it!! read more

Lucky 13 - Bloody Mary - Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

Saturday 5:30 pm Don't play any music on the jukebox because the bartender will skip any song that they do not like and will not offer any credit for any of the money that you paid for your music just because they felt like not like the music. We Spent $20 on music just for them to skip through $10 worth of songs with the excuse the music was too boring. Why do they have a jukebox for then? Unless you want to listen to WAAP dont even try. read more

I've been going to 13 for over 10 years with out incident! Last night I went in to 13 with my brother to get a drink . The bartender was rude to us for no reason . While I ordered my brother went to the rest room . He didn't see the sign on the door which stated one person at a time in the bathroom . While in there a guy comes out talking shit . The bartender joined in on bashing my brother with out knowing what happened. I chimed and said my brother went in there but if broke the rule it was by mistake. When my brother came out he was calm and apologetic. The bartender proceeded to practically yell at us . And throw our money at us !!! I've never been treated so badly !! They need to hire bartenders with ppl skills ! read more

Chill spot definitely solid inside... Outside was getting with it. Me and my homey had to laugh, we just grabbed a beer, while others twisted and smoked fragrant grass and all the hipsters had runny noses Lol. So we kept it brief enjoyed a beer grabbed a bite and dipped out the back door. Again cool spot, wild post covid scene... read more

Lucky 13 - Dank - Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

This is a cute, dive-y punk bar with a great selection of beers, including some sour beers, if that's your thing. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the bar itself is decorated in a very old school punk fashion with lots of fun cat statues and old show posters. Bring cash cause it's cash only, though! read more

One of those bars where the class that you graduated with in high school enjoy going to. I personally hate cash only bars because I never have cash on me but it's still a great bar for the atmosphere nonetheless. They do have an ATM so if you're caught in a pickle like me (in which case you also do not carry cash) you can pick and then purchase your poison with liquid cashhh. It's always a good time coming here. They have pinball and skeeball machines to pass the time if one of your friends ditches you to get a quickie in the alleyway, or need to smoke cancer sticks, or just to take a piss and get considerably more drunk by buying more drinks. Obviously the bar can get fairly busy on the weekends but it's not too terrible. Also if you're hungry and got the late night munchies/drunchies, Scolari's is literally right next door so u can grab some grub. read more

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Had a great time! The bartender was really welcoming and friendly! We would def come back!

Sam was a super great bartender, friendly and really patient with my silly IPA questions. Definitely ask for her when you drop by! Anyone would be lucky to be in her presence and definitely a delight to be friends with too! Great friendly customer service, beers on beers on beers, and great price to add on top of it! Would I come back here? Heck yeah I would! And so should you! Now go get your drink on! It's park street! Why not? read more

Lucky 13 - The aftermath of a crowne royal shot and ipa - Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

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Walked over here after a nice meal for some additional drinks to keep the party going! Good crowd, games inside & a spacious backyard patio kept our group feeling comfortable...even on a cold night. "Straight cash homie!" read more

1 star because it was a chill bar -4 because they have their clocks forward 10 minutes so they can kick you out earlier before closing... WTF right? I NEVER write reviews until some BAD BUSINESS OWNER f**ks up. The chicks next to me were asking me to help them finish their drinks because "they always wanna kick us out"... ummm? funny enough, we still have 10 mins until closing time. I get it, I worked menial jobs before where you can't wait to go home, but (as a smart business owner would KNOW) this is NO REASON to kick out customers. STICK to your OPERATING HOURS and don't TRICK drunk people into thinking its time to go. Drinks were okay but the bar staff needs to get their shit together. Look at it from a business perspective: if you move up your last call time, that's less $$$$$$$ you're bringing in, moron. Never coming back. Go to Churchward a few blocks away, THEY RESPECT last call times... read more

Lucky 13 - one of these things is not like the others... why does a "business" feel the need to fast-forward their clocks.. - Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

#48 Lucky 13 is a beautiful bar in downtown Alameda. Huge, replete with tables and a long bar, plus fast service. They offer pinball, skeeball, arcade games, pool, jukebox and even poetry in the water closet--all this at Lucky 13. Also, did I mention the decent draft selection--and that Chimay is on tap here (I don't always drink beer, but when I do it better be crafted in a monastery in Belgium, right?). We were eating a late dinner next door at Scolari's and the guy there told us to drop by Lucky 13, that we could even eat the food we ordered from Scolari's there at Lucky 13 and they would deliver it over. Wow--this place gets better by the second. Next time I will stop into Lucky 13 and just order from the bartender. I love great food next to a great cocktail. The place is decorated in a really fun way. Black cats are everywhere over the bar top--I guess they represent bad luck, hence the name adding the old unlucky 13, and just like the name, much of what is inside is "spoof" like decorum. Over the windows lining the side of the bar are hundreds of old beer taps. I guess at one time or another each of these beers were served at Lucky 13. The place is dark and the music is loud and rock--but this is not your average dive bar. It is more hipster and cool. They have an outdoor patio as well that smokers can enjoy, and that reminds me of Heart and Dagger--just not as grundge. My martini was exceptional, and I am always on the prowl for a great bartender who pours delicious martinis. There are more bartenders that can screw up a martini than ones who can serve it correctly--Lucky 13 meets the challenge. Bring ca$h because that is all they accept, but tons of ATMs are walking distance and the drinks are reasonably priced. Stephani Smiles for Lucky 13 ;) #didisaychimayontap read more