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Night Heron

4.7 (60 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Christine M.

3.5 stars. We came here after a show at the fox theater and how fun, they offer $10 drinks after shows, but I think it was weekdays only. So we decided to stop for one drink. Very cool and hip decor. The bartender was super nice. It was pretty empty but it was a Wednesday lol. I probably shouldn't have gotten this strawberry drink. Cuz it was REAL SWEET. lol. My husband got some special of the day which was a tropical mule or something. He liked it. I will probably come back to try something else!

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Tara M.

Great location, incredible decor, and excellent service. I ordered "Pressure" and it was flavorful, just enough alcohol without being overpowering. I really enjoyed the vibe and will return.

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Lizzie D.

This place is amazing!! The coolest vibe. Really sick interior. Good drinks and nice people! Highly highly recommend you check out.

Tiffany S.

Cocktails are great here! I don't remember the name of the cocktails I got, but I think both were a recommendation from the OG classic menu. Love passionfruit in my drink and it was nice and tangy. Bartender gave great recs and I'd definitely come back. Great vibe and located just across from the fox!

This place has the best lemon drop ... and look at this cute heart
Bonica B.

Love this place !!! The bartenders are friendly and the drinks are consistently amazing.

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Liann A.

Cocktail bar located in Oakland off Telegraph, not too far from the Fox theater. Good spot to grab a drink before or after a show. Cozy lighting, lots of seating, good drinks and friendly bartenders. They sometimes have a dj here and play good music. Nice and chill spot to start and end your night. I have definitely stumbled in here while bar hopping and enjoyed it. There's some street parking and nearby parking garages out here.

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Jodi H.

Night Heron, you're my fave cocktail bar in DT Oakland right now. And for good reason. They have trivia nights on Tuesdays at 8pm! SO FUN. All the bartenders have been so welcoming, friendly, and they totally know what they're doing with the menu. The community is queer-friendly and their restrooms are clean YAS. The crowd is respectful and honestly just here to have a fun time without the sloppiness or unnecessary bougieness. Their menu is easy to navigate, and I loved my Super Brava mezcal and Aloe tequila drink (that is no longer on the current menu). It's dope that they have a revolving menu that has changed over the course of two times that I've been. We love a creative cocktail crew! I have to shoutout Mars who was delightful, made such a delicious off-menu after some begging. Our party of 4 enjoyed our drinks and had such a blast catching up in their gold-accented furniture. Do yourself a favor and check our Night Heron for delicious, affordable cocktails for that millennial crowd aesthetic. They have indoor plants in their front seating area, lots of lounge and swivel chairs for groups and cute date/couples. There's also lots of bar seating, and I've always enjoying having space at the bar and limited wait at the bar. The music isn't even loud and you can ACTUALLY hear what people are saying! The aesthetic is softly/dim lit with neon lights and gold-accented furniture that feels just the right amount of cozy without getting too "just like home" comfortable.

Milk and honey - whiskey rum sherry grapefruit tea tamarind
Tina A.

Great cocktails with chill vibe Well balanced, unique, tasty cocktails. The mixology here is great. - Milk and Honey (whiskey rum based) - Super Brava (mezcal whiskey based) Service friendly and frequent Overall a great experience!

Pei Ting L.

Night Heron is such an underrated bar in Oakland. My partner and I wanted a few drinks, so we stopped by here on a Saturday evening. Their menu was really unique, and we loved every drink we got. Our bartender, Dani, was also super helpful and nice. Service was top-notch! The ambiance is nice, and the interior is pretty spacious. They have a few lounge areas with couches that can fit bigger groups. Drinks we ordered: - Milk and Honey: This was one of the BEST drinks I ever had in the Bay. The coconut flavor was really pronounced, and it wasn't overly sweet. My partner and I both enjoyed this so much that we ordered a second round of it. - Super Brava: My partner ordered this, and he really liked the drink as well. It was a bit too strong for me, but the flavors were really unique due to the garam masala. - Doowutchalike: This drink was also really good, I would order if you are a fan of ginger. - Rose drink (I forgot the actual name): This was a light drink and tasted just like a rose soda. I liked this too since it wasn't too strong in alcohol. Their drinks seem pretty solid all around and have not disappointed. They have a drink that comes with a popsicle that I didn't get to try this time around, so I'll definitely return to give that a taste.

Zack E.

My wife and I were going to a concert at the Fox Theatre when we stopped in a for a drink. I ordered and old fashioned and she ordered a grapefruit and tequila mix. Drinks were tasty and artful looking. The bartender was super nice to us and the space was ample. Atmosphere was very chill and relaxed. Overall 5/5 - stop by for a drink before you go to the Fox Theatre. Tip: go during happy hour (before 7pm) drinks are about half off!

Amy L.

Such a cute cocktail bar!! The bar is huge, there's tons of seating around the place as well as a lot of standing room if you had a big group or want to dance. We love the neon lights and artwork they had around the place and the music was good -- great vibes all around. We ordered our drinks at the bar then grabbed a seat. Even though we came later in the night, it wasn't that packed which was perfect since it was easy to have conversations with each other without having to yell. The cocktails were really good and really strong so def worth the price. They said you can even bring in your own food so def going to do that next time. Really enjoyed our time here so will def be coming back :)

Karina G.

Amazing bar with legit craft cocktails, awesome bartenders, and overall immaculate vibes. Came in after first Friday because of the small vendors market they were hosting. It ended up only being a few local vendors and a delicious food popup. The place was pretty full so we sat at the bar. I forget how fun it is to watch drinks get made and chat with the bartenders about alcohol. After struggling to decide among many drinks, I settled on the First Things First, a flaming cognac cocktail. Get this drink, it tastes incredible and it's so fun to watch it get assembled and lit on fire. Our service was amazing, and quick. I gotta say this is the kind of place you come back to again and again just to chat with these fine people.

The comfy couch
Michelle R.

Had my birthday dinner in the private room with a private chef and it was beautiful! The best ambiance.

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Went on a quiet night. We Booked the back room as a good starting place for a buddy's birthday. Good drinks. Great staff. Good vibes.

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This place is a hidden gem. The ambiance is beautiful. The art and music are great. And Greg the bartender was the best!

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The bartenders are friendly and the drinks are good but the whole bar smells like pee. Won't be back.

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2 years ago

Had a birthday party last night and the staff could not have been kinder. Special shout out to Greg!

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Great drinks and lovely atmosphere! Bartenders were knowledgeable and mgr was super friendly.

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