Great bartenders great service . Definitely recommend my friends DJ was amazing !!read more

(1 star) literally no stars…read more... I paid $100 per ticket (two tickets) to experience what was honestly the worst New Year's celebration I've ever been to at Temple Nightclub. This night was supposed to be both my birthday and New Year's Eve, and nothing about this experience justified the price or the hype. There was no NYE countdown at all, which is unbelievable for a New Year's event. No moment, no energy, no collective celebration -- it honestly felt like just another dead night at a club. The vibe was extremely low. People looked sad, bored, or irritated, not excited to ring in a new year. Most people weren't even dressed like it was NYE, which says a lot about how poorly this event was curated. I like Ogeesy, but his performance was very underwhelming. He barely performed, did not engage the crowd, and brought no energy. It felt rushed and disconnected, not like a headlining New Year's set at all. To make things worse, everything was spilled everywhere, and despite having Tier 2 tickets, we were never given wristbands to access the upper level we paid for. Nothing about this night felt celebratory, special, or high-vibe -- especially for entering a new year or celebrating a birthday. I truly regret spending this money and wish I could get a refund so I can redo my birthday, because this was easily the most disappointing NYE experience I've ever had. I expected far more from Temple, especially at this price point.

Finally got to check out Crybaby this past weekend! It was…read more$22 at the door at around 10:30PM. The crowd here is very young but it's a nice little spot to grab some drinks and enjoy some music. Drinks were priced pretty good and they also have a nice little outside area if you want to smoke or grab some air.

Keak the Sneak brought me out. A Town Legend who took part in creating The Hyphy Movement over 15…read moreyears ago. I had so much fun at the foot of the stage, we danced all night. The crowd had motion as we sang along!

You should check out The Ruby Room if you like drinking. This might get crowded and close be…read moreprepared for that. Occasionally there are DJ's playing music here. Right next to The Main Library on 14th!

whack and got sick here last weekend…read more Why is it still open? the drinks suck and its not fun.

I was heading to BART when I heard some pretty funky music so I stopped in LUX Oakland. The band…read morewas great with a unique but very easy sound that started with a story and moved into an irresistible groove. Bar service was polite and beer selection was minimal but cold.

We came on a Friday evening expecting a fun dance club to dance the night away, as the marketing…read morefor this place promised dancing at 10pm. Instead, there was a super lame comedy show with various incredibly lame misogynistic comedian-wannabes, including one who would not shut about about "B*tches in Los Angeles." Dude, why are you calling women b*tches? And we're in Oakland, we're not gonna care about Los Angeles and the culture there. Most people were just sitting around on their phones. We felt misled and scammed. We decided to bounce after about 20 minutes there, and will seek a refund. They take Venmo as payment, so gonna have to dispute through Venmo. It's kind of shady that they request Venmo payment, and not, ya know, credit card payment like any other vendor.

I thoroughly enjoyed the music on both floors. It was lively and I had a great time. This seems…read morelike a good spot to go dancing.

Had a great time at Zanzi celebrating Oakland Diwali this past Friday…read more First of all, the place is nice with pretty purple lighting. There's a ton of open space downstairs with some booth seating at the end, and upstairs there's a second bar with additional seating. Over the course of the event, I had two drinks here. Both were good. My first was an amaretto sour for $14, and later on my friend and I got a beer and margarita for $22. It looks like most cocktails are in the mid $10s range, which is pretty standard for the area. I'll be back to check out the space on a normal night when there's no event. Curious if there's dancing here, since there's so much floor space.

A great nightclub if you like dancing and good music/atmosphere, Jodie the bartender is always…read moresuper nice and makes awesome drinks! I'd check it out with a few friends if the genre of music that night is your vibe

Had a reggae concert here for the artist Fiona. The venue set up is when you walk there's a bar…read morefollowed by the dance floor, then the stage. The men's restroom is located on the first floor while the women's restroom is located on the 2nd floor. There's a small green room area located by the women's restroom. The downside is that there's really no privacy in the green room area. The best way to describe it is like an open loft. It's a cool place for concerts, but the women's restroom on the 2nd floor is a no no. There's needs to be security by the green room area because anyone can walk there.

the outside sign reads restaurante y taqueria s........this place used to be called "talk of the…read moretown". it always looked empty. when i went in, there was only the server present. not even the bar was open. a young (cute looking) latino gent in a low cut revealing minidress smilingly took my azada burrito (4.50) order. (korean grandma): he gay. the menu had only tortas(4.50) tacos(1.50) and burritos (4.50) on the menu. the burrito had many gristles, the rice was so so, the beans ok. the prepakaged chips were amazingly fresh. the server lovingly and meticulously packaged my order. he/she has such muscular slender legs! i thanked the server, picked up a flyer and looked at it. the flyer announced la frontera's venue: "el show travesti ...queens of the night". now i know why this place is empty. straights have no cajones to come here. oh, the food is bad but that is beside the point.

I paid over $50 and all I received was mini chub soda can sized burritos. SHUTDOWN.read more

Hello Stranger is THAT spot in Oakland. The DJ? Fire. The music? Had me forgetting I had bills due…read more The vibe? Safe, fun, and full of people who just wanna have a good time. Drinks are on point whether you're into cocktails, mocktails, or just pretending your Sprite is fancy champagne, they've got you. The staff is hella nice too like the kind of people you don't mind bumping into when you're three songs deep on the dance floor. Plus, the brick walls and whole setup make it feel like you stepped into a cool hidden gem instead of just another bar. Honestly, it's the kind of place you show up "just for one" and end up shutting down the night. 10/10 would lose my voice here again.

Hello Stranger has a convenient location with a small but decent-sized bar and dance floor. The DJ…read morewas okay, nothing special, but fine for a casual night out. Unfortunately, that's all I can really comment on because three of us sat at the bar for about 15 minutes and, even though there was no one else there, the bartender never approached us. We ended up leaving without ordering anything. It was disappointing, especially given how empty the place was. Based on this experience, I don't plan to return. The lack of attention and service made it clear why the bar wasn't busy.

Lounge 3411 is more than just a karaoke bar; it is a space where participation, music, and a…read moregrounded local culture create a sense of belonging that allows people across generations to connect in ways that challenge typical generational differences. You come here and experience "The Town", but so much more. It's relaxed, drama-free, with cheap drinks wrapped in a safe, happy evening. It's a space dominated by people of color, but it welcomes everyone. Even if you are pregaming before the club, this is the one. Don't be shy, step up to the mic with a song, and join the community. I have to tip my hat off to this one.

Great ambiance. Very good jazz and blues on Saturday night with the open mike. The bartenders are…read morevery nice and aim to please.

This place is crazy nostalgic, and I'm loving it. Playing the games I grew up with, along with the…read moresounds of kids having fun, the games are clean, and the area is fantastic. A nice park around the corner and plenty of restaurants a short walk away. I drove just shy of 100 miles to get there and try their games, and it was worth it. The town is like a cool getaway, especially if you live in an area that gets hot.

Some cool nostalgic games. It was smaller than I expected, maybe 25 games. Several games were not…read morefunctional.