I am so glad I found this rooftop lounge with beautiful views of Berkeley. Fantastic if you want a more grown up vibe from the dive bars full of college kids. They have a live DJ at night and the drinks and food are pretty solid. I loved the Honey Bear Bellini. This is an amazing place to lounge and relax if you go in a group, date, or even by yourself. I can't wait to come back. Highly recommend to make a reservation in advance as the waitlist time is long. read more

Friendly greeting. Bar seats with a nice back to slouch in Great Cabernet by the glass, several to choose from Energetic, disco beat music, kinda loud for conversations, but I liked it One sports TV that you're not going to hear At first, I thought that menu was pretty sparse, considering the great location and slightly upscale atmosphere, I expected more.... Inventiveness. But I found the mussels that I ordered to be first class - five star restaurant quality , with a great broth, I ordered extra bread to sop up and enjoy with a second glass of wine, then third. I'd definitely return to surf the menu again. Descent date spot with a walk to a room. Calamari tasted off....I kept trying to enjoy it. Something's wrong with it. Avoid it...., Old oil? Bleah I need to brush my teeth. Yuk. The rest of the experience was 5 star. Calamari. 1 star. Yuk. read more

Fun place. Bigger than it first appears. Diverse crowd. Liked the music and my mushroom tacos. The Pinot noir by the glass at $14 was great. Very good selection of other wines by the glass. Sports bar inside -- I sat on patio. The cursed Dodgers won but in the offseason they had snagged Ohtani. Can't believe that all those Cal people cheered for LA. Smdh. Lest I forget the BBQ chicken flatbread. Great flavor, texture, and value. Would return. Check it out. -- workingman's gourmand read more

Study Hall Rooftop Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

I went on a Saturday at 4:30, and it was so so fun!! I loved the vibes, the fire pit was amazing and I loved seeing the views change from day to sunset to night. Such a great rooftop bar overlooking Berkeley and even can see Mount Tam in the distance!!! There is a nice inside area too if the outside is too crowded. There was a live DJ as well I noticed on the inside as I was going to the bathroom. Mike was our waiter and he was so attentive and nice! Service was so fast and friendly. He answered our questions about what dishes/drinks to have and was so helpful! K now on to the food & drinks. Everything was so on point!!! Brussel sprouts with chopped peanuts on them were incredible, truffle parm fries were so good and such a good portion size, smash burger and fried chicken sandwich were both so incredibly good. I would repeat that whole line up again the next time I go!! Every drink was amazing. They make their own ginger beer, how cool is that!!! The September pineapple drink was like pineapple dole whip in drink form. Nothing was too sweet, all good ratios of everything!! read more

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The views make this place worth it. On a clear day, you can see everything. We came on a Friday evening and they had live music and had blankets (bring a sweatshirt for sure). Service was fine, although they were very busy. Food was ok and drinks were great. Great spot for a drink and an app to take in the views. read more

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Came here especially for the view from the rooftop-- unfortunately there was no seating available! I will have to see if they allow reservations next time. You have to walk into the hotel and ask to be let into the elevator for this lounge. Staff were super friendly and helpful. It was a bit busy, so there was a wait time to order once we were seated. The food was worth the wait! I got the pizza of the day and it was sooo flavorful. I also ordered the sweet potato tater tots and they were amazing and they give you a big portion! I would come again. read more

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Excellent view. Chill vibes. Good cocktails. -1 for charging way too many fees! -1 for requiring reservations even though 90% of their tables were empty. read more

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A great hidden spot near campus. Great drinks, solid menu and food and service is great - friendly staff.

A nice small lounge to come to. Would've loved to sit outside but bay area fog makes that impossible. This place is quite small but very relaxing. We ordered so much food and everything were good. From the parmesan chicken wings, calamari to the big salad (it is a big portion) all the way to chocolate dessert. Service was awesome. Towards the end of the meal my friends and I talked about my birthday, (that same day), which has heard by our server. He offered a birthday drink or cheesecake. Cheesecake was good. The musicians playing in the afternoon/dinner were awesome. Love me some live music. DJ came in at night and the vibe changed. Lively vibe. Brace yourself with difficult parking situation, it is downtown Berkeley after all. Valet parking is available. Overall, would love to come back. read more

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Spectacular views of the Bay and a DJ spinning 90s to 2000s music on Fridays and Saturdays. Food was decent but not outstanding. The Brussels Sprouts were a little overcooked but had a really nice glaze. My chicken sandwich was a little undercooked in some areas. One caution is that they charge tons of fees on its final bill but definitely worth coming here if you're into some nightlife with some music and some great drinks. read more

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This was my first time coming to the Study Hall Rooftop which it has been on my list of places to try for awhile. I can honestly say I really loved this place. When I arrived it was alittle confusing because everyone kept saying I needed a key card to get to the rooftop..which I didn't. I walked in and they do have a hostess ready to seat you. They have a live DJ which I thought was super cool! I ordered the Waygu burger that was super delicious! My friend had a BBQ chicken flatbread which was also delicious. They have a wonderful selection of beers & cocktails too. I am definitely putting this place on my list for a place to grab a bite & drinks. read more

Study Hall Rooftop Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

I think it was very overpriced with hidden fees. The final prices seem to be about double the listed prices on the menu. What particularly got me was a percentage fee to cover the employee health insurance... I suppose if I order my drinks they will get better healthcare? They also wouldn't let us sit outside because of it being 'booked up' despite there being only about 2 people out there. Seems to defeat the purpose of a rooftop bar if you can't go on the rooftop? The food was about the same level as Cheesecake factory, where it is impossible to tell what cuisine it is actually from. I think it would be a good idea to go here if you have time to call ahead, plan to drink enough to the point where you don't care too much about how the food tastes, and also are very price insensitive. The view is pretty nice though, and I like the furnishings and layout of the place. read more

I've been to this place several times, and I'll definitely come back again. Everything from the drinks and prices to the staff and atmosphere is always reasonable and nice! read more

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Heading to the Greek Theatre for a show with my dad, we wanted to try a new spot outside of our typical Shattuck food & bevvie locales. After hearing about Study Hall Rooftop and seeing a few great social campaigns, we decided to give it a try since it's not only close to the venue, but checked all the boxes we were looking for. Convenience, great drink menu, yummy food, epic views, and local brews. We needed a new father/daughter picture and Study Hall provided that for us for the perfect Berkeley backdrop. Yuki was such a fun server, full of smiles and a great time. The crowd was starting to pick up while we enjoyed a few rounds, an order of Brussels and the burger. The Brussels were delicious and made just how I enjoy them ~ thinly-shaved and toasted. These came with peanuts, a sweet soy glaze, and topped with Fresno chilis. The burger was done just right too ~ double Wagyu patties with a delicious garlic aioli you could bottle up. Nicely done. While we were leaving to jet set into our night of music, we noticed a DJ setting up. Such a great space and place for a fun happy hour meet up, date night, for groups, or just a solo ride. Can't wait for round two when the weather gets a tad bit less wet! read more

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I went here on a date and I was thoroughly impressed with the rooftop views, decor, and the overall vibes of the place! The food was good (we ordered drinks and appetizers) and the cocktails were excellent. Our server was super nice and helpful. Getting up to the restaurant was simple, I received help from the security guard on the ground floor. They escorted me to the elevators and made sure I was headed in the right direction :) we sat outside because of the privacy but the inside was gorgeous too! I took off one star because the nachos we ordered were good but they weren't hot enough and got cold rather easy. I don't like lukewarm food :( read more

Ok this is now my second time going here in two years and was excited to finally try the food until I realized there was a menu switch. I went here with my bf and hyped up everything about the place from the view to the food. There were only about 6 ppl in here when we went and we didn't get asked to be seated by the window? Why ? I do not know. But if part of the appeal about your establishment is the view would you want me to be seated there? Especially if there are many empty window seats available? I digress. I go over the menu to look for some of the food items I've seen over the years like the shrimp tacos which are null & void. I needed up ordering the Mahi tacos. My boyfriend ordered the chicken sandwich. When the food arrived the presentation was a 10/10! However, the taste was not. The Mahi tacos were all fish and a sprinkle of pico, sour cream, & guacamole sauce. My bf. Chicken sandwich had little to no flavor to it and they only gave him a handful of fries. The service overall was good. Our server was really nice but the food was very mid. read more

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So, this was awesome. We arrived at 4:30 pm when they opened cause I didn't have a reservation. We were sat outside on a beautiful summer day. The hostess was really sweet. Our server was awesome. He made great suggestions and checked on us at the right times. We had the Brussels sprouts and the damage and we finished all of it. So freaking good! The cocktails are pricey but good. My hubby did Try Your Luck twice, in which the bartender picks a beer and a shot. Both combos were awesome. We learned about a new cognac and a new tequila. The Tequila selection is impressive. That view is so good. There was some live music. It just felt romantic. read more

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The outdoor space is really nice. We came to see if we could possible host a party here. There was party/gathering when we got there. They were towards the back and had rope barrier up. We had basic appetizers, just chicken wings and calamari. Both were ok. We'd like to come back when there's a live band and DJ. read more

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This is my second time here last time I sat inside because it was raining, but I was just amazed at the beautiful views this time. It was fabulous weather and I was just more enamored with the views. We scored a table right in the corner and had the most gorgeous views of the Campanile surrounding BERKELEY area. Drinks are not cheap but they are good. Wait staff goes above and beyond and totally awesome. read more

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Amazing place to host large groups, for personal events and work. Food is amazing and the view is cherry on the top.

This place was nice, the view is amazing the service was good ambiance nice. Food was decent. We had chicken wings. I swear I left a review already here and I have more pictures somewhere. I promise I will add to this as soon as I find them. I love this place! The customer service was amazing. The view was so beautiful. We went axe throwing and then had dinner afterwards. Here the drinks were good. Chicken wings were okay I'm sure because people have raved about it that the food is really good there. But I'm kind of weird about my chicken wings. Okay my mom's chicken wings. No one will ever be able to beat them so they weren't bad okay but they weren't my mom's I guess LOL. I'll add more pics soon read more

The good: Service, convenience, the rooftop location, live music, food presentation. The bad: Food was really bland and because of this we will not go back, . We ordered the fish and chips. Fish was overcooked, almost burnt with a hard fried texture in spots. Im not sure how they got this so wrong but the chips and trio of dips was awful. The chips were cold, hard, stale, and unsalted. The guacamole was so bland, it tasted like it only had mashed avocado and chopped tomatoes. No salt, garlic, onion, cilantro, lime. The salsa was so mild it tasted like stewed tomatoes. The queso was watery and also bland. The truffle fries were good with a nice crunch. read more

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Staying at the Marriott during my most recent work trip, and decided to visit Study Hall for happy hour. When my husband and I first sat down, the bartender wasn't giving vibes of being friendly. After about 20 minutes, he started chatting with us and the vibes lighten up. I ordered a Vodka sour and my husband had a gin martini, both were good. Prices are decently priced. The menu is pretty extensive, so I'm sure you can find something. We didn't order food so can't speak for it. Overall, good location and I would definitely visit on my next work trip. read more

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Cool location and I would definitely recommend it if you go during the day and just for a drink. Unfortunately, the food was very mediocre and prices were a little high. This is to be expected for a hotel restaurant though. The staff were all incredible and they were constantly checking up on us. The inside is very nice as well, just feel it would be better when you can enjoy the outside patio. read more

Beautiful rooftop with a nice view and amazing food. The staff were friendly. This is such a great place to hang out and chat. Parking can be hard but theres definitely street parking. And you just need to head to the hotel and then up to the 12th floor for the amazing view. And the food did not disappoint. read more

Roof top bar located in Residence Inn Berkeley. If you're looking for a place to chill out and have drinks, this is a convenient place to go. It is close to UC Berkeley and the modern decor is beautiful. The place is pricey and the portions are not that filling. The service left me a little bit wanting. Considering the upscale design and location, I thought I would have better service. The bartender and severs were socializing while customers waited to order or waited for their food/drinks. I would have stayed longer had the service been better. My bill for the night was expensive considering what I got. read more

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I love study hall. I have gone for a date night and this time with my daughter. The ambiance is nice, the staff is always so friendly, and I have no complaints about this establishment at all. read more

Study Hall Rooftop Lounge - Spinach artichoke dip and chips. 12/10!!!!! Well seasoned and full of flavor! The chips were warm and crispy. - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Five star atmosphere. Great view at night 360 degrees around Berkeley from the 12th floor! Fire pits. Bar stool level tables. Loungers. Indoor and outdoor seating. Stylish lighting. Three stars for service. Friday night around 10pm and takes 20 minutes to get your drink after 10 minutes waiting to place the order. But super duper nice waitress though. I think it's more that they're understaffed; management issue. Cool list of drinks. And they'll smoke 'em with flavored smoke for a neat twist that I rarely see. Very fun place to hang out. Mood music playing but you can still hear yourselves talk. read more

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I've been to this spot a few times now, and it never disappoints! The rooftop is definitely the highlight--great views, perfect for catching a sunset or just enjoying the fresh air. Every time I've visited, the ambiance has been on point: relaxed but lively, with a nice mix of people. The food and drinks are consistently solid. Great selection, and everything I've tried so far has been fresh and flavorful. What really stood out on my last visit was the service. I believe our server's name was Julia--she was fantastic. Super friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and just had a really warm, welcoming vibe. She made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great place to unwind, enjoy some good food and drinks, and take in the rooftop atmosphere! read more

Study Hall Rooftop Lounge - Enjoying drinks and a beautiful sunset. - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

Oh heck yes! This place has all the vegetarian and vegan dishes you could ever want! We sampled many and all were excellent. The drinks are a bit spendy but the food was quite reasonable especially for the area. The view is stunning at sunset too! Would go again! read more

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We came here for just a drink and appetizers but the appetizers were so big we got so full! The drinks were strong and great! We had the best server! And the ambiance was a mixture of hotel guest in casual clothes and people on the night out. We loved it here! read more

Study Hall Rooftop Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

This rooftop is located inside Residence Inn Hotel. We came on a Saturday evening around 6PM, plenty of cozy seats outside as it wasn't really busy. We asked for seats on the outside to enjoy the view. We also brought our Yorkie & our server was nice enough to bring him a little bowl of water. We ordered a few drinks off the menu and a couple appetizers, truffle fries and chips with three different dips. The appetizers are a really good size and great for sharing. I thought the drinks were okay, I did enjoy the espresso martini, the froth was so fluffy which I really liked. Unfortunately, we were sat at a table without a heater. It gets colder in the evening so I recommend asking for a table with a heater. Overall I really liked the outdoor rooftop. I would come again with some friends. read more

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Warm summer nights call for sipping cold cocktails at the top of Berkeley's highest rooftop lounge! Enjoy delicious bites, live music on fridays/saturdays, and pretty sunsets.  There is both indoor/outdoor seating, but the outdoor patio is dog-friendly!  * Korean Glazed Wings (highly recommend!) * Roasted Garlic Parmesan Truffle Fries (highly recommend!) * Spinach & Artichoke Dip * Brussels Sprouts (highly recommend!) * Margherita Flatbread Pizza * Double Wagyu Burger * Cocktails: All Nighter, Shattuck Avenue, Telegraph Ave, Tickled Pink, & Golden State read more

Wow. That sums up my experience at this gem. I booked a 615pm dinner on a Sunday for a friend's birthday. I came early because I had a cake that I wanted them to serve at the end of the meal. They do offer cake cutting for birthdays, but there is a $5/per person fee. When I got there I informed them that our party went from 4 to 3. They accommodated us right away and allowed us to take a lap around the restaurant to decide if we wanted to sit inside or outside. We decided on sitting outside, because of the views. Drinks were on point!! We were celebrating, so they were def flowing! I ordered the Shattuck Avenue - so good and so strong! For apps, we ordered the artichoke dip - super yummy! Our mains included the Wagyu burger, fish and chips and the seared mahi tacos. Everything was so good!! We were outside because of the views, so it did get cold. The heaters didn't do much - but they do offer blankets! Shoutout to Grace and Yuki!! Thank you for making it a memorable and fun night! Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Overpriced for bad service and mediocre drinks. The views are stunning, but it's not the kind of place I'd visit regularly.

The food here is delicious and I'm so my friends and I stopped by! My favorite were the garlic truffle fires! The flavor was a perfect mix of both garlic and truffle that wasn't too overpowering. The drink I had (I don't remember the name but it's blue lol) was a strong drink but it tasted amazing as well. Our server was incredibly sweet and recommended the best of the menu along with drinks. This place is great for a night out with friends or with a date! read more

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Good food, Good Service, good vibes, the view is spectacular!!! Music selection is good.. very clean so i guess its worth coming back again for a meal !!! Oh the pizza and the fried chicken sandwich is worth trying !!! read more

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Elicio and Mike were absolute amazing! They brought the vibe, the food and the Atmosphere and deserved huge pay raises! read more

The food was very mediocre. The "chicharrón" wasn't actual chicharrón meat--it was just chips. The Brussels sprouts were burned. But the worst part was the service. Our waiter was incredibly rude for reasons we still don't understand. We were two Latina women, in case that context matters. He questioned our IDs like they were fake, never checked on us after the food was served, and we had to walk up to the front just to ask for the check because he just never came back. It was a very uncomfortable experience and we won't be returning. The waiter name was Karim M. If the name on the receipt is correct. The drinks and atmosphere were nice! read more

One line review: a great experience. We were looking for live music and an outdoor patio for dinner, and we stumbled across the Study Hall Rooftop Lounge. It really delivered. This is a lovely venue -- a pleasing aesthetic, fabulous views, good food, and on the evening we were there, a jazz-soul vibe that we loved. Our server Martin was excellent. He recommended beers, brought samples, and reminded us that our fish and chips already came with fries and invited us to consider an alternative to the side of fries we were about to order (we got a side salad instead). In addition to the fish and chips, we also got a double Wagyu burger (nicely executed -- well-seasoned, bun toasted, etc) and for dessert, the Brown Butter Almond Financier. It was not big but a tasty, warm way to conclude a good meal. After a leisurely meal, we retired to the hotel lobby (the Study Hall is atop the Residence Inn in Berkeley) and talked by the fire until nearly midnight. So with a review this good, why only four stars? Price. This is expensive for pub food, nearly $100 for two with only a single beer. You're paying for the view. But on an evening with good weather, it is well worth it. Parking is on the street -- a pain in downtown. Bottom line: This was very nice, and we will be back. read more

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