This is a very nice physical space but the drinks are very expensive. I ordered a non alcoholic drink and was sitting outside when the very rude hostess came up and told me I had to move inside even though there were plenty of seats outside read more

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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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

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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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

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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This place is such a gem! The view is absolutely amazing, the food is great, I had amazing fish and chips and a great cocktail ! The service is great, they offered us blanket and were quite quick to get things going however the heater keep turning off and it was quite cold so that was a little bit uncomfortable. read more

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

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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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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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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I came here on a date And we had a great time. We chose to sit inside but both indoors and outdoors had a very cozy vibe to it. I believe our waitresses name was Yuki and she was very sweet and attentive. The food was good. We ordered three items to share, nachos, chicharons, and tacos. I had to cocktails in my date had a mocktail that we both enjoyed, and at the end we had a chocolate cake with strawberries. The only thing is that the live music was a bit too loud so we couldn't really talk match during the meal. And parking is an absolute nightmare in the area. Overall the experience was good and I will definitely be back read more

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

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

The food & drinks were good here... was so thrown off by all of the extra fees when the bill came.. close to $15 in fees for two people?? Like what is a health care fee?? read more

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

As a Berkeley Alum we were thrilled to learn that Berkeley has a rooftop now. Wish it was there when we were students! Definitely don't come here and expect to find parking close. You might get lucky or during non busy hours. You could always park a little further and take a nice walk. The rooftop itself is amazing! The views are great! On a good day you can see the bridge (I think it was the Golden Gate Bridge). On certain days there is even live music! Love it when we can enjoy the ambiance and music with gorgeous views. We liked the cocktails so pick your poison. We preferred more of the appetizers. The mains were misses for us. read more

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Disgusting. The servers definitely judge by looks we were the only Hispanics in there eating it took them an hour after we got there to order our food they even got to the people that got there right after us, we had to call a manager to start placing an order and once the server got there he just said "yes?" . Just do your job with a smile and your face a be polite. place makes it disgusting by the way they served us. Hopefully he learns from the 10 cent tip I left him lolz Don't waste your time here there are definitely way better restaurants out there. read more

Went here for a post-work happy hour with some colleagues to celebrate planning/executing a work event. Made a reservation for when they opened to be on the safe side. The views were pretty for one of the taller buildings in Berkeley and the open air patio is great for groups. Ordered a few cocktails and appetizers to share. The biggest hit was the brussel sprouts and lettuce cups for their seasoning. The potatoes were on the okay side since we were expecting them to be crispier, but still tasty. Service was great and very attentive even though they were quite busy with the amount of groups there. Cocktails were pretty strong too which was nice for being on the pricier side. They seem to host DJs every so often, I hope return when they have live music event! read more

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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

First time here and would definitely recommend. Compliments to the chef and Yuki for superb service, vibes, and personality. The views were amazing, inside and outside seating, valet parking. If seated on rooftop there are firepits for additional ambiance and warmth, creating a cozy, romantic environment. The music was loud enough to hear but not overwhelming while conversing. We will definitely return. read more

This is Inside the Residence Inn and there's only one elevator that doesn't require a key to go up. Staff are all friendly and accommodating. Outdoor patio always has some Cal event going on but when there isn't, it's a lovely view. Also, they have live music or a DJ spinnin' some tunes. The food is good and generous in portions, enough for at least 3 people to share. The lettuce wraps has a nice kick to them. Brussel sprouts were crispy and sweet. The tots were perfectly crispy. Drinks are yummy too! I like their blueberry tequila cocktail! Prices are up everywhere, but I think this is one of the few places that give you enough food for your buck. And it's walking distance to anything else, if you wanna bar hop or grab some food! read more

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The vibes were STUNNING here - make sure to wear a jacket though because it does get cold in the winter. This is the perfect place to catch up with friends (the firepit was definitely an added bonus), and I'm so glad Berkeley has a rooftop bar now! We all loved the way our drinks looked and tasted, and our server was very attentive the entire time. Can't wait to go back again very soon! read more

Study Hall Rooftop Lounge - (left to right): telegraph ave, kombucha spritz, shattuck avenue - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

We made a reservation and showed up on time and they said too bad, you'll need to wait 30 min like everyone else. They gave away all the tables because they were packed. This has never happened to me before. It was so disrespectful and messed up our plans for the night. They didn't even try to seat us. Terrible experience. read more

Cute rooftop! It had a gorgeous view. It can get a little pricey, but what rooftop bars aren't nowadays? Definitely would visit again! Servers were attentive and drinks were strong! read more

Study Hall Rooftop Lounge - Lemon drop, margarita, and fries. - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

What a beautiful bar/ rooftop !!! I don't know how long this has been here but I feel like it's a secret I discovered! Walking distance to shopping and the University. Just found it on Yelp. No reservations on a Sunday evening. We had dinner there. I had a really great burger ! The others in the group got the filet ( steak) with onion strings ( I think this one was the winner over all)....fish tacos, and fish and chips. The food was good, there is not a lot on the menu but enough for everyone to find something to their taste. One negative, everything is a la carte so it adds up. Drinks are pricy as well. The front of the house greeted us and sat us quickly. We ended up sitting inside but took a walk with our drinks out on the rooftop deck where there are lounge areas, fire pits and heaters. Our server was super friendly and helpful, explaining special, letting us try wine before getting a bottle, and they let us move freely. It was a super relaxed atmosphere. The star is the outside area and the VIEW! Going to come back for a Happy Hour soon! read more

This place is a cool chill vibe I will definitely come back here again I made reservations on line for the same day Venue is located on the 12th floor of the Residence In /Marriott hotel Parking is horrible Street parking only if you are lucky to find one or you can Valet Not sure how much Valet is Drinks are good I ordered the CURRENT drink $15 nice drink Very refreshing and totally worth $15 Our waitress pushed a Mango Margarita drink and so my friend ordered it, it was good But NOT $20 good Look at the copy of the receipt I posted ... wompers !!! Food: Fries $8 Fries were nice and hot Very fresh Brussel sprouts $15 10/10 very GOOD Shrimp tacos $19 Friend said they were good Customer service is friendly Full bar Venue is clean Nice decor I made reservations but it didn't seem like it was needed I did notice 2 TVs located inside One at the bar And one in the dining area Indoor/out door seating No heat lamps but fire pits are available There was a live trio playing when I arrived And when I left there was a DJ The music was GOOD Over all this venue is a vibe!! Zero drama Good drinks Good food and good music I already told my girls to come thru and hit this spot up read more

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This bar located on rooftop of Marriott Residence Inn. You can just come to the lobby and take the left elevator to rooftop bar. Atmosphere is great with lots of seating both indoor and outdoor. Amazing views to city and hills. Tables are serviced and need arrangement with the host at the entrance. Otherwise you can just walk to bar order and either stand / sit there or go outside for some standing tables and bench. Heaters are available around when needed. There are a few fire pits seating available for groups. Drinks are good thu pricy. Loved a martini with gray goose that knocked me out read more

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Good food and service. Ridiculous added taxes totalling about$14. They charged us an alcohol tax and we didn't have any alcohol. We won't be returning read more

I'll start by saying, I didn't have super high hopes for the food as I was mostly going for the rooftop vibes. There's street parking and garages as well so that wasn't a problem! The place is easy to locate as well it's on the 12th floor of the Marriott hotel. As soon as you enter, you're greeted by the host. It was about 6:30pm didn't need reservations. The outside area was beautifully set up with some live music. As far as service, it was decent. Nothing memorable. The drink I ordered, the Berkeley bash was pretty good! For food we ordered artichoke dip, the Wagyu burger, and fish tacos. The artichoke dip was literally soup! Watery and lacked flavor. I feel like that's kind of hard to mess up... the burger was mediocre, and they hadn't asked how we wanted it cooked so it wasn't to our liking. The mahi tacos however, were tasty! So that was pleasant after ordering the other two dishes. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back again unless I was in the area looking for a drink and some views. read more

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The best spot for outdoor drinks and a view in Berkeley! To be fair, there aren't a ton of buildings taller than the Residence Inn, so you'd be hard-pressed to find many better views....particularly with the outdoor terrace and fire pits. My friends and I grabbed drinks on one of the warmest days this spring, so it was the perfect day for drinks at Study Hall. They have an interesting menu of cocktails (I got a variation of a margarita) and a pretty big selection of wine and beer. There aren't a ton of tables outside - probably 6ish big ones (some with fire pits) and 4-6 smaller tables, but there are lots of tables indoors where you can still get many of the views (and can also shield yourself from the wind when the sun goes down). read more

Came here for a date night with my girlfriend and honestly, the vibe and view were the best part. Super pretty spot -- perfect for a sunset drink. But the food and service didn't really deliver. We ordered a bunch: the grilled chicken sandwich, Brussels sprouts, and fries were solid. But my steak? Way too salty and overcooked -- I asked for medium-rare and got medium-well. Plus, it came solo on the plate for $29 -- no sides, just a steak. Felt like a miss. We also got "sweet tots," which turned out to be sweet potato tater tots -- not what I expected, and kinda meh. Our server, Yuki, was clearly stretched too thin. She had a ton of tables, so service was slow and spotty. All in all, great view, great company, but not worth coming back for the food. Maybe just grab a drink and enjoy the scenery. Won't be coming back :/ read more

Went there yesterday as a girls date. The place has a beautiful view but the service was bad. Our server his name was Karim who was very rude. He never once checked on us to see how we were doing. Or if we needed something else. We waited 30 minutes and got up to go ask for the tab because he literally ignored us. The food was a 3/10. We got the Brussel sprouts and they were literally burnt. The chicharones were literally chips. Not going there again. Try to look for the manager at the end to inform them this but couldn't find them. Proof of what we paid for a bad service and food read more

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

So this rooftop is above a hotel and doesn't really feel like it's part of the hotel? They have a large indoor space and a nice amount of outdoor seating with good views. Be aware that it's not one big space outdoors, it's broken up by lots of vents and walls. The drinks are decent and the food looked good tho we didn't end up eating there. Service was wonderful. A great place to chill after work. read more