I was in Oakland for a concert and wanted to grab a drink after so we decided to check out Town Bar…read moreand Lounge. I have to say this is one of the prettiest bars I've ever been to! The lighting of the bar is amazing. I sat there mesmerized by the colors and organization of the bottles. The disco balls are also beautifully lit and fun to watch. There was a DJ when I went playing amazing music. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. I highly recommend checking out Town Bar!

Cool bar in the old I-Magnum building! Celebrating a friend's 65th birthday! Cute decor, good…read moreDj, lots of good looking gay men everywhere! The drinks were pricey but well put together! Cute bartender serving drinks. I would definitely come back - for a good time if I want to listen to music have fun and not be bothered by men! Happy Birthday Kenny!

Great staff, friendly atmosphere, lots of delicious and creative mocktail options, nice community…read morebar vibe.

My wife and I finally made it to this spot…read more The drinks were great, the music was okay... but dance worthy. The crowd was okay too. However, it is located in Berkeley, so it is understandable for the crowd type. We sat at the bar major of the night, but danced around our seating area. People were friendly and welcoming. Had a slight issue whey the bartender and what I noticed he was doing for some, but not others. However, he and I spoke and he rectified the issue. Hopefully, we won't have any issues moving forward in the area of the issue that I brought forth. Other than that, we will go back again. Maybe on a Saturday to see if it is a diffrent vibe.

Came here on a Tuesday - had a great time! $1 Taco Tuesdays and Karaoke was super lit. Everyone was…read morevery friendly, and bartender was really nice. The chicken tacos were really good btw, I wish I got more. Got the chicken wings as well - flavor was a little bland, but it was cooked amazingly - super juicy! 5 stars for vibes :) would definitely come back if I have the chance

I can't believe they changed me $15 for a shot of peanut butter whiskey. I order 4 and they charged…read more$60!!! It's literally $25 for a handle just like fireball. Total price gouging

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.

So I got there, and there were adorable twinks and hot dykes and all the rest, and I talk to one of…read morethe founding hotties, and she tells me, "My girlfriend and I were at Cockblock (http://www.yelp.com/biz/cockblock-san-francisco-3) and saw all these women who had to leave the party at 11:30 to take BART back to Oakland and thought, 'We need a hella gay dance party with rad music in the East Bay!" [paraphrased] A few house parties and some hard work later, Hella Gay Dance Party had its first appearance in a public venue. And it was AWESOME. Tons of sexy queers and some wonderful straight folk, good music, and lots of fantastic dancing and engrossing conversations were to be had. Bottom Line: I am so pumped that I no longer have to make plans to crash in the city in order to get my big queer dance on.

So much fun! I went there on Halloween, because I felt like dancing without getting some creppy…read moreguy's erection in my back, unlike other clubbing events. I had a great time, the music was alright, the place was packed! I got there early 9pm (I know, I know) but by 11 there was no space on the floor. Great costumes, friendly non-cliquish vibe. I would go again!

Super chill, casual bar with great vibes!…read more Came here on a Monday evening, and the place had a good amount of people hanging out. Loved that there were lots of seating-bar seating, high tops, and cushioned booths in the back. Good music (D'Angelo, Fugees, Tupac...) which was at a perfect volume, so nobody was yelling! The string lights made for a warm, very comfortable vibe. Our martinis were perfectly chilled and delicious. There's a self serve water dispenser next to the bar, which is always nice. No food, so don't come hungry. They have a cute DJ booth, and looks like they have occasional DJ sets that are posted on their IG-Might be fun to check out! Really glad that we stopped by this place, and will definitely be back. Great way to close off a 3 day weekend!

It's been several years since I've visited this bar, and I'm happy to say it still has charming…read morebartenders and satisfying drinks. I tried the Golden Lion, it was small but mighty with a lovely flavor profile. The dj was doing his big one with the records and there was a steady flow of people entering the bar. I think if not for the rain the place would have been packed, and that's crazy for a Sunday evening.

So here's my update on this absolute dumpster fire of an establishment from Friday, March 20…read more I came in, ordered ONE margarita, and within about five minutes, the bartender was physically fighting with a drunk patron and trying to choke them out while the security guard stood there being completely useless. Truly incredible to watch a place be that understaffed, unprofessional, and unsafe all at once. But wait, it gets worse. After I already left a review about being caught in the middle of their little bar brawl, these geniuses charged my card AGAIN for $52.92 after I had already left. For what exactly? The drinks from the drunk people THEY were over-serving before the fight broke out? Because it definitely wasn't mine. Let me be very clear: I walked in. I ordered ONE drink. A margarita. That's it. So somehow I got front row seats to a bartender throwing hands, security doing absolutely nothing, and then got charged like I sponsored the chaos. This place is a joke. Unsafe, sloppy, and apparently so incompetent they can't even charge the right customer after turning the bar into a live-action WWE event. If you enjoy being overcharged, caught in the middle of violence, and watching staff behave worse than the intoxicated customers, this might be your spot. Easy 1 star. Honestly, zero if I could. 3.24.26 I now have to dispute a charge that never should have been on my card in the first place. This place somehow managed to turn an already awful experience into an even bigger mess by fraudulently charging me $52.92 after everything that happened. I am beyond irritated. At this point, if I have to press charges against the bartender for charging my card without authorization, I will absolutely do it. The level of incompetence and unprofessionalism here is unreal. Not only was I subjected to chaos, but now I'm wasting my time cleaning up a problem THEY created

This review is two years old but never too late! First let me start by thanking Sean and Ritchie…read more Sean spent countless email messages with me ironing out the details. I added additional people and it was no problem. I'm a planner and can be pretty intense with insuring things go as planned without hiccups and of course I had a thousand questions and still, Sean's kindness never wavered. I met Ritchie the day of and he was so welcoming, the way we hugged and chatted you'd think we've met before. My kinda people. Ever sense I've been singing their praises. I've sent many people their way. The entire staff that day was great. The bartenders (see the video for the effects). They did not play with those drinks! The food? Muah! Chef's kiss. EVERYONE enjoyed their food. My party end up being about 10 people and we all almost all ordered different things. My steak and chimichurri sauce, eggs and potatoes was to die for. I still daydream about how the temperature of my steak was so perfect. I let folks try my steak, it was so good some ordered their own-aside from their other order lol I'm over due a visit. I pray my next experience is as well as the first.

I love Baggy's! I love the real and fun personalities of the staff…read more I really enjoy the quality of their drinks, and mixture of music they play!!

If you're looking for a true dive bar in Oakland, you're either a two-fisted drinker ready for…read moreanother round or a Yelper ready to write an alcohol-fueled review. This spot should satisfy both personas as its an old-time tavern that's been around since the 1930's. That was the first Great Depression if you didn't know. The place is indeed by Lake Merritt, but who's Baggy? He was a bookie who ended up owning half the bar when the original owner faced mounting gambling debts. What a great story to share over a drink at this bar. I found it when Jamie W. and I were strolling downtown and found Mad Oak overrun with hipsters on a Saturday afternoon. We came here and immediately felt the vintage vibe. Nope, not Cheers despite the presence of regulars at their favorite seats. We found a couple of open spots at the end of the bar, and we ordered a couple of $11 Makers Mark and Gingers (photo: https://bit.ly/3NmOv4V). The bartender was very friendly and even handed out complimentary lemon-glazed Twinkies she made herself (photo: https://bit.ly/3oMzQ8Z). Yep, it's that kinda place. DRINKS - 4 stars...potent mixing here AMBIANCE - 4 stars...this is what you call 'character' SERVICE - 4.5 stars...a bartender with her custom Twinkies TOTAL - 4 stars...Baggy's still got game RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ

I always avoided the Castro i haven't been in a decade. It just wasn't my thing…read more.. Ever since discovering Beaux, I have a different perspective! Such an incredible time at the drag brunches they host! Everyone is so nice like... the customer service is impeccable. Like SO nice!!!!! We even brought a very political person from the orange team.., and he had a BLAST!!! Food? GREAT! The nachos are a hit, the burritos are huge, and the drinks are YUMMY! They KnOW how to make a great Michelada. oh! They even have a huge vegetarian option menu! The venue is just so cute! I feel so comfortable just being there and chilling. Plenty of places to sit, and just so clean. I throughly enjoyed my time there (this is my second time) and it's worth it. Like - Barnes and Nobles comfortable where it makes you go bathroom because it's that comfortable Check out the drag brunches for your birthday, bring your whole crew, and enjoy yourself! Btw - don't forget to bring dollar dollar bills yall!

Beaux was amazing! I…read morewas visiting from out of town and I love how they have something just about every night from Drag Brunch, to karaoke, to Latin Night, and more! The bartenders were friendly and professional, and drinks were great!

Unique and does it well. Stopped by for karaoke Friday night (Friday and Sundays). Better sound…read morethan average, friendly bar tenders, kind kj. Thanks again. Cya soon!

Fantastic cocktails, and fun atmosphere. The Tuesday night ski ball league was going on and the…read moreteams include included "wrong hole and "urethra Franklin"! There is a kissing booth, a neon sign as well.