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    The Doolittle

    4.4 (219 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Open 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    THE DOOLITTLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    We were in the area looking for a bar to stop into grab a drink. Came in shortly after they opened and was greeted by Jacob. He was incredibly sweet and conversational which we loved! We sat outside to have a drink and chat, throughout the time we were there, he came out to check on us to make sure everything was all good. When we went back inside to order, its like he read our minds and knew what was next. We were beyond impressed with the professionalism and feeling comfortable all around. We highly recommend and will stop by again. Thank you so much for the hospitality!

    Stefan T.

    Love the Doolittle. Remodeled about 10 years ago and has a very good and friendly crowd of people. Recent Thursday karaoke visit was enjoyable. This bar has a great crowd of people. Nobody rowdy and nobody who can't handle their alcohol. I would say people are about 30 years old on average - its not really the place 21 year olds come for their first drink. Remodeled about 10 years ago and it still looks great. If the last time you were here was long long ago you need to see the place. Wooden siding gives it a warm atmosphere - its almost like your in a cabin. You will be blown away with how they did so much with such a small space. This is a very cozy bar. Very friendly. I love the tiny outdoor covered patio. Its great for smoking and the tall fence between the parking lot and the building makes for a comfortable space to be. If you need a place a little more quiet to talk this is your best bet. Karaoke was impressive. There was such talent singing all the songs from mostly 20 years ago. Sappy love songs and other favorite hits. Voices were very very good. I can't tell you how many paid cover bands I listen to that are horrible. Tonight (Friday) I was at the Elevate Lounge and the (paid) singer was horrible. Horrible, horrible. I suppose thats what sparks me to write this right here right now. If your in the Hayward San Leandro area don't hesitate to come here an extra mile.

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    Debbie R.

    Joe, warm welcome..co worker and I needed to catch up and need a drink. Street parking. Parking lot is shared with liquor store and two other businesses super small we work next-door so we just left our cars there and walked over.

    Chipotle Paloma ‍
    Takesha N.

    So this my 2nd time here and I can definitely say it's going down up in here the music is playing old school. New school all types of different music that's awesome the crowd is vibing to the music. Btw the drink is soooooo damn good it's definitely something different the drink of choice was a Chipotle Paloma ,, the bartender Jacob is amazing he's yon point with his drink choice..... I'll definitely be back and tell all of my friends about this tuck spot

    Matcha latte and coffee menu.  But they make so much more!
    Cristal M.

    A hidden gem! Great drinks, quiet and comfortable to get some work done if needed, and friendly baristas. They don't serve any hot food, only some pre wrapped pastries and snacks, but they do allow you to bring your own food or order deliveries. And of course free wifi =]

    Hennessy sour
    Tiffany S.

    The drinks are delicious, but Jake makes this place golden. Like, seriously! We walked in and were greeted instantly. We weren't completely ready so we told him he could help the people who walked in behind us. After taking care of them, he came back to us and asked if we had any questions. We placed our orders and he suggested I try my Hennessy sour with egg whites. I was very hesitant and he reassured me it would be delicious or he'd remake it. THREE ROUNDS LATER. I think I'll be requesting that egg whites be added going forward. It was soooo freakin' good. When the bar wasn't too busy Jake would come check on us to see if we wanted another round-- he's singlehandedly responsible for us drinking as much as we did and we appreciate it. The Doolittle is a small little bar located at the end of a shopping plaza. Parking is available, but it's limited. They have an outside dining tent that holds about 6 high tables and about 6 booths in the inside. They play some pretty good tunes, but not so loud that you can't hear your party talking. Plus. Most bars fail at that. Another thing, I was extremely surprised at how clean and well kept the restroom was. Gold star for that. Great service. Nice atmosphere. And the drinks are reasonably priced too. I think we spend $80 for three rounds. Easy tab close out too. I'll definitely return.

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    Love the vibe. Friendly customer service. Awesome craft beer selection. Love the decor

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    1 year ago

    It's okay. I wasn't a fan. the area was nice, nice restaurants service was nice. Food was salty... but it isn't bad. it just wasn't my vibe.

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    2 years ago

    Cute, quaint place. Drinks are delicious. Attended an after work social at Doolittle. I will be back!

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    My cuzin loves this spot it's close to home local older crowd nice vibes drinks were good too

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    Very cute dive. Staff was super friendly and drinks were affordable, if not amazing.

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    3 years ago

    Nice little honky tonk in Castro Valley. Good selection of beer on tap. Friendly service. Parking lot. Liquor store next door.

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    Had a churro late, the barista Britnie made it to perfection. Thank you for starting my day off right!! I'll be back.

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    It looks a hole in the wall but very nice place to have a cocktail with the girlfriend

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    Ask the Community - The Doolittle

    Do they serve food? If they don't are you allowed to bring food in?

    Do they do karaoke there currently, and what night? Thanks...

    When does karaoke end?

    Around 830 depending on the crowd

    What night and what time is Trivia Night?

    Wednesday's at 7

    Is The Doolittle dog friendly?

    Dog friendly? Well, it's a bar and I didn't see any outdoor seating.

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    Review Highlights - The Doolittle

    My friends and I always see either Eddie or Brian sometimes both at the same time.

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    The Dirty Bird of Paradise

    The Dirty Bird of Paradise

    4.7
    (15 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Came here for the first time last weekend and it was so much fun! It definitely won't be the last…read moretime either! This Dirty Bird of Paradise/'Lounge' area is downstairs. Once you enter in the bar, go to the right, they'll give you a stamp on your hand, and then you can head downstairs. There are many lounge areas, and small tables & chairs to sit and drink at. There are also pool tables to use for free! There's also a DJ that plays GOOD r&b, hip hop, pop, and even some throwbacks too! The DJ that night took song requests and even gave a shoutout to the birthday girl in our group too. The cocktails were good, and I'm sad I didn't take pictures of it (had too much fun). The waitress will come to your table and you can order there OR you can also order at the bar. When I ordered at the bar, the waitress was so nice and helped me bring the drinks over to our table. I also had a taste of the fries, and the cups and guac and it was tasty too! There's some parking right infront or a parking lot behind the bar. I will definitely come back!

    Drinks 4 Service 4…read more Ambiance 5 Food 4 We came here on a slow Tuesday night. They were about 10-15 other guests but the places so big and spacious that it almost felt like we had a place to ourselves. There's a spot for a DJ/music and I can only imagine that they have some great shows here. The bartender was attentive, and while they weren't very personable you could tell that they knew several of the regulars. I didn't drink anything fancy, bourbon neat, but it was a fair pour. You order food separately. We are fish tacos, wings & nachos. The fish was fried and coleslaw had a touch of mayonnaise but not too much. This was my favorite dish. The wings of the nachos or what you expect, definitely flavorful and cooked well. We liked the crowd and will definitely be back to listen to some music and check out the lounge downstairs.

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    The Dirty Bird of Paradise
    Their tequila display
    Their tequila display
    The private room seats 18 and  can be booked for private events

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    The private room seats 18 and can be booked for private events
    Cordial Cellar + Lounge

    Cordial Cellar + Lounge

    4.5
    (69 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Cordial Cellar + Lounge (located downstairs at the Castro Valley Marketplace) is a great spot for…read moregrabbing a drink, eating some light bites and listening to music. They also have various events. :: Trivia Tuesday :: Wednesday Wine Tasting :: Live Music Saturdays :: Friday & Saturday: Olive & Finn Boutique and pop-up events throughout the month ** 5 Star Review: Pop Up Brunch and Saturday Live Music *** I recently attended Eats by E Brunch last Sunday and returned this evening to catch up with a friend and listen to music. Place is spacious, lively, dimly lit with music playing at a level you can have a conversation. Table ordered a steak sandwich with salad, cheese sandwich with tomato soup and a five-spice pork ragu over polenta. We all enjoyed our dishes. Food is 3.5-4/5 stars and would like to see a bit more to keep it interesting but know their kitchen setup is limited. No wine with this visit. Dessert: Orange brownie was simple with orange zest and the Hawaiian bread pudding was different and flavorful. Good to see the place bustling and look forward to future rotating pop up events. Got a chance to talk to the owner, Stacey as I recognized her from the Eats by E event the week prior. My bad, didn't know she was the owner of Cordial Cellar & Lounge but all good as she was super welcoming, friendly and was very accommodating when asked if we could pay for our own dishes separately. At the end of the evening perused the Olive & Finn Boutique and quickly welcomed by Jackie who was explaining items like the handmade jewelry and some hand stitched clothing. Such cute items and will visit another time. Recommend Cordial Cellar & Lounge for a date night, special group outing or relax and listen to some music. The Ken Seideman Jazz Trio plays the month of February. Great jazz!

    It's been a while since I visited Cordial - I forgot how nice this place is! It's hidden in the…read morebasement of the Castro Valley market. The staff is very friendly, the food is absolutely delicious, and the vibe is super relaxed. I went for happy hour, and ordered miso hummus with veggies, Japanese eggplant bruschetta, and a half order of deviled eggs. I tried a French rosé as well as a Lambrusco. I will definitely be back again, and highly recommend this spot on a sunny day because it's nice and cool inside ;-). It's also in a building with many great restaurants and vendors. You can park once, and come home with pizza, pastries, sushi, olive oil, and so much more!

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    Eats by E brunch - Cordial Cellars @ Castro Valley Marketplace
    Eats by E brunch - Cordial Cellars @ Castro Valley Marketplace
    Wine, cheese, and bread - without question the best things in life :)
    Wine, cheese, and bread - without question the best things in life :)
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    Casa Del Toro

    Casa Del Toro

    4.2
    (553 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    A friend recommended this restaurant…read more We arrived at 11:30am on a Wednesday and were seating immediately. Our party of 3 ordered a Charcuterie Board and Ceviche Trio to share. For our entrees, we ordered the Argentinian Skirt Steak accompanied with Frites, Sautéed Greens, Fries and Chimichurri Sauce -- and the Mezcal Glazed King Salmon with Cashew Relish, Purple Potato Puree (so interesting!), Shaved Brussels Sprouts, and Chipotle Butter Sauce. Food was fantastic -- straight to the point and with boldness from the Latin influence. The ambiance aims for a higher end dining experience, and there is a full bar with additional seating. Must be a local favorite for Happy Hour and dinner. Jonathan was our server -- shout out to him for his efficiency, attentiveness, and professionalism. He responded at every interaction with enthusiasm and a smile. Would definitely return.

    Been recommended this place lots of times, so glad I finally decided to try it! Fiance and I did a…read morelittle date night here and it did not disappoint. They were busy, but the staff accommodated us last minute which was so nice. Drinks were fantastic, the bartenders love what they do and it shows. The food was sooo good. We ordered some appetizers and the pasta and the short ribs for mains, all were fantastic dishes. The short ribs were my favorite though, seasoned well and the cilantro mashed potatoes it came with were EVERYTHING. I'd come back for a side of those alone. The pasta was a little dry and could have used more sauce, which is why I knocked them down a star. We'll definitely be back to try other dishes!

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    4/25/25 FYI. Bar
    4/25/25 FYI. Bar
    Juicy pork belly
    Juicy pork belly
    4/25/25 FYI. Exterior. Outdoor seating.

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    4/25/25 FYI. Exterior. Outdoor seating.
    Sons of Liberty Alehouse

    Sons of Liberty Alehouse

    4.1
    (1.7k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Love getting margaritas on a warm day and that's exactly what my fiancé and I did on a lovely…read moreSaturday. We sat on the outdoor patio and our server promptly came to take our order. Ordered two spicy margaritas and the brisket nachos to share. The nachos were tastyyyy! The brisket was tender and juicy and the cheese sauce was more of a béchamel which elevated the flavor. The margaritas were well balanced and SPICY just how we like them. So refreshing. Next time we'll bring our pups to enjoy the outdoor patio since dogs are allowed. I saw the waitress bring water out for the hot puppies sitting with their owners which was so sweet.

    This afternoon the ten of us had our 19th hole here after a game of golf, and to celebrate two…read morebirthdays. Choice of indoor or indoor seating. We chose indoor. The staff shuffled tables together to accommodate our group. Given a two sided menu that listed starters, salads, and mains. Otherwise you scan the QR code to pull up the drink menu which is very extensive. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered to eat- * fish & chips * smoked beef brisket platter * strawberry arugula salad * buttermilk fried chicken sandwich * fish tacos Hubby & I also had draft beers - * he had double IPA that he liked * I had a peanut butter stout - sweet and peanut butter essence. Loved it. Before we began ordering we were informed one check only. No problem. Also 20% automatic gratuity if six or more people stated on the menu. Again no problem. Several of us had leftovers. Boxed to take home. Located in a strip mall where Safeway is the anchor store.

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    Sons of Liberty Alehouse
    Sons of Liberty Alehouse
    Sons of Liberty Alehouse

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    The World Famous Turf Club

    The World Famous Turf Club

    3.9
    (284 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Tonight was my first night returning to this bar since losing Drew, who held karaoke nights here…read moreand made so many people including myself feel welcomed, accepted, encouraged, and genuinely seen. He created a space where people felt safe to express themselves and enjoy music without feeling judged. Coming back tonight was already emotionally difficult for me because I am still grieving his loss heavily. I became emotional while trying to explain how much Drew meant to me and how some of the interactions that night made me feel dismissed and unwelcome during a vulnerable moment. I also want to respectfully mention that certain details surrounding Drew's passing did not need to be repeatedly brought up in conversation. I understand no harm may have been intended, but hearing those details spoken about so openly was deeply upsetting and emotionally difficult for me personally. I calmly approached the owner and said I wasn't trying to cause drama and simply wanted to express how hurt and unheard I felt. His response was, "I don't want drama," before walking away from me while I was crying and trying to explain myself. That moment honestly broke my heart even more. I completely understand businesses have rules, closing times, and boundaries. But when someone is grieving the loss of a person who helped create such a loving environment there, compassion and kindness matter deeply. Drew always made people feel like they could take up space and be themselves. I just wish my first experience returning after his passing had reflected even a fraction of the warmth and humanity he gave to others.

    This is such a great place for groups or if you just want to hangout and grab a drink. It is a fun…read morelocal hangout with a variety of performances. This particular night my group came for the drag show and we had a BLAST! Its a mixed all Inclusive crowd of people who just wanted to have a fun night. Drinks were prepared quickly and the entertainment was so much fun. Best part was we didn't have to drive all the way into SF!

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    Interior
    Interior
    Main bar
    Main bar
    Holloween decorations :)

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    Holloween decorations :)

    The Doolittle - cocktailbars - Updated June 2026

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