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    The Villa

    4.7 (18 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Mar C.

    This place is little hidden gem. Old school, clean and tidy. They have a pool table and cheap drinks. The bartender was friendly and nice. We will for sure be back!

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    Nicest little spot hidden in Way in Pinole. Reasonable reasonable prices and good patrons recommend this place highly

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    8 years ago

    Very cool little place. Cash only. Welcomed the baby and me. Chip quality drinks. Couldn't wish for more.

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    11 years ago

    Great local trouble free bar friendly patrons, great owners,prices are great. Sports conversations welcome. Happy hour 4 times a week.

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    10 years ago

    No Drama. Stopped in for happy hour on the way home from The City. Super friendly local bar.

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    Club Mallard - Patio

    Club Mallard

    4.0(487 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$

    You are driving down San Pablo Avenue in Albany, not going anywhere in particular -- San Pablo is…read morethe kind of road you take when the freeway feels like too much commitment, four lanes of auto body shops and taquerias and nail salons stretching from Richmond to Oakland, the East Bay's long commercial backbone -- and somewhere around Solano Avenue you see a sign that says Club Mallard. You take your foot off the gas. Club Mallard. You need to know. The interior is dark and warm and full of dead birds. Mounted, taxidermied, presiding over the room with the glassy authority of creatures who didn't expect to end up in a bar in Albany but have made their peace with it. The effect is somewhere between hunting lodge and natural history museum after hours, and it shouldn't work on San Pablo Avenue but it does, completely, the way any sufficiently committed aesthetic decision will eventually override its context. I've been once. Midweek happy hour. This is the most honest way to evaluate a bar -- no weekend crowd to inflate the energy, no event to justify the turnout, just the place and whoever shows up on a Tuesday because they want to be there. The happy hour is good. The bartender was gregarious and present and seemed to actually like the job, which sounds like a low bar until you've spent enough time on the other side of it. The regulars were friendly in the East Bay way, which is to say they talked to us without needing anything from us, offered opinions on what to drink, and went back to their conversations. There's an outdoor space for when you want sky. I've driven past since and seen it packed. I was glad. You root for a place like Club Mallard the way you root for any small enterprise that decided to be something specific in a landscape of sameness, and then just held the line.

    I've been coming here since about 2019. Not sure how I stumbled upon it, but it was with friends…read moreand it's been our go to bar ever since. It also happens to be somewhat of a meeting point when I'm in Oakland and another friend is in Berkeley. When I was in downtown Oakland it was only 14 minutes away. What a time. I like this bar because the drinks are good, it's affordable, all ages come here and the vibe is nice. There is a pool table downstairs and about two or three upstairs along with a mini bar. The fire place is currently keeping the bar cozy downstairs. So, I've liked Cosmopolitans for some time now and Mallard's has a Mandarin Cosmo. It is so good - it reminds me of an Orange Hi-C.

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    Chic!?

    Club Mallard - The place has a unique motif! A tiki Cabin in the woods!?

    The place has a unique motif! A tiki Cabin in the woods!?

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    The Factory Bar - A view of the patio at the factory bar

    The Factory Bar

    4.0(205 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Looking for a super cool bar in the Richmond area? The Factory Bar is full of Richmond pride,…read morelocated off San Pablo Ave. Upon walking in, your greeted by security carding patrons (it's been a while since I've been carded, haha) and you can begin noticing the nodes to Richmond in art, decor, collectibles, and sips. It was a beautiful weekend evening and we sat in a room adjacent to the main bar in super comfy lounge chairs. This room is where karaoke and other events take place. There's great ventilation, and it's just quite honestly a great space to chill with friends, and also observe all the fun Richmond memorabilia. We also sat in the outdoor space, a super nice garden area that is well-kept and a great option to enjoy on these beautiful sunny days. I had a watermelon margarita and it was so fresh & tasty, I thought it was already summer! Friendly staff and environment filled with regulars and newcomers alike. They seem to have food trucks regularly, and we ordered food to-go from the Brazilian truck outside. Deliciously unique! There's also a few spots nearby you can bring food in from (an ice cream/waffle shop next door and Tacos El Tucan too). We took a ride share, but street parking is available. Looking forward to coming on an event night to catch the local vibes.

    Tried to hang out,…read more Stood still for thirty minutes with dozens of people. Nobody was getting drinks. It's Hard to make money running a bar when you can't pour a drink. Poorly trained, poorly motivated bar tenders. SHYTE OWNER. Predictable results.

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    The Factory Bar - Back area of the bar at factory bar

    Back area of the bar at factory bar

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    The Factory Bar - Overflow bar, seating and entrance to the restrooms

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    Overflow bar, seating and entrance to the restrooms

    Blue Rabbit Bar

    Blue Rabbit Bar

    4.5(38 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    Happy hour specials
    Full bar

    I kept seeing this place pop up as a local bar and I'm glad I stopped by. Shibuh our bartender…read more made sure we had a great time and crafted our drinks to perfection! One of the best espresso martinis I've had and he made me a wonderful surprise drink with me just telling him what I like and don't like!!! The ambiance was perfect for a Saturday date night and overall a really great bar for the San Pablo and Richmond area. Thank you Shibuh for showing us a great time.

    Came here with my girls a couple of nights back and really enjoyed the intimate vibes, dark yet…read morecool lights, and chill space the bar has. The last time I was here was when the location was a Thai restaurant I used to go to often; they completely changed the entire look of the place and really put a brand to it as a bar. Service was pretty solid -- the employee was attentive and checked up on us whenever he could. We ordered drinks and my friends ordered food for all of us to share: - Tiki Mamacita (5/5): I got this cocktail and loved the fruity tartness of it. It wasn't too strong but it definitely got the job done. - Espresso-tini (3.5/5): My friend got this drink and I was able to try it. It was tasty but the alcohol was overpowering the taste of espresso for me. - Bone Marrow (3/5): Bone marrow is usually a heavy hitter for me, but the ones we were served were too salty (and I'd recommend having some small pieces of bread with it). - Queso Fundido (4/5): I enjoyed this a lot! The chips along with the cheesy dip made a good complement to us drinking. - Aguachile (3.5/5): Yummy and paired well with some chips! - Cucumber Salad (3/5): It was good, but would have been a lot better if the cucumber wasn't the bitter kind. Overall pretty cool spot with affordable eats and tasty drinks. I'm looking forward to coming back again and trying out some of the other cocktails!

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    Macario $13 Passion fruit shot $5

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