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    Town Tavern

    4.3 (198 reviews)
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    Closed 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Fiel R.

    This was my first visit to Town Tavern, and it definitely didn't disappoint. It's a great spot to grab a beer or cocktail with friends on a Saturday afternoon and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. They played a really good selection of music which added to the welcoming vibe. For food, we shared the chicharrones, fried Brussel sprouts, and the steak nachos were easily my favorite dish of the day. Everything was flavorful and perfect for sharing. I was especially happy to see local Alameda breweries represented on tap. I enjoyed the IPA from Faction and the pale ale from Almanac. What really made the visit memorable was the owner, Stan. He went out of his way to make us feel welcome and added a personal touch to the experience. Between the great food, local beer selection, music, and outstanding hospitality, Town Tavern is definitely worth another visit.

    Old Fashioned with stamp and excellent service from Ryan
    Sean M.

    4.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 service 4.5/5 Cocktails Casual,, American, craft cocktails not to be missed if in Alameda. Ryan our bartender is amazing. Great hospitality. I've been here before and can't recommend it highly enough.

    Brussels sprouts
    Lisa C.

    The Town Tavern is a great bar with cool vibes and excellent cocktails and yummy bar bites. They switch out their food quite a bit and so it's fun to try different things on the menu. Their brussels sprouts are so good grilled to perfection and very delicious!They somehow go great with their french fries. The bartenders are friendly and make some exquisite cocktails and they have sports playing on the TVs above the bar and they also have charging stations underneath the bar if you need to get work done or charge your phone. I have noticed a lot of people working at the bar with their laptops open while enjoying libations. My experience was great so look forward to coming back to this cool tavern.

    Pick your specials
    Slava C.

    Good times with old friends enjoying this Tuesday night old-fashioned. Town Tavern in Alameda is a gem! From the moment you walk in, you feel the inviting atmosphere and great energy. The bar selection is top-notch, with an impressive variety of quality spirits and creative cocktails. A special shoutout to the host bartending! His service was phenomenal! He was not only incredibly friendly and attentive but also whipped up some of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. You can tell he knows his craft and truly care about making your experience memorable. Whether you're there for a classic drink or something unique, you won't be disappointed. I'll definitely be back for more great vibes, stellar drinks, and amazing service!

    Toki, hazy IPA, Basil gimlet.
    Mike P.

    Everything was outstanding! Cocktails and appetizers! Great service as well. The first bar ever to offer Makers 46 as a well bourbon!

    Red envelope drink, lychee green tea martini mocktail, doughnuts, fries
    Jenny H.

    Dranksss were so good! The staff is nice. I love coming here. I love the fried donuts...!!!! My favorite. The ceviche was good!

    Alicia L.

    THE BEST Old Fashions in East Bay and hands down my favorite bar in Alameda!!! All of their cocktails are wonderful but the "Town Tavern Old Fashion" is my go to drink! This bar has a great vibe and seems always busy even on weekdays! They also have great IPAs on tap (Alamanac, Ghost Town, Faction). Their Loaded Tots and Brussel sprouts are also delicious! They always have fantastic service and staff is always friendly and attentive! Special shout out to Stan and Ryan for making every evening at Town Tavern lively, fun, and memorable!!! :)

    Menu
    Ultima M.

    First time here ...... Customer service is friendly and very efficient Bartender was great Bar is well stocked up and clean There are several TVs playing sports Cute Xmas decor I ordered an Island Margarita for my friend and I Drink was good Indoor/outdoor seating No private parking lot Street parking only

    Menu 8/25/2023
    Al L.

    Craft cocktails in Alameda? Our friends invited us for some after dinner drinks and took us to Town Tavern at the corner of Park and Santa Clara. I've heard about this place but never had the chance to check it out. We got here at 7:30pm and the place was packed. The hostess said there was some space in back if we didn't mind sharing a communal table. She walked us to a large table that had five other people on one end. The menu was extensive with 38 cocktails, local beers on draft and canned beers, wine and sparkling wines and with food choices including snacks, salads and sandwiches/burgers. We were here for drinks and we ordered cocktails. As a coffee lover, the Oaxacan Coffee Martini, which had vida mezcal, kahlua, mr blacks coffee, hellfire and chocolate bitters caught my eye. Not usually a cocktail drinker, I enjoyed this drink. It was smooth with a good coffee taste. Though I only had one, I could have had another one. The vibe felt like vibrant bars in the City. So great for Town Tavern to be in Alameda. Service was great and our waitress refilled our water glasses several times. I'll be back to try out their food menu and happy hour soon.

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    Man Max was so awesome! Definitely helpful and made some awesome drinks. That Old Fashion is definitely in my top 5!

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    Great people. Great Bar. Customer service is on point. Great old fashions and good food. Our go to spot for HH.

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    Went there last Thursday at 5:00. Smart looking place. My server was great. Looking forward to going there again as soon as possible.

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    Outside patio area
    The two mugs that they have available. The mug on the left is a special edition mug and $150. The mug on the right is $40.
    The two mugs that they have available. The mug on the left is a special edition mug and $150. The mug on the right is $40.
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