Cute decor, love the name, and very nice staff. Cocktails are crafted really well and tasted high…read morequality. Didn't try the food, but saw lots of people ordering with good happy hour deals. Love that the workers were having fun and playing music. Lots of bars were closed during a Friday early afternoon, but tipsea was open! Can't wait to come back here anytime I go to a concert at the Greek or Cornerstone.

Shattuck is full of fun bars to slip into, Tipsea being one of them. I've been here twice, and this…read morewas the first time trying snacks while here besides cocktails. Looking for an in-between spot (a sip and bite before dinner), we cozied up to the bar here for a quick cocktail and bar food snack. We ordered onion rings that came with the choice of a variety of sauces including Tikka Sauce, Siracha Mango, Sweet Chili, Korean BBQ, Hot Honey, and more. Both the cocktails and snacks came timely, and we enjoyed conversation and community chatting with other locals/tourists visiting Berkeley for a short time. The vibes are right in Tipsea and I dig the nautical ambiance/theme/play on words. Worthy of a stop through; street parking on Shattuck/paid garages nearby, but ride-share sometimes easiest for these locations. NA options available and full menu including burgers, a fried chicken sando, seafood options, other bar snacks including Navi's and loaded tots, and dessert.

It a really welcoming vibe…read more I have gone there for the live music on some Thursdays with super talented Berkeley High Students that like sound professional Jazz artisits. Don't forget to tip the musicians. ; ) Love the diversity of staff and clientele. So BEREKELY! Appreciate the family run business. It's a bit fancy and the portions are a bit small.

Met friends here for a dinner. We were able to make a reservation for 8 ahead of time via…read moreOpenTable. Small menu but a good variety of choices for everyone. We ordered the skirt steak and ceviche for two. The ceviche came out first and it was mouth watering. The chiles added that extra kick of spice. The skirt steak was a little undercooked as we had asked for medium but still very tasty and tender. Our waitress was super friendly and was able to help us narrow down our choices with suggestions of her own. A variety of drinks are available from cocktails, mocktails and beers. The drinks took a while to get to us but otherwise a good experience. Definitely a nice place for a date or hanging out with friends.

East Bay Spice Company on Oxford, Indian cocktail bar right across from campus that does both…read morethings well. Cocktail program built around rum and gin with exotic spices shipped in from India, the Lassi Come Home with mango, cream, cinnamon and gin was the standout, the Love and Other Demons mezcal cocktail was close behind. Tikka masala flatbread is the food move, tandoor fired, good portion, pairs well with whatever you're drinking. Happy hour runs until 7 on weekdays which is worth planning around if you're in the area. Sneaky back room with self-serve beer taps is a nice touch. Lively spot with good bartenders who actually know the menu. Comes through on both the cocktail and food side, which is harder to pull off than it sounds

Overall a good place for serious drinking…read more Good vibe, not too loud, most seating is comfortable. For service. Yeah, ya gotta be proactive if you're feeling snubbed or invisible. Even during slow days/times they get distracted or wander away. You expect that at cattle call places House cocktails are candy sweet if that's your thing. Best part of ESB is the collection they have. You can do a deep dive on any spirit category you can name- Amari, Ryes, Rums, etc, etc Prepare yourself for when the bill comes. You might think they made a mistake but nope, a few drinks and snacks and you're staring at a very LARGE number.

Was here for a brief date. Looking to come back soon. Super reasonable pricing and cocktails were…read moresolid with great friendly service on a slow Sunday evening.

Save water, drink tequila…read more We tried finding a nearby cafe to kill time but every one of them was busy with no seating. So here I am, sipping on Fortaleza Blanco ($19).... *Cheers* to the Sunday scaries and Monday hangxiety! O T H E R I N F O * HH Specials: Tuesday - Friday, 4 pm - 6 pm and all day Sunday. * Bring your own food. They also have chips and tamales for purchase. * They have a bottle shop next door where you can find small-batch, hard to find spirits. * Hip, industrial vibes with indoor seating and a covered patio. * Well-behaved, leashed dogs allowed in the patio. * There's a spacious lounge area inside that's perfect for large parties and available to reserve. * Plentiful of street parking.

Hands down, Angel makes the best drinks in Berkeley! If you haven't already, come to the rooftop…read moreand order a drink to see for yourself.

The food is pretty good for the price (I had three tacos for $24, but they were fresh grilled Mahi…read moremahi). And they have at least a couple of nonalcoholic drinks (I had an NA beer). Service was minimal - we got our food, but later we had to chase them down for our bill. Ambiance - we came to hear the Hogan Brothers play on Thursday night out on the rooftop deck. It would be best to make a reservation - some of the seating has couches and gas fireplace style heating, but not all. And it's not in the shade, so wear your sunblock and/or hat, and if it's windy, you'll want a jacket and scarf. If you sit along the side, there are nice views of the Bay.

Crazy good selection of whiskey, if you can't find your unicorn bottle here, you may not have hope…read more Get to acme and have a drink

Question: Is Acme a bourbon bar or a whiskey bar? I have an unconventional answer because I like…read morethe vibes here and have discovered it's actually an "everything good" bar. I love the outstanding Mezcal list. On Tuesdays (some? all? I dunno) they have a martini and caviar menu. Ten bucks get you an excellent house martinis and a healthy mound of caviar on a potato chip. Happy hour feature $6 well drinks (1 mixer) or $10 cocktails (multi-mixer shaken or stirred). Great bartenders here, especially Anaís!

Came by for an outing with classmates, after having heard so much talk about this place from like,…read moreeveryone! As the fun silly drink lover I am, I had to try the green curry martini the moment I saw it on the menu. And I made the right choice! Somehow, it really reminded me a lot of green curry, but not in an off putting way. It was tart and refreshing, with a hint of spice (though those with lower spice tolerance might have a tougher time with this drink), and pretty herbaceous. Bartenders were very nice and got the drinks out quickly (came in at 6:30 on a Thursday), but it didn't look rushed. SUPER cozy vibes, perfect for either a catchup with friends, or even a date. At the time we came in, there was ample seating. One thing I regret? Not trying their famous hot dogs and espresso martini slushie. Looks like I'll have to come back soon.

"'Tinis and weenies"…read more Tho my autocorrect insists on calling it "tiny weenie". Not the size shaming. =T If I lived in The Town, Tallboy would be on my rotation (along w/ 51 & Tel): (+) Opens at 2 pm. (+) Martini "dive" bar + Vegan hot dogs. (+) Stiff cocktails. (+) Complimentary self-serve popcorn with various seasoning options. (+) Spacious with horse-shoe shaped bar + cafe tables. (+) Low-key vibe, mainly millennials on an early Saturday evening. (+) TT friendly during the earlier hours. (+) Mostly friendly staff. (-) Street parking can be a pain...your best bet is the side streets.

This was a great find! Made reservations for 4 to celebrate a birthday. Parking can be a little…read moretough in this area, so leave extra time. It's a nice, earthy, hip vibe. Both the drink and food menus are well thought out. We asked for some advice when ordering and the server (owner?) was very kind, honest, and helpful. Everything we had was excellent! We tried some standard choices and unusual ones and it was all amazing. Best veggie pakora (flavor, texture, and sauce) in the area. The spices across the board were artfully dimensional and delicious, not just hot or overwhelming. The cocktails and mocktails were really nice- a little unusual (distinctive, but not weird). They were well balanced and beautifully served. This is our new favorite Indian spot and we'll definitely be back!

I was so happy to hear Tigerlily on Shattuck is still open! I hadn't been a patron there for…read moreyears..so much has changed (in a great way) in this sweet area of Berkeley. I can't wait to come back and order food, but the drinks and ambiance remain just lovely, and the family that runs this spot are also just the most kind. We came ironically during their happy hour and ordered Espresso Martinis and watched the end of a big college basketball game. We started to see Shattuck 'wake back up' if you will, as most places close and reopen around 4:30-5:00pm. Service was quick, and if we weren't on our own food tour de Berkeley, would have ordered a couple of happy hour snacks or just stayed for dinner. We heard the Tikka Masala Fried Chicken and the Indian fusion brunch are something to def make our way back to try. Other unique menu items: Tumeric Mashed Potatoes, Sesame Avocado Fry Bread, Tigerlily Nachos & Tacos, and the North Indian Style Meatballs. Oh, and the brunch cocktails :) If you're looking for a date night spot in the month of love, grab some friends on the weekend, or just saddle up solo to catch a game, Tigerlily checks all these boxes.

Good friendly staff. Lots of room to move around at big events near Berkeley U. Good selection of…read moredrinks. Even bottled coke!

I have a fairly large at home bar with plenty of ingredients, so it gets harder to find a place…read morethat serves craft cocktails that I couldn't make myself. Tupper and Reed still stands tall above everyone else. I stopped in on a Saturday evening, feeling pretty mellow. After I arrived, a band started up that reminded me of the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack. You can't beat the ambiance, since this was an old music store, and the please is littered with antique record players and instruments. There are some negative reviews here about rude, more accurately, unresponsive bartenders, and I don't think they get what this place is all about. If you want a chatty, friendly bartender, go to an Irish pub. This place is all about creating unique concoctions in volume. Having said that, I'll tell you a story. In March 2019, I was with a chatty bartender here, since it was a quiet night. I was looking at the vast array of bottles, and noticed something that said "Buffalo Trace" but looked different from their usual bottle. I asked her what it was, and she didn't know. It had about three fingers left at the bottom, so she looked at me mischievously and said, "wanna finish it with me?" So we did. Turns out, that 375 ml bottle was worth about $300. It was one of their experimental batches, made with oats in 2002. I found a bottle online in England and got it shipped here. Best whiskey I've ever had.

HAPPY HOUR indeed! But...check out the lunch SPECIALS!!!…read moreGREAT: staff beverages food aesthetic scene are you on the way there????

Beta Lounge on Durant Ave Berkeley, been around since 2009 and just relaunched as 3.0 in 2025 with…read morea new tapas menu, wine flights, spirit flights, and fresh herb cocktails. Happy hour runs 3 to 5:30 with $8 wine and cocktails which is genuinely hard to beat in Berkeley. Wednesday wine night is 50% off bottles including reserve, so that one is worth planning around. Spring rolls and hummus plate are the go-to snacks, light menu that works well with the drinks. Comfortable couches, good music, dog friendly, bartenders that actually remember you. 5 stars, solid neighborhood spot that keeps getting better, Wednesday wine night alone earns it