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Bar 355

Cocktail Bar and Jazz and Blues Venue$$$$

Oaksterdam, Oakland

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Bar 355

8.6^/10

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Ranked #3 for cocktail bars in Oakland
"$2 high life $3 Stella"(3 Tips)
"Excellent cocktails at prices under $10."(2 Tips)
"The gin and homemade tonic are in point!"(2 Tips)
"Cheap drinks, great happy hour, awesome djs"(5 Tips)

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Emily RoseJanuary 20, 2015
Great house g+t. Jam packed on weekends, usually spinning the hits I like (example: the cure, the smiths, fugazi if you're lucky) dance floor up in the back. Great for groups. A favorite in Oakland.
Troy FlintJune 1, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Possibly the best bar staff in the city and certainly the most engaging. Precision-made craft cocktails offered without pretension to a friendly, diverse crowd gathered in a prime downtown location.
Ramon SimmsMarch 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
strong, but well mixed pour here from the barkeeps, and great diverse crowd (locals, hipsters, suits). reminds me a bit of the dove bar in the village (NY) - which is a good thing. i like.
Gusto LopezJune 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
A Mad Men set design meets modern day hipsters. I love this bar but avoid Friday & Saturday nights. This is the spot for a quiet drink with a friend on a random weekday.
Adrian PhillipsNovember 26, 2015
Excellent cocktails at prices under $10. Get the "White Fang", a tasty gin and mezcal concoction.
John WilliamsMarch 7, 2013
Looks generic on the outside, but low-lighted (dare say I sexy?) space inside. Diverse crowd -- my BF and I can sit all close, arm-in-arm and nobody pays attention at all. They spin vinyl too!
Lauren FMarch 2, 2017
Forgot about this place! My favorite bar in Oakland. Fun atmosphere, good cocktails, early 90s hip hop.
John DennettApril 18, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Cheap drinks, great happy hour, awesome djs
CJ BruceApril 6, 2013
Gin and tonic. Do it. Homemade tonic
Cameron WoodwardJuly 12, 2012
This place is really a class act. Its a great local spot and really pays close attention to crafting strong and excellent drinks.
Cristal FernandezDecember 23, 2011
Quick tips: hidden gem..modern saloon vibe..live music on occasion..old school soul & rock music..Good Happy hour- $2 high life $3 Stella $4 well..
Di LucieJanuary 21, 2013
Good cocktails, good music, not too crowded on a Sunday night. Enjoy.
Keenan PattersonMarch 17, 2017
The gin and homemade tonic are in point! Cucumbery goodness!
Maddie MaeAugust 17, 2014
On weekends, single hipsters pack in like sardines. Which I'm sure is great for the single hipsters.
StephanieNovember 1, 2011
I love the vibe - great price on Jameson - bought 4 Jameson w/ soda - only $24 - major deal!
Gabriel RooneyJuly 31, 2012
Happy hour includes $2 miller high life in the chuganomically correct bottle. Well whiskey is Evan Williams too
Grant ShellenNovember 21, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Order anything. Drink it. These are the most consistently great bartenders in Oakland.
Joey CombsApril 25, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Order an Old Fashioned. You won't regret it.
Kevin WatkinsAugust 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The place I know of in Oakland that has Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse on tap🍺
Sandra BerryJanuary 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
They have a decent happy hour Monday-Friday from 4-8. They have two dollar high life, three dollar stella and four dollar well drinks.
Tonya ShippSeptember 10, 2018
Try the Allagash White Ale. Yum, crisp!
da3monApril 9, 2017
Been here 100+ times
The bar accents look like the river of slime in ghost busters two
Dayyan LordJanuary 18, 2018
Excellent cocktails.
Sandy KangMarch 18, 2014
Great find, neighborhood hole in the wall!
Dennise AcioDecember 23, 2011
Nothin special on HH so I'm drinking a $2 miller high life. Venue is nice and clean. Id come here again but not for HH.
Darren DicksonSeptember 6, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Dark, great bar staff.
Brian StraussApril 10, 2017
Decent rum cocktail.
Jess ButlerApril 20, 2016
Great cocktails
Aneilia McDermottOctober 1, 2014
Housemate gin and tonic is a go!
M.C.September 21, 2014
Third Saturday Lookout Weekends with DJ Rubberband Girl!
Troy FlintApril 4, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Excellent bartenders who can make drinks to suit any palette. Strong music selection and warm, cozy atmosphere that offers a strong counterpoint to the modern, sterile drink warehouse.
Akshay PatelFebruary 14, 2013
Point & a Half is solid. Cheers.
SarahAugust 5, 2013
this place is ok. the dress code is casual which I appreciate.
C BayugaNovember 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the Marilyn by Travis, if you like St.Germain & VODKA.
Cory A.September 14, 2010
Been here 100+ times
$3 stella $2 high life and $1 off well drinks during happy hour! 4-8
Sara HolderfieldOctober 21, 2010
Had a couple of yummy drinks. Strawberry, mint, vodka. Yummy.
matthew newmanApril 24, 2012
Been here 100+ times
the house-made tonic is something.
Pat ToneyMay 23, 2012
Swankier than it looks from the outside.
Jose IbarraMarch 27, 2012
Good crowd, good drinks, good time.
Rita DiamondSeptember 8, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Mojitos / Manhattans
Adam BeckAugust 31, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Make Patrick mix you a really complicated drink!
kate kuchinMay 31, 2013
Been here 10+ times
yeah yeah this place is whatever.
Jason HowardDecember 25, 2010
Try the peanut butter cup
Adam BeckAugust 31, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Patrick makes the best Elderflower's!!!!!!
Shannon CorrAugust 21, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Get the anal. Top notch.
Carolyn LaiJanuary 30, 2011
Chinatown. Sick DJ set
matthew newmanSeptember 28, 2010
Been here 100+ times
pat looks like alex siddig!
Sterling M.February 28, 2014
La vita è bella!

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