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Ben 'N Nick's Bar & Grill
Pub$$$$
Rockridge, Oakland
"Didn't try the food, only the Pliny."(4 Tips)
"A great selection of beer, liqour and food."(9 Tips)
"Fun place to watch a game - trivia on Tuesdays!"(5 Tips)
"Drakes Black Robust a must try & voodoo inception!"(2 Tips)
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Sarah BushmanMarch 13, 2013This bar is my favorite in the neighborhood. Food is tasty, beer menu is always changing but awesome, trivia night is fun and the bartenders are amazing and have been here for years.
BourbonautJune 26, 2018Great bar for craft beer and delicious pub food. This place is very cozy. One of my favorite places to go in Oakland.
Great service, a menu that's far more than a cut above standard bar fare, and an always interesting beer selection.
Ernie GranilloJuly 24, 2012Over 1000 different beers have come across the chalkboard here. A great rotating tap selection. TV's and food make it a great place to spend an afternoon at.
ShinaNovember 29, 2014One of the best places around this part of town. Great vibe, friendly staff and all the drinks you need. Super cozy spot!- Shabihi Kojo GoldsbySeptember 1, 2013A great selection of beer, liqour and food. Great location half a block from the Rockridge BART station.
Joey CombsSeptember 19, 2014One of the few places in the bay area to serve Russian River's Pliny the Elder. Super nice bartenders too.- Aneilia McDermottJuly 22, 2015Good beer selection with rotating taps. Fun place to watch a game - trivia on Tuesdays!
Victor StuberMay 21, 2016I had the fish n chips. Very authentic and great flavor. Fun atmosphere too
Vegetarian Vietnamese sandwich. Tasty banh mi style. Overpriced for banh mi, but still very good.
Nick FruendtJuly 4, 2015Cool bar and their food was pretty good. Go for the chicken quesadillas or the black bean burger
Jigar ChampaneriaMarch 1, 2016Great beer on tap. Bloody Mary is nice and spicy. Their sandwiches hit the spot.
What's good in brews? Ask the really knowledgeable bartenders. They drink their stuff!
Brady M.September 10, 2011Regardless of political views, The Obama is probably the best sandwich there, so try it!
If they have Moosedrool or Scapegoat get a taste of Missoula Montana and pair it w their curly fries, the best in Oakland.
- Excellent beer selection and good food. Best gastropub in the Rockridge area.
Try the flavorlicious VEGAN CHILI, then holler at the cute bitchy/nice blond girl with glasses
Try the Halle Berry from Drakes....be careful tho 11.5% so delicious!
Go to trivia night. Fun times, potential for free beer, definite opportunity to drink beer for money. Booze too, if that's your thing.
Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandJuly 1, 2010Great selection of beer and booze, cool old ads on the walls, friendly people!
- Erik SwettJune 5, 2010Order the nachos. One of the best I have had in oakland. Sober or drunk-fantastic
The food is better than Cato's but the beer selection isn't
- Given the positive reviews, food must be hit or miss. Mine was a definite miss. The tip? Prepare for warm to cooling "hot" food.
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Ben 'N Nick's Bar & Grill
5612 College Ave (at Ocean View Dr)
Oakland, CA 94618
United States
Oakland, CA 94618
United States
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Thu–Sat
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
(510) 923-0327
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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