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Somar Bar and Lounge
(Now Closed)Lounge and Night Club$$$$
Uptown, Oakland
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Jennifer NaslundSeptember 22, 2018Great drinks, attentive bar tender. Got water without asking, free popcorn was bomb. Super nice staff even brought us an extra empanada so that we could try every single one.
If you're feeling "adventurous" & want to have a good time WITHOUT being reckless, ask for a "Sean Be Special"...it'll take care of you for the night. Just don't drink clear & make sure to EAT!
Ultra Wave on Thursday nights with DJ Fuze (Digital Underground) DJ Sake One and DJ Willie Maze (Local 1200) is classic oakland international flavor!!
easy, mixed crowd for both happy hour and dancing late. never a cover, always a good crowd. bartenders are fabulous and take care of you, djs are excellent (especially saturday and sunday).
Everything!!! Best bar ever! Bartenders are so sweet & cheerful. They make you feel at home :)
Alex TenetteSeptember 10, 2014Good hang out spots with awesome art on the wall their empanadas are tastey. Their drink specials are good aswell
Good drinks, awesome music selection and more room to dance then the Layover!
Mari PosaJune 15, 2012On mondays and thursdays, the lumpia lady sells her food, its fresh n oh so yummy
There are a number of reasons why i <3 @SomarBar. One of them is Mikey. If you come here show him mad love.
Jez VersozaAugust 17, 2011Friday is the best night to hit up this spot. Saturdays can be hit or miss. Liable to see a pitbull or two hanging around out front.
The East Bay Loop Fab.....SakeOne, Do Fuze and ummmmm Somar Bar! What!!!!!
Bob LeeDecember 24, 2011Cool, comfy hangout near the office. A good, lower-key alternative to Make Westing
christa eMay 30, 2010They're open until 2 a.m. and sometimes even later (call and check as you're heading over if it's after 2)! Perfect post-bar treat.
Mrs FunktafiedNovember 24, 2014They support local artists. Decent dance floor. Normally packed Thurs and Fri.
Naveed HasanAugust 10, 2013Game changing outlets (plural) to charge one's phone when one walks in to the left
Ella Baker Center for Human RightsJanuary 11, 2011Join us here for our quarterly 'Soul of the City' mixers. You might get a free drink ;) Read more
Minh-Khue BuiMarch 24, 2010Poppin on the weekends: great music, dancing, crowded. Follow their Twitter Twitter @SomarBar for drink specials and events
Sundays is probably the most grown up day.. Nice mellow grooves mixed international music... Dj Mpenzi really kills
Savrina is the bartender to get your drinks from. Tell her you are my friend!
- Savrina will take good care of you - tell her you are a friend of mine
- Staff shouldn't be checking in at Somar when it isn't open either, JoAn. You're missing the customer loyalty opportunity.
Every 3rd Thursdays - DA-RAH w/ DJs David Harness & Rahiem Jihad.
On the weekends be ready to stand in line if you come to late.
- Please pay homage to the Mayor. A cold beer will do nicely
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Somar Bar and Lounge
1727 Telegraph Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St)
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 9:00 PM–2:00 AM
(415) 505-3205
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Cocktails
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