Wanda Reynolds
Perfect happy hour set up right on the corner of MacArthur near Kaiser super friendly bartender and a pretty hip vibe. I always liked this section of Piedmont very diverse. Also check out the restaurant. I will have to say the bathroom (see vid) is exceptional and clean which speaks volumes for a bar th at is definitely this busy on a very prominent corner in Oakland.
… moreBartholomew Roland
Good neighborhood bar with a few beers less than $5 and a nice back patio. Great place to stop by.
… moreHaley Gilford
Had the best meal all summer with Asha Loupy’s (@fromheadtotable) pop up menu. Green chili cheese toastie ❗️❗️❗️More of this please!!! We will come every month
… moreArjuna Twombly
Semi-dive with very frequent pop-up kitchens. Nice back patio you can smoke on. Often has sports or chee-z movies or nature docs on the TVs inside. The crowd is mellow, generally late 20s to late 50s, and everyone gets along. Diverse communities and queer friendly.
… moreBrooke Hardy
Ok, but new happy hour should be child free. No children after 6pm? That seems fair
… moreRon Thomas
Love this divey neighborhood joint! Audey is the kind of bartender who makes you feel welcome even when it’s packed. Not to mention, she makes a mean Martini. Although my go-to tends to be an Olympia + a shot of mezcal or whiskey. Oh and lest I forget, the food aka. the best burgers around are courtesy Lovey’s. <-- look it up
… moreAnnabelle Cole
Only been to the lodge twice and each time was so lovely! The bartenders on Tuesdays, Michael and others, were so friendly and fun to chat with. The folks working there, the music, movies, super yummy food pop ups, etc. make it a perfect spot to meet some buddies for a beer. They made me a regular so quick!
… moreJohn Ericson
A pleasant place to have cocktails, The Lodge, whether lively or a slow night, always has a welcoming vibe. Friendly bartenders and inexpensive drinks.
The kitchen frequently features an assortment of very good pop-up vendors. There are usually pop-ups on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until 10. Check the website for a schedule. On Friday, Irene tends the bar and brings in the most delightful and decadent homemade pastries. If you have a late night sweet tooth, they worth asking about.
In the event of a late night attack of the munchies and no vendor, they have a selection of microwave junk food that’s fairly good, i.e. cup-o-noodles, corn dogs etc.
A neighborhood bar with a fair share of regulars, it is a step above what I would call a dive bar. Nice, dog friendly patio in the back. There’s always a water bowl available. Good Dogs can always stop by the bar and get a free doggie treat. Dogs are required to be leashed.
… moreSahra Schukraft
Went here on Tuesday for a night cap after a girls dinner. We met Michael the bartender who was absolutely wonderful – chatty but respectful, attentive to all the people at the bar and coming in, listened to me when I said I didn’t actually want the shot my friend ordered for me, and looked out for us when dudes were around – iykyk. Having a bartender that really had your back when your some girls out drinking was honestly the best part of our experience, though the popcorn machine and great drinks helped!
Not to mention they allow dogs
My favorite kind of neighborhood dive – Definitely going back !
… moreOscar Vivanco
3 of my favorite bartenders work here:
Michael
Emily
Sadie
I follow Michael around cuz he’s positive & cool as hell and emphasizes first exchanging hellos and pleasantries before getting down to business.
Kitchen is great when available!
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