Bluesville

Blues/Hip-hop

131 Broadway

Bluesville features blues of course, and also features hip hop several nights a week.

Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon

American

56 Jack London Square

The First and Last Chance has been in operation since 1883.  It is a very small bar that has served presidents and is listed in the national register of historic places.

The Fat Lady Bar

American

201 Washington St.

The historic Fat Lady features live music every Friday and Saturday, and offers a great menu for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Yoshi's

Japanese/Jazz

510 Embarcadero West

Yoshi's is both a great Japanese restaurant and one of the best places in the Bay Area to hear live jazz.

Radio Bar

Lounge

435 13th Street

The Radio Bar serves up fancy (and expensive) cocktails in a cozy lounge setting.

Pacific Coast Brewing CO

Brewpub

906 Washington St.

Pacific Coast Brewing Company offers over 20 beers on tap, including several of their own variety.  There is also an extensive menu.

5th Amendment

Live Music

3255 Lakeshore Ave

5th Amendment is located east of Lake Merritt, a few miles from downtown Oakland.  It features live music and a great atmosphere, and no cover charge.

Catos Ale House

Pub

3891 Piedmont Ave.

With over 20 beers on tap, Cato's is a great place to knock back a few with some friends.  The menu features typical bar fare with some international items thrown in.

Henry's Publick House

American

2600 Durant Ave.

Located in the lobby of the Hotel Durant, Henry's is a hotbed for Cal students and fans alike.

Raleigh's

American

2438 Telegraph Ave.

Raleigh's has plenty of beers on tap, as well as a good menu to choose from.