Top rated Cocktail bars in Oakland

Experience the best that Oakland has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 36 places from Cocktail bar category.

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Fox Theater
Live music venue
Live music venue in a historic building housing an art school, bar, restaurant & courtyard.
$$$ $
4.80 (4.1K reviews)
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Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
Bar
Vibrant circa-1883 bar featuring cocktails & draft brews in funky Old West surrounds with a patio.
$ $$$
4.70 (633 reviews)
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Bar Shiru
Bar
A Tokyo-inspired cocktail den with high ceilings & an extensive, jazz-centric record collection.
4.70 (294 reviews)
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Shinmai
Japanese restaurant
Modern, minimalist spot that puts a California spin on ramen & izakaya served with whisky & sake.
$$ $$
4.60 (538 reviews)
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Viridian
Cocktail bar
Innovative cocktails & a menu of contemporary Asian-inspired food & desserts in a stylish locale.
4.60 (344 reviews)
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19th Street Station
Cocktail bar
Patrons can smoke legally in this laid-back bar decked out in vintage sports memorabilia.
$ $$$
4.60 (87 reviews)
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Cafe Van Kleef
Cocktail bar
Watering hole with a patio offering greyhounds & other cocktails amid funky art & knickknacks.
$ $$$
4.50 (964 reviews)
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Pizzaiolo
Italian restaurant
Contemporary pizzeria earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal Italian eats in a lively setting.
$$ $$
4.50 (733 reviews)
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Merchants' Saloon
Bar
Long-running bar established in 1916 offering drinks & pool in a funky, no-frills space.
$ $$$
4.50 (491 reviews)
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FOB Kitchen
Filipino restaurant
Hip, turquoise-&-tropics-inspired stop offering classic Filipino fare plus island-style cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (381 reviews)
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Sobre Mesa
Restaurant
Tropical design touches & plants outfit this chic cocktail lounge with Afro-Latino small plates.
4.50 (329 reviews)
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Marzano
Italian restaurant
Cozy Italian outpost features Neapolitan pies & other wood-fired dishes in a modern-rustic interior.
$$ $$
4.50 (296 reviews)
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Bar 355
Cocktail bar
Trendy watering hole with creative cocktails & regular live music in a speakeasy-inspired venue.
$$ $$
4.50 (234 reviews)
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Low Bar
Restaurant
Cool Mexican-inflected cocktail spot pairing creative drinks with elevated tacos & churros.
4.50 (191 reviews)
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Aloha Club
Cocktail bar
Long-standing, family-run dive bar with happy hours, sports viewing, a pool table & outdoor patio.
$ $$$
4.50 (181 reviews)
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Mimosa 2
Cocktail bar
4.50 (175 reviews)
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The Saap Avenue
Laotian restaurant
Convivial neighborhood kitchen & lounge for Thai small plates, cocktails & a wide whiskey selection.
$$ $$
4.50 (155 reviews)
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First Edition
Cocktail bar
A comic book-themed cocktail den with moody lighting, high ceilings, large murals & outdoor tables.
4.50 (155 reviews)
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Penelope
Bar
Artisan cocktails, specialty beers & fine spirits served up in a chic spot with sidewalk seats.
$$ $$
4.50 (69 reviews)
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NIDO's BackYard
Mexican restaurant
Upbeat, colorful patio hangout offering modern Mexican bites, margaritas, beer & agave.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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