I decided to check out the Boathouse from a suggestion from a friend. I loved the nautical theme and huge patio, which would be amazing to sit at on a nice day. Janet was bartending when i was there. She is super nice, fast, and great at her job. She had the best music playing too! I will definitely be back.
Maurice Ramirez
During my Alameda Restaurant Week coverage, I captured some highlights at Boathouse that showcase its character. It has a total maritime theme - it's the dive bar you want to love. This place is the epitome of sailor types, frequented by people who own boats or live on boats, and looks like a dockworker haven. Despite the rough-and-ready appearance, they serve good food with a great beer selection. It gets busy on weekend nights, creating a fun vibe that draws in both locals and visitors.
Juls Vale
Great cider selections
David Evans
Great pub in Alameda!!
David Mahoney
If you're looking for a cool, funky-phresh, time capsule, of an old-schoolish bar with tons of Alameda history, (part of it was literally a horse stable decades ago) then the Boathouse is definitely your place. Great selection of beers, and classic cocktails. Great bar food, and plenty of outdoor seating when the weather is right. The owners are locals and are really committed to the community. It's actually the best damn neighborhood bar in Alameda, bar none!
Vegetarian options: The veggie chilli is hella good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J. Matthew Farley
Nice to strangers and regulars, alike.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Kelliher
Awesome specials. Ask for the Tim special sando anytime. It's on the secret menu.
Vegetarian options: They offer a vegetarian chili that can be substituted on any of the meat dishes.
A pirate’s trasure.The food is stellar. Please try the recently added club sandwich. Way beyond the traditional club. A melt beyond expectations. Special shout out to Denise for always fabulous service. Great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CP
This place definitely used to be a house at one time. I was a little worried after looking it up on Google, but turned out to be pretty cool little spot. Seems like there was a lot of neighborhood people in there eating the food looked really good not a lot to choose from but they have some specials sandwiches, regular bar food. They have a lot of different, specialty beers around the area. The bartender was really nice & knowledgeable. The one thing I could say at this place needs is a new bar top other than that pretty cool spot & not a bad location.
Excellent dive bar,really good food and great service. They also have a pool table, a requirement for exceptional dive bar status. Cheap drinks and food as well. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Larry Morrow
$10 40oz of beer is a steal, thanks to the lady who suggested $10 Budweiser beers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mark scates
Boathouse is the perfect local bar. Great beer and wine selection. Owners are beyond friendly and amazing. Energy is chill and relaxing. Inside or outside seating. Pool table. Great mix of music. Food. Bartenders work their tails off. And dog friendly!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank Martinez
ABV should suspend this permit that has been fraudulently filed as a restaurant.
Has zero suitable kitchen facilities and makes no meals, only appetizers & microwave snacks.
Drunk Owner obviously trying to take advantage of loopholes!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
J X
Owner is a belligerent drunk & will randomly start fights with patrons.
Throws a temper tantrum over "outside food" claiming they have food, but all they have is Velveeta microwaved over stale chips.
Unless you are looking for trouble & WAY over priced drinks (seriously $10 budweiser at a dive bar!?) stay away!
I decided to check out the Boathouse from a suggestion from a friend. I loved the nautical theme and huge patio, which would be amazing to sit at on a nice day. Janet was bartending when i was there. She is super nice, fast, and great at her job. She had the best music playing too! I will definitely be back.
During my Alameda Restaurant Week coverage, I captured some highlights at Boathouse that showcase its character. It has a total maritime theme - it's the dive bar you want to love. This place is the epitome of sailor types, frequented by people who own boats or live on boats, and looks like a dockworker haven. Despite the rough-and-ready appearance, they serve good food with a great beer selection. It gets busy on weekend nights, creating a fun vibe that draws in both locals and visitors.
Great cider selections
Great pub in Alameda!!
If you're looking for a cool, funky-phresh, time capsule, of an old-schoolish bar with tons of Alameda history, (part of it was literally a horse stable decades ago) then the Boathouse is definitely your place. Great selection of beers, and classic cocktails. Great bar food, and plenty of outdoor seating when the weather is right. The owners are locals and are really committed to the community. It's actually the best damn neighborhood bar in Alameda, bar none!
Vegetarian options: The veggie chilli is hella good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice to strangers and regulars, alike.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome specials. Ask for the Tim special sando anytime. It's on the secret menu.
Vegetarian options: They offer a vegetarian chili that can be substituted on any of the meat dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Weekly Slider, Ceviche Tostada, Pork Taco with Mango Salsa, Beef Noodle Soup, Reuben Sandwich
Great lil dive bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A pirate’s trasure.The food is stellar. Please try the recently added club sandwich. Way beyond the traditional club. A melt beyond expectations.
Special shout out to Denise for always fabulous service. Great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place definitely used to be a house at one time. I was a little worried after looking it up on Google, but turned out to be pretty cool little spot. Seems like there was a lot of neighborhood people in there eating the food looked really good not a lot to choose from but they have some specials sandwiches, regular bar food. They have a lot of different, specialty beers around the area. The bartender was really nice & knowledgeable. The one thing I could say at this place needs is a new bar top other than that pretty cool spot & not a bad location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Excellent dive bar,really good food and great service. They also have a pool table, a requirement for exceptional dive bar status. Cheap drinks and food as well. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
$10 40oz of beer is a steal, thanks to the lady who suggested $10 Budweiser beers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Boathouse is the perfect local bar. Great beer and wine selection. Owners are beyond friendly and amazing. Energy is chill and relaxing. Inside or outside seating. Pool table. Great mix of music. Food. Bartenders work their tails off. And dog friendly!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ABV should suspend this permit that has been fraudulently filed as a restaurant.
Has zero suitable kitchen facilities and makes no meals, only appetizers & microwave snacks.
Drunk Owner obviously trying to take advantage of loopholes!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Owner is a belligerent drunk & will randomly start fights with patrons.
Throws a temper tantrum over "outside food" claiming they have food, but all they have is Velveeta microwaved over stale chips.
Unless you are looking for trouble & WAY over priced drinks (seriously $10 budweiser at a dive bar!?) stay away!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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