Love the Doolittle. Remodeled about 10 years ago and has a very good and friendly crowd of people. Recent Thursday karaoke visit was enjoyable. This bar has a great crowd of people. Nobody rowdy and nobody who can't handle their alcohol. I would say people are about 30 years old on average - its not really the place 21 year olds come for their first drink. Remodeled about 10 years ago and it still looks great. If the last time you were here was long long ago you need to see the place. Wooden siding gives it a warm atmosphere - its almost like your in a cabin. You will be blown away with how they did so much with such a small space. This is a very cozy bar. Very friendly. I love the tiny outdoor covered patio. Its great for smoking and the tall fence between the parking lot and the building makes for a comfortable space to be. If you need a place a little more quiet to talk this is your best bet. Karaoke was impressive. There was such talent singing all the songs from mostly 20 years ago. Sappy love songs and other favorite hits. Voices were very very good. I can't tell you how many paid cover bands I listen to that are horrible. Tonight (Friday) I was at the Elevate Lounge and the (paid) singer was horrible. Horrible, horrible. I suppose thats what sparks me to write this right here right now. If your in the Hayward San Leandro area don't hesitate to come here an extra mile.
La Shauna N.
Cute, quaint place. Drinks are delicious. Attended an after work social at Doolittle. I will be back!
Erika Smith
Horrible young bar tender couldn't serve a simple classic cocktail on menu. No eye contact or service. Use to be a great little bar. Don't know what happened except for inexperienced New bartenders.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Pam K.
Service is friendly. This is an awesome spot to get together with your friends to share memories and make new ones. I will be back. Ambiance is nice and not so loud that you can't hear your friends.
Tony Lamesajan
Worth checking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Patrick S.
Nice little honky tonk in Castro Valley. Good selection of beer on tap. Friendly service. Parking lot. Liquor store next door.
Jesse rodriguez
1st time there atmosphere good good vibe and music.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Justin Z
Amazing neighborhood spot, the owners are friendly and welcoming, the bartenders make great cocktails, and the beer selection is
Super fun little dive bar! Friendly service, great beer selection, and incredible atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ruth Valen
The bar is nice and clean love this place and the drinks
Ruth Valencia
The bar is nice and clean love this place and the drinks
Ella G.
The Doolittle is an excellent pick for a classy and elegant drink experience in Castro Valley. The ambiance is refined and elegant, and the cocktails are beautifully made and one-of-a-kind. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable, and the setting is ideal for a night out with friends or a romantic date. While the prices are higher, the quality and experience are well worth it.
Robbie P.
Okay, I read Avelina's review and I am disappointed but take it with a grain of salt. Who walks into a bar sometime after 1:00 am and thinks the bar is not winding down and preparing to close? At that time of night bar staff are usually dealing with people who are settled in and are reluctant to leave. When someone comes in after 1:00 am and orders 3 shots it's a red flag at any bar. Should bar staff been more professional and used better judgement dealing with paying customers while going through their closing routine ?Absolutely. This is a bad mark for the bar that needs corrective training. None of us are perfect. But it is not something that outweighs all the good things Doolittle's provides as a local pub.
Love the Doolittle. Remodeled about 10 years ago and has a very good and friendly crowd of people. Recent Thursday karaoke visit was enjoyable. This bar has a great crowd of people. Nobody rowdy and nobody who can't handle their alcohol. I would say people are about 30 years old on average - its not really the place 21 year olds come for their first drink. Remodeled about 10 years ago and it still looks great. If the last time you were here was long long ago you need to see the place. Wooden siding gives it a warm atmosphere - its almost like your in a cabin. You will be blown away with how they did so much with such a small space. This is a very cozy bar. Very friendly. I love the tiny outdoor covered patio. Its great for smoking and the tall fence between the parking lot and the building makes for a comfortable space to be. If you need a place a little more quiet to talk this is your best bet. Karaoke was impressive. There was such talent singing all the songs from mostly 20 years ago. Sappy love songs and other favorite hits. Voices were very very good. I can't tell you how many paid cover bands I listen to that are horrible. Tonight (Friday) I was at the Elevate Lounge and the (paid) singer was horrible. Horrible, horrible. I suppose thats what sparks me to write this right here right now. If your in the Hayward San Leandro area don't hesitate to come here an extra mile.
Cute, quaint place. Drinks are delicious. Attended an after work social at Doolittle. I will be back!
Horrible young bar tender couldn't serve a simple classic cocktail on menu. No eye contact or service. Use to be a great little bar. Don't know what happened except for inexperienced New bartenders.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Service is friendly. This is an awesome spot to get together with your friends to share memories and make new ones. I will be back. Ambiance is nice and not so loud that you can't hear your friends.
Worth checking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nice little honky tonk in Castro Valley. Good selection of beer on tap. Friendly service. Parking lot. Liquor store next door.
1st time there atmosphere good good vibe and music.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Amazing neighborhood spot, the owners are friendly and welcoming, the bartenders make great cocktails, and the beer selection is
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Whwt a disgrace! Waste of time and
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I got the Jucifer. Awesome ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Super fun little dive bar! Friendly service, great beer selection, and incredible atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The bar is nice and clean love this place and the drinks
The bar is nice and clean love this place and the drinks
The Doolittle is an excellent pick for a classy and elegant drink experience in Castro Valley. The ambiance is refined and elegant, and the cocktails are beautifully made and one-of-a-kind. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable, and the setting is ideal for a night out with friends or a romantic date. While the prices are higher, the quality and experience are well worth it.
Okay, I read Avelina's review and I am disappointed but take it with a grain of salt. Who walks into a bar sometime after 1:00 am and thinks the bar is not winding down and preparing to close? At that time of night bar staff are usually dealing with people who are settled in and are reluctant to leave. When someone comes in after 1:00 am and orders 3 shots it's a red flag at any bar. Should bar staff been more professional and used better judgement dealing with paying customers while going through their closing routine ?Absolutely. This is a bad mark for the bar that needs corrective training. None of us are perfect. But it is not something that outweighs all the good things Doolittle's provides as a local pub.