50 Best Dive Bars near El Cerrito

Little Hill Lounge Cocktail Bar • $
10753 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito

“Retro classy neighborhood bar with fun regulars and great music!!!😎👍👍“

4.7 Superb29 Reviews
Lama Bar Bar • $
9937 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito

Customers` Favorites

Rolling Rock 2 for 5
Mexican Candy

“Lama Bar in El Cerrito is a gem! Exceptional service, great DJ vibes, and a cozy patio – it’s the perfect spot to unwind. Plus, the added bonus of billiards adds to the fun. Big thanks for the wonderful service; it’s definitely the go-to place for hanging out with friends!“

3.9 Good18 Reviews
The Golden Bull Bar Dive Bar • $
412 14th St, Oakland - 8.04 miles

“Nice little gem in Oakland California, great shows, and friendly staff. Don’t pass this place up!“

5 Superb24 Reviews
Mr Bing's Cocktail Bar • $
201 Columbus Ave, San Francisco - 9.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Root of All Evil
Liberty Ale
Bada Bing

“Bring on the funny 😁 happy anniversary Lisa good times great atmosphere!!!“

4.6 Superb44 Reviews
Smitty's Lounge Dive Bar • $
3339 Grand Avenue, Oakland - 7.9 miles

“I'm only giving this bar four stars because it doesn't have the same grit and dive bar feel after the remodel and reopening. And that may not be fair, because it's a great bar. And it's great that it's open again. I love the place“

4.1 Good10 Reviews
Kingfish Pub & Cafe Pubs • $
5227 Telegraph Ave, Oakland - 5.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Dive Bar
Popcorn

“Outstanding spot to watch sports, chill, and more“

4.6 Superb97 Reviews
Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe Bar • $
12 William Saroyan Place, San Francisco - 9.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheese and Crackers

“Best place ever. Real humans being real beautiful weirdos. Music sometimes. Eye candy always. Specs’ is one of my favorite places on earth.“

4.7 Superb45 Reviews
The Avenue Bar Bar • $
4822 Telegraph Ave, Oakland - 6.19 miles

“Halloween vibes year around!“

4.7 Superb42 Reviews
The Cinch Saloon Gay Bar • $
1723 Polk St, San Francisco - 10.44 miles

“I know where Lucy Borden’s remains are. She was delicious. Barbecue was great, but the menudo was the best!“

4.2 Good49 Reviews
Hi Dive Bar Bar • $$
28 Pier, San Francisco - 9.81 miles

Customers` Favorites

Stella Artois Pilsner
Fish and Chips
Chicken Tenders
French Fries
Cheeseburger
Fish & Chips
Burger
Nachos

“This was my 1st visit to San Francisco on my birthday! Hidive was welcoming, with great staff, good drinks, and a great bar top food menu! Started the day out there with margaritas, and stopped back in for some wings and a nightcap at the end of the day. It was great!“

4.4 Superb99 Reviews
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Hanaro

Hanaro Cocktail Bar • $$
939 Geary Blvd, San Francisco - 10.75 miles

“Great watering hole in the TL, especially if you're early for a show at GAMH. If you go between 2-8pm, there is a lovely Korean bartender who will teach you Korean while you drink. Solid jukebox, clean restroom, and entertaining regulars.“

4.8 Superb19 Reviews
The Rumpus Room Bar • $
10 6th St, San Francisco - 10.74 miles

Customers` Favorites

It'll Do Combo
Nothing Fancy

“Great bartenders, so welcoming& makes an awesome Old Fashion, makes you feel like a family“

4.5 Superb45 Reviews
Kung Fu Action Theatre Bar • $
841 Larkin St, San Francisco - 10.74 miles

Customers` Favorites

Popcorn

“By far one of my favorite bars in the area! 🍻“

4.8 Superb18 Reviews
The Warehouse Cafe American • $
5 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa - 11.36 miles

Customers` Favorites

Prime Rib Baked Potato Garlic Bread
Long Island Iced Tex
Prime Rib Dinner
Grilled Cheese
Clam Chowder
Hot Link

“You have to go at least once. I like the staff and the bar is close to the water with good outdoor seating available. They have bar food but have a good dinner as well. During the warmer months, they had outdoor music on Sunday's, but the owner was talking about getting some full-time entrainment at some point.

Parking: Parking can be tough at times

Kid-friendliness: Kids are allowed, just not at the bar.“

4.4 Superb72 Reviews
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Pagoda

Pagoda Dive Bar • $
1704 Post St, San Francisco - 11.12 miles

“Bartenders are all nice. Shirley is great she's my friend anyway so maybe biased. They actually have a lot of Chinese karoake songs too. My friend lives close so we go there kinda often. Always have a blast, and go home wasted after a great night haha“

3.9 Good49 Reviews
The Alley Dive Bar • $
3325 Grand Ave, Oakland - 7.92 miles

Customers` Favorites

Stan's Steak Sandwich & Fries
Salad with Roquefort Dressing
Hamburgers and Onion Rings
Bacon Burger with Cheese
Campari on the Rocks
Sauteed Vegetables
Mixed Green Salad
New York Steak
Stan's Burger
Fried Chicken

“This place is phenomenal.“

4.6 Superb66 Reviews
Eli's Mile High Club Bar & Grill • $
3629 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland - 6.63 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tots or Fries
Happy Meal
Totchos

“Totally GREAT night with CHRCH, Chrome Ghost, Praying....really excellent staff serving up a comfortable RAWK experience. Damn good SOUND and access to Bands. That backyard!!! Let's get that OPEN again please 🙏✨🤠
Thank You 😎“

4.5 Superb33 Reviews
Louie's Bar Bar & Grill • $$
55 Stevenson St, San Francisco - 10 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sour Cream and Onion Popcorn
Sweet Lou's Bangkok Wings
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Summer Chicken Sando
Louies Buffalo Wings
The Burger and Fries
Fully Loaded Potato
Pastrami Sandwich
Tecate and a Shot
Chicken Nuggets

“awesome place! I highly recommend!“

4.3 Superb80 Reviews
Second2None Cocktail Bar • $$
4156 Appian Way, El Sobrante - 3.54 miles

Customers` Favorites

Don Julio Anejo

“Super cute place. Come as you are kind of bar. There are food vendors, gaming activities, pool, darts, wonderful people that are super chill. Legend says if you're there on a Monday there's There 2 islanders that cook amazing food...The only thing is that they show up randomly. They will post on the Second 2 None Facebook 5 hours before showing up. If you want to be there when they cook best to like this page so you can get the latest updates and last minute events and after parties.. PS. mention Alice or Ichigo referred you to the Bartender so they know. Also real men wear miniskirts if you can do that, kilts count too...“

5 Superb12 Reviews
Thee Stork Club Dive Bar • $
2330 Telegraph Ave, Oakland - 7.48 miles

“cheap and fun. please go.“

4.3 Superb46 Reviews
Merchants' Saloon Bar • $
Shasta Produce, 401 2nd St, Oakland - 8.56 miles

“A fun dive bar with kind and friendly staff“

4.3 Superb46 Reviews
Missouri Lounge Lounges • $
2600 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley - 4.11 miles

“Things haven’t gotten going yet so you can still make it.“

4.7 Superb16 Reviews
Wolfhound Bar Bar • $
5516 San Pablo Ave, Oakland - 5.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mighty Dry Cider

“Best quiz in Oakland! Wednesday night“

4.3 Superb37 Reviews
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen American • $
2940 431 Natoma St, San Francisco - 10.69 miles

Customers` Favorites

Box Burger and Garlic Parm Fries
Potato Skins with Pork Belly
Pork Belly Potato Skins
Mac & Cheese Egg Rolls
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chicken & Waffles
Burger and Fries
The Potato Skins
Garlic Fries
French Fries

“Good drinks, great atmosphere, best food!!“

4.2 Good154 Reviews
Red's Java House Hamburger • $
pier 30 The Embarcadero S, San Francisco - 9.84 miles

Customers` Favorites

Double Cheeseburger with Mustard
Double Cheeseburger and Fries
Chili Cheese Fries
Breakfast Sandwich
Fish and Chips
Veggie Burger
Fish & Chips
Onion Rings
Hot Dog

“Good food under the towering Bay Bridge- great views 😍“

4 Good146 Reviews
Red's Place Bar • $
672 Jackson St, San Francisco - 9.8 miles

“If you want to sit on a throne in San Fran“

4.5 Superb40 Reviews
Rancho Sports Bar Sports Bar • $
3912 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante - 3.38 miles

“Great Atmosphere & Friendly Bartenders.Most Of All It Has Karaoke On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Starting @7pm-11pm. I Enjoy The Breakfast Club Wit The Bartender Stephanie On Saturday & Sunday Mornings“

4.5 Superb33 Reviews
Vieni Vieni Lucky Spot Bar • $
1431 Stockton St, San Francisco - 9.71 miles

“Great Juke box, cute bartender and booze! What else can you ask for?“

5 Superb7 Reviews
The Summer Place Cocktail Bar • $
801 Bush St, San Francisco - 10.28 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mezcal Margherita
Brett Special

“Tony is the fantastic bartender“

4.4 Superb79 Reviews
Red Jack Saloon Bar • $
131 Bay St, San Francisco - 9.33 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hennessy vs Shot

“Went there with relatives from Ireland. The told me it felt like a pub back home. That is a great compliment. The bartender was also from Ireland and the back and forth banter between the bartender and my guest (Mainly dealt with the different countries they were from) was hilarious. Had great time.“

4.4 Superb68 Reviews
Chelsea Place Bar • $
641 Bush St, San Francisco - 10.19 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sausage and Cheese Omelette

“A local hangout full of characters who are not only friendly and entertaining, but welcoming. The kind of place that evokes the vibe of the TV show Cheers with a much more diverse clientele. Bartender was attentive and poured a great G&T. Classic. Dive. Bar.“

4.4 Superb60 Reviews
The Villa Bar • $
1299 San Pablo Ave, Pinole - 6.08 miles

“It was a great positive experience and true local hidden gem! Come say hi to the owner Ann, tell her I sent you.“

5 Superb4 Reviews
Lakeside Lounge Cocktail Bar • $
338 E 18th St, Oakland - 8.69 miles

“The owners are the sweetest people in the world and the loved my Lady Blu thank you so much I had a blast and yes Dee Dee Simon is the truth it was so worth the trip to see her and meet you all. A very friendly place that makes really good drinks Tory from Vegas“

4.4 Superb34 Reviews
Heart & Dagger Saloon Bar • $
504 Lake Park Ave, Oakland - 8.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

Garlic Rice
Jameson

“If you've ever been to Heart and Dagger, then you know it's a quintessential Oakland dive bar.
No fancy frills or eccentric cocktail menus. Just decently priced booze, good music, and plenty of space for good company. The back patio is rather large and a cute little hangout spot with a gorgeous tree and some cool old signage! The only caveat is that it's a smoking patio, so if that isn't your thing, you'll just have to enjoy the inside and front. The staff gets their shit done and will definitely be nice to you as long as you're nice to them! But also, it's a dive bar: don't expect the fine dining experience and just have a good time!
There are lots of yummy food options nearby that you can bring in. Sometimes, they even have a food vendor in the front, but I don't know much about the frequency.

(Also, they play hella movies that range from funny to horrorifying! 🧡)“

4.2 Good29 Reviews
Club Tac Bar • $
1336 Pomona St, Crockett - 10.53 miles

Customers` Favorites

La Completa Burger

“Never found a place with better people running it“

4.4 Superb25 Reviews
Baggy's By the Lake Cocktail Bar • $
288 E 18th St, Oakland - 8.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lake

“Great service great vibe....a real community bar... They remember everyone and treat everyone with respect... But if you mess up and make patrons uncomfortable.... You are OUT. Always something good on the tvs or juke box, random art pop ups with no pressure...plus you can't beat the prices... Definitely worth the visit“

4.5 Superb11 Reviews
2101 Club Bar • $$
2101 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland - 9.48 miles

“The bartender Carlie is a true sweetheart. The service is stellar. They give you HUGE Shots here. I've never seen anything like it. She gave me 4 shots and it's like 2+ shots in each drink. Money will spent and they're not expensive. Based on quality of service I would've given them a 5 star review but it's just a dive bar. I'll be back #FACTS“

4.5 Superb11 Reviews
George Kaye's Bar • $
4044 Broadway, Oakland - 6.75 miles

“Geo Kaye’s in Oakland is the quintessential dive bar experience done right. This place has that perfect blend of no-frills charm and a laid-back vibe that keeps you coming back. But what truly sets it apart is Winston behind the bar. He’s a master at his craft—quick with the drinks and even quicker with the wit. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, Winston makes you feel right at home with his warm, welcoming energy. If you’re looking for a spot with character, strong drinks, and a bartender who knows how to make your night, Geo Kaye’s is the place to be.“

5 Superb3 Reviews
Underground SF Dive Bar • $
424 Haight St, San Francisco - 11.85 miles
4.4 Superb16 Reviews
Ed's Place Bar • $
5329 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante - 3.41 miles

“It's a dive bar, but such a wonderful bar it is !!! Outstanding bartenders who make delicious drinks at great prices. There's always been a lively crowd when I've gone here. This is due to all the regulars. As soon as you walk in the door everyone welcomes you with open arms and treats you as family. I highly recommend going here for a drink or two. I promise you'll love the atmosphere, the people and especially the bartenders.“

4.4 Superb15 Reviews
Li Po Cocktail Lounge Cocktail Bar • $
916 Grant Ave, San Francisco - 9.84 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bar

“A must stop when in the area. Nothing fancy, dive bar feel, but always a good time.“

3.9 Good191 Reviews
Buddha Lounge Lounges • $
901 Grant Ave, San Francisco - 9.85 miles

“Friendly staff who are happy to give reccomendations for the area (both for food, bars etc as well as "cultural" advice).

Reasonably priced.

Nice vibe. Music, but not too loud. Cool rural on the floor you enter in.“

3.9 Good65 Reviews
Victor's Bar Bar
659 E 12th St, Oakland - 9.03 miles
5 Superb1 Reviews
Club Kristi Bar • $$
782 O'Farrell St, San Francisco - 10.75 miles

“More than a dive bar. But a piece of the community. A piece of history in the tenderloin. A safe place in a wild world. A place to feel that the tenderloin really does have a community. Never too busy. And always friendly. I've been coming here for about 15 years now. Always a good choice for a drink.“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Kerry House Bar • $
4092 Piedmont Ave, Oakland - 6.97 miles

“Kerry House, nestled on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, stands as an exceptional local haunt revered by residents for its vibrant atmosphere and welcoming vibe. The establishment boasts a well-curated jukebox and an inviting outdoor patio where smoking is permitted, making it a rare find. Bartenders exude energy and friendliness, contributing to the lively ambiance that has been a hallmark of Kerry House for years. Flanked by exquisite restaurants and charming baguette spots to both the left and right, it's positioned in a bustling area, promising an engaging experience. While soaking in the locale's lively spirit, visitors should be mindful of parking regulations. Ensure you feed the meter or opt for paid parking to avoid the inconvenience of a ticket. Kerry House is more than a bar; it's a testament to Oakland's spirited community and a must-visit spot for an authentic local experience.“

4.3 Superb10 Reviews
Ruby Room Bar • $
132 14th St, Oakland - 8.33 miles

“Wow Ruby Room is back, as soon as I’m leaving after living here 15 years on and off… new ownership, waltzed in on a Tuesday at 10pm and the atmosphere was great. Great speaker system, still the same classic decor, nice vibe and people…. I will miss this place. The fact that this place isn’t packed 247 leaves me curious why.

Also, the sound and acoustics are fantastic, not sure if they updated after new ownership or if I’ve just not been here in a while“

4.2 Good21 Reviews
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R Bar

R Bar Bar • $
1176 Sutter St, San Francisco - 10.67 miles

“Excellent Browns Backer Bar!“

4.2 Good37 Reviews
Lakeman's Bar • $
512 First St, Rodeo - 8.66 miles

“Very beautiful atmosphere lovely people! Pool table for tournaments and fun, cards as well. Serves wine and beer, smoking outside with seating, also bar cat comes around here and there and I think it's the best. Will most definitely come more often! I give this place five stars.“

3.9 Good9 Reviews
2211 Club, LLC Bar • $
2211 Polk St, San Francisco - 10.22 miles

Customers` Favorites

Friendly Atmosphere
Full Service Bar
Friendly People

“Nikki, what a gem! She knew all of my friend's drinks that are regulars at this bar and I'm the new guy of the crew! Totally amazing, prompt and fun service. She totally makes the place what it is, crowded or not too busy my friends always make a point to come into Crestas for the great service and good vibes.“

3.8 Good14 Reviews
Kozy Kar Bar • $
1548 Polk St, San Francisco - 10.5 miles

“Way to be different lol“

3.9 Good38 Reviews

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