Cafe Van Kleef
$$ • Cocktail Bar, Bars
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1621 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
(510) 763-7711
Cafe Van Kleef Reviews
I came here for the ambiance. This place sure is eclectic! Some of the other bars in the area feel... well... sterile. But then again, they aren't art bars. I came on a Friday night, and it was quite busy. I kinda wish I came here more, but duty calls (by that, I mean work .??) I don't think they offer food here.
It's a unique dive bar experience. The decore of the space is the conversation starter of the evening. The effects of the lights give swanky while the random art, animal forms, statues & paraphernalia give hoarder uncles man cave.The music was just as random when I visited on a Saturday night. 2000s r&b and pop kept me in a groove.Their fresh squeezed grapefruits made for refreshing Paloma's. Standing room. It's a tight squeeze - the space is narrow with the long bar run down...read full review
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5PM - 2AM |
| Wednesday | 5PM - 2AM |
| Thursday | 5PM - 2AM |
| Friday | 5PM - 2AM |
| Saturday | 6PM - 2AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Cafe Van Kleef knows what they do - greyhounds! - and they do it well. Very few options for beer/wine, but you're here for their famous greyhounds, and so is the rest of the crowd. Relaxed vibe inside, even when packed, and it's an eclectic collection on the walls that's fun to peruse.