Gay Bars near Oakland, CA

“Hot and fun! And the BF dj’s there the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month“

“The environment is great. The bartender friendly. The food tasty. They have an outside patio. And they just started doing Comedy Shows spotlighting the LGBTIA comedians“

“Updated: new metal horse is so weird, i feel like I’m at a Ford dealership. Super sad the smoking room is gone now too. I liked the old set up better.Otherwise, an iconic and historic queer bar. I love to sing ???great times, plastic cups, perfect environment.“

“It was just the sort of down to earth place I had been looking for. They have an assortment of domestic bottled beer for $5, as well as liquor, etc. Met several nice and friendly people the first time I was there, and I was only there an hour or so.“

“What an eclectic spot. Hole in the Wall Saloon is exactly what you hope it will be: neon signs buzzing, the jukebox always has something good, and the people-watching is elite. Saturday happy hour? $2 beers that actually taste cold, not flat, and you’ll find yourself staying for “just one more” before you realize it’s dark out.

If you like places that aren’t trying too hard, where you can grab a cheap drink, play a round of pool, and chat with folks who aren’t in a rush, this is your place. Cash only, but the ATM is right there. Go. Have fun. Don’t expect fancy, expect a good time.“

“Awesome promotion night .. we will come back“

“As an openly queer femme, this is the best nightclub for feminine identities in the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community. The venue was such a safe space and the bartender was considerate. I danced my heart out, played pool with some friends, hyped up club dancers, received hugs from other sapphics, easily made new friends, drank a lot, and ate ramen. I genuinely enjoyed my experience. Not many LGBTQ+ nightclubs are feminine-friendly spaces. Thank you so much for existing.“

“I had a great time and the Bar Staff was fun and friendly. The best part is that it turned into a BLAST of dance party thanks to the DJ!“

“You know, I was among a select group who were regulars there from 1997 - 2008, which is arguably the heyday of the bar. In fact, I bought so many drinks and merchandise there for myself and my friends that I fully expect a bronze plaque to be placed on the bar because fer chrissakes, if you people had kids I would have put them through medical school by now. I even have a photo on the patio of my mother and me at the pre-wedding party they held for my ex and me. How about we get some of the past patrons to help out by adding photos to your gallery? Hmmm?😜“

“Las mejores noches latinas aquí todos los viernes y domingos no te lo puedes perder.“

“Best vibe. Best parties. Best people.“