I love this little bar, it's hidden on the side of some corporate building but has such cozy vibes. I wish I knew of it sooner. I got 2 cocktails although not gonna lie I can't remember the names but they were both super tasty. Everyone in my group loved their drinks. The bartender was so friendly too. We also got their empanadas and honestly kind of fire. It was the perfect after work drink type of bar.
Deven Parghi
Great little find! Very good cocktails with friendly bar staff & pleasant atmosphere. Try the Caffe Verde coffee-based cocktail - great way to start the evening.Parking: Free street parking in the evening. You may need to park around the corner just a could of minutes away.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Barcia
Great hidden gem in downtown Oakland. Intimate and cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dr. 7.
Walking from my hotel to a seminar the first morning I passed this place. It caught my eye and memory because my first dog was an Irish Setter I adopted from a race car driver family named Penelope. On returning to my hotel that day around Happy Hour I ducked in, figuring none of the politicians, corporates, or nerds from my seminar wd. be likley enter the place. The two co-owners behind the bar were great. We discussed wine, food, Spain, dog breeds, . . . and Penelope. I asked why for the name of your place? They just pointed reverently above and there was the church-like painting of HER!! I asked if they had ever seen "Elegy" in which she and her naked breasts co-starred along with Ben Kingsley. They were gobsmacked, saying they would rent it that night. Day 2, returning from my seminar I ducked in again and the 2 owners greeted me by name. A table of people from the Oakland office were there, surprisingly and a major dickhead who had spoken on stage the day before yelled, "Wait! you're in Oakland for less than 48 hours and the bartenders know you by name!?" Well, yes. And it's part of NOT being a dickhead. ______ So I read a question about Penelope on a Y-named-website. It asks, "Hey there - can someone please advise on the demographic of this bar? Students? 30-40? 40+? Thanks!" No one answered. My answer would be, "The only people who would feel comfortable here are those withOUT a bug up their ass and a phone taking selfies of their phony face for "Y" or "Instrajam." And "demographic"? It's restrictave. Pretentious people like dickheads from the Oakland office should not feel comfortable here.
Mary Chan
Jason was awesome! Drinks and vibes were all aligned and I’m so glad i came here on a random Wednesday night. Will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lily
Mushroom empanadas. Best empanadas I've ever had. And Jason is the best bartender
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nautica W.
Great vibes - owner is actively present - true hidden gem in downtown
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Leanna L.
Great drinks. The owner and bartender was accommodating and welcoming..it was great place to meet friends and coworkers for cocktails.
Kurt P.
Love this place. They welcome yo like you're family and treat you like that the entire time you are there. Which is obviously too long as I have left my credit card there more than once. lol Seriously, great place. Johnny makes craft cocktails and has enough personality to run 10 bars. Definitely a place I will hit once a week.
Subree Keller
I witnessed the BEST Old Fashioned made in Oakland!
Doesn't keep their hours updated online. Came here on a Monday, but they are closed.
Alisa H.
Little spot in the corner of the building I use to work in. Been here with coworkers a few years back, so I knew the place was small but, it was just the right atmosphere grab a quick drink with someone special and have a good conversation. No loud music, not crowded and no distractions was a plus!
Marty B
Small but amazing bar! You will not find a bar like it in the downtown Oakland area. Great cocktails and wonderful bartenders! Try out their empanadas too! Definitely one of my go-to spots on the weekends.
William Ward
Penelope's is an amazing place with great bartenders. The care of their craft comes through in the flavors of a cocktails they share.
I love this little bar, it's hidden on the side of some corporate building but has such cozy vibes. I wish I knew of it sooner. I got 2 cocktails although not gonna lie I can't remember the names but they were both super tasty. Everyone in my group loved their drinks. The bartender was so friendly too. We also got their empanadas and honestly kind of fire. It was the perfect after work drink type of bar.
Great little find! Very good cocktails with friendly bar staff & pleasant atmosphere. Try the Caffe Verde coffee-based cocktail - great way to start the evening.Parking: Free street parking in the evening. You may need to park around the corner just a could of minutes away.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great hidden gem in downtown Oakland. Intimate and cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Walking from my hotel to a seminar the first morning I passed this place. It caught my eye and memory because my first dog was an Irish Setter I adopted from a race car driver family named Penelope. On returning to my hotel that day around Happy Hour I ducked in, figuring none of the politicians, corporates, or nerds from my seminar wd. be likley enter the place. The two co-owners behind the bar were great. We discussed wine, food, Spain, dog breeds, . . . and Penelope. I asked why for the name of your place? They just pointed reverently above and there was the church-like painting of HER!! I asked if they had ever seen "Elegy" in which she and her naked breasts co-starred along with Ben Kingsley. They were gobsmacked, saying they would rent it that night. Day 2, returning from my seminar I ducked in again and the 2 owners greeted me by name. A table of people from the Oakland office were there, surprisingly and a major dickhead who had spoken on stage the day before yelled, "Wait! you're in Oakland for less than 48 hours and the bartenders know you by name!?" Well, yes. And it's part of NOT being a dickhead. ______ So I read a question about Penelope on a Y-named-website. It asks, "Hey there - can someone please advise on the demographic of this bar? Students? 30-40? 40+? Thanks!" No one answered. My answer would be, "The only people who would feel comfortable here are those withOUT a bug up their ass and a phone taking selfies of their phony face for "Y" or "Instrajam." And "demographic"? It's restrictave. Pretentious people like dickheads from the Oakland office should not feel comfortable here.
Jason was awesome! Drinks and vibes were all aligned and I’m so glad i came here on a random Wednesday night. Will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mushroom empanadas. Best empanadas I've ever had. And Jason is the best bartender
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibes - owner is actively present - true hidden gem in downtown
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks. The owner and bartender was accommodating and welcoming..it was great place to meet friends and coworkers for cocktails.
Love this place. They welcome yo like you're family and treat you like that the entire time you are there. Which is obviously too long as I have left my credit card there more than once. lol Seriously, great place. Johnny makes craft cocktails and has enough personality to run 10 bars. Definitely a place I will hit once a week.
I witnessed the BEST Old Fashioned made in Oakland!
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Doesn't keep their hours updated online. Came here on a Monday, but they are closed.
Little spot in the corner of the building I use to work in. Been here with coworkers a few years back, so I knew the place was small but, it was just the right atmosphere grab a quick drink with someone special and have a good conversation. No loud music, not crowded and no distractions was a plus!
Small but amazing bar! You will not find a bar like it in the downtown Oakland area. Great cocktails and wonderful bartenders! Try out their empanadas too! Definitely one of my go-to spots on the weekends.
Penelope's is an amazing place with great bartenders. The care of their craft comes through in the flavors of a cocktails they share.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Johnny is an artist. So inventive and welcoming. Favorite new bar.