Lovely & grungy dive right by the lake. Some of the cooler bartenders I've encountered in the East Bay. Was bummed that they planned to close at the end of 2023: But! Now they're open on Friday nights only, better than nothing eh:
Moon G.
Im so sad this bar will be shutting down. It was the first bar I went to in Oakland when I moved in October. The space was so nice and inviting, always nice people. Even if you didnt know anyone. There wasnt any food BUT there was good food spots near by. I loved the drinks, they didnt cost too much, and had an indoor smoking area if that was your thing. Long live the Ruby Room.
Dennis Frazer
It’s sad to think we are losing yet another epic dive bar. Ruby Room, you will be sorely missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Samuel S.
Great dive bar, cool bar tenders, 1 dinged but enjoyable pool table in a back room you can smoke it. Ratchet crowd but in the best kind of way
Vanessa Melendez
DJ Alleyoops!!!! Best staff ever!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Debbie Wilgus
Love this place and probably one of my favorite spot in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brie D.
Best bar in town! Friendly service, cheap drinks and you can smoke. The spicy piña tamarindo is the best drink in the house
Eddie Granillo
Love this place and probably one of my fave bar in Oakland.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Texas Isaiah Horatio-Valenzuela
I dig this bar a lot and have visited frequently since 2016. But, before you have an employee, comment on how “suspect” wearing a mask is without an inch of curiosity about a patron’s health considering that COVID is still a thing — that would be a great way to lead a conversation. It’s more courteous.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Lisa Mccarty
Best dive bar in Oakland. Always a good time, friendly staff, great and inexpensive drinks, pool table what more do ya want?
Classic dive bar, dimly lit and no frills. I did see someone smoking crack in the back/Pool room. But who am I to judge, crack has an appeal. But if you’re not into being in close proximity to crack, think twice about entering the pool room of this establishment, which is in the back, and where one can smoke freely. Ostensibly, only tobacco is allowed, however sweet herbaceous Mary fills the room and a wee bit of crack, not too much smoke discrimination. If it can light, it’s all right is the unofficial mantra. I also saw a fella getting his knob attended to by his younger date. Let’s just say she wasn’t doing a lot of talking. But to the bouncers credit, this was dealt with swiftly. Anyways 4 stars no frills great dive
Sandra K.
Was in oakland yesterday and decided to look for a place that had a pool table, so decided to check this place out. Was very pleased with the two ladies at the bar they both went out their way to help with our drinks ended up with a margarita and a shot of espolón. The atmosphere was awesome, also had a DJ playing the best songs for dancing and enjoying my drinks.
El Qasim Talib
Good setting, bad service, overpriced drinks.Can't say if I would or would not recommend.
Tom B.
Great (and strong) drinks, cool af bartenders and LOVE the ambiance. This place is the best!
Jacqueline Bennett
I enjoyed the time I spent there cause I'm not familiar with night life in Oakland. The drinks were pretty good. They should have drink specials though?
Lovely & grungy dive right by the lake. Some of the cooler bartenders I've encountered in the East Bay. Was bummed that they planned to close at the end of 2023: But! Now they're open on Friday nights only, better than nothing eh:
Im so sad this bar will be shutting down. It was the first bar I went to in Oakland when I moved in October. The space was so nice and inviting, always nice people. Even if you didnt know anyone. There wasnt any food BUT there was good food spots near by. I loved the drinks, they didnt cost too much, and had an indoor smoking area if that was your thing. Long live the Ruby Room.
It’s sad to think we are losing yet another epic dive bar. Ruby Room, you will be sorely missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Great dive bar, cool bar tenders, 1 dinged but enjoyable pool table in a back room you can smoke it. Ratchet crowd but in the best kind of way
DJ Alleyoops!!!! Best staff ever!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Love this place and probably one of my favorite spot in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best bar in town! Friendly service, cheap drinks and you can smoke. The spicy piña tamarindo is the best drink in the house
Love this place and probably one of my fave bar in Oakland.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I dig this bar a lot and have visited frequently since 2016. But, before you have an employee, comment on how “suspect” wearing a mask is without an inch of curiosity about a patron’s health considering that COVID is still a thing — that would be a great way to lead a conversation. It’s more courteous.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Best dive bar in Oakland. Always a good time, friendly staff, great and inexpensive drinks, pool table what more do ya want?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Classic dive bar, dimly lit and no frills. I did see someone smoking crack in the back/Pool room. But who am I to judge, crack has an appeal. But if you’re not into being in close proximity to crack, think twice about entering the pool room of this establishment, which is in the back, and where one can smoke freely. Ostensibly, only tobacco is allowed, however sweet herbaceous Mary fills the room and a wee bit of crack, not too much smoke discrimination. If it can light, it’s all right is the unofficial mantra. I also saw a fella getting his knob attended to by his younger date. Let’s just say she wasn’t doing a lot of talking. But to the bouncers credit, this was dealt with swiftly. Anyways 4 stars no frills great dive
Was in oakland yesterday and decided to look for a place that had a pool table, so decided to check this place out. Was very pleased with the two ladies at the bar they both went out their way to help with our drinks ended up with a margarita and a shot of espolón. The atmosphere was awesome, also had a DJ playing the best songs for dancing and enjoying my drinks.
Good setting, bad service, overpriced drinks.Can't say if I would or would not recommend.
Great (and strong) drinks, cool af bartenders and LOVE the ambiance. This place is the best!
I enjoyed the time I spent there cause I'm not familiar with night life in Oakland. The drinks were pretty good. They should have drink specials though?