Semi-dive with very frequent pop-up kitchens. Nice back patio you can smoke on. Often has sports or chee-z movies or nature docs on the TVs inside. The crowd is mellow, generally late 20s to late 50s, and everyone gets along. Diverse communities and queer friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Haley Gilford
Had the best meal all summer with Asha Loupy’s (@fromheadtotable) pop up menu. Green chili cheese toastie ❗️❗️❗️More of this please!!! We will come every month
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Wanda Reynolds
Perfect happy hour set up right on the corner of MacArthur near Kaiser super friendly bartender and a pretty hip vibe. I always liked this section of Piedmont very diverse. Also check out the restaurant. I will have to say the bathroom (see vid) is exceptional and clean which speaks volumes for a bar 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽th at is definitely this busy on a very prominent corner in Oakland.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
HH Heaven
Great place! Dog friendly, outdoor seating, terrific food, such a nice vibe, and amazing bartenders. This is my new fave place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bartholomew Roland
Good neighborhood bar with a few beers less than $5 and a nice back patio. Great place to stop by.
Sahra Schukraft
Went here on Tuesday for a night cap after a girls dinner. We met Michael the bartender who was absolutely wonderful - chatty but respectful, attentive to all the people at the bar and coming in, listened to me when I said I didn’t actually want the shot my friend ordered for me, and looked out for us when dudes were around - iykyk. Having a bartender that really had your back when your some girls out drinking was honestly the best part of our experience, though the popcorn machine and great drinks helped! Not to mention they allow dogs 😍
My favorite kind of neighborhood dive - Definitely going back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Popcorn
e w
Michael is the best and always makes us feel welcome!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Borel
Well made cocktails and a solid beer collection.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Allison Crawford
Cool ass local neighborhood bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Popcorn
Jonathan Mitchell
Love this bar usually. Here 3-4 days a week. Just don't go on Mondays (at least this Monday). The bartender with the plugs will overcharge you and make you ask for change. If you don't ask he just keeps it. Other than that, great bar!
Edit: thanks for the response. Just wanted to check - have happy hour beers gone up to 8 dollars since Friday?
Still a little peeved about Michael taking my $10 and keeping the change without asking, but happy to revise/delete my review if you can confirm the HH price change
Very bad customer service! Drinks are too high in price for the quality. This place should be only chosen for convenience. There are a lot of places in that area that are better
Dorothy Bechler
Visited The Lodge for the first time on a Saturday night around 7pm, and I wish I had tried it sooner! We got a slushee and a draft beer. Super cozy vibes inside. It was cold out, so sitting by the gas fire was lovely. Lively & kind crowd. Divey but clean. Attentive service. Free popcorn!! Dog friendly back patio with water bowls.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Popcorn
Joseph Messana-Croly
This is a hidden gem with amazing drinks! Probably the best and coziest bar in Oakland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cristalle Irons
Out of the 3 bars on Piedmont Ave, I enjoy the Lodge the most. Free Popcorn, outdoor covered patio, dog friendly, well priced drinks, slushy option, and the atmosphere rad Oaklanders and a cabin theme throughout.FEMALE OWNED!New food pop up is Pancho's cafe serving wings burgers tacos and a chicken sandos. Oh yeah and Friday Cupcakes by Irene to get the weekend started right!
Vegetarian options: new pop up is committed to offering something for everyone.
Semi-dive with very frequent pop-up kitchens. Nice back patio you can smoke on. Often has sports or chee-z movies or nature docs on the TVs inside. The crowd is mellow, generally late 20s to late 50s, and everyone gets along. Diverse communities and queer friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Had the best meal all summer with Asha Loupy’s (@fromheadtotable) pop up menu. Green chili cheese toastie ❗️❗️❗️More of this please!!! We will come every month
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Perfect happy hour set up right on the corner of MacArthur near Kaiser super friendly bartender and a pretty hip vibe. I always liked this section of Piedmont very diverse. Also check out the restaurant. I will have to say the bathroom (see vid) is exceptional and clean which speaks volumes for a bar 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽th at is definitely this busy on a very prominent corner in Oakland.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great place! Dog friendly, outdoor seating, terrific food, such a nice vibe, and amazing bartenders. This is my new fave place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good neighborhood bar with a few beers less than $5 and a nice back patio. Great place to stop by.
Went here on Tuesday for a night cap after a girls dinner. We met Michael the bartender who was absolutely wonderful - chatty but respectful, attentive to all the people at the bar and coming in, listened to me when I said I didn’t actually want the shot my friend ordered for me, and looked out for us when dudes were around - iykyk. Having a bartender that really had your back when your some girls out drinking was honestly the best part of our experience, though the popcorn machine and great drinks helped!
Not to mention they allow dogs 😍
My favorite kind of neighborhood dive - Definitely going back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Popcorn
Michael is the best and always makes us feel welcome!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Well made cocktails and a solid beer collection.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cool ass local neighborhood bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Popcorn
Love this bar usually. Here 3-4 days a week. Just don't go on Mondays (at least this Monday). The bartender with the plugs will overcharge you and make you ask for change. If you don't ask he just keeps it. Other than that, great bar!
Edit: thanks for the response. Just wanted to check - have happy hour beers gone up to 8 dollars since Friday?
Still a little peeved about Michael taking my $10 and keeping the change without asking, but happy to revise/delete my review if you can confirm the HH price change
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
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Nice neighborhood bar with good food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very bad customer service! Drinks are too high in price for the quality. This place should be only chosen for convenience. There are a lot of places in that area that are better
Visited The Lodge for the first time on a Saturday night around 7pm, and I wish I had tried it sooner! We got a slushee and a draft beer. Super cozy vibes inside. It was cold out, so sitting by the gas fire was lovely. Lively & kind crowd. Divey but clean. Attentive service. Free popcorn!! Dog friendly back patio with water bowls.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Popcorn
This is a hidden gem with amazing drinks! Probably the best and coziest bar in Oakland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Out of the 3 bars on Piedmont Ave, I enjoy the Lodge the most. Free Popcorn, outdoor covered patio, dog friendly, well priced drinks, slushy option, and the atmosphere rad Oaklanders and a cabin theme throughout.FEMALE OWNED!New food pop up is Pancho's cafe serving wings burgers tacos and a chicken sandos. Oh yeah and Friday Cupcakes by Irene to get the weekend started right!
Vegetarian options: new pop up is committed to offering something for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wangs, Cupcakes, Free Popcorn
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