50 Best Cocktail Bars near San Lorenzo

“Great place with even better food and service!“

“Is a great lounge to bring your crew and your friends to have a great time with amazing bartenders and Live DJs playing all your favorite music !!“

“We brought our friend here to celebrate his birthday because we wanted to gift an experience. We saw you featured on Check Please . . . And you guys WOW’d us beyond our expectations!! Amazing staff! And amazing food . . And yes, amazing cocktails!! Down to the last finishing touches ! We will definitely be back !“

“Some of the most high-quality and innovative cocktails I’ve seen in the bay. Service in general was great. William is brilliant, friendly, and not shy about nerding out with guests about his cocktails and spirits. He made the experience one to remember, and one to hopefully repeat soon. Thank you.“

“good drinks, good food, friendly service, outdoor dining, i'll be back“

“Final date night before flight home tomorrow. Sausage plate. The British bangers are super flavorful and juicy, goes great with the spicy mustard sauce! The bratwurst is perfect with the kraut and horseradish. The smoked bison is a bit on the dry and spicy side. Reminds me of a Slim Jim. I wish I tasted more bison, but it's still good. The herbed goat cheese and lavash bread is to die for! The herbs are perfectly balanced with the cheese and spreads so easily on the bread!All paired perfectly with Zin-phomaniac red wine!“

“Not a huge fan of the seating layout. I sat on the left side to avoid the loud chatter of people but that meant being on a hard bench with uninteresting decor. Empanadas were wonderful, the ceviche with coconut milk was a pleasant surprise. I wanted to try the arepa but it seemed like the portion was tiny. The chicharron was very flavorful!“

“Always an interesting experience and fun treat. Classic cocktails in a classic atmosphere. Service is on point! Food is innovative yet still comforting and familiar. Never disappointed.“

“The best! I highly recommend you make a visit and enjoy good company.“

“From the outside it looks like a dive. I love a good dive. But one step inside and your olfactory nerves transport you to Vegas. Maybe the Cosmo, maybe the Venetian. Either way it’s amazing. Then the smell of grilled hot dogs, it must be Slots of Fun… next order whiskey and they have my absolute favorite: Writer’s Tears. Come visit Nicole.

Don’t forget to tip your bartender.“

“Great service great vibe....a real community bar... They remember everyone and treat everyone with respect... But if you mess up and make patrons uncomfortable.... You are OUT. Always something good on the tvs or juke box, random art pop ups with no pressure...plus you can't beat the prices... Definitely worth the visit“

“The owners are the sweetest people in the world and the loved my Lady Blu thank you so much I had a blast and yes Dee Dee Simon is the truth it was so worth the trip to see her and meet you all. A very friendly place that makes really good drinks Tory from Vegas“

“Yummy Drinks, good vibes, outside patio...💥🔥💣💨😎“

“Smoker friendly sports bar with the best owner/ operator in the world. Roy treats you like he's hosting you in his own living room, often beginning in delicious homemade tamales to give out to hungry and grateful pateons. This bar is one of the gems of Oakland.“

“Really nice speak easy giving 60s to 80s vibes mirrors everywhere. It’s one way in one way out leather seating wooden tables. I recommend it for business professionals looking to go out or a group of friends that don’t want to be bothered. Either way I will be back they do not serve food therefore they got a low food rating. But there isn’t a array of alcohol. Can’t give you a good sense of service considering there’s only five people here but that may be a good thing.“

“Great bar and atmosphere. Was visiting a friend in the area and decided to go after eating Ramon across the street. The bartender did an awesome job with the drinks and had funny convos. Definitely come here for a nice chill spot in San Leandro! Fridays are kareoke nights!!!“

“Haven't been here since Pac died...lol. This is a classic spot and I had such a blast. Memories of when I used to be hitting the streets in my clubbing days lol. Older crowd and a lot of bikers but such a vibe. Security was hella cool too“

“The food was great, the service was excellent, I was very satisfied“

“Always a great time! congrats“

“Love Lemon Drop! Came here after a long day at work and the bartender Brandon hooked it up with good drinks, music, and vibes. But the star of the show here is the food, there’s a hidden gem in the kitchen. The lemon pepper wings are the best I’ve ever had, and the burger is incredible. This place is an underrated Bay Area staple.“

“Fun sports bar in Hayward! It’s a great place to hangout with friends. They have a pool table, private clean bathrooms and plenty of seating. My friends and I always feel like family when we come here and the owner Judy is such a gem and makes everyone feel welcomed.“

“great environment to come have a drink. & to meet some great people.. Plus the bartenders are wonderful...“

“Great food and drinks, friendly comrades on staff, great cocktail names, solid leftist propaganda and excellent events. 🖤🔥✨“

“I'm only giving this bar four stars because it doesn't have the same grit and dive bar feel after the remodel and reopening. And that may not be fair, because it's a great bar. And it's great that it's open again. I love the place“

“I stopped into Soon's before meeting a friend for dinner last night. What a cozy, warm vibe. The bartender Bea introduced herself and asked my name. Showed me the bottles of wine they had available. Six dollars for a nice glass of merlot. Fun music. The patrons were friendly and having a great time. Looking forward to stopping in again soon.“

“Fresh yummy food with magical drinks.Excellent service with very welcoming staff.Enjoyed the fritters ,poke bowl and all the other dishes we tried.The outdoor ambiance with great food and company was over the top“

“Cool place, it was my first time here with friends. It's a local in Fremont close to home. My friend one of them had beer and the other one and myself had water. We were treated very well. We didn't order any food as we came here after dinner. We played darts and enjoyed the DJ music and left before midnight. I might go again to this place. There are pool tables and other games to play and engage with friends or dance on the floor. The cool vibe and servers are very friendly and helpful with the service.

Parking: Less parking spots but the ones are there, they are free.“

“This place is a hidden gem. My husband and I were visiting Danville today and stopped by this restaurant for dinner. The menu is delightful & the meal was delicious. This is a family owned business, and the owner spent much time traveling and working in hospitality overseas in a variety of different places,. The menu really highlights his comfort, creativity, and expertise in different cuisines. There were so many unique items to choose from, and one of the things I loved was that they had many gluten-free options clearly labeled on the menu. I highly recommend checking it out!“

“A put bull was allowed to attack our dog tonight, they were sitting at the bar by the door. Our dog is well-behaved and well-trained and was attacked walking out of the restaurant. I appreciate places being dog friendly but plz be safe. The food and drinks are great but this ruined the evening.“

“I thought this would be a dime a dozen dive bar type spot, but thankfully I was wrong. It was pretty poppin for a Monday evening, but not enough to where it was overwhelming. The trees are fantastic, and the cocktails were actually good! We even got a nifty NA cocktail as a nightcap. I'll be coming back next time I'm in the area.“

“Pleasant environment, friendly people and delicious food❤️“

“This was my first time in this establishment. There's actually sand on the floor/ground! ID is checked at the door. We sat at the bar. Our bartender was great! She's a great mixologist, hilarious conversationalist, and an asset to the Sandbar.“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Oakland! The food is amazing and so are the cocktails. The vive is is unreal!!!“

“Absolutely delicious, colorful, healthy food! We ordered takeout for dinner tonight and had the chicken and mushrooms, Mela platter, beef tibs and sambusa. The portions were generous and everything was fresh and seasoning was off the chain!!! Try the brownies for dessert - you will not be disappointed!! When in Oakland, order from Mela Bistro 😋❤️😃“

“Amazing food 👍😊great taste and very creative 😉 excellent service! Highly recommended 👍“

“We are huge fans of Crush'd so it was no surprise they really did NYE up right - complimentary bubbles when you arrived and a DJ!! They had a prefixed coursed menu party which included many bites from their shareables menu we'd been wanting to try. The team made us feel like royalty, their staff is so kind and knowledgeable on their menu items. We look forward to our next night out at Crush'd!!“

“Will be back! Great food 😋😋😋“

“Very tasty and carefully seasoned. All dishes were perfection“

“Todo delicioso y preparado al instante me fascino!!!“

“I recommend the pancakes.great people .Great conversations with the owners.if you eat here you will not leave hungry“

“It was our first time at Lucuma, and we plan to go again. The service and food were great, and we were accommodated with cheerfulness and respect. Thank you! It's a bit too loud for me as I am sensitive to the music and my wife is hearing-impaired. So this made it difficult to communicate. Everyone at the restaurant seemed like they were having a good time. It was our Anniversary, and we were provided with a comp. dessert plus glasses of champagne. Very classy! The broccolini was exceptional, and my wife's steak got rave reviews from her. The menu is extensive and I will choose other entrees next time. We were seated on time and liked our table and the ambiance of the restaurant. ¡Gracias! Robert“

“Great Food, Great Service“

“I recommend the Saturday blues jam. Friendly staff, safe location. Nice to find this event.,if you like blues,and we all get them, this is the place Sat eve. with actual real blues musicians.“

“A few nice touches we noticed... didn't realize downtown would be so busy, really busy, but we were greeted pretty quickly and shown to our dinner table. Seating was warm and comfy on a chilly night. The server brought water with a back up bottle, which we love. The menu was not huge, but has a nice assortment of items, small & larger plates with a small, but thoughtful wine list and a full bar. Farhaad, the manager served us and was upbeat friendly and outgoing, we could tell he has hands on experience. The food was quite good, not overly huge portions but that left room for dessert! Very good selections. We ordered decaf which came piping hot and in a good size coffee cup, great flavor. The ambiance was quite nice, old black & white movies playing on the muted tv behind the bar, nice genre of dinner music playing, nothing loud and crazy, more relaxing and current. Nice decor, mid tones to light. There's a nice looking outdoor patio as well, but it was very chilly so we stayed inside. Looking forward to returning and adding Aracely into our restaurant rotation. Pleasantly surprised!“

“Good atmosphere and a good beer selection. Great food but can be pricey. Great breakfast Friendly staff. Can get a little noisy in the bar but that's to be expected. Always a good experience.“

“Muy buen lugar pa ir a escuchar las bandas fuy a escuchar alos Montoya de guamúchil sinaloa y muy bonito todo gracias farallón por traer este tipo de bandas, el personal de seguridad muy honestos, las meseras muy atentas y el lugar muy limpio un lugar mi vien para pasarla trankilon y relax“

“The food was delicious and quick to arrive. Service was okay. It wasn't very busy and the waiter didn't check in on us often so we would have to flag someone down for water refills. The busser was clearing the table as we were sitting there and would reach his hand out to each person waiting for us to hand him our dishes.“

“Muy rica las pizzas. Es un lugar agradable. Atienden muy bien.“

“Great place to meet and grab a drink 🍸“

“Welcoming, laid back bar, weekend piano bar action, stellar cocktailian offerings. What's not to like.“