The city comes alive at night, with venues ranging from intimate blues clubs
to brewpubs and dance halls. The vibrant music scene means you can enjoy almost
any sounds—from jazz, blues, and hip-hop to zydeco, rock, and bluegrass.
AIR
492 Ninth St. (Lower Level)
Old Oakland
(510) 444-2377
Complete with a private VIP lounge, this is the upscale destination for live hip-hop, jazz, and R & B.
The Alley
3325 Grand Ave.
(510) 444-8505
A favorite of locals, this small pub offers lively piano music and good, inexpensive
pub grub.
Cato’s Ale House
3891 Piedmont Ave.
(510) 655-3349
Microbrews and pub food make up the menu at this stylish local joint. Acoustic
folk and jazz are on tap three nights a week.
Eli’s Mile High Club
3629 MLK Jr. Way
(510) 655-6161
Reminiscent of a Southern roadhouse, this small, funky club heats up with some
of the best blues in the East Bay.
Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster Street in Jack London Square
(510) 839-6761
Enjoy a cool drink and top-notch people watching any time of day at this historic
pub, once frequented by author Jack London.
Kimball’s Carnival
522 Second St.
(510) 444-6979
A vital component of Jack London Square’s nightlife, Kimball’s specializes
in salsa and swing dancing. Dance lessons every Wednesday. Live music Thurs.–Sun.
L'Amyx Tea Bar
4179 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 594-8322 www.lamyx.com
Opened till midnight every night with local musicians performing every Wednesday night.
Network Associates Coliseum and the Arena in Oakland
7000 Coliseum Way
(510) 569-2121 www.coliseum.com
These major venues offer concerts by headlining entertainers throughout the
year.
Oasis Restaurant and Bar
135 12th St.
(510) 763-0404
Rock to the rhythms of live entertainment, from reggae, R&B, and funk to
house music, while savoring a late-night Nigerian dinner and a full bar. Daily
‘til midnight.
Pacific Coast Brewery
906 Washington St.
(510) 836-2739
Enjoy locally made microbrews and great food while relaxing in the heated beer
garden or watching sporting events on four TVs. Free WiFi. Lunch and dinner
daily.
Q’s at Everett and Jones
126 Broadway
(510) 663-2350
Tasteful live music and a full bar complement the acclaimed barbecue and ribs
at this local favorite. Come early—there’s
no cover before 8 p.m.
Ruby Room
132 14th St.
(510) 444-7224
Candles and crimson lights create the inviting ambience at one of Oakland’s
newest and hippest nightspots. Mix it up on the dance floor, show off your pool
stroke, or sip cocktails at the bar.
Stork Club
2330 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 444-6174
Adorned with Christmas lights and tinsel, this happening club offers imaginative
rock and improv jazz, plus a full bar, a pool table, and pinball machines.
Yoshi’s
510 Embarcadero West
(510) 238-9200
www.yoshis.com
Sophisticates flock here for top-flight jazz by national and international headliners
363 days a year. FYI: USA Today names Yoshi’s one of the “10 Great
Places for a Jazzy Night Out.”
