Bar 355 is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

1. Bar 355

8.2
355 19th St, Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Oaksterdam · 48 tips and reviews

Sara H.Sara Holderfield: Had a couple of yummy drinks. Strawberry, mint, vodka. Yummy.

Gabriel R.Gabriel Rooney: Happy hour includes $2 miller high life in the chuganomically correct bottle. Well whiskey is Evan Williams too

CJ B.CJ Bruce: Gin and tonic. Do it. Homemade tonic

The Double Standard is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

2. The Double Standard

9.0
2424 Telegraph Ave (at 24th St), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Oakland · 26 tips and reviews

Jenny F.Jenny Fong: Whiskey bucks are good. Sunshine and giant redwoods are the best!

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Great spot to drink during First Friday's in Oakland. Ask for a cocktail menu and try the Vesper like cocktail that has vodka infused with habanero as its base.

EaterEater: The new Uptown Oakland spot from Ali Tahsini features a huge patio outside and concoctions include a namesake drink with Old Tom gin, rye, lime, and raspberry, and a clarified-grapefruit Paloma. Read more.

Philz Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

3. Philz Coffee

8.2
6310 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Rockridge · 25 tips and reviews

Sherene T.Sherene Tan: Mint mojito iced coffee

Zoe M.Zoe My: iced mint mojito, Ethiopian blend, breakfast burrito, vegan cookies

Sander B.Sander Buitelaar: Try Julie's Ultimate, Mocha Tesora, and the classic Mint Mojito.

Cafe Van Kleef is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

4. Cafe Van Kleef

9.0
1621 Telegraph Ave (at 17th St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Oaksterdam · 80 tips and reviews

IngaInga: Try their Greyhound drink. It's healthy: vodka & grapefruit juice. Yumm

SFGate M.SFGate Manager: The don't-miss drink here is the Greyhound (fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, vodka).

Ivan R.Ivan Rodriguez: Try the Greyhound, it's a signature drink with Vodka and Grapefruit.

Pizzaiolo is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

5. Pizzaiolo

9.0
5008 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Temescal · 89 tips and reviews

Amy B.Amy Bue: Absolutely everything on the menu (which changes daily) is fantastic. If you're lucky enough to come on a night they have sformata, get it. Get five. And order a vodka tonic- their tonic's house-made!

Chris M.Chris Messina: Get the gin and homemade tonic. Amazing.

Chris M.Chris Messina: Get the whiskey beverage (but ask for Black Maple Hill bourbon).

Room 389 is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

6. Room 389

8.5
389 Grand Ave (at Staten Ave), Oakland, CA
Bar · Adams Point · 42 tips and reviews

Christine I.Christine Ibarra: When did Vodka Red Bulls get so big?! I guess not EVERYTHING is bigger in Texas.

Emmy A.Emmy Alice: Trendy, diverse crowd. The margaritas are too sour but the mojitos are perfect. Ambient, groovy DJ on Tuesday, usually some noms to be had. Great week night meet-up spot overall.

tonaka d.tonaka diane: @Room 389, this little neighborhood treasure is the perfect place to enjoy spirits while hanging with friends or a fun date nite. The diverse atmosphere makes for great socializing and people watching

Broadway Liquors is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

7. Broadway Liquors

7.7
2860 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Liquor Store · Central Oakland · 9 tips and reviews

G.R. M.G.R. Medina: This isn't the average corner liquor store. They take pride (and rightfully so) in the beer selection.

Christopher D.Christopher Duvall: Gin fans who haven't tried Martin Miller need to. Decent prices here too. Read more.

David S.David Saeed: We have the best local brewed beers, top shelf wines and all the good Liquors open late on Friday and Saturday for your covenince.

The New Parish is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

8. The New Parish

8.6
579 18th St (at San Pablo St.), Oakland, CA
Night Club · Uptown · 41 tips and reviews

Joseph M.Joseph Meyer: Bout to see the coup here. And the double gin n tonic. Omg. Strong as fuck

Colleen M.Colleen M: $18 for a double bourbon neat? $5 for a tiny plastic cup of beer? Tempted to bring a flask, FFS.

Barbara S.Barbara Stephenson: Hands down the best place to see a band in the bay area. Small, two levels, full bar, more than a single stall on the women's side.

Nido’s Backyard is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

9. Nido’s Backyard

8.8
104 Oak Street, Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 10 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kantarjiev: The street corn and the potatoes are the bomb. Plus anything with mezcal...

Kian L.Kian Lavi: Mezcal margaritas are delicious. Come back whenever there’s drag brunch

Brian S.Brian Strauss: The pandemic pushed these guys outside and maybe for the better. Loved the taco kit, and the Tres Rojas margaritas with Mezcal in particular.

Ramen Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

10. Ramen Shop

8.3
5812 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Rockridge · 133 tips and reviews

Ian K.Ian Kennedy: Sample the St. George's spirits at the bar while you wait. Definitely try the squid ink fried rice.

Delyn S.Delyn Simons: Ramen 🍜, full bar

John W.John W: Arrive early to hold a table in the long lines. Grab a cocktail or Japanese whiskey from the bar and find a seat among the architectural nooks. The rich ramen with al dente noodles are with the wait.

Drexl is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

11. Drexl

8.9
382 19th St (btwn Webster & Franklin), Oakland, CA
Bar · Uptown · 25 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Excellent cocktail selection (try the mezcal one). Limited, but excellent beers on tap. If you're not sure about what cocktail you want, just tell the bartender what you like & they'll figure it out.

John W.John W: Steps from the beaten path, Drexl is a go-to for cocktails. Rye of the Tiger is a fav, followed by Dealer's Choice where the bartender lines up an array of eclectic spirits to take your palate places.

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Unwind after a busy work day at the newly opened Drexl bar in the Oakland. The bar has an impressive cocktails list and 8 craft-beers on tap as well. Read more.

Kona Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

12. Kona Club

7.6
4401 Piedmont Ave (at Pleasant Valley Ave), Oakland, CA
Tiki Bar · Piedmont Avenue · 36 tips and reviews

Greg G.Greg Gordon: The dark and stormy's are great!

Nicolas T.Nicolas Tully: Come for the mai tais, stay for the atmosphere.

David B.David Brahler: Get the Mai Tai, obviously. Be careful though, it's strong!

Nido is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

13. Nido

8.8
444 Oak Street (5th Street), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 71 tips and reviews

Steven W.Steven Wirt: Everything involving Mezcal is perfection.

Stuart G.Stuart Griffiths: Jean Paul (Weekday manager) is an OG. Great customer service pairing alongside a fantastic offering of food+cuisine. Something lowkey most folks don't recognize: Nido's mezcal offering is topnotch!

AlexAlex: Their bloody mary is the best, esp with mezcal

Heart & Dagger Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

14. Heart & Dagger Saloon

8.1
504 Lakeshore Ave (btwn Rand & Walker), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Lakeshore · 50 tips and reviews

Gabby K.Gabby K.: The bubblegum vodka is a game changer.

TwillTwill: Try the rye whiskey mebut leave for me!!

TwillTwill: Let's try this again try the rye whiskey but leave some for me there we go lol!!!

Merchant's Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Oakland.

15. Merchant's Saloon

8.0
401 2nd St (Franklin), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Jack London Square · 25 tips and reviews

Irene C.Irene Chou: A whiskey neat + a whiskey ginger = 6 bucks. What.

Mynisha T.Mynisha Taylor: Tap beers. ..tap cider is great! Great liquor selection. .. tvs.. karaoke. .. love music. .djs awesome bartenders! Sam Tina melissa sasha zhiva. ..McGinty!

Cesar A.Cesar Abides: Great bar! Full of the spirits of old sailors!!