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On the east side of the Bay? Craving a well made beverage or a good happy hour?...Then check these awesome spots out!

 1. Beta Lounge

2129 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-3200

Categories: Lounges, Wine Bars

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  7/8/2011

I've been meaning to check this place out for quite some time due to the abundance of good reviews and finally was able to this evening!

Definitely a cool spot, great bartenders, good beer selection. They have an amazing happy hour Monday through…More »

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 2. Jupiter

2181 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-8277

Categories: Pubs, Pizza, Breweries

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/10/2011

Went back again, twice within one week, just had to rant and rave how much I love Jupiter some more!

Tried out more food this time and got an even better seat on the patio compared to last time (although there really is no bad seat outside, lol). Our…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/8/2011

    Just as their name, this place really is out of this world!

    I've heard excellent things about this… Read more »

 3. Bobby G's Pizzeria

2072 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 665-8866

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  7/7/2011

Bobby G, I heart thee..because your pizza pie, puts a twinkle in my eye!

No, really, it does. I was craving pizza and this place looked like it knew how to make a good pie. I stopped in, liked what I saw on their menu, and ordered a large margherita…More »

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 4. Raleigh's - CLOSED

2438 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-8652

Categories: Bars, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

5.0 star rating
  7/10/2011

What a great local pub! Not only does it have a great selection of beers on tap, but they have shuffle board, plenty of seating, appropriate prices, nice staff, and a dope patio out back! The patio is my favorite part, so check it out and grab a…More »

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 5. Thalassa

2367 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-1766

Categories: Pool Halls, Bars

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  7/23/2011

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but definitely step in and check out just how spacious this place is!

If you want a good drink, to play some pool, and hang out with friends, this place is great! Stopped in the other evening with a small group…More »

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 6. Giovanni

2420 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 665-7700

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  10/1/2011

How did I not notice this place, I walk by it just about every day, lol. Might be because the place next door has construction going on. Anyways, I noticed it a few nights ago after walking home with friends and we saw their sandwich board....with…More »

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 7. Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse

901 Gilman St
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 528-9880
3.0 star rating
  10/2/2011

Oh Pyramid, I always have such high hopes for you and want you to be much more awesome than you really are, but have let me down every time in Seattle and now here in Berkeley. I just moved here from Seattle, thought it may be better, but nope.

I went…More »

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 8. Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House

1920 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-2739

Categories: Pubs, Breweries, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  10/2/2011

Oh so many good breweries in the Bay...and this surely is one of them!

Excellent location in Berkeley, has two floors of awesomeness (rooftop deck) is the place to be since the weather is just about always great here and the brews they have on…More »

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 9. The Albatross Pub

1822 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 843-2473

Category: Pubs

4.0 star rating
  1/2/2012

Although it's a bit of a trek, albeit a small one from my home, this place is turning into one of my favorite cozy pubs in the East Bay area. Went here a little while ago with some friends for trivia night (which they hold every Sunday). It was a…More »

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 10. Yelp's Bubbles & Baubles Elite Event @ Toast Wine Lounge

5900 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 658-5900

Neighbourhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland

5.0 star rating
  1/24/2012

A toast for Nique for putting together such a wonderful event at Toast!

The staff at Toast was super friendly, welcoming, and boy was I impressed with everything about this event! From the delicious hors d'oeuvres, flavorful wines, dim lit yet super…More »

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 11. Pappy's Grill & Sports Bar

2367 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 705-1207

Categories: Barbeque, Sports Bars, Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

3.0 star rating
  2/7/2012

After one of my very favorite local pub/sports bars in Berkeley burned down a few months ago, I was heart broken and felt like there was no where in the area to watch sports and enjoy some food/drinks....and then I found Pappy's. New sports bar!?…More »

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 12. The Fat Lady

201 Washington St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 465-4996

Categories: American (New), Bars

Neighbourhood: Jack London Square

4.0 star rating
  2/12/2012

Built in the 70's but feels like the 20's. Love it.
Warm, comfy, welcoming. Friendly staff, bar tender welcoming us as we came in for a late dinner with some friends, and what a mouth watering menu!

Ordered up some wine, beer, and a hot tawdy (best one…More »

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 13. Toast

5900 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 658-5900

Categories: Bars, American (New), Tapas Bars

Neighbourhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland

5.0 star rating
  2/12/2012

Looking for a great place to go on a date with someone special or to go catch up with a good friend over a fine glass or bottle of wine? Look no further my Yelping friend, Toast will provide you with a lovely ambiance and plenty of reasons to cheers…More »

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 14. Yelp's Love is a Battlefield Elite Event @ Prizefighter

6702 Hollis St
Emeryville, CA 94608

Category: Local Flavor

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/25/2012

I've driven by so many times and didn't know there was a bar here for the longest time until I drove by in the evening one day and saw a crowd of people outside and some fun lights. Then, I came here for a Yelp event and was so pleased to find such a…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/12/2012 First to Review

    I've been to some good events in the past, but WOW, this one was by far THE absolute best and most… Read more »

 15. Heinold's First And Last Chance Saloon

48 Webster St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 839-6761

Category: Bars

Neighbourhood: Jack London Square

5.0 star rating
  3/24/2012

I am a sucker for quirky, historic, unique bars and this one is surely a winner! One of my favorite places in the Bay area that I've been to since transplanting to the area. Whether it's rainy or sunny, this place is awesome if you want a comfy,…More »

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 16. Bec's Bar and Bistro Entertainment

2271 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 647-1790

Categories: Lounges, Cafes, Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

3.0 star rating
  Update - 3/24/2012

After not having a very positive experience last time, I decided to give Bec's another chance last week. I walk by it every day, it's close to home, the venue is awesome, it's just that it seemed to have an identity crisis, poor drink pouring skilled…More »

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  • 2.0 star rating
    7/4/2011

    I don't give out many "meh" reviews but this one is justified. I just moved here a few days ago,… Read more »

 17. Barclay's Restaurant & Pub

5940 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-1650

Categories: Restaurants, Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland

4.0 star rating
  5/10/2012

Cool little neighborhood spot and with such a large selection of beer, I'm a fan!

Went here to the first time last weekend since I was strolling around this neighborhood with my hubby on a sunny day and we were craving a patio and some brews. Found…More »

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 18. Beer Revolution

464 3rd St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2337

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: Jack London Square

5.0 star rating
  5/10/2012

Have you ever wondered if Beer Heaven exists? Well, quit pondering and go here, because Beer Rev, is truly beer heaven!

47 delicious brews on tap, many more bottled, it's amazing in there. Awesome little patio to enjoy some drinks with friends on a…More »

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 19. Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen

2261 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 548-6900

Categories: Cajun/Creole, Southern, Seafood

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  5/10/2012

oOh my, I am not at all surprised that I always see this place busy every time I walk by and they just expanded their space. I have been wanting to go here for months but never had a chance until last week.

Ordered up some VooDoo beers because, how…More »

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Berkeley, CA

Yelping Since

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LL Cool J back in the day!

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Any movie that makes me laugh or attemps to scare me.

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Massive amounts of sushi & desserts. If it's sweet, I'll have 2 of each please

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I really love sauce. Probably more than it's normal to love sauce.

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Trapeze classes!

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My amazing hubby!