Starline Social Club is a bar, a restaurant, a concert venue - and one of the best places to drink and dance in Oakland.

You’ll want to take your time eating fried chicken and waffles, beignets, and mimosas at Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland.

Blind Tiger is an underground restaurant and bar that serves shareable Asian fusion plates in a festive atmosphere that’s great for groups.

Hopscotch does Japanese-inspired takes on classic American dishes in a laid-back space.

If you want to drink outdoors but don’t want to go to a beer garden, head to The Double Standard in Oakland.

This Uptown bar is an institution that serves the best greyhounds in Oakland.

First Edition is a comic book-themed bar that serves cocktails, beer, and wine in a massive, loft-like space. Capes not required.

Make Westing offers great cocktails and bocce ball in Uptown Oakland, and is an ideal spot to come drink before a show at the Fox Theater.

Xolo is an Uptown Oakland taqueria serving delicious tacos, burritos, and churros in a large space.