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    Acme Bar & Company

    4.0 (377 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Good for groups

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    Michters toasted barrel
    Mike P.

    Came here for a stop by. Great place to have a good quality drink before going to a concert. Many exclusive bourbon and scotch options if you're into that.

    2 flights. Bourbon was our favorite ( starts Jack Bonded) and then Scotland. 2 very different tastes, we had enough for  three people
    Jennifer V.

    Cozy spot to try a WIDE variety of Whiskey. Three of us went and ordered two flights. This worked out perfect. We had enough for each of us to taste all 8 samples without feeling like we had too much since we were already full from dinner and walking home. The bourbon flight was our favorite. Very smooth. The Tour of Scotland was good but you need to like your whiskey with more bite for this flight. The last one really burns, lol. Very nice ambiance, if it wasn't so late we would have hung out longer. The only thing I would have preferred is if someone came over and explained the whiskeys, like when you do a wine tasting. I've heard they do this but it didn't happen the night I went.

    Jude D.

    Cute bar with friendly staff and good drinks. I really enjoyed the sangria drink special.

    Maya K.

    Really impressed with this bar! They have 4 different rooms perfect for large gatherings! Right when you walk in you see the bar with a few tables then the outdoor area in between the private room and side lounge with games to play! Happy hour is everyday 3pm to 6pm and you can reserve area with up to 20 guests for free! They also have a few drinks with little characters which I really love since I don't see that often! Highly recommend this bar for a good time for any occasion!

    Great vibes
    AK O.

    ACME Bar in its entirety and the always cool staff are so very much underrated. Just like El Patio across the street. Berkeley gems definitely worth exploring for the friendly spirited. Especially those adventurous Cal attendees with enough courage and curiosity to dare venture beyond Shattuck.

    Lauren B.

    Even during a power outage you get the best from Camille! Knocking out cocktails like it ain't no thang!

    Jenna T.

    Super cute place! They have an outdoor area with fire pits and numerous heaters so you don't get too cold. They also hold private events here which is nice. The staff are friendly and follow vaccine mandates. They allow outside food too and they're located by some great eateries! It's a win-win situation. Parking was easy as we came on a weekday evening. It's street parking on San Pablo, though, so it's a busy street. I'm definitely coming back and enjoying their outdoor seating. And will recommend for private events.

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    Mariana D.

    ACME never lets me down 1 Female owned 2. Amazing bourbon-based and whiskey drinks 3. Outdoor Heated patio 4. Great service 5, most importantly - I love their new specialty cocktails and walk up window that started during COVID in 2020.... well mixed, well flavored, and sometimes you just want to do a quick drive by, get a cocktail and go home or wherever . My fave is the Spring flower (vodka , strawberries etc)

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    Larisa J.

    We've always gone to Acme for a neighborhood nightcap so when it came time to throw a milestone birthday party I could think of no better place. Jennifer was amazing and so flexible! She embraced the sparkle theme by throwing edible glitter in the punch bowls. I wanted a taco bar and oysters, and that's what I got. All my guests were raving about the space (back room + patio). Highly recommend for any private event!

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    Thank you so much for your awesome review! We greatly appreciate it!

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    One of the best bars in Berkeley and Terence is the best bartender around. Master of the vibe!

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    Aw thank you for your review! We appreciate you Landis!

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    11 months ago

    Just went for drinks. Bar has a good selection/variety. Nice ambiance. Good for catching up with old friends.

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    Incredible whiskey selection and knowledge. The noise level was high even before it got crowded. The crowd was fun and service good.

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    Drinks are great and the bartenders are so friendly. Nice little hidden gem in Berkeley. They have a cute out door patio

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    Ask the Community - Acme Bar & Company

    Do you serve food and/or have a happy hour?

    Acme has the BEST happy hour around, 7 days a week, M - F 4pm - 7pm, Sat & Sun 3pm - 6pm. Specials on beer, wine, and cocktails! We sell chips/snacks but you can always bring in outside food! We are happy to provide recommendations for great food at… Read more

    Do they have karaoke?

    No sorry, no karaoke.

    Open for takeout cocktails on the weekend? I miss bloody marys!

    We can no longer serve cocktails to go. But we are OPEN! So please pop by for a tasty adult beverage!

    Is smoking allowed?

    No smoking isnt allowed inside

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    Whether it's coming from the jukebox or the DJ on Friday and Saturday nights, something great always seems to be playing.

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    My friend and I came here for some late night eats because they closed at 2am…read more We had a drink each. I didn't really know what I wanted to drink so I asked the service whatever is pink and pretty. she brought out a pretty pink tequila drink for it which I enjoyed a lot! I had the B.L.A.T burger and it was good. I like how the fries were small and crunchy. They didn't have honey mustard or ranch though so that was a little disappointing. The venue was pretty. It's not that big but they make do of the space and it's very cute in there.

    Shattuck is full of fun bars to slip into, Tipsea being one of them. I've been here twice, and this…read morewas the first time trying snacks while here besides cocktails. Looking for an in-between spot (a sip and bite before dinner), we cozied up to the bar here for a quick cocktail and bar food snack. We ordered onion rings that came with the choice of a variety of sauces including Tikka Sauce, Siracha Mango, Sweet Chili, Korean BBQ, Hot Honey, and more. Both the cocktails and snacks came timely, and we enjoyed conversation and community chatting with other locals/tourists visiting Berkeley for a short time. The vibes are right in Tipsea and I dig the nautical ambiance/theme/play on words. Worthy of a stop through; street parking on Shattuck/paid garages nearby, but ride-share sometimes easiest for these locations. NA options available and full menu including burgers, a fried chicken sando, seafood options, other bar snacks including Navi's and loaded tots, and dessert.

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    Full bar

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    Pina colada(flower) lemon drop and a ocean breeze(so good!) all amazing drinks

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