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    Beta Lounge

    4.0 (389 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Moscow Mule - Tasty!
    Shayla B.

    I'm really digging the locals vibe! Beta Lounge is an excellent place to kick it while enjoying a nice cocktail and some light bites. I was in the area and saw this spot in the distance. It's kind of randomly located off of Durant Ave but can be easily missed if you're not looking for it. Beta is truly a loungey little spot. I plopped myself on one of their cozy sofas in the back and didn't move from that spot for almost the entire time that I was there. Just low key and super relaxed vibes. The drinks are really tasty and the bartenders are all really chill. Nothing too fancy about the drinks here, but they're decently priced and made with love. Had a spicy marg and a Moscow mule and both were delicious sippers. They also serve food here if you have an appetite. Their food menu is mostly light bites but still pretty versatile as far as options go. Their flatbread pizza seems to be all the rave, so I decided to try one while I was there. Had the pepperoni mushroom flatbread pizza and it was good for what it was. Don't come looking for anything restaurant style; it's definitely bar food quality but still yummy nonetheless. Many of the people that were at the bar seemed to be regulars as everyone knew each other and the bartenders knew most people by name. I chatted up a couple of the regulars and they were quite friendly. Sometimes when I've popped into locals joints, I don't seem to get the friendliest reception. But I didn't get that feeling here at all. It was like everyone knew that I wasn't a regular but they were quick to say hello and embrace my presence. It made me feel instantly comfortable. I also love that this lounge serves a multitude of purpose for the people. I witnessed someone studying, another person reading, a few people watching a football game, a casual meeting amongst friends, and what looked to be a first meeting and/or date. There's no blueprint here and I love that. You come for whatever reason that suits you and there's no judgement for it. Beta also has a great looking happy hour that I need to come back for. It's just an all around laid back place for some drinks and a chill atmosphere. Glad that I came upon this spot and excited to come back again.

    Pizza
    Dawn L.

    We went here to celebrate a birthday for a friend! Was very cute and comfortable place! Great meal menu! Big enough to fill you up, but small enough to not make you feel stuffed! The service was awesomeness! They even gave my friend a birthday drink at no cost!!! Indoor and outdoor seating! Street parking! Clean restrooms!

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    Victor G.

    Beta Lounge is an approximate name for a generic bar, generic food at generic pricing. offerings: happy hour, beers, cocktails, falafel wrap, burrito, gyro, focaccia pizza/panini. eats: greek gyro (7) with chips & salsa. -good size lavash pita with fresh tasting meats, veggies, white sauce -chips & salsa the commercial kind. -all food preps probably came from a wholesale warehouse 3.5 stars for reasonable pricing. great for students......

    Cadillac margarita, Hennessy Side car, flat bread pizza, and charcuterie board
    Domonique O.

    Searched Yelp for happy hour spot and Beta Lounge popped up. Great ambiance, amazing music, great conversation.

    Chipotle tacos
    May Z.

    Beta is such an industry classic. I love everything about it from the ambiance, location, drinks, food and of course the amazing service. Jesse, Sam and Dre are the epitome of amazing, accommodating bartenders. If they're not too busy you might just get lucky enough and ask them to make you something special. I'm annoying so I definitely tend to do that. Whether the drink is on or off menu, its always delicious. Super fairly priced. Before the pandemic, this was the first place i'd ever had a gin gimlet- bomb. This is a great place for a first date because its casual but also cute with low lighting and couches. They have outside seating if you're more comfortable with that! Sometimes they are playing sports, other times they are playing music. Let's not forget about the food! The kitchen stays open until 10 and they have a lovely menu which is also very affordable. I tried the chipotle chicken tacos and have definitely gotten them a few times since then. They are the perfect menu item for me to balance out my tequila and mescal indulging. Highly recommend.

    Michelle D.

    Great spot to check out if you are looking for a wine/cocktail bar in the Berkley area. There weren't many options that were open / to choose from as we were in the area while most of the kids were out on Christmas break so the neighborhood was dead. We enjoyed this place, they had great options whichever your liquor of choice is.

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    The service is real cool. It doesn't usually get crowded. Also it's close to some other nice shops.

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    This is a great local place when you're looking for a more chill vibe. Good drinks food and the staff is cool.

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    The bartender Jesse makes the best drinks . I'd highly suggest the Angry Mule. Perfect spot to bring a date to relax and talk

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    I went to Beta Lounge for a relaxing drink. The drinks were strong but delicious. Service was great as well!

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    Bartender can whip up AMAZING margaritas and the vibe is SUPER chill! Highly recommend for dates and/or chill drinking nights

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    Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

    3.8(300 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown Berkeley
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    A solid 3.5 stars but rounding up to support a new business!…read more I've visited the rooftop lounge a few times so I've seen a few updates and changes. The atmosphere is nice within the bar area as well as the outdoor section. There are great firepits and they offer patrons blankets at night. There's a variety of seating options from firepit benches to high tops. Lovely view of the city especially during sunset! The service is always attentive and quick. The manager is always on site speaking to guests. He even ran my plate and drinks when they were swamped lol. The drinks are good and consistent though a bit pricey, but hey, you're in a hotel technically. It gets tricky when it comes to the food. It's just okay. I'd stick to the simple bar style dishes opposed to the entrees. Entree taste just doesn't justify the price tbh. Overall, would I come back? Yeah would I recommend it to a friend? Yes, with a little trepidation

    This place has amazing views from the rooftop! The fire places are super cool. They have a DJ or…read morelive music over the weekends. Their Brussels sprouts are 5/5. The edamame 4/5 and truffle fries 3/5. The cocktails are incredible! My fav was Golden spritz but the final exam was very pretty and amazing too. The service is also 5/5. Fun place for drinks and appetizers. I want to try their dinner next time and maybe weekday happy hour too :)

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    Study Hall Rooftop Lounge - Food was so delish!

    Food was so delish!

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    September pineapple drink

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    Lucy Blue - Margarita

    Lucy Blue

    4.6(80 reviews)
    4.1 miUptown
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    The ambiance is super sexy. It's open seating so we chose to sit upstairs overlooking the…read morerestaurant. I love how well-dressed and grown everyone was. It reminded me of being out during the 2010s when downtown was poppin'. Food and drinks did not disappoint: catfish bao (crunchy and flavorful), spare ribs (soft and moist), lamb chops (rich and cooked to perfection). My fave drink was the spicy margarita. We also tried the key pie bread pudding for dessert which was super rich. Took forever to come to us because they got really busy. But honestly, not mad because I am happy for them. Overall the visit was lovely. We hope this business continues in Oakland!

    We ducked into Lucy Blue last Thursday after the fabulous Yelp Party at STAK. We weren't the only…read moreones, we saw other Yelpers there for some after-partying. Sexy, dimly-lit, upscale bar/lounge. It was great to see there was a gentleman at the door to prevent any shenanigans. We were pretty full from the Yelp event, so we didn't try any food this time, but we looked through the menu, which has a good number of options. I had a White Cosmo, RB had an Espresso Martini, and we had some sparkles. The drinks were all good. Our server was lovely, but it does seem they could hire more help, this is a happening place. Relaxing and intimate vibe, and a nice crowd. We will return next time we're in Downtown Oakland.

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    Lucy Blue - Bar area

    Bar area

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    Catfish boa buns

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    Prizefighter - Fortaleza Blanco w/ club soda + Ginger Beer ($19)

    Prizefighter

    4.4(580 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    This is one of my favorite bars for the past 15+ years (I will count the years when it was…read moreKitty's). Great drinks, great service, great vibes. In an old workshop space with high ceilings, the interior has plentiful windows and opens to the patio seating, making this a very sunny bar before sunset. It feels like a party. The outdoor area is a mini oasis in this industrial pocket between Berkeley and Emeryville (near Ashby Lumber and Urban Ore). You can't go wrong with any of their special cocktails, and the bartender helped me choose something once when I forgot my glasses. They are a little pricey, but good and generous. The vibe feels hip and cool yet open to all.

    Came here for the first time during my friend's bachelor party, and I have to say -- the vibes were…read moreimmaculate. The crowd was friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and as a minority, I still felt comfortable here. Security at the front was super chill and made a great first impression for someone visiting for the first time. I decided to try the espresso martini, and unfortunately it just wasn't for me. It tasted very vodka-forward, and I was expecting a smoother balance with more coffee flavor. Definitely not my favorite drink of the night, so I probably wouldn't order it again. Expresso martini- 1/5 That being said, I'd still come back for the energy and overall experience alone. Stars are based on overall experience.

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    Prizefighter - Patio seating

    Patio seating

    Prizefighter - An endless amount of liquor options

    An endless amount of liquor options

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    Beer & food menu

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