Geoffrey is historical when you walk in the building you realize from the photos of how much history and the notable people that has crossed the threshold of this venue and the Soul food is wonderful now picture this you are about to be entertained by some of the bay area and world renowned jazz smooth classical R an B musicians !!! I recommend Geoffrey it's my go to Sunday evening relaxing with home cooking a very well mix of beautiful bay area people!!! My friends out of town guest visit we going to Geoffreys !! read more

Geoffreys Inner Circle - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great live music. Great food. Geoffrey was very welcoming. Delma is such a sweetheart. First time here, definitely not the last. Great place to listen to music and hanging out with friends. Celebrated a birthday here and they were very nice to put the cake on a cake platter. Great vibes, friendly atmosphere. read more

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Amazing place to see live jazz! I had a great time and really enjoyed the soul food dinner and the cocktails too.

Geoffrey's Inner Circle is a nice place. I had my high school reunion here. We had great food and good size room to party. But, the restrooms and elevator are not the greatest. The elevator is old and very narrow. Some wheelchairs can barely fit in it. You have to really go at an angle to get in and out of it. The restrooms are not that wheelchair accessible either. They are decently clean, but not the greatest look. Overall, would I come back here again? If I had to, yes, but I wouldn't throw a party here. However, if there is no one with wheelchair accessibility issues, this venue would be a nice place to host a party. read more

Came on 11/17/2019. I found parking right on the corner. The admission price was recently increased to $12 and the food increased to $12. The crowd was very diverse and primarily over 60, so I'm pretty confident that no fights will break out and no one is going to get cut tonight. The performance was pretty good and I don't feel that I wasted my $12. This is a great venue to just kick it for a few hours and enjoy some good entertainment. My only minor suggestion is that they dim the lights a little cuz with the bodies and no ventilation, it gets rather warm in the room. read more

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On a whim my girlfriend and I went to Geoffreys last night and wow! What a treat. I had no idea who was playing but the band was awesome! They had mixture of a church group and a birthday celebration in attendance, so the crowd was really lively and welcoming. In the bar area they were serving some of the best soul food I ever had for $10 a plate. The music was a mixture of jazz and blues, with different guest singers and musicians. I had an awesome time, and not many places where the owner comes out and greets everyone, but I shook his hand and thanked him for a great time. read more

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REVIEWER # 32 Well, Hello Geoffrey's! I'm so happy I've met you. I heard you've been open for over 20+ years and I find that so hard to believe! Where have I been? I couldn't help but admire how sexy you looked from the outside. Yes, I'm talking about those sexy red stairs that led to the amazingly glamorous venue. Boy, you are just perfect for dates! Have you been to Geoffrey's? Do you love some jazz music? What about enjoying Sunday jazz music? Well, what the heck are you waiting for? You need to run your butt to Geoffrey's for some amazing music, tasting drinks and a good ol' meal. I came to Geoffrey's on my birthday and truly enjoyed myself. it's a full service entertainment and catering venue. It cost $10 to get in and $15 if you want dinner. The music, vocalist, and band are wonderful and the crowd is lively. Yanice Taylor is wonderful and is the host of Sunday! You can't help but notice how classy the venue is! It is a historic Oakland Institution with so much history; such a wonderful place to wine and dine. Perfect for date nights, FYI! They have a bar in the back where you could order drinks. They also have servers that walk around during the night and take orders. I truly can't think of a better way to spend my Sunday evening; I'm in love with Geoffrey's! read more

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Geoffreys inner circle is a long-standing gem. Great food great people great service safe environment I wish they had more events the soul food events are delectable read more

This establishment right here...oh boi!!!! One of Oakland's oldest a definitely the cream of the crop for excellent music, fantastic food and wonderful opportunities to meet new and awesome people. Geoffreys has a great history here in Oakland. Some of the best players have crossed that threshold, locals and world famous, instruments in hand, ready to make it all come together. I've found myself excitedly awaiting the doors to open again. Thank you Geoffrey Pete for all that you do for all of us. read more

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I heard of this place for many ways and wanted to know what the big deal was. I saw the place from the outside and was underwhelmed. But, I went here for a memorial for my father and I loved it. My stepmom used to perform there with her trio. My brother-in-law's mother works there. So I have a family connection, and never went there until the memorial. I liked it a lot. This is a nice space, tucked away in a part of Oakland that isn't fantastic, but going inside is like a getaway from everything outside. I liked being here. It was much bigger than I thought and I really appreciate Geoffrey Peete giving us use of the space. It was a fitting place, for a beautiful tribute to my father. I would recommend this place to anyone and I look foward to going back and hanging with some friends. I now get what the big deal is.I read more

Geofferey's Inner Circle is a blessing to the Bay Area. It's beautiful, it offers some of the best Jazz and Blues entertainment around. There you not only experience the best live music but "Soul Food as well. Here you can dress up, be entertained and dine with the best of them. It is indeed a healing and uplifting experience. Go treat yourself! read more

Great long time favorites for live music and great people! Geoffrey the owner is the gem that has kept this place for so long in the heart of Oakland. I lost an important item and he overreached by calling his staff to help me find it. I really appreciated the effort. Because he truly didn't have to do the extra effort to help me! I hope more people support this establishment! Especially on Sundays when they have live music that reminds me of good times in Harlem, if recent days! read more

I didn't know this was an event space until I went to an event here, I always assumed it was a club. I guess that was back in the hey day. We came to a movie screening of a film that I played an extra in. It was a great film and event, fun watching it all come together on screen. The vibe was fun and I was just happy to be there. There are floors of large spaces, so this would be a good place for a film festival or an event with different rooms. This place has staircases galore, which are carpeted - so watch your step. Bathrooms are small and were tied up, so I didn't much care to order any beverages and miss the movie. They did have a bar set up though and the drinks were somewhat affordable. This place may have been a great club back in the day, but now it's just ok. read more

Cool poppin red stairs surround by bright white painted walls that led up to a Geoffery's Inner Circle on the second floor gave me a different impression upon entering then what I actually experienced. Big cold echoey empty on an off night. Funky little round tables with quaint rounded teacup wooden chairs with raggedy table clothes. Lounge area had some sitting places to lounge in but they were covered with old funky couch covers...yuck Couldn't hang even though 'babygirl' was gonna be playin at 8:30 pm; so I went home. I'm sure this is a happenin place but certainly not on a Sunday evening at 7:00 pm for a private party. See ya! read more

Geoffreys Inner Circle - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Oakland, California

This is an interesting event space. When I was there, it had the feel of a cool old school Jazz club. Great drinks, awesome music, and when we went, there were great deals on heaping helpings of soul food! (I bet the soul food is an occasional thing, however) I would disregard a lot of the older reviews where they were giving it one star. I think sometimes that type of thing is unfair--people don't look before they go to an event and then they rate it because of what they think it should be, rather than enjoy what the event was intended to be from the get go. I will definitely go back to the Inner Circle again to check out more stuff. Especially if they do old school jazz and also they have more of that great soul food! read more

Went to an end of life celebration, and felt they provided us great comfort, and service during out time of mourning. Thanks again for your wonderful staff, and read more

Okay, Geoffrey P. is quite the man in the community and perhaps he is charging his patrons extra so he can help feed the homeless every holiday, but Geoffreys Inner Circle is not a place I would recommend. Things do get a little pretentious and the community efforts do not expand outside the inner circle. Well, hopefully, it'll care to expand that circle to really give what Oakland needs. read more

I love this place! I had a Bday bash here. The staff was amazing, the aesthetics were beautiful (wood floors, columns, comfy lounge area) and the drinks were on point! We had two bands and they were able to provide enough space for each performance (back to back)! My favorite spot is the all wood bar and flooring. It has a real vintage, old Oakland, vibe to hit. A beautiful place with great music. I will definitely be going back! read more

Ok....I only went because it was for a fundrasier for our next president, hopefully. But for a club I would never go back. The club is huge, lots of space but it is dirty. They need to wash the walls and carpet. A couple of fresh coats of paint would help. Also, it could use some betters lights. The bar, great potential, but a lot of work needs to be put into it. The prices......I have never had problem with paying for what I want but when you charge $15 a shot for patron you are just dumb and are basically stealing from your customers. A bottle of patron for a bar cost no more then $30 a bottle. If the bar is paying more for that then they suck at running a bar. Now you can get 12 to 16 shoots out of a bottle of patron. So if you charge $10 dollars a shot then you pay for you bottle with three shots. On average most bars in the bay area charge $10 a shot for patron. So if you are selling it at the same price or lower you would make more money. Sorry let me stop...it's just i hate to see someone take advantage of people. read more

4-5 years ago this was my favorite club...it was always packed, lots of fine girls who were cool, good music and majority Black folks. The cover is about $20 and its was worth it...THEN! Its gone down hill (unless you go for a special event). 1. The place is still majority Black people. 2. The space is big, but most people stay downstairs while the upstairs is deserted. 3. The crowd is getting older and older (late 20's to late 40's). This place looks like that club that your Mom and Dad go to when they want to go out once in a while. 4. There are some cute girls but not enough to balance out the emptiness, number of guys and not-so-cute girls. 5. The cover is still around $20 and the dress code is strict. The older crowd also goes there early evening for dinner, birthday parties and club (Elks, Kappa, Mason, type clubs) meetings. My friend claims this place is good on "First Saturdays" I don't believe him. If you are gonna go, then go on a "First Saturday". read more

Was in the town for a couple of days and some friends suggested we come to Geoffrey's. It was a Sunday evening and their Jazz session was just setting up. It was a warm summer night and I felt like I was in an Ernie Barnes painting. The place was jam packed and my mother and I waited, seated near the hostess for a while. Since we did not walk around at first I did not realize that there was a bar to the side of the stage. All of the staff was really busy making sure everyone was enjoying themselves. During mid set space was made and we sat up front. We're from San Diego, where the jazz scene is almost nonexistent. So this place blew us away. The building is historic and the sense of community pride was greatly felt. Will definitely try to make it back up to this venue again. I'm just glad I was able to experience it at least once. read more

I can't say much for the club scene at this location, but I can say that from what I saw...not impressed. Even though there were two floors, the rooms just look badly laid out and kind of old...the bar was MEH and he drinks are super expensive. Honestly...$15 for a shot of patron because patron is in "high demand"? $8 for a tiny vodka and cranberry!? PUH-LEAZE! I would think if the patron is in "high demand" and its selling in volume you'd want to lower prices and sell more? That, or you make a big profit off the few who are willing to pay those prices. I don't know, I guess I'm just a cheapo who isn't willing to pay $15 for a shot of ANYTHING unless its something fancy like Louis IX and even then....especially for a casual, regular night out... Not really my thing I guess, I do have to say, the space could look nice with dimmed lights and some clubby decor? read more

Went here for a birthday celebration and a room with cozy chairs and tables was set up with a buffet table. Food was comforting and tasty. Outside the private room is a dance floor with a dj so we had a good time dancing! read more

Sunday Night Jazz with Darryl Rowe and guests was off the hook! Such wonderful musicians! Fantastic food, great music and bar drinks at a very reasonable price. read more

This place was interesting; you walk in and there's stairs, the greeter asked if we were there for the event, we said yes, and we're told to walk in. We weren't told that there were two other events, and had to walk around lost for a bit until we decided to just sit and see what happens. Long story short: it was very unorganized and confusing. We weren't sure if we were in the right place, and the music and conversation from the different events were mixing, so I could never tell what was really going on. The bathrooms were small and dirty, and neither of the locks worked. We left to go to a pub. read more

The food is off the hook, the price is more than reasonable, if you love jazz and blues...Jefferies is the place to be Sunday evening 6:00 til 10:00pm. Its a jam session! The band will let you sit in if you sign their guest book. read more

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My first experience at First Saturday was off the hook. The club was cracking and in my eyes it deserved five stars. Keep in mind friends, this spot isn't for everyone...its for the ghetto fabulous like myself!!! My second experience...well, me and my girl parked two blocks away and got mugged (we weren't hurt, thank God) on our walk over to the club. So... this turned out to be a horrible night of no clubbing, and dealing with AAA to get my car towed back home, while the punk rock beezy police officers (there were like 15 outside of the club on "special assignment" scratching their butts) wouldn't even escort us back to my car or show any sign of sympathy. We were harassed by more people on our walk back, and tripping because the muggers saw what car we got out of. Soo...lesson learned, TAKE A CAB. Don't walk around, especially ladies by yourself, the cops don't care, and remember this is Oakland. Needless to say, I'm not gonna put this on Geoffery's and hopefully some day I will get the guts to go back to First Saturday. read more

What a great venue this is. Run by a quality staff of people. This is always a must visit when they have events. BRAVO!

Geoffrey's is an Oakland landmark, and Mr. Pete is a legend! I can't think of a time where I didn't enjoy myself when attending an event here. The drinks are great and so is the food! Pick them for your next venue. read more

I went to a memorial dinner here and was very pleasantly surprised with this old school venue. It's spacious, acoustics were pretty decent, and the buffet provided by their catering team was excellent. The bar area is roomy with high top tables for those who want to hang out. This is a great place for a holiday party, a wedding reception, retirement party, or any other big fun gathering. The decor is pretty minimal hence the 4 stars but it's roomy, comfy, and Geoffrey's people were friendly and fun. read more

Although I went to hear my fav performer it was awful from the "get". I am disabled...need elevator. Stairs were tortuous; handrail loose (scary); and it got worse from there. Friend offered to get me my fav drink -- "filthy" (very dirty) gin martini. When he came back with it, not only was it in the WRONG stemware which is to say, a 4.5 oz whiskey sour glass vs. a martini (6 oz), but 2 incredibly small olives, not even speared with toothpick, but the liquid, (pure gin) wasn't even cloudy, suggesting no "dirt". She didn't chill down the glass with ice water and shook the gin with ice which she strained, causing it to become diluted. Upon tasting it, I was correct...it hardly had a HINT of olive juice, but was straight gin...not even any vermouth. I know my description is lengthy, but to prove the point, when I went back to the FULL bar, a surly "barbie doll" looking woman said they didn't have any olive juice, nor big olives, nor martini glasses. I (politely) pushed, NOT shoved the drink, towards her and said, "I can't drink this." to wit she said when I told her I needed something else, "I can't help you. You will have to pay for the new drink as that will waste the original drink and I can't afford to waste my alcohol." Okay...now I'm steamed. Whoever heard of such a thing? Unless....they are cheap skates and by looking out over the audience, no one seemed to be drinking. I want to say out of a crowd of possibly 50, maybe 10 had but 1 drink and did I mention, she was both bar tender as well as server and looked resentful she had to pull double duty. I went back to get some ice water which was served in a tiny paper cup. Wow! and when I said I needed a bigger GLASS, she glared at me...so I just turned on my heel and left. They had a sizable buffet (charged extra even though the tickets were $15 on line or $20 at the door). Only a handful of folks partook of that, also. Last, but not least...the bathroom. I require a handicap/disabled stall. Albeit, they had one, but only one rail (in BACK of the toilet! A lot of good that did me. I need one on the side to help me get up.) Additional to that, there were 2 toilet paper dispensers but only one had tissue. I went at the start of the evening, and it had but one roll which had possibly enough paper for 3 more people. You guessed it...it had none at the end of the evening. It was clean, so I'll give them that...had no problem with the sanitation, but the supplies were lacking as well as the aforesaid handicap accommodations. Doubtful I will ever return to that spot and it might be useful to know, that parking is non-existent. You have to park either in a $10 lot (with a gun totin' attendant who was surly and brusk, or park several blocks on the street.) Again, the music was, as always wonderful but the accommodations and personnel, sorely lacking. read more

Always have a good time at Geoffrey. Mr. C the resident DJ is the best! Ask Geoffrey for Mr. C to DJ your party here. read more

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The first time I went here was for a friend's b-day, and I had a BLAST. So, I have gone back a few other times, thinking I would be able to re-create that experience. Ummmm, no. I have since realized the only thing that made that 1st night good was all the people who had come out to celebrate the special occasion. If you get dragged here, do yourself a favor and leave before they turn up the house lights at the end of the night. read more

This is an historic landmark in Oakland. Mr. Pete and his staff are accomodating and strive to make each guest feel like a VIP! I encourage you to hold an event there and you will see what I am talking about. read more

Now this is a jazz club. Cool and friendly vibe, real players who enjoyed sharing something spontaneous, they can do anything. Nice people, full bar, good prices, and Geoffrey is a great host, hat's off. read more

I enjoy coming to Geoffrey's on several occasions on Sunday and Thursday Nights. But I am concerned because there has been several occasions when I came on Thursday night and the club was closed, even when the wed site said it was open. So I want to know how I am to know when it is really open, because the phone number promotes Sunday night but not Thursday? I feel that all events should be promoted so everyone can be sure that the club is open, I come on Bart and so it is an inconvenience to me to come over and it is closed. read more

I love love going to Geoffrey's on Sunday evenings. It is a fabulous atmosphere and the food is incredible all for a very reasonable price. Each week is different depending on the musicians who sign up to play with the band and all have been so remarkable. I spend an enjoyable evening with friends in a lovely atmosphere, listen to incredible musicians and eat a fabulous meal all for a nominal fee and at the end someone from the staff walks you to your car. Parking is easy on Sunday downtown. This is such a fine find, such a wonderful event for Oakland.... I hope the tradition at Geoffrey's Inner Circle continues to thrive, I hate to miss a Sunday at the Inner Circle. read more

I love this place. This is the real Oakland, full of good food, good music, and nice people Kris read more

Oakland's best kept secret. Sunday evenings is so wonderful at Beautiful Victorian, Geofryes Inner Crile on 14th and Franklin, with the right atmosphere and ambiance, for great REAL Jazz including a jam session @ 9PM. The great Ramsey Taylor and other great talented musicians, play gently to a nice crowd,-sophisticated and seasoned. The food is amazing. I was there last week and dinner was $5. Entrance fee $5. and great drinks. There is no other classy joint like this that I am aware of for a reasonably priced relaxing evening. I think doors open @ 6Pm or 7PM til 10PM. Ample time left to get ready for the Monday work day, if you're not like me and retired! LOL. read more

I was in Oakland visiting a friend who took me to Geoffrey's Saturday night . I was given the grand tour of the establishment and man oh man did I have a great time meeting lots of folks, eating and listening to great music. Oh and let me just say Geoffrey cooked all the foods himself ;-D This is definitely the spot I will return to in the near future. Bakersfield Black Dollar Initiative was in the house ;-D read more