Great bar on a vibrant street right next to Lake Merritt! It's cozy and has a moody atmosphere. I like the outdoor seating area in front and the couches in back. read more

Listen....there are very few establishments that I will throw my whole weight behind, but room 389 is the one. She is that girl. I've been living in Oakland for 10 years now and drinking in this bar for just as long. The bartenders are incredible, the ambiance is immaculate, and the drinks never ever ever miss! I can't rave about this bar more. It's a neighborhood bar with a whole vibe. Kindest humans ever...oh did I mention they do to-go drinks?!? Literal perfection for grabbing a Bev and chilling at the lake read more

A great space to catch up with friends or get a little work done. Great service. Art. Smiles. Keeping a sense of humor is helpful too read more

Its a smallish cozy-cute style bar. It has a very "lived in"/ relaxed vibe. SUPER casual. The drinks were good. I had a couple of Palomas and they were nice and stiff lol the only thing I didn't really care for is that you can't open a tab. But otherwise, I enjoyed it and will be back. read more

One star for the type of beers on draft, lack of rest of the other stars because of the service. Our party of 4 came in on a Saturday night and ordered two rounds of drinks. Out of nowhere in the middle of our second round the bartender came to rush us off of our table because she had forgotten to reserve it earlier. No one had come up to us before to let us know they needed the table. Instead they decided it was the best course of action to immediately begin picking up drinks and cards from our table because she needed us to move right now and it was a "non-negotiable." In her favor she offered to comp our next round but when we told her we were already on our last round (we weren't staying after how we had just need treated) she said "oh well, we'll keep it in mind to get you next time". That was our first time there and most definitely going to be out last. read more

Lately I've been feeling really depressed until I had the decadent chai latte at this establishment. It changed my marriage, my relationship with my father, and more importantly my relationship with Indian beverages. read more

I have always enjoyed this local bar but the change has been the dogs! The dogs come with their owners and it's overwhelming. Yesterday the dog was on the bar paws and all while the bartender is mixing drinks. Unsanitary!!! Did I mention I love dogs but not near our drinks! read more

Sadly I was not able to experience Room 389 pre-covid but I dig the vibe of the spot: Coffee in the morning, optionally spiked, and a beer or a cocktail starting at 3p. I've only been a handful of times and haven't been disappointed with anything I've had. If you can find parking in the area and it's a nice day to be out, they're in an perfect spot to grab something to drink and hang out by the lake. The first 2 things that come to mind for recommendations are their Vietnamese coffee and their slushies. You might pay a little more than you'd expect for the slushies but they'll definitely hit ya...at least it did for me. read more

I came in the afternoon, around 6-7. Looking for a place to do some work. I was a bit wary of the description mentioning a bar and glad I took the dive. They offer a very pleasant outdoor seating with a high bar and chairs that offer both street viewing and more confided space in the corner. This inside was packed with people so it had that scene of the bar to offer as well. Free WiFi as stated and they serve a mean old fashion. read more

This bar is so cute but they don't have non-binary bathrooms, what year is it? Supposedly either you are a man or a woman which is a very complicated and awkward situation for most of my friends. Fuck that. But the bartender Kat came outside personally to give us some love and clarification. They will change it up soon in my dreams. It was amazing that Kat acknowledged my gay ass. In a world where trans rights and non-binary people are being hated on left and right I appreciate it. 100% @teamkat read more

The decor and space itself deserves the one star. As far as the rest of the stars missing, that would be attributed to service. We walked in around 8pm roughly. Went straight to the back by the bathrooms and saw all tables pretty much empty. No indication of reserved tables. Our group of four settle in and go up to the bar and grab drinks. As the night goes on, the bar starts to fill up. We grab some cards and start to play. About 45 mins after we are playing cards the bartender (woman with braids) comes up to our table and begins to talk to one of our party members. I am sitting within vicinity so I can hear the conversation. Bartender says she's made a mistake and forgot to reserve the table we've been at for 2 hours at this point. That the party is waiting for the table so she has to clear it for them. My fiancée mentioned to the bartender is she could find us another table and if we could wait at that table until she does. Mind you three out of the four part my members still had half beers left. The bartender rudely switches up her attitude and snaps back I have to move you it's non-negotiable. As she says this she quickly starts snagging everything off the table except the half full beers. We grab our things and proceed to cash out our tab. She rings us up and took a beer off the tab. The issue was that a mistake was made. I understand we are all human. I felt as though it was mishandled very unprofessionally. Although, I initially apologetic at first, when question about alternatives we were met with an aggressive non-negotiable like we were being unruly. Will not be returning. read more

I stopped by yesterday evening to grab a few drinks and would summarize Room 389 as a great place to hang out with friends. The place wasn't too crowded on a Friday night, there was plenty of outdoor seating, the bartenders were very attentive, and there's a very solid selection of beers, cocktails, and even alcoholic slushies! For the cocktails, you can opt for a double as well to save yourself a few bucks. If you like a spicy bloody mary, definitely try out the one from Room 389. read more

I've been here a few times and every time I enjoy myself. By day they serve cafe style; baked goods and bicycle coffee, early evening and night time you'll see a crowd outside on the patio with drinks in hand. 389 is just outside Lake Merritt. With a huge patio and a lounge like interior, this spot appeals to everyone. Like I stated early they have a full espresso machine, drip coffee and are now serving breakfast burritos! I stopped in for their Spiked Coffee Beverages. I've been eyeballing these guys every visit. Mid afternoon it was so a took a seat outside on the patio, where there is a convenient window opening to the bar through which the bartender can serve your drinks. After asking the Barista which drink she recommended I decided on the Kraken Chai and might I say it was "CRACCKKKKIIINNNNG" I loved it. Weary of mixed coffee drinks because they are usually made with milk , I was pleasantly surprised by the strength of the alcohol and the lack of milk. HORRAY!!! 389 is a perfect spot to meet up with friends. It's a nice alternative to the coffee shop scene of you wanna do some work on their Wifi network. They serve food and good vibes. I'll be back for another Chai soon. read more

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It's one of my favorite bars in Oakland. I was so relieved they managed to stay open and survive the pandemy. I stopped by recently for a drink with my bf, I ordered their Spiked Chai Latte which blew my mind. The spice, the flavor, the viscosity, the balance of the rum *chefs kiss*. The ambiance has also improved a lot more. It used to be a lot more divey, but I really like what they've done to the place. Ambiance is super chill, this would be the perfect place for date #2, if work has you stressed & you want a nice, affordable, tasty drink, if you're in the neighborhood, if you want a quick shot, the world is your oyster, and this place delivers! read more

Nice place with a great vibe. Tried this during dry January. They were able to accommodate my requests for low and/or no ABV drinks.

Super friendly staff (I think the bartender who served us was named Tyler?). My co-worker and I got the greyhound, gimlet, spicy mango w/ mezcal, and paloma. All were amazing! read more

Loves this bar! Good, healthy pours, great vibe with the music and ambient lighting. A couple patrons had their dogs there, which is always amusing to pet cute doggies :) would definitely recommend as a great first date option! read more

Room 389 - Plum Drop - Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

I have never been so disappointed in a place before. I brought my daughter with me becuase I heard how good this place was. Loved the inside and the vibe but was not treated right. We ordered 3 ice teas and we ended up being over charged. I sent my daughter over to ask about the price and the lady working there said " are you really mad about a f**king dollar?" Im going back becuase i just heard about this I cannot believe she thought it was ok to talk to a kid like that and have attitude the whole time we were there. She made us feel unwelcome and rushed. She was extremely rude and denied giving the 1.50 back. Their tea wasn't even that good so were going back. read more

Great bar with amazing drinks! Came for happy hour and to watch the warriors game. Not the best place to watch a game since there were only 2 TVs at the bar and very limited seating. Would definitely recommend coming for the happy hour. Drinks are reasonably priced and delicious; my favorite was the Peruvian disco read more

Room 389 - Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

2nd stop on our Monday night adventure. I've got to say, this place is coolski, I do remember when it was The Golden Bear back in the day when I was young I'm not a kid anymore. It was kind of busy for a Monday night, shout out to the bay area lushes! So yeah, it was kind of busy, The Warriors game was on, the music was chill and the bartender Greg had the libations on point phife. I would definitely go back on day they are spinning all dat wax I seented. I am given this place 5 yums up because the dranks were on hit, the music was chill and the crowd mellow yellow tho! read more

Room 389 - The Margarita, The Lemon Drop and The Freshly Squeezed Pink Grapefruit GreyHound #HellaGood - Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm so stoked you can get delicious to go frozen drinks here! I wish you could hang on the patio but it's small so I get why you can't. There's a lot of stuff I'm sure we all wish about this year lol. Tip the bartenders well cause they're taking a risk so you can have a semblance of normal during a pandemic by getting a delicious to go drink. read more

We live in the neighborhood and thought we would stop by tonight for some beverages. Unfortunately the female bartender could not have been less welcoming... she was borderline rude from the minute i approached the bar. She had several other customers, so it took her a minute to get to me. She didn't even say as much as "hello... I'll be right with you." She ignored me (and the other guests) waiting to get drinks completely until she came over and said "What can i get you?". No hello or any niceties, even though i went out of my way to say "Hello, how are you?"... She was looking and acting totally bothered that i was ordering drinks. If you don't like people or being a bartender then find another job. We drank one drink then decided to go to Heart and Dagger where the bartenders are kind and who want to be there. If we ever stop by again and she is there we won't stay. We go out several times a week and spend lots of $$ but won't be spending any of it here anytime soon. read more

I began coming here regularly during shelter in place. A and I would order drinks and take it to the park where we'd catch up. Hot drinks during the winter, cold drinks in warmer weather. People were always awesome here and i just liked the variety during the day. Then recently, I came here and they're fully open. The parklet is great, there's room indoors, and they check for vaccination at the door. read more

Went here because I saw they had a good happy hour and they weren't wrong. $5 dollar wells is right up my alley. The atmosphere is also super cool inside and out. Returned later that night and it was packed!! But it was still a great time, and the drinks were so good! They make greyhounds with fresh grapefruit that they squeeze right in front of you! Will definitely be going back soon. read more

389 is a beautiful place to hangout and get away from the new Oakland "Tourists" that tend to congregate at places like Make Westin and Plank. Its the only bar (its also a cafe) where no cares what you do for a living or who you are. Everyone is treated in the same equal manner. Unlike some bars in Oakland where you have a definite dress code (mostly from the patrons and not the management), the REAL 389 regulars don't judge people on the superficial. Like I said, its one of the very few places you can go an weeknight or weekend evening and see the place full of people on laptops, drinking, watching sports, and just chewing the fat. The staff has always been friendly to people no matter their color or creed. And the best part is they let you bring in outside food if your hungry. read more

Stopped in on a late Sunday evening and really enjoyed my experience. The vibes were immaculate and the drinks were great. It was a nice crowd for a Sunday and we were able to sit at the bar. Our bartender was super friendly and attentive. Enjoyed my experience and I'll definitely be back when I visit Oakland again. read more

Great cozy neighborhood bar with a relaxed style and vibe. Solid cocktails and beer on draft.

Great space, cool wall art, good draft beer selection, great cocktails and chill eclectic vibe.

Great bar AND cafe! At night Room 389 has a lively outdoor area (in the front) with lots of room inside the bar. In the very back there is a dimly lit couch area with options of board games to choose from. Also a great day bar for a casual drink, and dogs are welcome inside the bar! The cafe is equally great, their regular coffee blend usually has some sort of cinnamon mixture that is delicious. It's also a reasonably priced coffee ($2!!) which is a rare find in Oakland. There are some food options to choose from, although I have never tried the food here. Prices are very reasonable, definitely recommend! read more

Room 389 - Cup of house coffee that includes cinnamon, sitting in outdoor area - Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

I had some time to kill before my salsa class next door. It wasn't much time so a place closeby was a must. I stumbled upon this place on a Monday night hoping for a warm drink to fight off the cold weather chills. Unfortunately the coffee bar was closed, but the bar was open for business! I thought to myself wouldn't it be fun to lose your inhibitions before a dance class? Like any bar, you had to be 21+ to enter so they check ID at the door. People under 21 are excluded, but dogs aren't! This bar is dog-friendly. I saw one inside! I asked about any happy hour deals because I had gotten there around 6:30pm. Luckily, it was $1 off drinks excluding ciders and canned beers. I decided on the Chardonnay which was amaaaazing! I had a tasting beforehand (free of charge). With tip, I only spent $6! The bartender was also pretty helpful in getting me to decide which wine to choose. The place is divey but the bar was nice. I would say there wasn't much of a crowd but let's face it, there never is on a Monday. There were sports TVs so I was able to watch a little bit of basketball too! My favorite team was playing! Overall, I enjoyed my experience at this bar/coffee shop joint (such an interesting combination). Now, I just need to come back & try their coffee! read more

Even though they say on Yelp that they serve " coffee and tea" , if you come after 9pm they will tell you that you can only serve alcoholic drinks. That should be stated. read more

Love, love this bar. Great drinks, friendly bar tenders, and a wonderful ambiance. A night place to have a get together with friends and/or watch any game. Parking can be tricky sometimes, but I've always enjoyed my time when at this bar. The owners are super nice and makes you feel like you're part of the family. Dont let me forget about the dirty chai tea that's amazing. And during the winter time they serve amazing spiked apple cider and buttered rum. Both are delicious. Definitely one of my favorite bars. read more

Good place to have one drink with a cute date! I had Modelo with the house tequila as a side. She had the hibiscus marg! The total for both drink orders came out to be about $20 ... Cool ambiance and I really enjoyed the music that was playing. read more

All-around good. The cocktails are great, and I really like their special blend coffee, which is infused with cinnamon and is delicious!

Great little bar in the east bay. Fun atmosphere with a great selection of local beer, including sours, which is sometimes hard to find. Friendly staff. read more

This is a fun place to enjoy some music and dance or take in a beer! I enjoyed the atmosphere. There's a mixed crowd which I also appreciated. They have several beers on draft. IPA is always my choice. The space is relatively small but still enough room to dance if needed. It's loungey so there are some places to sit in a couch. Very comfy! read more

Room 389 - One punch ipa and boont amber ale - Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

I stopped in to get some studying done on a Sunday morning and had a bomb ass Irish coffee... or 2. I wouldn't recommend the empanadas they weren't that great but the staff was super friendly and the music was real chill. They played football all morning too so if that's your jam but you want a laid back environment this is the spot. read more

Best cocktails! My friend said, "that's the smoothest margarita I've ever had". Great place to chill, more lounge than bar = great!

Best cup of coffee in town AND! They play great music Love this place will definitely be back read more

Le sigh ... really really really wish they still had that dude come on weekdays with the awesome Congolese food smh that hot sauce and greens were everything I digress- good drinks and all , decent couch space to chill and talk to friends. Perhaps I'm ancient/aging but what's up with the new age lounge/bar/restaurants with $1.00 lighting. I'm forever using my iPhone flashlight to peruse menus . Sexy and intimate perhaps but damn give me light POR.FAVOR. Please and thank you read more