Hannah K.

I love the vibes at The Black Cat! In the evening it's moody, cozy, and perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. They have unique craft cocktails and the servers are friendly and knowledgeable on the drinks. They also serve some food and natural wines! I highly recommend making a reservation. I've tried to walk in on a weekend evening and they were booked out. After 9pm it's open seating though so you can just walk in. They also have an outdoor patio. They have events throughout the year and it's a nice addition to the Livermore community! Side note, the bathroom is very cute. Favorite bar bathroom I've been in. The photobooth is a nice touch but it's so close up the camera literally only got our faces zoomed in ($7).

Emma O.

Still super wonderful! The new asparagus dish is to DIE for. Also the goldfish cocktail is amazing! Kana makes the most amazing drinks and can craft anything your heart desires! She is truly a sorcereress!!

Michelle D.

loved the Photo Booth! The back patio was fun and spacious, I got the London fog and it was sweet but strong! It was a great time to meet up with friends. Super quick service too. I loved the cat details everywhere, super cute

Brenda L.

The Black Cat is a great spot to grab late night drinks for a night out in DT Livermore!! When I was looking for bars, they stood out bc their drinks sounded super good and unique. I liked the vibe the restaurant seemed to have too! I definitely recommend making reservations if you plan on visiting, especially over the weekend. I came on a Friday night and the place was packed. They have an outdoor patio which is nice if you have a larger group, and indoor tables if you're looking for a more intimate vibe. I tried the Yuja Sun and the Siamese Sake Sour - both were great! Definitely on the sweeter side if you're into sweet drinks. I'm always a sucker for drinks that have egg whites in them lol so the siamese sake sour was my favorite of the two. The small plates are on the pricier end, and I don't think they're as worth it for the value unfortunately. But, service was friendly and everything we got came out quickly!

Ellie M.

Update: I was there last night a little after 9 and they do go from seating to opening seating. You order your drinks at the bar and find somewhere to hang out. It does get a little hectic for my liking around that hour so I decided to come another time.

Nancy T.

I can't wait to come back!! The vibe, the drinks, the staff - it was all FANTASTIC! We ordered a Yuja Sun, which tasted just like honey citron tea! You could barely taste the alcohol and was just so refreshing and yummy. We also ordered the Black Cat (I had to), and wow it's strong. It's a black sesame espresso martini essentially and oh MY GOD. I think I'm just too weak for espresso martinis in general, so it's not their fault at all. Because I don't usually drink espressos straight or drink straight liquor or martinis.... So would not recommend for those who prefer sweeter alcoholic drinks. As for the space, it's so warm and intimate. It's so cool how you can just sit anywhere, in the back patio or inside - a perfect date night spot. Even with the Photo Booth, I loved how the pictures came out!

Michael B.

Drinks were unique and incredible. Food was stellar!! Service was excellent. AC was not working when we went so it was a little uncomfortable but did not detract from our experience. The food and drinks were more than enough to earn 5 stars. We will be back for sure!!!

Kristina M.

We were waiting to be seated for dinner at a nearby restaurant and decided to grab a cocktail here. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and appropriately attentive. The cocktails were delicious and adequately strong. We will definitely return and see what's on their specialty cocktail menu in the next season.

Merry C.

I recently visited The Black Cat in downtown Livermore with one of my daughters. It's an intimate lounge that serves craft cocktails and small plate appetizers. I had the chaitini, which is a chai martini, and it was delicious. We shared the arancini and they were the best I've ever had. There's a fun old school photo booth in the back corner and a patio out back that is not open during the winter months. With limited seating indoors, reservations are highly recommended. We took a chance without reservations right when they opened at 5PM and we were seated at the bar, which is actually one of my favorite places to sit. My experience has almost always been that I get the best service at the bar and I was not disappointed.

Sian S.

A hidden gem in downtown Livermore! I didn't realize this place would be so popular; on a Friday night if you're trying to come in for more than just drinks you're probably going to need a reservation. Haven't tried the food yet but the menu looks so appetizing I would definitely come back. In fact, ever since getting back to Livermore 2 weeks ago, I've already been here twice. The cocktails are fantastic and the natural wine flight was excellent as well. There's plenty of seating in the back and a cute little digital photo booth in the main area. Staff is nice and accommodating; they managed to fit my boyfriend and I in between reservations because we said we just wanted drinks. Can't recommend their cocktails enough, honestly one of the nicest drinking establishments in the Tri-Valley.

Gina M.

I love that Livermore is adding new restaurants to their acute downtown. We dropped by one evening for some appetizers and a couple of cocktails, and we were not disappointed. The drinks were good, and the food was light and tasty. A martini which was pretty unique made, and went really well with the poke tostada. Our server was adorable Go support the small businesses!

Melissa P.

We enjoyed strolling through Downtown Livermore on a Saturday night amidst Christmas buskers entertaining by the tree, the festive holiday decorations and genuinely jolly individuals seeking a place for dinner and drinks. We stumbled upon The Black Cat which was adjacent to the absolutely mobbed Fat Pidgeon Miracle Bar, spilling over with ugly sweatered guests waiting to get in... The Black Cat was an instant welcoming respite, decorated with just enough holiday lights and festive touches amidst its intimate, dark and cozy interior. We were greeted warmly and genuinely by the hostess, opting to wait a few minutes at the bar as she assured us tables were becoming readily available. I didn't catch any names last night but everyone from the hostess, our ugly sweatered server, bar and wait staff, as well as the chef who stopped by our table to describe the Ethiopian spices specially created for the Hummus Toast. I cannot say enough about what a wonderful experience it was to have knowledgeable and graciously attentive staff. Service was another level. The cocktails were wonderfully handcrafted and refreshing albeit smaller portioned in smaller dainty glasses. The London Fog was very subtle. I was able to try the last available portion of the Marrow Old Fashioned which was very original and unique. The signature Black Cat was a treat without being too sweet. The Natural Wine Flight was something new for us but we enjoyed the local Livermore McGrail Cab Sauv best throughout the evening. The small plates were indeed small but immensely flavorful as freshly prepared in the open kitchen. Our favorite was the Hummus Toast with bread by the nearby bakery infused with the Ethiopian spices house made and enthusiastically described by the chef himself! The Whipped Feta was a festive treat with the pomegranate and thyme nicely complimenting the creamy feta on fresh pita. The A5 Wagyu was beautiful and amazingly delicious but be forewarned that "2 oz" means 4 delicately petite pieces... but, be prepared for a treat! What a wonderful experience at The Black Cat. I recommend sitting at the back by the photo booth in the 2 cozy armchairs near the bustle of the open kitchen and enjoying drinks watching a slice of the evening go by...

Belle B.

Okay, I'll be honest, I booked a reservation here because I got this restaurant confused with The Bourbon Pear. The thing is, I had the best time here! The low intervention wines left me feeling great and I was obsessed with the Albariño. My girlfriend and I split a few apps, they had Wingen sourdough which is my favorite bread, and a selection of yummy butters to choose from. The whipped feta had the fluffiest pita and I have been thinking about it for weeks. WEEKS!