This is my favorite neighborhood dive bar. If you are someone who finds the phrase "dive bar" to be…read morea bit insulting, I invite you to broaden your horizons, and embrace the unpretentious nature of such an establishment. The beer is usually cold and affordable. Yes, there might not be more than one or maybe two IPAs to choose from. But, if you're looking for a good old American lager, there are several standbys available. And, top shelf liquors might be of a limited nature, but if you're looking for a decent booze at a reasonable price there are plenty of options. To me the Squeeze is a magical unicorn. It is a neighborhood bar. It is a frequent stop on the motorcycle aficionado circuit, albeit I find these people to be some of the nicest people you ever care to have a drink with. There's also a goodly amount of people who have been coming to this place for decades, people who remember when this was more the northside and less what it currently is. Popcorn is free. Sometimes other snacks are available. They like to offer free hotdogs and brats on Wednesday evenings, when the weather is cooperating. The bar staff and owners are uniformly friendly. And yep, you may have guessed it from the name, it's a small place, and it is a bit of a squeeze to get from the front to the back or even to get a normal sized man's shoulders through the door to the men's room. And the patio is more functional than fancy. However, they are also very dog friendly (which is always a plus for me). And I'm very glad that they are here.

Haven't been in almost two years due to multiple knee surgeries... was doing fine for an hour &…read morehalf than came from restroom to find my "stuff" moved to the end of the bar. Not any word or offering, guess this guy & bartender thought my "stuff" was in someone else's way while using the amenities. *i need to add, the first bartender Mike was absolutely excellent, the remaining patrons were great. My experience won't necessarily be what you experience*

Super fun place! Music is great, love the bands that play here! The food is also great!read more

Wings under cooked and to much sauce ,Not the first time ,Someone needs to show the cooks how to…read moremake wings ,good looking bartenders!

Went to this bar the other night for the first time time. The bartender was super kind and…read moreattentive! He consistently made sure we had a drink in our hands and was super kind! I really loved the vibe of this place too. They have a whole room of fun little games one being a photobooth! What I loved was their $3 spin a wheel for a shot where you got a shot of whatever it landed on! I got the pickle shot and then a deep eddys one! They also have a mystery shot option too! Super cute and I extremely reasonable pricing! They don't have a kitchen but have someone who will deliver you food and doesn't even have a delivery fee or anything Super cute bar and will definitely be back! I highly recommend to everyone!

Such a great hole in the wall bar. I felt like a local! Johnny the bartender was really friendly…read moreand made some great cocktails!

Had a horrible time here and got on Yelp to leave this review, but the staff came up to me when she…read moresaw what I was doing and got me into a headlock. I'm typing this review with my feet. The only reason I'm giving this bar five stars is because now I can type with my feet really well, and I owe it to the hardass blonde bartendress at 12 Volt.

If you're looking for a true dive bar experience done right, 12 Volt absolutely delivers. This…read moreplace has that perfect mix of grit, character, and good energy that you just can't fake. The vibe is laid-back but electric at the same time--great music, solid crowd, and drinks that hit exactly how they should. What really made the day stand out though was Sydney behind the bar. She was awesome--super attentive, quick with the drinks, and just had that natural ability to read the room and keep the energy up. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does, and it makes a huge difference in the experience. Whether you're there to unwind, catch up with friends, or just have a no-BS night out, 12 Volt is the kind of spot you keep coming back to.

Depending on when you visit, The Berkeley Inn is either a chill place to catch a game and have some…read morelaughs or a rowdy hangout for the 20 somethings who have recently populated the new apartment buildings up and down Tennyson. It breaks down like this: Are you looking for a relaxing day with some locals and regulars who love this place (maybe a little too much) and have built a legitimate community around it? I suggest weekend afternoons for some tunes on the jukebox and sports on the TVs, Tuesday nights for open mic and Wednesday nights for Poker. Looking to find the broad of your dreams with those child bearing hips and a vague interest in the trad wife movement? Try Thursday and Saturday nights for Karaoke (and wear your square-toed cowboy boots and trucker hat, the ladies love that shit here). One thing is always true though, the management and bartenders are friendly, warm and great at their jobs. Regardless of the day or time, you'll find a professional behind the bar ready to make you feel welcome- but don't be a douche, even pros have their limits. So, pick your time wisely but whenever you go, you'll likely leave feeling a little better than when you arrived.

Local dive bar in the heart of the Berkeley area. Good place for cheap drinks and football game…read moretune-ins. Bartender was very friendly and was on top of things. Good times!

So Stardust lounge has been around for a long time. I have gone in there to visit bartenders that I…read moreknow I've never had a negative experience until the Super Bowl. I walked in the door all had to turn to look at me I said hello nobody said hello back I made my way to a booth as I was meeting other people so we wanted to booth found a booth, good spot for a pool table and to watch the game. I seated myself got comfortable. Waited for somebody to come over to my table to take my order. Had two bartenders walk past me didn't make iContact didn't ask me if I wanted anything I walked up to the bar, ordered my cocktail bartender made it down at the other end of the bar and had it sitting there while she was doing football pools I walked over to where she was at asked for my drink. She slid it over to me without even looking at me. I asked her how much she told me I gave her the correct amount plus a little extra, and she proceeded to ask me if I want to change back, I said no and walked away. My friends finally showed up they were greeted immediately bartender came over to the table and asked them what they wanted to drink. She still refused to look at me, now mind you I don't know this person and as of now, I don't care to know this person, at one point one of my friends asked her why she wasn't being nice and she said she was too busy to be nice. I totally did not understand that comment to all .... We had a group picture that was taken. I guess it was for all the regulars there because me and my girlfriend did not get invited to take the picture and once again, my friend asked about it and they said that we were not normal, ?!! I will say one thing being treated badly because I'm Mexican or because I was dressed differently. Does not give you the right to treat me badly. Being in the service industry myself, I know how important it is to treat people kindly! We ordered some food that they were serving Philly cheesesteak sandwiches and nachos. Great idea we enjoyed eating. I will go there to see my friends that work behind the bar but I will make sure that I don't go in when that bartender is working that treated me rudely. I was once told when entertaining people whether it's a conversation or a hello to be kind because you may be entertaining an Angel. Thanks For The Read Until Next Time .....

Make no mistake, this is a dive bar. It has zero pretension. Beer selections are limited and skew…read moretowards the macro. The liquor is less than top shelf. However, I absolutely love coming here late on a Friday or Saturday night to take advantage of karaoke. The service is good. The singing quality varies dramatically based on inherent talent, song selection, and individual/group sobriety. The drinks are affordable. And the crowd, which is oh so eclectic, and can change from visit to visit, is generally supportive and easy to get along with.

Wanna duck in mid day? Late night when you can't sleep? Ever wanna just pull up to the bar. Not…read moretalk to anyone. And have a crisp banquet bottle? $4 standard but still. In THIS economy?! Like a dive bar. A greasy spoon. No frills and simple. There is a certain comfort in that. Blue Moon, Budweiser, Bud Light, and Coors Light on draft. People smoking marijuana directly out front? Niiiiiiiccceeee. Numerous high four top tables along with some five tops that would be choice for playing cards. Long around J bar. ATM. Pool table. A nice quiet spot to watch the Broncos or regular NASCAR games. Come and be nobody or stop by with your friends. No complaints. This bar is a bit more lively than most dive bars but that's not a bad thing. Twins Inn isn't too far off Sheridan if you want cheaper banquet or even less "frills." Certainly a younger crowd but still very mixed 23-60 I'd say. The decor here is nice. Usual Budweiser signs but also a good amount of Firefighter memorabilia. Not too far from a station and training building so I'm sure that's the connection. Ambiance? Check. Service? Good enough. Food? They have jerky, popcorn, and various lays chips available. I see signs for a microwave Philly cheesesteak too but who knows what's up with that. Still, call Gordon Ramsay. Spicy pickle shots are on me!

Friendly neighborhood bar can't go wrong. Popcorn in the corner shops in great service always a…read moregood time they do not have food but they have pizza and beef, jerky and chips. That's wonderful and awesome good time almost like family. Thanks For The Read Until Next Time.....

Fun, quaint local bar . Great food ! Kind of place everyone knows your name…read morePersonable service.

Food is mediocre. Charges 6% fee then turns machine around for 20%+ options only that' are based on…read morea total after taxes and aforementioned fee. They're effectively charging 30% tip