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Cafe Van Kleef

1. Cafe Van Kleef

4.5 star rating
172 reviews

Category: Bars, Music Venues

Every time I got to Cafe Van Kleef I have interesting conversation with interesting people.  Unlike most bars, where people tend to keep within their groups, this place really opens people up.  The crowd is very mixed too.  I love taking people here for the first time.  They always fall in love with it.   No cover on Mondays and Tuesdays.  I hate cover charges... still, this is one place I don't…

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Good Drinks

4.5 star rating 172 reviews

1. Cafe Van Kleef

Neighborhood: Uptown

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and the drunk one getting in his way.  Without the negative experience it may have been four or five stars.  The drinks after made by the young man were very good and he was friendly and made us feel...

4 star rating 317 reviews

2. Yoshi's

Neighborhood: Jack London Square

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and stood in line, so excited for the show that was about to blow our minds!  We got a good seat up high so we could see and browsed the drink menu (you do have to buy one drink).  I got a blueberry...

4 star rating 561 reviews

3. Jupiter

Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

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for good food or a nice atmosphere to get a drink with friends, I wouldn't recommend Jupiter. But if you're looking specifically for something centrally located or for outdoor seating there aren't a lot...

4 star rating 115 reviews

4. Paragon Bar & Cafe…

Neighborhood: Claremont

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into more detail, but I'd probably come across as a prejudice, racist asshole, so I'll refrain.   The drinks were good. Our nice European waiter was cool. And the view is beautiful!...

4 star rating 80 reviews

5. Bobby G's Pizzeria

Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

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Nice ambiance, somewhere right in between low-key and trendy. Some big televisions on the wall and a couple of drink specials... good times....

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Nice Bartenders

4.5 star rating 172 reviews

1. Cafe Van Kleef

Neighborhood: Uptown

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with you.  Unlike the bartenders inside, the bouncer picked up glasses, emptied ashtrays and was nice enough and those things make it better than some of the other downtown oakland alternatives....

4 star rating 15 reviews

2. Soft Notes…

Neighborhood: Uptown

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in which the song was played.   So there was this classy ass bartender by the name of Cordel. Cordel....u can get it. Why can Cordel get it u ask? B/c this fool made a a strong ass Apple Martini...

4 star rating 561 reviews

3. Jupiter

Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

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Yummy beer, yummy food, and if it is nice enough to sit outside, it's a great way to top it off.    Also, I came here with a huge group of guys after a Cal football game and they put up with a ton...

4 star rating 115 reviews

4. Paragon Bar & Cafe…

Neighborhood: Claremont

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into more detail, but I'd probably come across as a prejudice, racist asshole, so I'll refrain.   The drinks were good. Our nice European waiter was cool. And the view is beautiful!...

4 star rating 317 reviews

5. Yoshi's

Neighborhood: Jack London Square

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and then opening them even more excited every time that it was real.  They validate parking, which is nice... but we found street parking.  It was  a quick and easy drive from the city.     We really enjoyed...

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