Cordial Cellar and Lounge

Cozy bar with a well curated wine collection, local beers, and unique whiskeys. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable! Simon always has details on the wine makers, grape selection, and growing history of all the wines available. The food is still bar-familiar, but more like restaurant quality. Definitely recommend the meat and cheese plate to go with wine tasting. The wine club regularly introduces us to excellent smaller wineries, often specializing in sustainable agriculture.

We usually only come here for special events where they do a set menu and wine pairing. Last one we went to was Hawaiian themed with a live band playing Xmas music island style. We always have a good time. It's usually fairly intimate and each dinner has about 20-25 guests. Just follow Castro Valley Marketplace on social media to get notified about these events.

Updated for the reopening! Jan 2025: Great cheese selection and the five-spice short rib ragu was a sophisticated blend of meat + spice flavors. Can't wait to try the pot pie! And maybe join the wine club.... ---- Love how elegant they've made this basement space - it's always a nice respite from the outside world. Enjoy their flights and great beer selection, and the popcorn is always tasty. Peer into the heart of deliciousness with the sous vide cheesecake, made of goat cheese with graham cracker crumbs and Irish whiskey dulce de leche. Quite tasty! But I admit, I was sad to see it served in jar form versus a slice. I probably should have guessed that from the "sous vide," huh?

Loved this gem on Castro Valley where I grew up. Used to be the old Daughtreys building now offing great food, ambience and a market. Try the steak panini it is wonderful!

This is a Hidden Gem in the heart of Castro Valley. Here, there are very exact and professional servers and bartenders. They also have happy hour. I love that they let kids come and sit. The water was very fresh too. I will definitely be back!

Hidden gem for craft beer lovers in Castro Valley. They have DAILY happy hour from 3-4pm 50% off all draft beers which includes Pliny! That’s right - $4 Pliny you can’t beat it. They have a good selection of craft beer cans to go including moonraker, hen house, revision. I got the Mac and cheese which was tasty but a little over cooked. Overall would be back!

Fantastic wine and vibes! Excellent spot for a date night or place to have wine with friends. Such a hidden CV gem! Go support.