The Avenue Bar
The Avenue Bar stands out as a beloved dive bar in Oakland, blending a laid-back atmosphere with a distinctive Halloween-themed decor that transforms the space into a year-round celebration. Known for its welcoming staff and friendly, inclusive vibe, it caters to a diverse crowd, offering everything from a cozy rear lounge to a lively pool table. The bar’s charm extends to quirky details like a toy cabinet, photo booth, and gaming stations, ensuring entertainment beyond the drinks.
With a relaxed, Oakland-inspired energy, The Avenue Bar balances affordability and fun, making it a go-to for sports fans, music lovers, and those seeking a unique night out. Occasional live performances, such as impromptu drag shows, add to its appeal, while the bar’s gothic-meets-Halloween aesthetic keeps the experience fresh and engaging.
Features and services of The Avenue Bar
Service options
- Outdoor seating
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Sport
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Happy-hour drinks
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
The Avenue Bar is in position 2 out of 12 in gay bars in Oakland
Customer Reviews
The Avenue Bar has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 391 reviews on Google
I would give it 10 stars if I could i come here often since it’s in my neighbourhood and don’t have any complaints staff are friendly and the owner is really nice and humble definitely recommend ❤️🔥
Halloween is every day of the year at The Avenue. Traditional small bar with great staff and pool table and quiet area at rear. Pictures tell the story.
I absolutely love this place!!!!! One of my favorite places in the Bay Area and the coolest dive bar! Halloween themed! And every October the decorations are absolutely incredible. Wish I posted these pictures sooner. They’re from the end of October 2024.
Very rude bartender repeatedly asserted the card minimum while I didn't even know the price of the drink. Super confrontational for no reason while I was confused.
Dive bar, that does awesome stuff for Halloween (full bar decoration) Good place to watch sportsball. Check out the cool toy cabinet near the bathrooms! Halloween is a great time to visit!! The bar undergoes a very spooky transformation!
Super fun dive bar that had a very diverse mix of people, who all seemed very Oaklandish. Didn’t spot a tech bro the entire night. Oh, yeah, an impromptu drag show occurred which was fun.
Great dive bar. Love the lil details like the photo booth and the big game hunting video game. Classic. Two things that after a few drinks are actually, very suddenly, appealing. Bartenders were nice and everyone seemed to be having a good time. A good bit of the bars in Oakland are a lil stiff this place was very relaxo. Also pretty good prices and deals ! Also its got a heavy metal goth thing kinda going and who doesn’t like Halloween vibes.
Information about The Avenue Bar
Address
The Avenue Bar is located at 4822 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, United States
Phone
The phone number of The Avenue Bar is +1 510-654-1423
Website
The website of The Avenue Bar is: theavenuebar.net
Business Hours
Monday: 14:00–01:15
Tuesday: 14:00–01:15
Wednesday: 14:00–01:15
Thursday: 14:00–01:15
Friday: 14:00–01:15
Saturday: 14:00–01:15
Sunday: 14:00–01:15