Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon-Thu and Sun 11:30-22:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-23:00
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Address: 2181 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Tupper and Reed

downtownMon-Thu 17:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-01:00; Sun 17:00-23:00

A speakeasy-aesthetic cocktail bar in the former Tupper and Reed music shop space on Shattuck. High-backed booths, low lighting, expert cocktail program, live jazz Thursday through Saturday. Reservation recommended on weekends. The most sophisticated bar in Berkeley.

Albatross Pub

downtownTue-Sun 18:00-02:00; Mon closed

Berkeley's oldest bar, open since 1940, with a long history of LGBTQ+ welcoming space. Dark wood, board games, darts and a jukebox: an unpretentious neighborhood pub that has served a mixed and inclusive crowd for decades. No dress code, no attitude.

Shattuck Down Low

downtownThu-Sat 21:00-02:00

A basement club below Shattuck Avenue with rotating DJ nights covering hip hop, R&B, house and reggae. The capacity is around 200; the atmosphere is sweaty and unpretentious. No dress code beyond reasonable standards. Live performances and themed nights complement the DJ calendar. Covers typically $10-20.

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924 Gilman

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The all-ages punk club that launched Green Day, Rancid, The Offspring and Operation Ivy. Member-supported, no alcohol, democratic programming. The most historically significant music venue in Berkeley. Covers $5-15.

Tupper and Reed

downtownMon-Thu 17:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-01:00; Sun 17:00-23:00

A speakeasy-aesthetic cocktail bar in the former Tupper and Reed music shop space on Shattuck. High-backed booths, low lighting, expert cocktail program, live jazz Thursday through Saturday. Reservation recommended on weekends. The most sophisticated bar in Berkeley.

Albatross Pub

downtownTue-Sun 18:00-02:00; Mon closed

Berkeley's oldest bar, open since 1940, with a long history of LGBTQ+ welcoming space. Dark wood, board games, darts and a jukebox: an unpretentious neighborhood pub that has served a mixed and inclusive crowd for decades. No dress code, no attitude.

Starry Plough Pub

south-berkeleyDaily 15:00-02:00

Irish pub and music venue on Shattuck in South Berkeley. Pints of Guinness, pub grub, pool table and live music most nights. No frills; genuine regulars bar since 1974.

Roses Bar and Lounge

south-berkeleyWed-Mon 17:00-01:00; Tue closed

South Berkeley cocktail bar and community gathering space with DJ nights, live music and a genuinely warm welcome. The neighborhood anchor on South Telegraph for a mixed local crowd. Drinks lean classic-cocktail with modern interpretations.

Shattuck Down Low

downtownThu-Sat 21:00-02:00

A basement club below Shattuck Avenue with rotating DJ nights covering hip hop, R&B, house and reggae. The capacity is around 200; the atmosphere is sweaty and unpretentious. No dress code beyond reasonable standards. Live performances and themed nights complement the DJ calendar. Covers typically $10-20.

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