What to order at The Punchdown

Signature drink
Twenty-five rotating natural by-the-glass pours
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeNatural wine bar
Price$$$
Neighborhooduptown
HoursTue-Sun 16:00-22:00
Signature drinkTwenty-five rotating natural by-the-glass pours
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Food program: Small plates, cheese boards

Location

Address: 1737 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612

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