Ultimate Singles Guide

From a trendy restaurant or bar to a hot dance club or rockin' music venue, find the best singles spots in the East Bay.

Updated: July 30, 2004

For Rockin' Types


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Albatross Pub

1822 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

Make new friends at this laid-back pub while soaking up the live music, ranging from bluegrass to rock.


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Cafe Van Kleef

1621 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

A mixed crowd comes to this East Bay hangout for the motley crew of musicians that play every night.


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Jupiter

2181 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Cozy up by the fire on this neighborhood tavern's outdoor patio where music fans enjoy brews and free jazz shows.


For 30-Something Types


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Ruby Room

132 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612

Dimly lit lounge hosts a low-key set for mellow dancing and comfortable conversation.


For Party Types


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Conga Lounge

5422 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Flirt with your bar mates by seeing how low they can go with the limbo at this kitschy tiki spot.


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Blakes On Telegraph

2367 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

This popular Berkeley nightspot hosts a lively bar scene, DJs and dancing for plenty of mixing and mingling.


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Spoontonic Lounge

2580 N Main St Ste A, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Modern lounge draws a cosmopolitan crowd for its hipster scene without the pretension.