East Bay Girls/Guys Night Out
Updated: January 30, 2008
Sometimes we all need to spend a little time a good mile apart from the S.O. If you're a man who just needs a night away to cut loose with your boys or a woman who wants to treat her ladies to a pitcher of Anchor Steam, at least one of these East Bay spots will tickle your fancy.------------------------------------------------------------Photo credit: Girls Night Out courtesy Ikon Vodka
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Girls Night Out
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Kingman's Ivy Room
Read Reviews860 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612 (map)
An old joint reincarnated, the Ivy Room has recently been upgraded from dive bar to a plusher lounge worthy of a girls stop.
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Solano Cellars Bistro & Wine
Read Reviews1580 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94707 (map)
A small wine bar featuring adventurous wines and tasty nibbles, this friendly spot can supply a girls run with flights or bottles.
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Albatross Pub
Read Reviews1822 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 (map)
Intelligent conversation abounds, and your group can relax while engaging passionate academics over a bottle of Belgian and a game of Connect Four.
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Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar
Read Reviews1511 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (map)
A blessing in a quiet town, this wine bar's ambience, food and extensive wine list could serve as one night stop for Contra Costa girls not eager to join the bridge-and-tunnel crowd.
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A Cote
Read Reviews5478 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 (map)
Good for a first or last stop, A Cote serves great cocktails, wine and bistro small plates (frittes!) late into the night.
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Restaurante Dona Tomas
Read Reviews5004 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 (map)
From expertly mixed margaritas and house-made chips to mescal flights and huitlacoche quesadillas, Dona Tomas can easily please a crowd with the basics and delights of Mexican cuisine.
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Cesar
Read Reviews1515 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 (map)
The original Berkeley location earns points for culinary classics and its vibe--somehow the party always feels livelier in this cozy space.
Guys Night Out
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Ben & Nick's Bar & Grill
Read Reviews5612 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 (map)
With stick-to-your-ribs pub food and a beer menu longer than Santa's naughty list, Ben 'n Nick's is a great start to a long night out.
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Wood Tavern
Read Reviews6317 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 (map)
Make a reservation for this neighborhood tavern--its expertly made comfort food, fantastic wines by the glass and draft beers fill seats fast.
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Jupiter
Read Reviews2181 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 (map)
The hordes of Cal grad students packing this place are a testament to its vibe--lighthearted, comfortable, and bubbling like the froth atop its draft brews. In short, it's the perfect place for a male-bonding experience.
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Kingfish Cafe & Pub
Write a review5227 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 (map)
It's claim to fame being cheap beers and hearty mixed drinks, Kingfish should be either within walking distance or a cab's fare away from the group's pass-out destination.
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Beckett's Irish Pub
Read Reviews2271 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 (map)
Even if Tuesday-night trivia isn't your group's thing, Beckett's traditional Irish pub fare and fierce gin and tonics will still please all of your manly men.
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Lanesplitter Temescal
Read Reviews4799 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 (map)
Cheap and delectable thin-crust pizza and a relaxed, mixed crowd make this joint worthy of some time spent in Temescal.
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