East Bay Girls/Guys Night Out

860 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.

1580 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.

1822 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.

1511 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.

5612 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.

6317 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.

5227 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.

2271 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.