The White Horse Inn
Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 652-3820
- Cross Street:
- 65th Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Singles Scene 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue 3pm-2am, , Wed-Sun 1pm-2am
Editorial Review for The White Horse Inn – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
California's oldest gay bar attracts an interesting mix of young and old, multiracial men and women. There's a fireplace, big-screen TVs, video games and most nights feature an additional theme, like DJs or a pool tournament. Thursday through Saturday, expect a mix of house, hip-hop and '70s remixes that brings crowds out to the dance floor.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyThursdays are College Night; bring a college ID and receive free admission.
When to GoAvoid the cover charge on weekends. Come before 9pm, when the bar starts charging admission.
User Reviews for The White Horse Inn
03/25/2007 Posted by mondovi
I was there on a Monday night, very slow night and stood for 10 mins waiting for one of their GOOD bartenders to take my drink order. The parking is not good and the crowd is clicky and seems to know each other. I would say noone was over 25 years old. The bardenter looked like he was from Iran and i even left him a 2.00 tip, he just took the money and ran off. He waiting was more interested in dating one of the Lesbian girls then waiting on customers. The customers from a few years ago are long gone and more then half the bar is now dominated by women! This place use to be the hub of the gay mecca and you could ALWAYS meet a Mr Right for the night! Forget it don't waste time or your money. My drink I called was 6.50 and was watered down and in a small glass. It is a Lesbian Bar let's guys face it and all move on...........
03/25/2007 Posted by mdtheonemd
Bad parking, strange customers and the bartenders everyone rave about really arent all that great. Leaving a tip of 1.50 gets you a look and 2.00 tip gets you a yeah ok. The crowd from 3 to 4 years ago are all gone BUT to where? This bar is 80% Lesbian now and offers very little for a gay man seeking more then a drink. They let pan handlers stand right outside within 5 feet of the door. It is NOT what you have read and that's for sure. This bar use to attract doctors, lawyers,professionals and college students. Have not seen it and went 8 nights in a row to see if the crowd changed, IT NEVER DID! Don't go ..............Dissapointment abounds you! Let's all start going to the Walnut Creek area or SOMEONE open a decent GAY MEN's BAR!
Pros: Great Carpeting
Cons: Bad Parking, Bums outside, Strange customers and No thanks for a 3.00 tip ....Just a look of strangeness! STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!
