The Alley
Grand Lake revelers sing showtunes and eat steak at this funky watering hole.
(510) 567-4878
3325 Grand Ave
Oakland,
CA
94610
37.8128
-122.2473
Neighborhood: Grand Lake
What People Are Saying About The Alley
The Owner
The Alley
Owner
The Alley has been serving stiff drinks and great food for over 50 years. Voted "Best Place to Sing a Little Night Music" and "Best Dive Bar" by the East Bay Express.
Happy Hour Tues-Sat 5-7pm
Rod Dibble tickles the ivories nightly Tues-Sat from 9pm-1:45am
Live Guitar nightly Tues-Sat from 7-9pm
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
The interior is dimly lit with low ceilings and ski-lodge-style shingles, while thousands of business cards cover the walls. The dining room is a maze of tables and booths; the tiny bar room is minimalistic. In the back, an old piano is surrounded by a wooden cover to rest drinks upon. A few nightgowns hang inexplicably on a clothesline. Microphones protrude from the piano bar and singers go round-robin, belting out Cole Porter to Hank Williams tunes. The bartender can sometimes disappear for a few minutes, but patrons never seem to be short of a drink.
User Reviews
Anonymous
September 29, 2008
This is a great little bar. I love the music and the service is great too. It's a good place to check out if you are in the area. They make a great martini.
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charmingkati
June 05, 2008
I mostly only go with my one Eat Bay friend (am a a "stay in the city"type girl), but I enjoy this place. It is usually quiet an divie, just the way I like a bar. Good for a drink and some chatting with my bestest friend! Not too keen on the rest of the crowd though.
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blh2002
July 10, 2006
This place is great dive bar. They have a smal menu with good food, great waitresses and bartenders and there's never a long wait to get a drink. The place is decorated like an old alley and comes complete with a singing piano guy. They even have extra mics on the piano if you feel the urge to sing along!
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When to Go:
Serious singers show on Thursday nights for karaoke without the machine. The piano player has been holding court for years and adheres to a list of favorites.
The Extras:
There's no smoking, of course, but the Alley still has a cigarette machine if you want to grab a pack of Camels and step outside.
Know Before You Go:
Dinner is served until 10pm and features sirloin steak for less than $10.
Category:
Steakhouse, Cabarets, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
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Message from The Alley
- Nightly Drink Specials
- Piano Bar nightly @ 9pm
- Steak, Chicken & Burgers
The Alley has been serving stiff drinks and great food for over 50 years. Voted "Best Place to Sing a Little Night Music" and "Best Dive Bar" by the East Bay Express.
Happy Hour Tues-Sat 5-7pm
Rod Dibble tickles the ivories nightly Tues-Sat from 9pm-1:45am
Live Guitar nightly Tues-Sat from 7-9pm
