Smitty's Cocktails
Oakland, CA 94610-2738
Phone: (510) 834-1591
- Directions:
- AC Transit BX, RCV, 57, 58, N. BART 19th St
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-2am
Editorial Review for Smitty's Cocktails – by Amanda Scotese
The Scene
Open since the wee 1900s, now the only signs of any age are a light-up shuffleboard game and the vintage neon sign out front. Otherwise, it's an austere bar, with counters made of cheap, faux marble lined with stained wood. Green panels let soft, tinted light illuminate the mirrors; but neon beer signs and fluorescent lighting primarily color the space, dumping it into the present day. Sedate customers lip sync to Isaac Hayes or Tom Waits.
The Draw
Drinks here might be the cheapest in the Bay Area, like four bucks for one helluva stiff mixed drink with top-shelf liquor. Smitty's somehow sells smokes for $4.50. For those who expect to pay $1 for pool--get outta here. Only two quarters necessary; use the rest on the jukebox.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasOn a TV screen, there are lottery games like Super Lotto and Hot Spot. For certain games, you can choose how much to bet ($1-$20). Purchase a ticket from the bartender, but remember: You're playing against people all over Cali.
Look GoodFaded jeans, an old shirt and dirty shoes are the usual here.
User Reviews for Smitty's Cocktails
11/26/2005 Posted by tygrrrl
Let's see--what can I say about smitty's? It's close, it's laid-back, it's relatively cheap, Mike the bartender is TOO CUTE and it's smoker friendly!
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