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About 10Best's recommendations for Berkeley's Best Bars:
10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in Berkeley. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of Berkeley's Best Bars.
Address: 1822 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706
Bet you didn't know there was a short cut from Berkeley to Merry Olde England! It's called the Albatross Pub. The oldest pub in Berkeley is also the most British. You'll find all the traditional Brit activities pool, darts, board games plus a wildly popular quiz night (Sunday). Gather round the fireplace and enjoy...
Address: 2475 Bancroft Way, Lower Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, CA 94704
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The epicenter of campus social life, the Bear's Lair may be the quintessential college hangout, but it's more than comfortable for faculty, staff, and visiting alumni as well. Depending on the day, folks will gather around the fireplace or the big screen TVs on game days, you can guess which. Forty taps offer beers...
Address: 1515 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
This festive Spanish hotspot attracts a diverse clientele with sensational tapas and excellent wines and cocktails. Small-plate delicacies are much more than delicate though they're boldly flavored and rich in appeal. Savory options include pickled anchovies, elegant Serrano ham, grilled shrimp, and herb-tinged...
Henry's Publick House & Grille
Address: 2600 Durant Ave, Hotel Durant, Berkeley, CA 94704
At Henry's you'll find great food, a comfortable atmosphere, and friendly service from morning to night. Breakfast is a surefire hit the Chef's Hangover Special (cheese omelet, pancakes, bacon, fried potatoes, and coffee) is a steal. For something a little different, choose the corn-flake crusted French toast with...
Address: 2181 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
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Housed in what was once a stable, Jupiter has taken full advantage of its unusual location by creating a unique modern day Gothic ambience. Pews and Gothic-style chandeliers were scavenged from an old church, bronze-colored pressed tin panels some of the walls, and copper tops the bar itself, and vintage games provide...
Address: 901 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710
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Berkeley's largest brewpub, Pyramid offers some 15 beers at any given time the best way to figure out which one you like best is to try the Brewer's Rack of five sample size beers. You'll find both English and German inspired ales, wheat beers, and lagers; for non-drinkers, or the kids, Pyramid even makes its own...
Address: 1580 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
Is it a shop or a bar? Actually it's both. The shop downstairs stocks a selection of California and International wines, in all price ranges. Art Deco posters adorn wood paneled walls, while cool jazz wafts from strategically placed speakers, creating a warm and upscale ambience. The bar upstairs offers frequent...
Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse
Address: 1920 Shattuck Ave, Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 54704
Opened in 1986, Triple Rock is the oldest brewpub in the US that's still in operation, with the same owners, no less. They brew more than 40 beers through the year, with 10-12 on tap at all times, including the favorite Red Rock Ale, a hoppy amber ale. The ambience is typical relaxed brewpub historic building...
