Bar 355

Bar 355 sits in the heart of downtown Oakland at 355 19th Street, occupying a historic building that has operated as a bar since the 1940s with roots as a jazz club. The intimate L-shaped wooden bar runs nearly the length of the room, preserving original architectural features alongside contemporary cocktail culture. Expert bartenders craft innovative seasonal cocktails featuring local ingredients, earning praise for drinks like the Veruca Salt and Moonlight Mile. With a sophisticated speakeasy aesthetic that nods to Prohibition-era décor, Bar 355 delivers quality craft cocktails at reasonable prices, making it a cornerstone of Oakland's cocktail scene.