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Summer Bar & Lounge
Oakland's chill gay bar with great prices, wine by the bottle, and a lounge vibe.
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Oakland's chill gay bar with great prices, wine by the bottle, and a lounge vibe.
Summer Bar & Lounge in Oakland at 526 8th St is a nightlife spot for night club, karaoke, and events. Reviewers praise a new gay bar with a super chill, not-too-fussy vibe, friendly bartenders, and affordable drinks including wine by the bottle. The venue fuses a neighborhood bar feel with a lounge look, offering music variety and a welcoming community atmosphere.
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Weekly karaoke sessions where guests can queue up songs and enjoy singing with friends.
Serving a variety of cocktails, wine by the bottle, and affordable drinks in a lounge setting.
Private and public event bookings for parties, gatherings, and community events.
Screening major sports games in a social atmosphere with fellow fans.
Featuring local DJs and music performances to keep the energy high.
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Overall rating
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Usually it’s cool up in here. Tonight 11/22-11/23 the main bartender is moving differently when the owner isn’t around. Typically we can come in here and take turns queueing up songs on the computer. Suddenly the bartender tonight decided that no one can touch the computer after a certain time based on arbitrary considerations. We are regulars in this bar. Unfortunately this specific bartender had a woman in here tonight and suddenly this man runs the entire process differently than usual. Not a fan of this selective process when it comes to the community music selection that brings me in to Summer bar. Typically this bartender is taking shots and smoking out of what seems to be his personal bong behind the bar. When we told him this isn’t the usual process of the night he became very aggressive to the point where I don’t feel comfortable even queuing up songs anymore. Unfortunately I am super disappointed as a regular of this bar.
Lisa Murry-Thomas
The party goes down, at this,spot. I love the bartender. And the drinks are of the hook,
Kenneth Manning
This bar has the potential to be a fun bar but unfortunately every time I went it was empty. I like the location even though it's off the beaten path in old Oakland. The staff is alright, the drinks are ok, but the music is absolutely horrible. I'll continue to come every so often.
Keith Smith
Had an almost perfect gin and tonic, and the bartender was extremely friendly and fantastic to speak with. Kind of a neighborhood bar with the look and feel of a fancier lounge and amazing music... Really brings back the memories!
Trav M
oakland has needed a new gay bar for a while and this one is just my speed. super chill, not too fussy, great prices and they serve wine by the bottle! I'm definitely a fan.
