
Wondering where to find the best places for beer near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bars and cafes serving beer in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.
1. Awaken Cafe

Topping the list is Awaken Cafe. Located at 1429 Broadway (between Telegraph Avenue and 15th Street), the downtown Oakland coffeehouse and cafe is the highest-rated spot to grab a beer in the city, boasting four stars out of 521 reviews on Yelp. In addition to its caffeinated beverages, the business serves up hard ciders and craft brews.
2. Beer Revolution

Next up is Jack London Square's Beer Revolution, situated at 464 Third St. (between Broadway and Washington streets). With 4.5 stars out of 780 reviews on Yelp, the beer bar and bottle shop has proven to be a local favorite. Stop by and try one of the brews from the 50 rotating taps.
3. The Trappist

The Trappist, located at 460 Eighth St. (between Broadway and Washington streets) in Old Oakland, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the artisan beer bar four stars out of 1,389 reviews. It features 100 Belgian, Dutch, Scandinavian and American craft brews.
4. Aisle 5

Aisle 5, a beer bar and gastropub that offers pizza and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 217 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3320 Grand Ave. (between Elwood and Santa Clara avenues) to see for yourself.
This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.









