Looking to try the top dive bars around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top dive bars in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
Shoppers in the Oakland area usually spend more in fall at bars and lounges than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and marketing automation for small businesses. Estimated daily customers at Oakland-area bars and lounges rose to 42 per business in the fall of last year, 3% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. The Ruby Room
First on the list is The Ruby Room. Located at 132 14th St. (between Madison and Oak streets), the dive bar is the highest-rated dive bar in Oakland, boasting four stars out of 441 reviews on Yelp.
2. The Alley
Next up is The Alley, situated at 3325 Grand Ave. (between Elwood and Santa Clara avenues). With four stars out of 408 reviews on Yelp, the dive bar and piano bar has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Merchant's Saloon
Jack London Square's Merchant's Saloon, located at 401 Second St. (between Broadway and Franklin streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the dive bar four stars out of 220 reviews.
4. Wolfhound
Wolfhound, a dive bar in Gaskill, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 56 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5516 San Pablo Ave. (between 55th and 56th streets) to see for yourself.
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