If you're interested in new Oakland bars, consider dropping into one of these new spots. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in search of a new bar near you.
Modern Times House of Perpetual Refreshment
2410 Valdez St., Waverly
Modern Times House of Perpetual Refreshment is a brewery and beer bar, also offering coffee.
Modern Times House of Perpetual Refreshment features a tasting room where patrons can try seasonal beers, as well as its core lineup. There is also coffee, apparel, glassware and accessories available for purchase.
Modern Times House of Perpetual Refreshment's current Yelp rating of four stars out of 14 reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Sandra N., who reviewed Modern Times House of Perpetual Refreshment on Dec. 31, wrote, "The space is certainly spacious, bright, with plenty of seating. The interior is very loud; it was somewhat difficult to have a conversation without having to yell. The barstools are luxurious yet moderately uncomfortable. The restrooms are clean and full of neat posters."
Chris S. noted, "A nice colorful space with lots of windows and a nice staff. A large draft beer selection with various sizes (5, 8 and 16 ounces) and flights available."
Modern Times House of Perpetual Refreshment is open from noon–10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, noon–midnight on Friday, 11 a.m.–midnight on Saturday and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Sunday.
First Edition
1915 Broadway,
First Edition is a cocktail bar.
First Edition offers beer, cocktails and wine in a comic-booked themed setting. With colorful pictures adorned on all walls and statues of heroes and villans perched above, First Edition serves up drinks like the Side Car, which comes with brandy, triple sec, lemon juice and demerara syrup; the Bee's Knees, which includes gin, lemon juice and honey syrup; and the N.E.W. Gothem, with Infanta Lambanog, Bonal, Mr. Black Coffee and chocolate bitters. Check out all of the options here.
First Edition's current Yelp rating of four stars out of 28 reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.
Yelper Christina L., who reviewed First Edition on Dec. 29, wrote, "Wow, this place is great and has a huge open space — both horizontal and vertical. Drinks were on point. Everything in this place was thematic, from the portraits on the walls to the drink menus."
Aaron C. noted, "The decor that stood out most of me are the suspending light fixtures that resemble a cartoon comic dialogue bubble, super cool. I had some coffee-esque Gotham/Batman-themed cocktail."
First Edition is open from 5 p.m.–2 a.m. daily.
Sister
3308 Grand Ave.,
Sister is a cafe, cocktail bar and New American spot.
Sister specializes in signature cocktails and a food menu with baked bread, pastries and pizza. Expect to see items like the bucatini dungeness crab with preserved tomatoes and chili; the barbeque black cod served with collard greens, rutabaga and oloroso; and a pizza with manila clams, wild oregano and chopped chili.
Sister currently holds four stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Karina A., who was one of the first users to visit Sister on Dec. 10, wrote, "If you like gin, try the Teenaged Riot, it was really good. I went here for dinner the other night, and ordered the little gem salad, but it tasted just a tad bitter to me. I really enjoyed the main course, which was steak with a delicious charred sweet potato."
Paige D. noted, "They have a great cocktail menu so I recommend ordering a cocktail versus wine or beer. Prices are high here and plates are small, but food is good."
Sister is open from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
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