



🍸"the mezcal Manhattan hits"
♟️Chess Night starts at 4 p.m., first Monday
💰$10 drinks, a rarity for the Bay
This cozy basement bookstore doubles as a full bar hosting Monday literary gatherings—from chess nights to Oakland history talks and Lapham's Quarterly discussions. Browse the shelves with a cocktail in hand.
Basement bookstore bar
Literary events weekly
Cozy hidden gem
Intellectual hangout
Monday, September 7, 4:00 PM




🍸"the mezcal Manhattan hits"
♟️Chess Night starts at 4 p.m., first Monday
💰$10 drinks, a rarity for the Bay
This cozy basement bookstore doubles as a full bar hosting Monday literary gatherings—from chess nights to Oakland history talks and Lapham's Quarterly discussions. Browse the shelves with a cocktail in hand.
Basement bookstore bar
Literary events weekly
Cozy hidden gem
Intellectual hangout
Monday, September 7, 4:00 PM
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