South Side Beer Ride
Wed, Sep 2 · 6:30 PM
Downtown Berkeley • $$
Lively Bars in the East Bay worth going out for.
I follow lively bars in the East Bay closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.
Top picks
Live Conga Music
Thu, Sep 3 · 7:00 PM
Walnut Creek • $$
Jinx Jones Jazz Duo
Thu, Jan 7 · 5:30 PM
Rockridge • $$
Mesa Maguey
Temescal • $$
Golden Ratio
Downtown Oakland • $$
Club House Sports Bar
Alameda • $
Hesher's Pizza & Taproom
Jack London Square • $$
Kinfolx
Downtown Oakland • $
ACRE Kitchen and Bar
Rockridge • $$
Slug
Downtown Oakland
Not everyone knows about these
Slice & Pint Night
Wed, Sep 2 · 3:00 PM
West Berkeley
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Sat, Sep 5 · 12:00 PM
West Alameda
Bubbles & Boards
Sun, Sep 6 · 1:00 PM
Antioch • $$
Lofi Oyster Co. Pop Up
Mon, Oct 5 · 4:00 PM
Temescal
Mahjong Mondays and Trivia Night
Wed, Sep 2 · 12:00 PM
Albany
Pachuco Mexican Lager Fiesta
Sat, Jan 30 · 5:00 PM
Alameda
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Frequently asked questions
How does Outgoing pick lively bars in the East Bay?
I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.
Are these picks up to date?
Yes. Past events drop off on their own and the list refreshes every day, so what you see is what's actually happening.
Can Outgoing recommend things for me personally?
That's the whole point. Tell me what you're into once, and I'll send you things that fit, by email and chat.
Do I need to download an app?
No. I live in your messages and inbox. Start from here, and we can keep the conversation going from your phone.
Does Outgoing cost anything?
No, it's free.