Speakeasies in the East Bay worth going out for.

I follow speakeasies 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

Kaku-uchi Yoko

Kaku-uchi Yoko

Thu, Sep 3 · 4:00 PM

Temescal

Sake bar in a bottle shop

Kaku-uchi Yoko

Kaku-uchi Yoko

Thu, Sep 3 · 4:00 PM

Temescal

Japanese bottle shop bar

Hinky Dinks Speakeasy

Hinky Dinks Speakeasy

Tue, Sep 1 · 5:00 PM

Emeryville • $$$

Secret password cocktails

Hinky Dinks Speakeasy

Hinky Dinks Speakeasy

Tue, Sep 1 · 5:00 PM

Emeryville • $$$

Secret password cocktails

Shochu'sday w. Kayo

Shochu'sday w. Kayo

Tue, Sep 1 · 12:00 PM

Temescal

Weekly japanese spirit tastings

First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour

First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour

Tue, Sep 1 · 8:00 PM

Downtown Oakland

Free stand-up & drinks

Chess Night

Chess Night

Mon, Sep 7 · 4:00 PM

Adams Point

Casual chess matches

Jaji

Jaji

Koreatown Northgate

Modern Afghan flavors & cocktails

The Factory Bar

The Factory Bar

North & East • $$

Urban oasis with cocktails

Umami Mart

Umami Mart

Temescal

Japanese spirits & sake

Not everyone knows about these

Labor Day Weekend OPEN

Labor Day Weekend OPEN

Fri, Sep 4 · 12:00 PM

Alameda

Waterfront wines in a hangar

Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton

Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton

Sat, Sep 26 · 1:00 PM

Rodeo

Gothic wine festival

Baba’s House

Baba’s House

Downtown Oakland • $$

Neon mahjong speakeasy

Moonglow

Moonglow

Downtown Oakland

Martini den with underground electronic music

Penelope

Penelope

Downtown Oakland • $$

Speakeasy-style cocktail bar

Morgan's Bar & Lounge

Morgan's Bar & Lounge

Southside • $$

Castle bar with cocktails

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Frequently asked questions

How does Outgoing pick speakeasies 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.

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