Oakland’s Best Nightclubs:
The top rated Nightclubs in Oakland, CA are:
- Que Rico Nightclub and Restaurant – a restaurant and nightclub in Oakland
- Continental Club – offer a full restaurant, bar, and weekly events
- AU Lounge – offers great ambiance and atmosphere with the best cocktails in town
- The Port Bar – is one of few premier gay bars in Oakland
- Summer Bar & Lounge – Oakland’s newest Gay + nightlife destination
Que Rico Nightclub and Restaurant
Que Rico Nightclub and Restaurant was developed by Valentino Presents, a long-time promoter in the LGBTQ+ Latin community. Valentino has over 15 years of experience in the entertainment and restaurant industries and is eager to give you the thrills you deserve. Valentino is all about providing you with top-notch entertainment and experiences, having produced some of the Bay Area’s biggest events as well as some of the best stages at Oakland Pride and San Francisco Pride. As a well-known organizer in the LGBTQ+ Latin community, Valentino has staged some of the largest Latin parties in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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LOCATION:
Address: 381 15th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (916) 968-7083
Website: www.quericonightclub.com
REVIEWS:
“Exclusive Latin LGBTQA Destination. Vibes is Good, Drag Shows are Wild, and Gogo’s are Caliente! Make sure you try the Quesabirrias with the Consume Sauce. “Bomb” Ask for Valentino if you have any issues he will make it right.” – Daniel F.
Continental Club
Continental Club is a legendary music venue in Oakland, California. They have a full restaurant, a bar, and events every week. Christy’s Grill, which became the Continental Club in 1945, was founded by Ross “Chris” Christy. With the venue known as Rumboogie, they began staying open late. Curtis Christy, Christy’s brother, entered into the business, and the two bought an adjacent apartment building to open the Continental Club on October 31, 1961.
It was used as a rental facility for several years. Curtis Christy operated the club for Pharaoh, a comedian, from 2010 until 2014 in an attempt to reopen it as a comedy club and music venue. It had a brief run as a venue for death metal band events in 2013.
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LOCATION:
Address: 1658 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 542-4653
Website: www.continentalcluboakland.com
REVIEWS:
“Love this space. This truly historic spot has had a flawless renovation and has been brought back to lift. Besides the gorgeous space, the drinks were delicious, the food was fantastic, and loved the Wednesday night jazz. So stoked to finally have amazing food and live music in West Oakland. Will be there all the time.” – Anne M.
AU Lounge
AU Lounge serves the greatest cocktails in town and offers a variety of unique artwork on its 15-foot-high walls. With panoramic glass windows that open wide and provide an outdoor natural vibe, Au Lounge, which is positioned at the unique crossroads of Broadway and 25th, feels like its own small island. Every month, new artists are featured in the artwork. From Wednesday to Sunday, they play a wide range of music from reggae to soul, Afrobeats, Afrohouse, Latin, Rock, Caribbean, Tribal, Hip-hop, Cumbia, Habesha, R&B, and more. They are only accessible for corporate reservations on Mondays.
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LOCATION:
Address: 2430 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 893-1411
Website: www.auoakland.com
REVIEWS:
“Amazing. Great time. Cool bartenders. Great crowd and atmosphere. Dance all night if you like. Never been to a place that played Nigerian or African style music. It was crazy. Would definitely recommend going there if you are ever in Oakland with a need to party.” – Shaun F.
The Port Bar
The Port Bar was created by Richard Fuentes and Sean Sullivan. Fuentes was named one of the SF Business Times’ 40 under 40 in 2016, while Sullivan was recognized as a “Playmaker” by the San Francisco Super Bowl 50 Committee. The Port Bar’s operations and marketing are supervised by Sullivan, an award-winning mixologist who was named one of GLOSS Magazine’s “Top 10 People to Watch in 2017.” Fuentes is the company’s CFO and oversees human resources. Through its architecture, the Port Bar brings Oakland’s past back to life for the sake of the city’s future vibrancy.
All key design features are reused from various areas of Oakland’s past that are all undergoing transformation for Oakland’s future, beginning with Sean Sullivan’s Mondrian-inspired shipping container wall. Similarly, The Port Bar sees itself as a hub connecting Oakland’s past, present, and bright future.
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LOCATION:
Address: 2023 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 823-2099
Website: www.portbaroakland.com
REVIEWS:
“Stopped by The Port Bar for a pre-dinner cocktail. Traffic was not nearly as bad as I was expecting so I arrived in Oakland a bit earlier than my dinner with friends so I decided to get a cocktail. The bartender Nestor greeted and welcomed me to the bar. He makes a really good cocktail and it was priced as expected. I will visit The Port Bar again when in Oakland. I do love a good drag brunch so I will be looking into adding this to a Sunday Funday.” – Nathan W.
Summer Bar & Lounge
Summer Bar & Lounge is the newest gay and nightlife venue in Oakland. This is a small club that welcomes the LGBTQ+ population of the East Bay for dancing, live music, and performances. The Summer Bar & Lounge is located in the center of Old Town Oakland. Birthdays, events, and private parties are all welcome. They assist local companies and community groups by creating a welcoming, enjoyable, and safe environment for everyone to be themselves at the Summer Bar & Lounge.
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LOCATION:
Address: 526 8th St, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 817-4985
Website: www.thebarsummer.com
REVIEWS:
“It’s nice to have a new bar in Oakland, especially one that wants people to feel at home.” – Malik B.
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