Oakland and East Bay Bars and Clubs - Oakland College Bars
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There's a fine line between the dive bar and a college bar. Well, that may be a stretch because it seems that college bars are really dives that, for a fleeting moment, happen to be popular with the college crowd. Oakland's college bars are great places for those who enjoy drinking heavily in public without violating any social norms. Simply yell "College!" at the top of your lungs and immediately be excused for being double-fisted with two Pabst tall cans at 3pm on a Tuesday. Ah, the good old days. College bars are also perfect for brushing up the billiard skills or practicing chasing shots with more shots. These East Bay hangouts are known for great drink specials, so patrons can look forward to saving some cash while having a great time out.
The Graduate
6202 Claremont Ave., Oakland, California; Tel. 510.655.8847
A no-frills neighborhood bar that serves up stiff drinks at reasonable prices, The Graduate doesn't try to be anything more than it is; and that's refreshing. The bar's name suits it perfectly—you're likely to find patrons older than your typical college bar crowd. The conversations can get heated between regular patrons, but we're convinced that alcohol is a fine social lubricant; don't you agree? No? Want to argue about it? It's all good by the end because everyone always buries the proverbial hatchet with a shot and a beer. See, that's how adults do things. |
—Oakland nightclub reviews by Ryan Osterbeck
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