Bar Shiru

"Pros: Best ambiance of any bar in Oakland or maybe The Bay. Amazing vinyl collection & always good music playing here at any given time. A fantastic experience literally every time you come here. Perfect place for a first date, or to bring out of town friends that you wanna impress. Cons: The cocktail menu is not me or my fiancés fave. But: it doesn’t matter, order any of your regular drinks here because their liquor selections is superb & the bartenders know what’s up."

"Loved the vibe. Intimate setting, good music. Wasn’t a huge fan of my cocktail but I would still go back just because I loved the atmosphere so much. Great place to have an actual conversation. It’s the kind of place I wouldn’t mind going to on my own too."

"Such a great little bar downtown. It's moody, cozy, intimate and serves great reasonably priced cocktails ($12-$15). Has a large selection of whiskey and spins great records (jazz/funk). Love this place and the staff are always so nice!"

"Excellent offering of classic spirit forward cocktails. You can choose from a variety of delicious drinks including the velvet mood! It is a stellar version of an aviation and I highly recommend. The music is absolutely incredible you will find a stunning wall of records which they play beautifully through the restaurant. Come and experience this gem as soon as you can you will not be disappointed."

"An urban Japanese style lounge that features jazz music played on vinyl, with nicely crafted ハイボール using Japanese whisky as ingredients. It’s assigned seats, and guests are encouraged to not to talk loud so everyone gets to enjoy the relaxing vibe. A unique experience."