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January 2024 by Vicky L.
I love this little bar, it's hidden on the side of some corporate building but has such cozy vibes. I wish I knew of it sooner. I got 2 cocktails although not gonna lie I can't remember the names but they were both super tasty. Everyone in my group loved their drinks. The bartender was so friendly too. We also got their empanadas and honestly kind of fire. It was the perfect after work drink type of bar.
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November 2023 by Deven Parghi
Great little find! Very good cocktails with friendly bar staff & pleasant atmosphere. Try the Caffe Verde coffee-based cocktail - great way to start the evening.Parking: Free street parking in the evening. You may need to park around the corner just a could of minutes away.
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November 2023 by Christopher Barcia
Great hidden gem in downtown Oakland. Intimate and cozy atmosphere.
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October 2023 by Dr. 7.
Walking from my hotel to a seminar the first morning I passed this place. It caught my eye and memory because my first dog was an Irish Setter I adopted from a race car driver family named Penelope. On returning to my hotel that day around Happy Hour I ducked in, figuring none of the politicians, corporates, or nerds from my seminar wd. be likley enter the place. The two co-owners behind the bar were great. We discussed wine, food, Spain, dog breeds, . . . and Penelope. I asked why for the name of your place? They just pointed reverently above and there was the church-like painting of HER!! I asked if they had ever seen "Elegy" in which she and her naked breasts co-starred along with Ben Kingsley. They were gobsmacked, saying they would rent it that night. Day 2, returning from my seminar I ducked in again and the 2 owners greeted me by name. A table of people from the Oakland office were there, surprisingly and a major dickhead who had spoken on stage the day before yelled, "Wait! you're in Oakland for less than 48 hours and the bartenders know you by name!?" Well, yes. And it's part of NOT being a dickhead. ______ So I read a question about Penelope on a Y-named-website. It asks, "Hey there - can someone please advise on the demographic of this bar? Students? 30-40? 40+? Thanks!" No one answered. My answer would be, "The only people who would feel comfortable here are those withOUT a bug up their ass and a phone taking selfies of their phony face for "Y" or "Instrajam." And "demographic"? It's restrictave. Pretentious people like dickheads from the Oakland office should not feel comfortable here.
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August 2023 by Mary Chan
Jason was awesome! Drinks and vibes were all aligned and I’m so glad i came here on a random Wednesday night. Will be back
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August 2023 by Lily
Mushroom empanadas. Best empanadas I've ever had. And Jason is the best bartender
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July 2023 by Nautica W.
Great vibes - owner is actively present - true hidden gem in downtown
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June 2023 by Leanna L.
Great drinks. The owner and bartender was accommodating and welcoming..it was great place to meet friends and coworkers for cocktails.
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May 2023 by Kurt P.
Love this place. They welcome yo like you're family and treat you like that the entire time you are there. Which is obviously too long as I have left my credit card there more than once. lol Seriously, great place. Johnny makes craft cocktails and has enough personality to run 10 bars. Definitely a place I will hit once a week.
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May 2023 by Subree Keller
I witnessed the BEST Old Fashioned made in Oakland!
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April 2023 by Lyse-Anne Cazelais
Doesn't keep their hours updated online. Came here on a Monday, but they are closed.
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February 2023 by Alisa H.
Little spot in the corner of the building I use to work in. Been here with coworkers a few years back, so I knew the place was small but, it was just the right atmosphere grab a quick drink with someone special and have a good conversation. No loud music, not crowded and no distractions was a plus!
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January 2023 by Marty B
Small but amazing bar! You will not find a bar like it in the downtown Oakland area. Great cocktails and wonderful bartenders! Try out their empanadas too! Definitely one of my go-to spots on the weekends.
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January 2023 by William Ward
Penelope's is an amazing place with great bartenders. The care of their craft comes through in the flavors of a cocktails they share.
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November 2022 by Dan Weir
Johnny is an artist. So inventive and welcoming. Favorite new bar.
