3 Best Night Clubs in Oakland, CA

Expert-recommended Top 3 Nightclubs in Oakland, California. All of our night clubs actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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ELBO ROOM JACK LONDON

311 Broadway,
Oakland, CA 94607 Directions

Since 2018

Specialty:

Punk Rock Hip-hop Soul Cumbia Metal Death Rock Funk Darkwave Live Bands DJs R&B Country Acts Live Music

"Elbo Room Jack London features a dance floor, wide-ranging music from DJs and bands, and a daily happy hour. The building is a two-story structure with the main bar downstairs and a secondary bar adjoining the dance floor and stage upstairs. This club is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and friendly place to listen to new and experienced bands alike. Elbo's team provides a wide range of musical and cultural tastes. They offer a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails, including signature house cocktails. Elbo Room Jack London now accepts reservations for parties of eight or more. The club upstairs can be rented for private parties and special events. Come and enjoy the nightlife experience with their happy hour specials.

2026 Highlights: Elbo Room Jack London welcomes guests over the age of 21."

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License #647512

Price:

Specialty Cocktails
93' Til Infinity $13
Bombshell $13
the Sound of Sunshine $13
Freaks of the Industry $13
Spicy Mango Margarita $13
I'm So Excited $13
Papa was A Rolling Stone $15
Boulevard of Broken Dreams $13
Blow the Whistle $17
Spicy Paloma $13

Discount:

$3 Off Wells & $5 Beers During Happy Hour

Contact:

(510) 350-8116

Thu: 6pm - 12am
Fri & Sat: 6pm - 2am
Sun-Wed: Closed

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811 OAKLAND

811 Washington Street,
Oakland, CA 94607 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

Live Music DJs Cocktails Happy Hours VIP Table Reservations Private Events Bottle Services Live Bands

"811 Oakland gives a vibrant, versatile, and upscale nightlife experience. The club features an airy cocktail lounge and event space with a glowing bar, modern decor, DJ beats, and happy hours. The club is located at the Oakland Convention Center. Their team also hosts private, corporate, and holiday parties. Their private and chic bar is fully stocked with premium spirits, domestic and imported beers, and house-crafted cocktails to suit any palate. 811 Oakland has a warm, modern decor that conceals club-quality intelligent lighting and showcases an Opus advanced audio system, thus making 811 Oakland a perfect fit for all occasions. The venue has 2,500 square feet of indoor event space, two wells, banquette seating, lounge seating, coat check, high tops, a communal table, and two individual ADA restroom stalls. The club is equipped with an advanced audio system, projectors, a DJ, live artist capability, and wireless microphones. The club offers premium bottle service, indulging in the epitome of luxury as you celebrate in style.

2026 Highlights: 811 Oakland offers a full menu option for all other catering needs. The club accepts credit options."

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License #202357716904

Contact:

(510) 730-6104

Wed & Thu: 5pm - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 9pm - 2am
Sun-Tue: Closed

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AU LOUNGE

2430 Broadway,
Oakland, CA 94612 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

Afrobeats DJs Latin Soul Caribbean Hip-hop Foods and Drinks Afrohouse Cumbia Reggae Tribal Habesha Rock R and B

"Au Lounge offers an amazing ambiance and environment with the best cocktails in town and a variety of engaging artwork on their 15ft high walls. The club offers various music from Wednesday to Sunday. On Mondays, Au Lounge opens its doors for Corporate Reservations only. The club has its own little island with scenic glass windows that slide wide open and deliver an outdoor natural feeling. The club is a lively hangout for cocktails and dancing with a collection of local artwork, various music, and a patio. The club is great for satisfying the craving for DJs pumping out straight Afrobeats and worldly music. Their small lounging area on the side opens to the outside for fresh air to ease the sweat from dancing. The club is an excellent place to relax and have a good time with friends.

2026 Highlights: Au Lounge offers outdoor seating."

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Price:

Add-Ons & Proteins
Chopped Steak Meat $8.00
Lobster Meat $20.00
Dungeness Crab Meat $20.00
Creole Chicken Tenders $10.00
Deep Fried Fish $12.00
Dungeness Crab $25.00
Whole Dungeness Crab $50.00
Lobster Tail $30.00
Bone-In Cowboy Ribeye Steak $45.00
Blackened Fish $12.00
Sides
Garlic Bread $6.00
Creole Fries $5.00
Battered Deep Fried Sweet Corn $6.00

Contact:

(510) 893-1411

Tue-Sun: 5pm - 2am
Mon & Tue: Closed

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