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Somar Bar and Lounge

(Now Closed)

Lounge and Night Club$$$$

Uptown, Oakland

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"There are a number of reasons why i <3 @SomarBar."(2 Tips)
"Every 3rd Thursdays - DA-RAH w/ DJs David Harness & Rahiem Jihad."(6 Tips)
"Great hip hop, dance all night"(6 Tips)
"their empanadas are tastey."(2 Tips)

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Jennifer NaslundSeptember 22, 2018
Great drinks, attentive bar tender. Got water without asking, free popcorn was bomb. Super nice staff even brought us an extra empanada so that we could try every single one.
Sean BeAugust 30, 2012
Been here 5+ times
If you're feeling "adventurous" & want to have a good time WITHOUT being reckless, ask for a "Sean Be Special"...it'll take care of you for the night. Just don't drink clear & make sure to EAT!
Namane MMay 25, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Ultra Wave on Thursday nights with DJ Fuze (Digital Underground) DJ Sake One and DJ Willie Maze (Local 1200) is classic oakland international flavor!!
lindsey anneDecember 31, 2010
Been here 25+ times
easy, mixed crowd for both happy hour and dancing late. never a cover, always a good crowd. bartenders are fabulous and take care of you, djs are excellent (especially saturday and sunday).
Alexa SilvaJune 1, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Everything!!! Best bar ever! Bartenders are so sweet & cheerful. They make you feel at home :)
Alex TenetteSeptember 10, 2014
Good hang out spots with awesome art on the wall their empanadas are tastey. Their drink specials are good aswell
Kevin WatkinsSeptember 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Good drinks, awesome music selection and more room to dance then the Layover!
Mari PosaJune 15, 2012
On mondays and thursdays, the lumpia lady sells her food, its fresh n oh so yummy
Krys FreemanAugust 13, 2011
Been here 50+ times
There are a number of reasons why i <3 @SomarBar. One of them is Mikey. If you come here show him mad love.
Jez VersozaAugust 17, 2011
Friday is the best night to hit up this spot. Saturdays can be hit or miss. Liable to see a pitbull or two hanging around out front.
EastBayLoop Keep it in the Loop!September 26, 2014
Been here 25+ times
The East Bay Loop Fab.....SakeOne, Do Fuze and ummmmm Somar Bar! What!!!!!
Bob LeeDecember 24, 2011
Cool, comfy hangout near the office. A good, lower-key alternative to Make Westing
christa eMay 30, 2010
They're open until 2 a.m. and sometimes even later (call and check as you're heading over if it's after 2)! Perfect post-bar treat.
Mrs FunktafiedNovember 24, 2014
They support local artists. Decent dance floor. Normally packed Thurs and Fri.
Naveed HasanAugust 10, 2013
Game changing outlets (plural) to charge one's phone when one walks in to the left
Ella Baker Center for Human RightsJanuary 11, 2011
Join us here for our quarterly 'Soul of the City' mixers. You might get a free drink ;) Read more
Maggie LJanuary 30, 2014
Great hip hop, dance all night
Brownstone Living NYCMay 26, 2015
Fun, dance spot. Lots of cuties.
Dennise AcioDecember 23, 2011
Michael is cool as whipped cream! Awesome art and good vibes.
Minh-Khue BuiMarch 24, 2010
Poppin on the weekends: great music, dancing, crowded. Follow their Twitter Twitter @SomarBar for drink specials and events
Becky RothmanApril 6, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The owners are the best period.
Derek TuckerMarch 31, 2018
They don't make the Somar Fizz anymore. :(
Olivia O.January 25, 2016
Music is ways good here.
Victoria SmithJanuary 5, 2013
Great drinks
Leo FayaMarch 29, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Sundays is probably the most grown up day.. Nice mellow grooves mixed international music... Dj Mpenzi really kills
Josh DeFigueiredoApril 24, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Savrina is the bartender to get your drinks from. Tell her you are my friend!
Deb LippleMay 30, 2014
Lines to get in on the weekends
Josh DeFigueiredoApril 7, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Savrina will take good care of you - tell her you are a friend of mine
Krys FreemanAugust 28, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Staff shouldn't be checking in at Somar when it isn't open either, JoAn. You're missing the customer loyalty opportunity.
JoAn RamosJuly 16, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Every 3rd Thursdays - DA-RAH w/ DJs David Harness & Rahiem Jihad.
Derick StewartDecember 23, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Thursdays be cool and chill Happy hour
Manuel RoxasMarch 27, 2010
Been here 25+ times
On the weekends be ready to stand in line if you come to late.
Ricardo PerezDecember 16, 2009
Ask for their house specialty Martini... think it's called Nichey
Josh DeFigueiredoJune 29, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Please pay homage to the Mayor. A cold beer will do nicely
Ambessa CantaveJune 20, 2012
It's always fun here.
Dan FoxDecember 18, 2009
I love this place. Everybody knows my name...bartenders know my drink!
Nichelle WarnerJanuary 28, 2012
I looove this place!!!
Cathy BAugust 8, 2011
Been here 5+ times
its basically the "Churchward" of Oakland
Josh DeFigueiredoMay 13, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Sunday nights are great at Somar
Bernadette ManzanoMay 18, 2010
Michele the bartender is awesome!
Lauren StarkJanuary 8, 2010
Great lychee martini!
Josh DeFigueiredoJuly 30, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Always at Somar in spirit
CorinneSeptember 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
They don't have captain Morgan or amfs :(
Josh DeFigueiredoMay 3, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Sundays at Somar is crack'n

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