Berkeley · Alameda County, CA

Nightlife in Berkeley

Scout analyzed 47 Berkeley places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$75

Typical visit

1.8 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Downtown Berkeley

2 matching spots

Ocean View

1 matching spots

South Berkeley

1 matching spots

Westbrae

1 matching spots

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Downtown Berkeley

Tupper & Reed

Tupper & Reed is a bi-level cocktail bar ideal for a date night or girls' night out. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours enjoying craft cocktails, with prices typically ranging from $25 to $75 per person.

CocktailsRelaxedRomantic

$25–$75 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Ocean View

Zut! On Fourth

Zut! on Fourth is a good spot for a sit-down meal with friends or family, suitable for a relaxed lunch or an evening dinner. Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours and expect to spend $35-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown Berkeley

Revival Bar+Kitchen

Revival Bar+Kitchen is suitable for a relaxed dinner or drinks, pairing well with pre- or post-meal activities in downtown Berkeley. Expect a visit of about 1.5 hours, with typical spending between $40-$80 per person for food and cocktails.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$40–$80 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

South Berkeley

The Starry Plough Pub

The Starry Plough is a good spot for a casual evening out, offering pub food, drinks, and regular live entertainment. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$40 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Westbrae

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center

Ashkenaz is a non-profit live music and dance venue, great for an evening out to hear world music or take a dance class. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and between $15-$40 per person on admission and a drink.

Live musicSportsArts

$15–$40 typical3 hr visitmoderate parking