Oak & Antler

Such a fun and swanky little spot to relax with tasty cocktails in hand. Not gonna lie; I did not expect to find something like this in El Paso. But damn was it a joy to find! The Berkeley is totally my kind of vibe. The dim lighting, colorful and artsy decor, and jazzy vintage atmosphere is straight killer. Such a lovely bar to look at and I just couldn't stop looking around. And if that ain't enough, the music selection is the bomb.com and the drinks are delicious and affordably priced. I mean... what more can a girl ask for?!I dropped by on a slightly rainy weekday evening and the place was practically dead. Can't say that I was surprised because it was raining and also during the early work week, but I can only imagine how busy this place gets on the weekends. Some more folks eventually arrived a little bit later. I love the jazz theme and the ode to some of Jazz's most iconic legends through their portraits on the walls. Savannah was holding down the fort that evening and making all of the beautiful cocktails. She was so sweet and really fun to chat with. I had two cocktails; the Lavender Breeze and the Cucumber Rain. Both were scrumptious and very refreshing. I guess I tend to stick more to fruitier and crisp kinds of cocktails, but both of these drinks were right up my alley. They were also stunning to look at. Damn do I love me a good lookin' craft cocktail! It was happy hour while I was there, so I ended up getting a great deal on the already cheaply priced drinks. Coming from California, these drinks would be at LEAST $15 a piece. I know the cost of living is a lot less out here in Texas, but it was nice to be able to take advantage of the cheaper price tags. I loved just kickin' back and sippin' my drink whilst listening to some 90's classics and reminiscing about the good ol' days. Yep, the Berkeley is definitely a great vibe and a wonderful little find in El Paso. If you want great cocktails with a wonderful ambience and a relaxed feel, this is your place.

Get a real bar staff were there last Friday for live music the band was awesome, two girls behind the bar were beyond slow. Getting drinks took forever and I think the blond was under the influence or drunk I watched several customers walk out because of the slow bar service. place lost lots of money

My initial thoughts from the pictures in the wall and from other reviews was this was a jazz bar. Something El Paso desperately needs. With pictures of the Rat Pack Ray Charles is was prepared for craft cocktails and great music. The location downtown is perfect. It's really starting to grow into a cool fun area to hang out. Everything from street food to upscale restaurants and bars. The Berkeley sits on the higher side if that scale. They don't offer food but you can order from the restaurant next door. The drink menu is filled with classic cocktails and the bartender seems to know what she's doing. I can tell you that the classic old fashion. Buyer beware if you order during happy hour they use crap bourbon so let them know you want the full price version to climb out of the well. The initial drink is a bit heavy on bitters and simple syrup. But the nights early. Let's see what happens. The music... When I said above that the idea of this being a jazz bar was a mistake. They miss the mark and instead of playing Miles Davis they played what is now considered to be R&B... ish. I wouldn't say I hate the music. But if you've read any of my other reviews I'm a huge fan of theming. I wanted the timeless classics of Miles Davis or John Coltrane and instead got a bass heavy playlist that's drowned out the ambiance of the bar. So the old fashion was too sweet and they overkilled it on the bitters. Strike one The Berkley on fire also too sweet but def a more complex drink with multiple layers of taste from sweet to spicy to that smoke yum you get from mezcal. The Berkley Martini - now we hit a home run! Or at least we got a run off a loaded third base. I'm not sure but it was good. I don't like to make my reviews about the wait staff. I feel they work hard for their money but tonight the bartender didn't seem like she was on her A game. Watching her shake bitters or pour olive juice or stir these fragile drinks told the story. The martini was or would have been delicious if prepared by someone with a passion for the craft. You could taste the love that was put into the blue cheese stuffed olives and if you tried multiple and I did you'd eventually get the one that had the proper balance of "dirty" to martini. We ordered 4 no 2 tasted the same but the one that was right... it was spectacular! Ultimately The Berkeley gets 3 Stars out of 5. Better music and consistent drinks would make this place a must do when visiting downtown. Heck it could be a destination bar but right now it's good for a drink before a show or on your way to a meal.

This place never lets me down. I go there with new dates and the service is always on point. Definitely a must try in El Paso!

I love to see Cocktail lounges such as this in El Paso. It's such a cool spot and the drink menu is awesome with a good mix of sweet, spicy and classic cocktails. I really enjoyed the seating as it is perfect for a date night and accommodates large groups. I would recommend checking them out!

Big time fun! Almost seemed like El Paso was Austin, but better! So I attended the NY Eve party! We had fun! It was lien the whole bar community mixed! Just a great time! The drinks were on point! These bartenders have skills! So I can't wait to return on a regular night! Good vibe! Chill! Attentive and comfort! Cozy into that couch with ya friends and have Greta drinks and food from Macs! Her French fries and fried fish are just what a causal drink and foodies needs! ‍

This time capsule gem in the heart of downtown is absolutely worth the visit. As soon as you enter, it's as though you teleported into a different decade. An excellent addition to the upcoming nightlife in downtown El Paso. I almost want to say you don't feel like you're in El Paso, but rather the Lower East Side in NYC. I highly recommend this bar. The experienced mixologists/bartenders offer delicious cocktails and high quality service. Be sure to check out this new addition to the El Paso downtown area! They do have a happy hour during the week from 3-7 pm! They offer live music and other events. Be sure to check out their website! Stop by, grab a drink, and enjoy the experience :) Don't forget your flapper dress! ;) hehe

Great drinks and great service. Was in town for a 5 days and spent 4 of the evenings here. The staff knows their trade. Sav was an awesome bartender and made great cocktails. They had luve music on Friday and Saturday night. Don't miss this place.

By far one of the coolest cocktail bars in downtown El Paso the ambiance is great and my guy Anthony is the best bartender out highly recommend checking out this place if you're in the area ...

Now called Oak and Antler, this is a fun spot for affordable cocktails. Low-key vibes, and friendly bartender. The on-menu cocktails were on the sweet-side, but our bartender could easily alter the ratios upon request.