Branch Line Bar

Branchline Bar may look small and unassuming from the outside, but it delivers where it matters--with great drinks, tasty food, and a chill atmosphere.We've visited this spot several times after work, often with coworkers, and it's become a go-to for unwinding. It can get busy, so patience is key, but the bartenders ensure everyone gets their turn, which we really appreciate. The vibe inside is relaxed, and when the weather is nice, the outdoor seating adds a pleasant option.The fries are flavorful, and the tiramisu is creamy and satisfying. While we mostly come for the drinks, the friendly service, laid-back atmosphere, and surprisingly diverse menu keep us coming back. It's a great place to grab a drink, share some good food, and a short walk from work that will keep us coming back.

This lil bar in Emeryville is a hidden gym. This is a nice way to stop and have a couple drinks pregame and eat a lil something off the menu . Diane Johnson here creates a soft vibe. And the service is wonderful so today to drink I had a passion fruit. Margarita. It was very good. They're great for drinks

One of my favourite bars in the East Bay!!Alisa (sp) and Ali are two very welcoming and cool bartenders. They make you feel welcome and both have very funny stories and make funny comments. Of course, they are both masters of making great cocktails too! Hounourable mention: I forget the manager's name, but he is a nice guy. Great job Branch Line!

Music was hit and miss, vibe was cool, bartender was cool, for a random Thursday, I was diggin the nighttime scene. Luke I said, some of rhe music selections were hits. I had a good time. I will definitely be back.

A hidden gem!!! I was surprised that Emeryville would have such a swanking bar with delicious food! The owner made our cocktails, and he was very kind and a great conversationalist. He definitely puts a lot of care into the place. The place has been remodeled to reveal a chic, modern, hip aesthetic. I can tell he cares about the community because he knows the regulars' names by heart.I got the cheesesteak sandwich with fries, and it really did hit the spot. They do have a cocktail menu, but I just opted for the classic sidecar. Owner knows what he's doing.

We were in the area looking for a bar open on a Monday night, and found Branch Line. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but once we stepped inside, we were pleasantly surprised. A cute and cozy setting with several tables as well as bar seating, 90's hip hop music playing through the speakers, bringing some nostalgia to our conversation, and a menu with plenty of options for drinks. I had the Passionfruit Margarita, which had just the right balance of flavors, sweet and sour, with a hint of salt, perfect for chill time on a Monday night. My friend ordered the Dark & Stormy and asked for a double... and while drinking it, said it tasted like he got a triple! After drinking it, he said they probably actually gave him a quadruple! Lol I guess it's safe to say, they serve good drinks here. Oh yeah, great service too. They didn't even kick us out when they closed.

Woo weeeee! Branch Line Bar is my kind of vibe! It's dark, it's sexy, it's low key. The drinks are excellent, the food is yummy, the music is bumpin', and the crowd is fun. Yeeeah, I think I struck gold with this one. On a Friday night, I actually felt like going out. Not OUT-out... but out. At my big age, this has become a rarity. When my Granny clock strikes 7:30 ish nowadays, I'm already looking to rush home to lay my arse in bed. I know, I know. Blame it on my awful sleeping habits I guess... but the days of me being out all night have become slim to none. Not sure what got into me on this particular night, but ya girl was wit the sh¡ts. Rolled up on Branch Line and it did not disappoint! First of all, I love the coziness. Love how intimate and stylish this place is. Apparently they had just renovated their interior space. So, not sure how it was lookin' before, but it looks friggin' haaawt now! It's like propagation on the back wall, rusticism on the floor and bar top, and dazzling light work on the ceiling. Very eclectic and easy on the eyes. Plus, that dark lighting just sets the mood, yo. It's a yes for me decor-wise. 100 percent bae.Sat at the bar and basically got a free show. I'm a lover of craft cocktails, and seeing when bartenders "craft" them always puts a smile on my face. The bartenders were all warm and friendly. They too were having a fun time and it was such a joy to see. Ordered two cocktails and a beer to wind me down before I left. The cocktails are beautifully crafted here. They seriously know how to mix the perfect ingredients together. Pure utopian liquid sustenance right there, I tell ya! Had the Wimbledon Station and the Fiyah Water cocktails and both tasted amazing and left ya girl with a sizable buzz :). They serve food here as well and practically everything on their menu sounds delicious. Ordered the steak frites and the steak was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Their frites are potato wedge style but still so enjoyably crispy. One thing that Shayla loves is crispy carb, and those frites just did it for me. You cannot go wrong with the food or drinks here. The music was bangin' baybee! They was bumpin' that good sh¡t, makin' my head bob for most of my time there. They had a game on, but I wasn't really paying too much attention to it. I guess if you're into the games, this would be a nice spot to kick it and watch. On a side note, their restroom was super clean! We all know how some bar restrooms can be. I applaud them for the upkeep, and I enjoyed reading the little lit up quotes on the walls. One of those rare times where I felt like I could stay there all day. Like, take AAAALLLL my money! This whole dayum wallet. Mm hmm, one of dem nights.Loved it, loved it, looooved it. This place is going in my pocket of favorite East Bay bars. I know that I say that I'll return back and sometimes never do but um. I will DEF be returning to this place again. If not on another solo adventure, then definitely with the homies. We about to be vibin' out at the Branch Line, son!

Love the vibe, music, and their ability to cater to both those who drink alcohol and those who don't. (I am always floored by how deliciously creative they can get with a mocktail.) The food service is also on-point.

"I've had a shit day" "What do you like""Cheese and tequila""Alright we got you"Amazing

I visited this place Monday 11/11/24 at about 6:30 pm as I was waiting on in the Bartender came out for the bar and leaned against the wall next to my table which made me very uncomfortable. So I ordered a virgin cocktail for starter and water. I ask what he could make and he stated it can't be that f**ken hard it mocktail. I was a little taken aback. It was trouble the worst mocktail I have ever had. After my friends arrived there order drinks and we ordered food the service continues to be horrible I wanted to get up and leave. The workers need some training on customer service and the cooks need to go back to cooking school. and the bartender needs to go back to school.I reached out to the manager the next day and he provided no real apologies.Food- 2 starsService- 0 stars ambience - 5 stars