Penelope

Really good chill atmosphere with great service and interesting delicious cocktails. Also if you're not into cocktails they have beers that are cheap. I had the guava slushie and the pinguino tejuino, both were excellent and not too sweet. The tejuino has a little scoop of sorbet in it that makes it so fun and interesting. Def check them out.

OK for starters the address that is given is wrong ots across from 1150 clayThere's some street parking but the I side is so cute and intimate I'm really glad I stumbled on this place and I look forward to coming back their menu had so many great options ! I asked about happy hour I hope their hours expand during summer if so I will update this review because I will be back to try other menu items

I love this little bar, it's hidden on the side of some corporate building but has such cozy vibes. I wish I knew of it sooner. I got 2 cocktails although not gonna lie I can't remember the names but they were both super tasty. Everyone in my group loved their drinks. The bartender was so friendly too. We also got their empanadas and honestly kind of fire. It was the perfect after work drink type of bar.

Empanadas were ok, drinks were yummy and comedy show was cool. Service was decent and deco was cute

Everything about this place has me eager to come back! Easily in the top 5 mixology programs in Oakland - every cocktail was balanced, creative, and absolutely delicious (and we tried a a range, from sweet to savory to traditional to innovative). The staff/owner was friendly and offered perfect recommendations when described what we craving for drinks. The giant painting of Penelope Cruz (Patron Saint of the bar, obviously) completed the immaculate vibes. I'm sure I'll see you there because this is definitely a regular spot in my rotation now!

Juan is super great! We have come here twice and it was a really great experience! We like to come here randomly and both times it did not disappoint ! The drinks are great and so is the service. They also serve empanadas 3 kinds: mushroom, beef and ham & cheese! We have had the mushroom and beef and we definitely prefer the mushroom the pastry is so crispy and the inside is yummy! We will be back soon! Especially now that they have taco Tuesdays!

Loved this cute small bar. The bartender made this amazing drink for us! Perfect for summer highly recommend.

Such a great find. We stumbled upon this spot last Saturday and couldn't have been happier. Shocked to hear they had been open so long. Great vibe and awesome bartender.

Walking from my hotel to a seminar the first morning I passed this place. It caught my eye and memory because my first dog was an Irish Setter I adopted from a race car driver family named Penelope. On returning to my hotel that day around Happy Hour I ducked in, figuring none of the politicians, corporates, or nerds from my seminar wd. be likley enter the place.The two co-owners behind the bar were great. We discussed wine, food, Spain, dog breeds, . . . and Penelope. I asked why for the name of your place?They just pointed reverently above and there was the church-like painting of HER!! I asked if they had ever seen "Elegy" in which she and her naked breasts co-starred along with Ben Kingsley. They were gobsmacked, saying they would rent it that night.Day 2, returning from my seminar I ducked in again and the 2 owners greeted me by name. A table of people from the Oakland office were there, surprisingly and a major dickhead who had spoken on stage the day before yelled, "Wait! you're in Oakland for less than 48 hours and the bartenders know you by name!?" Well, yes. And it's part of NOT being a dickhead.______So I read a question about Penelope on a Y-named-website. It asks, "Hey there - can someone please advise on the demographic of this bar? Students? 30-40? 40+? Thanks!" No one answered.My answer would be, "The only people who would feel comfortable here are those withOUT a bug up their ass and a phone taking selfies of their phony face for "Y" or "Instrajam." And "demographic"? It's restrictave. Pretentious people like dickheads from the Oakland office should not feel comfortable here.

Warm welcome, interesting drinks, and great ambiance on a rainy Wednesday night. Enjoyed the bartender's/proprietor's thoughtful discussion about the cocktails he had created! Wednesday night is also open mic comedy night (starting at 8 pm). I was there only for the beginning, but it seemed like a fun crowd.