Drexl Bar

I had an amazing cocktail made by Marguerite! Don't ask me what it was besides tasty, smooth, creamy and strong!The bartenders are super helpful in helping you find your "something". It's a super dim, chill place with a good mix of industry professionals to vibe with in downtown Oakland.

Awesome bar in Oakland that has happy hour from 4 to 6 PM, where all menu items are one dollar off. They have really fun, cocktails with different bases depending on your preference. I went with a Kentucky meringue, which is a perfect in-between for sweet and strong. This is like a whiskey sour without the egg white, and also had additional ingredients such as watermelon, honey, and hazy IPA. They also have craft beer on tap, as well as wine for those who are wine drinkers.They have seating downstairs as well as an upstairs area. Aesthetics is nice, a little dark and intimate, but once people started coming in it became livelier. Definitely give this a try if you're looking for a happy hour with great cocktails.

I am giving a 3 because the end result of the night was not a complete disaster, but it got bad enough for us to leave our drinks (first drink) behind and leave as felt threatened but some patron that seems to have been regulars there from the way they were chatting it up with the bartenders. Based only on that part of the experience and how that was "handled" or lack of thereof I would have given a zero and I see in a recent unrelated review that is not uncommon there. Drinks were well done, liked the atmosphere and the music but there is NO way I am ever going back no matter what and I would never recommend this place to anyone. There are plenty of places to go to with good company and have a fun night. I do not need to look over my shoulder when I go out with friends, this place is certainly not for me. Please reconsider how you supervise what is going on at your business for the safety of everyone.

Great bar. Drinks are so creative and tastes great!!! The bartenders are always so welcoming and accommodating to the customers needs. All staff are helpful and make you want to keep coming back.

Came across this bar and David is the best bartender ever! He was able to curate a cocktail that was in my taste palette and had amazing service! I love this place!

Great drinks great ambience legit service would definitely go to multiple times a month!

The ambiance was cute, but staff wasn't very friendly and the signature drinks we had were pretty bad...maybe just an off night for the bartenders.

Came here several times, its always been fun. Good service and nice atmosphere (it's pretty dark tbh). Drinks have always been good but I've never tried the food. Skeeball and disco upstairs and the door guy's always sharp

This was my first time here and these guys working tonight (Tuesday) r true mixologists! Absolutely fabulous drinks very chill, mellow, classy vibe yet casual as well. Overall a great place I will be back!

Love this place. From the vibe to the bartenders. The owners make you feel at home. Parking is great too.