Summer Bar & Lounge

A friend and I watched a concert and this bar was close to the hotel we were staying at... we stopped by on our way back for a drink. We entered to a group of people playing different YouTube videos and asking us if we had any songs we wanted to hear. The bartender was nice and welcomed us, along with another group of people who walked by. I'd recommend a DJ or playlist and a drink special to offer.

Coming from a conference, we needed to unwind. My friend recommended this place so we decide to check this outAMBIANCE:Parking: Welcome to Downtown Oakland! There's a parking lot and some metered parking. Walking around, the parking wasn't too competitive. Seating: Bar seating moreover, for maybe about 10 people or so. Vibes: Welcome to Downtown Oakland! It is a grit and grind place with a lot of culture and things to do - food, museums, shopping, and community events on the occasion. The place itself is pretty spacious, there seems to be a lot of space for an eventful time from jamming good music or karaoke.FOOD:Malibu & Pinepple Rum (Recommend)A simple drink that's smooth and sweet. Get a cherry for that additional sweet flavor to it.CUSTOMER SERVICE:I believe our server was Mel and he was dope! TL; DR OVERALL:4.5 Stars. Great! A pretty proximal place from the Marriott Hotel. Prices were reasonable, drink selections were wide, and the energy was good. When in Oakland and need some good Hip-Hop & R&B music, this is a great spot!TIPS:* Tuesdays and Thursdays are karaoke nights.

Omg!! I had so much fun here!! The ambience amazing, the service from the owner/bartender was phenomenal. I absolutely love how he does his karaoke there. I am a country music fan, so being able to pick my favorite songs, that no one ever has, was amazing. He along with patrons of the bar, coerced me into attending "Don't Stop Believing", fun but TOO HIGH LOL! Fun night!!

This was my first time visiting this establishment. Pleasantly surprised by the owner who was very hospitable, and a generous pourer. My favorite part was the LED hallway to a back bar and then then a surprise back patio.I'm unsure if you can sit at the parkland in front. But for an upside, you can be your own personal DJ and select a songs in the DJ booth. I posted photos of my friend who was Mr DJ for the night.

Summer Bar & Lounge is a bit of a hidden gem in the community. There's not many LGBTQ+ spaces around, but Summer really nails it on the easy, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. The drinks are affordable and the owner is friendly. The space is more usable than Port. It's a shame Summer doesn't get busier on weekends, but right now it's the perfect neighborhood bar.

This is a new LGBT friendly bar in downtown Oakland I ran into a week after it opened. There are two bars, a patio (street seating also), a stage, and it looks set up for live performances. Very nice to see this addition to the community! Also the bartenders and owner are super nice.

This is damn near my new favorite spot seriously! I love that the owner and bartender remember when I come in and are always glad to see me. Gio is my new favorite person and they can always look forward to me coming in and even throwing an event here.

We had a great time here and the staff were all really outstanding. They are new so they are working out some of the operations but I much prefer this to Que Rico. It's very clean, drinks are reasonably priced, lots of space to dance and mingle and a good selection of alcohol at the bar. My only critique is that there is no happy hour, but the website says there is. I personally haven't seen a show or performance here yet , but hopefully soon. Best shows are at Port Bar IMO, great energy and performances esp love Sunday Brunch at Port.

The bartender was great! But it was no one in their for a Saturday night and the music was kind of whack. They need a DJ or a better playlist.

Definitely an upscale hole in the wall bar. As part of a gay pride pub crawl, I enjoyed the bar. Super cute. Not big people friendly in the sense that it is very narrow. Liked the stage and small dance floor. Had instruments so I assume they have live music. Major plus. Cute back outdoor patio. Has a sidewalk patio. Also a plus. Didn't get 5 stars because it seemed unprepared for the pub crawl crowd.