The Hatch Oakland

This spot is a good local watering hole where you can get shwasted with fun bartenders, good company, good music. Beware because it has the small gritty bar feels, and that's what it is, no doubt -- yet it gives all the good times! Wouldn't come here for a nice dinner, go to Pintoh Thai Nextdoor, then come here and dance / drink your ass off.

Went to the bar next door for a friends birthday and needed some food so was greatful the Hatch was open. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, wings, and their garlic knots. I hate to say it, but not a single item was good. The wings were undercooked and didn't love the buffalo flavor. The pizza also seemed undercooked, and didn't have enough sauce. The garlic knots were way too bready and had little to no flavor. The service was quick and was easy to order, it was a little later in the evening closer to 11 pm. Could be a better place to just get drinks. Overall was very disappointing and no one in the group enjoyed the food. Maybe this was just an off order, but don't think I'll try again.

I went here to grab some dinner, pretty late at around midnight. It's a small place with minimal seating on the bottom floor. A lot more room to sit and finish the food, is available on the second floor. The hanging artwork pieces on the walls are distinctly striking. The menu is stacked with standard bar fare, with pizza, hotdogs, fries, etc. A sizable beer selection that seems to draw in the nightly usuals. The service was not majorly terrible. Some staff members looked rather bored. I didn't order alcohol. I just wanted to eat. I chose a chili cheese dog, which included Garlic fries. I paid $14, after tip. The large portions are appreciated.Really wished it all had been yummy. I can't say that it was tasty, and memorably delicious. It looked more appetizing than it actually tasted. Which is not great. The chili was not flavorful, and it was almost cold. Not warmed up first, just slapped on top of the dog. Which made for a strange eating experience. Normally the chili is the hottest part of that particular item. A toasted bun (which is preferable) may have made a difference. The dog itself wasn't terrible. The fries were attractive. I'm into the shoestring potatoes. I was not wowed when it came to the taste. Not a huge deal. I probably should've ordered a slice of pizza, which they may be kind of popularly known for. When I am near, in downtown Oakland, I can do a round 2. They stay open really late. I was eyeballing the garlic knots, with a side of marinara. That probably would've been a hit with me or better yet the Mozz sticks. I love those.

The kitchen has changed. They no longer serve burgers and fries. Now it's pizza and wings.The bar is still good though. Cozy, well worn, with tons of character. The bar staff was friendly. We planned to return to this bar for dinner before a show at the Fox Theater because the burgers were so good last time. It was a disappointment to find the kitchen had changed hands, but I suppose things move fast in the big city. I guess I should have checked before I made plans to eat here. (Note we did not eat here this trip)

Service was good. We only had drinks there, not a huge selection. The margaritas weren't the strongest. The atmosphere is perfect for a date night.

Late night food to protect yourself from a hangover? Look no further my dear this is the place to get wings, the BIGGEST slice of pizza to chase the hunger away. Service was quick and very casual. So glad Hoza pizza lives on within the hatch

Cute specials.Dive bar with a nice bar food menu and good tunes.Right downtown Oakland!The service was a little bit slow and there weren't that many people there. The open seating plan was good... the choices for seating were strange: Bar, Upstairs (where there's no air circulation n it's hot n sticky) or at an extra large table....we tried all the seats and opted for the extra large table which seemed awkwardly placed. The food was good and fresh! There are very little thoughts into the menu, but we ordered a few things and it was good... hit the spot. No fru fru or anything..... so if you feel like baskets of fries and a burger n hotdogs.... Reasonably priced with good drinks.... This is for you! Note: bowl of packaged condiments, ick!Street parking.Only one gender friendly restroom which was dirty... brought my own disinfectant food wipes, thank goodness!

Three stars for the Impossible Burger I didn't expect to like, minus sixteen or so stars for the vibe of the staff. I get it, I get it! It's a busy Friday night in a cramped bar and you're probably at your absolute limit with drunkards and the debauchery they invite. But honey, you chose the job. So I know you've got it in you to go in on the customer service! I believe in you! Unfortunately, it felt like my friends and I got stuck with a round of 'tenders who didn't even believe in themselves. The drinks were subpar and the service just didn't hit the mark. I'm hoping next time there's more to the visit than what we got this go-round, because we pretty much ate, took a sip our ultra-meh drinks and dipped. And trust, you wouldn't blame us if you had the same experience.

Great great bar... fun fun staff... the chicken wings were great great. I've had a great time here a few nights the last several weeks.Nice selection of draft beer.

It's a cool little dive bar. I've been twice now, about 8 months between visits. It's an end of the night kind of bar, like your last night cap after a night out. I will say the shots seemed a little short this time but eh, whatever. They have an upstairs area behind like a gate. Cool for pictures and stuff. It's very red inside so if you have color sensitivities, this may bother you.