Heart & Dagger Saloon

Great drinks. Good vibes. Hot people. The bartenders are great, especially Michael. Go on your bday and take a photobooth photo.

My go to chill dive in East bay. Definition of no frills, crowd is always lively, never rowdy. Servers are always friendly and super respectful.

The patio is wonderful. The drinks have great prices and the staff is friendly. It's a relaxing place to hang.

What a great spot! Huge outdoor patio, chill vibes, and super nice service (I didn't have any food, so can't comment). 👍

If you've ever been to Heart and Dagger, then you know it's a quintessential Oakland dive bar. No fancy frills or eccentric cocktail menus. Just decently priced booze, good music, and plenty of space for good company. The back patio is rather large and a cute little hangout spot with a gorgeous tree and some cool old signage! The only …

This is a bar. It passes the test Is it a theme bar ? Not quite Is the bartender trying to hustle you? No Are they friendly? Yes There are Is there dolls dressed like the bartenders? Yes Pinball and pool available Nice grungy vibe

This place is freaking awesome, and the staff is bombastic. Great prices for a spot that’s so central in Oakland and surrounded by so much. Fantastic music, always an excellent movie playing, and general good vibe. Special shout-out to Michael who is so delightful he makes newbies to the place feel like old friends. Highly recommend! ✨🤘🏽✨

Great dive bar. Outdoor seating where you can smoke. Lots of dogs, so be warned.

As someone who works in the restaurant industry, this is hands-down my favorite place to unwind! Michael here is everything you want in a night out—charming, flirtatious, and full of personality. On top of being ridiculously handsome, he’s also incredibly talented at what he does, pouring drinks with style and making everyone feel like the center of attention. His tattoos? …

Been coming to this bar for years, glad to call it a neighborhood spot. Great place for groups, stopping in with the dog, or a book after walking the lake. Back patio and photobooth are nice features, and cash is preferred even though cards are accepted now. I've always enjoyed interacting with the folks working here, but Michael has been …