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Make Westing

Cocktail Bar$$$$

Uptown, Oakland

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Make Westing

7.7^/10

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Ranked #3 for cocktail bars in Oakland
"Bocce ball is so much fun!! Big crowds but honestly so worth it."(17 Tips)
"Try the garden gimlet and sit outside!"(6 Tips)
"Champagne mojito - best! Love the self serve cucumber water too!"(2 Tips)
"Excellent cocktails and killer spicy popcorn."(2 Tips)

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Bob LeeDecember 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
How many places can you think of where you can play indoor bocci ball? In addition to that the place has got a cool, semi-industrial look to it...great place to hangout after work!
George KellyJuly 15, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Excellent well tequila! Popcorn that's slightly addictive despite my distate for cilantro! It can get loud, so pack earplugs if sensitive!
Alex KimAugust 10, 2014
Great drinks and bocce ball. Great local crowd who will teach you a thing or two about how things have changed in Oakland these past few years.
Namitta ShankarJune 9, 2012
Pretty cool pub. Play games while drinking. Fun ambience, good choices on tap. Can get crowded, so go early if you plan to grab a seat on the bar. Popcorns are a fun snack. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Laura LNovember 17, 2013
Indoor bocce ball, great food in jars, spicy popcorn and wild drinks . Chicken sandwich or the three cheese is amazing. Champagne mojito - best! Love the self serve cucumber water too!
Davita StrongDecember 27, 2015
Can't go with any of the cocktails and Nate the bar manager is freaking awesome! Totally recommend!
Maddie MaeAugust 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The Killer Bee Martini tastes like adult lemonade (without the artificial, cloying sweetness). Perfect refreshment for a summer afternoon.
Ilissa GilmoreJanuary 4, 2017
Went here once with my friend. They have gluten free beer. They had some games for people to play, too, but it was late in the night so it got kinda rowdy 😅
ShinaMay 4, 2015
Known for their cocktails but they have a great beer list as well. Super crowded on weekends!
Linix HyderOctober 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Ask Martine for a "last word" cocktail. My favorite gin drink ever
Leah W.June 27, 2015
Love the cocktails here, and they have a great selection of beer. Great vibe!
Byron WilkesMarch 8, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Bocce ball is so much fun!! Big crowds but honestly so worth it. Love the Make Westing.
Jono SimrinJanuary 31, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the chicken sandwich, find religion, thank me later. Yes, it's that good. Also their cocktails are great
Derick SafarianMarch 10, 2013
The cocktails on the drink menu are great! It's very loud in here...bring earplugs.
Omar YacoubiJanuary 16, 2012
The water at the end of the bar is infused with cucumber, so you don't feel like you're missing out if you need to sober up (tastes like a cocktail!).
Anthony RischAugust 17, 2015
Had a double shot of Makers Mart and a d beer. Good start for the night.
Yve FontileaJuly 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
An accessible cocktail menu inside an industrial steampunk man cave.
Joey CombsSeptember 15, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The Habanero and Cilantro infused popcorn is God's gift to mankind.
KyAshaNovember 7, 2012
Been here 10+ times
I always leave this bar feeling nice. All the bartenders are super friendly. Easy going crowd.
mike lyonsNovember 18, 2014
Atmosphere with indoor bocce ball, and some great patio seating
Renée VargasMarch 2, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Excellent cocktails and killer spicy popcorn.
Connie ChiuMarch 21, 2016
Good vibes with bocce ball and right off the 19th street Bart station.
Brian LongtinMay 6, 2017
Cheap(ish) tasty sandwiches, good pre-Fox Theatre stop. Plus bocce!
Joyce TompsettJune 27, 2019
Cocktails are good. Staff are super friendly. Vibe is nice.
Nicole POctober 16, 2015
Great drinks, young hipster crowd. Get the popcorn
Alicia NorwoodMarch 25, 2014
A fun bar with some AMAZING food and great drinks.
Emily RoseSeptember 3, 2014
Garden Gimlet! Super refreshing. Packed almost every Friday/Saturday.
Yve FontileaJuly 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
This is the result of an affection for bocce and booze. It's a glorious thing.
Marah LaurieMarch 13, 2015
Pretty fun atmosphere! Can get crazy crowded though.
Jennifer CummingsOctober 4, 2013
Amazing food and drinks. If you're ever in Oakland, check it out.
Gusto LopezJune 23, 2012
Cool decor, reasonably priced drinks and a good mix of people.
Island BruinNovember 25, 2013
Have a specialty cocktail- the construct. You won't be sorry
Kat GainesJanuary 1, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Try the garden gimlet and sit outside!
SamOctober 20, 2012
Cool vibe but way too loud. People are shouting to hear each other over one another. Additionally, drinks, while good, take a while to get.
Travis BloomJuly 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Come for the bocce, stay for the PBR tall boys
XJanuary 10, 2013
Free Wi-Fi is great. Wifi password: jacklondon
Bryan LevineDecember 9, 2012
Habanero and cilantro popcorn. Duck stuff in a jar. Awesome.
natalie kayMay 13, 2017
Great vibe. Lots of options.
Amber GillJune 14, 2013
The champagne mojitos are amazing! Highly recommend.
Nick D'AmbrosiApril 26, 2015
The Garden Gimlet is so refreshing!!
NKAugust 31, 2013
Suki is the best bartender ever!
_August 9, 2014
One of the better bars in Oakland!
AJ VicensJune 4, 2013
Chill crowd, good prices, bocce ball. You're golden.
Andre LazarFebruary 28, 2014
Mushroom banh mi was great!
Kathy DuongMarch 28, 2013
Craft cocktails with bocce ball!
MillerApril 28, 2013
Double fist and play bocce before/after a show at the Fox
Sasha MaksutenkoSeptember 17, 2011
Try the Snozzberry-rasberries, vodka, lime, ginger liquor. Flawless.
Don OtvosMarch 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Mmmmm delicious truffle oil popcorn.
Nick FruendtDecember 12, 2014
The TKO cocktail was off da hook
Anna LouMarch 15, 2017
Been here 5+ times
$1 off during happy hour from 4-6pm

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