East Bay Dive Bars

07
Jun
2024
The Oldest Bar in Oakland Just Turned 140
140 Years Ago in June of 1884, Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon opened. Made of wood from an old whaling ship, this tiny dive bar is Oakland’s oldest bar and is filled with history and lore. You can imagine that after nearly a hundred and fifty years, there is

12
May
2023
Empowered Alliance: Women Shaping Success in Oakland’s Dive Bar Scene
It takes guts to go out and own your own business in the Bay Area. Could you imagine what kind of grit it takes to own a dive bar in Oakland of all places? And what if you’re a woman owning said bar in a male-dominated field? This is a