FROM ISOLA — ALAMEDA'S ISLAND GUIDE · UPDATED JULY 2026

Bars & Lounges in Alameda, CA

Part of Isola, the Island's live guide to eat, drink & do — open-now status, menus and one-tap directions.

Looking for bars & lounges in Alameda? Here's what the Island has — with hours, highlights and live "open now" status. Tap any spot for directions or the full details.

We track 5 spots here, averaging 4.3★. Every listing shows the day's hours, what to expect with typical prices, and one-tap directions — plus live "open now" status on the main guide.

On this page: Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge, Lucky 13, McGee's Bar & Grill, Hobnob and MIX Bar.

Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge $

★ 4.5 · Bar & Lounge · 1304 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Legendary tiki temple pouring meticulously crafted exotic cocktails with house-made orgeat and syrups since 2006. Bamboo, pufferfish lamps, and a lush back lanai make it one of the Bay Area's most beloved tropical escapes.

Hours: Sun 2pm–10pm · Mon 4pm–12pm · Tue 4pm–12pm · Wed 4pm–12pm · Thu 4pm–12pm · Fri 4pm–12pm · Sat 2pm–12pm

Lucky 13 $

★ 4.3 · Bar & Lounge · 1301 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Beloved rock-and-roll dive at the foot of Park Street with 20 taps, a killer jukebox, pool table, pinball, photo booth, and a sunny back patio. Open noon to 2am every single day.

Hours: Sun 12pm–2pm · Mon 12pm–2pm · Tue 12pm–2pm · Wed 12pm–2pm · Thu 12pm–2pm · Fri 12pm–2pm · Sat 12pm–2pm

McGee's Bar & Grill $

★ 4.2 · Bar & Lounge · 1645 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Long-running Park Street sports bar with draft beer, cocktails, and hearty pub grub in a relaxed setting — games on the TVs, live local bands, and a patio out back.

Hours: Sun 12pm–9pm · Mon 3:30pm–11pm · Tue 3:30pm–11pm · Wed 3:30pm–11pm · Thu 3:30pm–11pm · Fri 3:30pm–12pm · Sat 12pm–12pm

Hobnob $

★ 4.2 · Bar & Lounge · 1313 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Stylish Park Street cocktail bar and New American kitchen known for one of the island's best happy hours — half-off oysters, seasonal craft cocktails, and forward-thinking California comfort food.

Hours: Sun 11am–8pm · Mon 4:30pm–8:30pm · Tue closed · Wed 4:30pm–8:30pm · Thu 4:30pm–8:30pm · Fri 4:30pm–9pm · Sat 11am–9pm

MIX Bar $$

★ 4.5 · Bar & Lounge · 2320 1/2 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Opened May 2026 by alumni of Oakland's beloved Somar Bar, MIX is a refined neighborhood cocktail lounge pouring inventive craft drinks and a curated whiskey list, with happy hour and DJ nights in a warm, considered space on Santa Clara Avenue.

Hours: Sun closed · Mon closed · Tue 4pm–12pm · Wed 4pm–12pm · Thu 4pm–12pm · Fri 4pm–12pm · Sat 4pm–12pm

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