Friends & Family
American · Late Nite · Oakland, CA
About
Friends & Family is a queer-owned, women-led bar near Lake Merritt that donates monthly to gender-affirming fundraising. Its cozy cocktail menu and late-night eats keep a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd coming back until midnight on weekends.
The bar serves craft beer and full cocktails in a casual, trendy space with outdoor seating. Note that Yelp lists it as potentially permanently closed, so confirm before heading out. If it's still open, you're steps from other Oakland nightlife like The New Parish .
Features
- ✓Outdoor seating available
- ✓Full bar with craft beer
- ✓Monthly donations to gender-affirming causes
Cuisine
Good for
Practical
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Friends & Family open late? +
Yes, until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Other nights it closes at 11 PM.
Does Friends & Family serve food? +
They serve late-night appetizers, confirmed as bar food.
Is there outdoor seating? +
Yes, Yelp confirms outdoor seating is available.
Is Friends & Family still open? +
Yelp indicates the venue may be permanently closed. We recommend checking their social media or calling ahead.
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