Cute and cosy lowkey bar with nice music, not too loud that people cannot hear each other speak. Really calming yet colorful interior decor filled with records and artwork. Relatively affordable drink prices as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cristina C.
Found this place on Yelp and decide to try it out on a Friday night with my girls. The inside is very cute and has a good time. Their drink menu is small which I think is good as too many drink options can be overwhelming. The place was pretty full, but we were able to find a seat at the bar. The bartender was very attentive and made our drinks really quickly which was great. I had the Taloma and ale Grand Fizz and I definitely loved the Taloma a lot more. The place did have a $10 cover charge later on in the night which I believe included access to a social club next door as well and extended the hours till 1:30am/2am. The place did get a bit loud towards the end of the night so I might be returning a bit earlier on a weekend or stop by during the week next time. All in all I did like the bar and will be returning.
Praveen B.
Sessions is a small place with great drinks. The bartender was super friendly and was willing to customize our drinks. All in all, a chilled out spot.
Sheila J.
Walking in, I definitely loved the space with the eye catching mural of this downtown Oakland cocktail bar. The vinyls are a nice touch. Our bartender was attentive and friendly. I came here for drinks with a new friend during the week which was a more lowkey experience. As for the drinks, the have some standout cocktails like The Hawthorn made with blood orange syrup and pineapple juice and the spicy marg. If you're looking for a cute spot for a night out with friends or a date night Downtown, this is it. See more on my TikTok:
Joshua Phillips
Babe is literally the best! Love the vibe they bring to the bar. The perfect date spot or place to grab a chill drink with amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darlene Bouchard
The coolest bar I’ve been to in town. Pictures don’t do the atmosphere justice!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
David George Johnson
First time at this bar and it’s Oakland Pride.Sally is a beauty!The music is amazing!Whoever did these remixes is amazing!I can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Carmella Romilla
Would like to get in contact with them , does anyone have a phone number or email?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
St. Christopher X.
Cute little bar with good vibe. Drinks and ambience were both awesome . Sits next to a string of other bars in case you want to bar-hop.
Jodi H.
Sessions was on my list after seeing them on BoozieBrunch's IG Reels. Came by with some girlfriends to enjoy a night cap after our night out downtown.We were kind of confused upon entering, as we were the only people inside and the vibe was not disco ball fractured lights, spinning vinyls, or packed. BUT we were told that that's more of the weekend energy. So come on a weekday if you're a fan of having a more private bar experience (I'm all for it). We brought in our own food although the bar does partner with the restaurant next door, so you have options. We sat at the bar as those seats were more inviting, AND they have purse hooks. Restrooms are all genders and clean. Drinks were delish without the fanfare of the bougieness. My friends loved their old-fashioned and gin fizz. I really wanted to try the espresso martini as did my other friend, but we are not fans of vodka. And Vivi did us a solid and made it with mezcal. MM! So smoky, so unique. Brava.Vivi was the star of the night. Vivi was our bartender and kept us laughing and intrigued, sharing about the artist that created Sessions' eye-catching vinyl afro mural and the exciting music events on weekends. Parking was a-plenty on a late weekday evening (after 6pm), highly recommend Session's for a night cap on a chill weekday. The art and music are *chefs kiss* you won't catch them spinning top40 here which is SWEET SERENITY to our ears.
Hooked on Onyx!They make the best drinks I was made a espresso martini with a mescal and it changed my freakin life. Highly recommend, go see Onyx!
Tessa S.
We went out a little after 11pm on Friday and stopped in for a drink at sessions. The ambiance was amazing. The music is a great volume and it wasn't overly crowded. There was only one bartender working but they communicated that they were grabbing another groups drinks and we were next. Overall, gorgeous spot my partner and friend loved! If you're looking for a cute drink date spot-- this is it. I had le grand fizz and it was amazing! My partner and friend also enjoyed their drinks :)
Kurtis Saiyo
One of those vibes. 5 stars.
Gordon W.
Great addition to the Oakland bar scene. Friendly staff and great cocktails. I recommend sitting at the bar and trying a "smoked" cocktail.
Cute and cosy lowkey bar with nice music, not too loud that people cannot hear each other speak. Really calming yet colorful interior decor filled with records and artwork. Relatively affordable drink prices as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Found this place on Yelp and decide to try it out on a Friday night with my girls. The inside is very cute and has a good time. Their drink menu is small which I think is good as too many drink options can be overwhelming. The place was pretty full, but we were able to find a seat at the bar. The bartender was very attentive and made our drinks really quickly which was great. I had the Taloma and ale Grand Fizz and I definitely loved the Taloma a lot more. The place did have a $10 cover charge later on in the night which I believe included access to a social club next door as well and extended the hours till 1:30am/2am. The place did get a bit loud towards the end of the night so I might be returning a bit earlier on a weekend or stop by during the week next time. All in all I did like the bar and will be returning.
Sessions is a small place with great drinks. The bartender was super friendly and was willing to customize our drinks. All in all, a chilled out spot.
Walking in, I definitely loved the space with the eye catching mural of this downtown Oakland cocktail bar. The vinyls are a nice touch. Our bartender was attentive and friendly. I came here for drinks with a new friend during the week which was a more lowkey experience. As for the drinks, the have some standout cocktails like The Hawthorn made with blood orange syrup and pineapple juice and the spicy marg. If you're looking for a cute spot for a night out with friends or a date night Downtown, this is it. See more on my TikTok:
Babe is literally the best! Love the vibe they bring to the bar. The perfect date spot or place to grab a chill drink with amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The coolest bar I’ve been to in town. Pictures don’t do the atmosphere justice!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
First time at this bar and it’s Oakland Pride.Sally is a beauty!The music is amazing!Whoever did these remixes is amazing!I can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Would like to get in contact with them , does anyone have a phone number or email?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little bar with good vibe. Drinks and ambience were both awesome . Sits next to a string of other bars in case you want to bar-hop.
Sessions was on my list after seeing them on BoozieBrunch's IG Reels. Came by with some girlfriends to enjoy a night cap after our night out downtown.We were kind of confused upon entering, as we were the only people inside and the vibe was not disco ball fractured lights, spinning vinyls, or packed. BUT we were told that that's more of the weekend energy. So come on a weekday if you're a fan of having a more private bar experience (I'm all for it). We brought in our own food although the bar does partner with the restaurant next door, so you have options. We sat at the bar as those seats were more inviting, AND they have purse hooks. Restrooms are all genders and clean. Drinks were delish without the fanfare of the bougieness. My friends loved their old-fashioned and gin fizz. I really wanted to try the espresso martini as did my other friend, but we are not fans of vodka. And Vivi did us a solid and made it with mezcal. MM! So smoky, so unique. Brava.Vivi was the star of the night. Vivi was our bartender and kept us laughing and intrigued, sharing about the artist that created Sessions' eye-catching vinyl afro mural and the exciting music events on weekends. Parking was a-plenty on a late weekday evening (after 6pm), highly recommend Session's for a night cap on a chill weekday. The art and music are *chefs kiss* you won't catch them spinning top40 here which is SWEET SERENITY to our ears.
Restaurantji Recommends
So chill and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hooked on Onyx!They make the best drinks I was made a espresso martini with a mescal and it changed my freakin life. Highly recommend, go see Onyx!
We went out a little after 11pm on Friday and stopped in for a drink at sessions. The ambiance was amazing. The music is a great volume and it wasn't overly crowded. There was only one bartender working but they communicated that they were grabbing another groups drinks and we were next. Overall, gorgeous spot my partner and friend loved! If you're looking for a cute drink date spot-- this is it. I had le grand fizz and it was amazing! My partner and friend also enjoyed their drinks :)
One of those vibes. 5 stars.
Great addition to the Oakland bar scene. Friendly staff and great cocktails. I recommend sitting at the bar and trying a "smoked" cocktail.