Sarah (sp?) was great service & great company!! Great time!!!! Thanks Sara!! Keep killing it!!

Possibly the best bar in Alameda. Live music. Dog friendly. Several good nonalcoholic beers available if you're on the wagon. Interesting decor. Lots of food options nearby.

Great location. Easy to get to on public transportation. Very friendly atmosphere, down to earth and it has a real neighborhood feel as well. Friendly staff, nice accommodations as well. The open mic was just what I was looking for in terms of a performance venue. As a vocalist, the Fireside *theater* is an excellent space to work in. Justin, the soundman, does a great job in getting things all ready to go for the event. He is also very thoughtful as well. I would have given 5 stars, but honestly, I can't afford $8 for a beer. I would recommend a $3 can beer, such as Pabst, or Miller, 12 oz can. Good spot, great location, friendly and welcoming otherwise.

Fireside Lounge in Alameda is pretty cool. DJ heats up Fridays, and while they might not have every drink under the sun, the vibe's solid. Dance floor's always lit, plus open mic and art stuff keep it interesting. Not just a bar but a real gem in Alameda. Solid 4 stars from me!

Attended this small-scale halloween costume party in Alameda this past Saturday, and had a wonderful time. Such chill vibes in the venue, even when crowded in the cozy space, embellished with halloween decor and a somewhat limited amount of seating. We enjoyed the live musical performances during the evening... Ledbetter & his Best Bet (folk rock), Islavation (island reggae), bonus 3rd set of halloween songs with mashup of both bands. The first band did covers like Bee Gees' Stayin' Alive, and the second band, awesome reggae hits! They were all great, and kept us in a good mood all night. The costume contest was cool, since it was halloween weekend (1st prize winning a $50 bar tab). The boxed wine costume was my fave, winning 2nd place, only beat by grim reaper barbie, lol. With food served till 11pm, we were able to enjoy some bar bites from their menu later at night. The meatball dish came with garlic bread slices and a zesty marinara sauce that was quite spicy, but just too delicious to stop eating. And the flatbread was basically a thin and crispy rectangular pizza, it was tasty as well. Our cocktails were on the weaker side, very little alcohol, but flavors were good enough. In short, fun and cute venue, awesome live music for special events (and cool and creepy halloween decor), friendly but slow service, food is fantastic but drinks are weak.

Great outdoor options on the main strip of activity. Good cocktails. Friendly service.