Elbo Room, One of Oakland’s Favorite Jack London Square Bars, Is Closing | Eater SF

"The final East Bay location of the Elbo Room, at 311 Broadway in Oakland, is closing after years as a go-to spot for live shows, moody lighting, and cheap drinks. Owners Matt Shapiro and Erik Cantu—who bought the original Valencia Street bar in 2010, saw that Mission District location close in 2018 after about 30 years, and then opened the Oakland Elbo Room in 2018—say they are ready to move on (Shapiro will relocate to Germany). While there is no buyer lined up and dealmaking could take a while, they plan to keep pouring drinks and throwing shows through the spring of 2023, according to a farewell email from Shapiro." - Paolo Bicchieri