"This dive bar has been around since the 1940s before settling into its El Cerrito Plaza home in 1969, and it’s been a favorite after all these years. This is the place to go hang out with the locals, and its claim to fame is the popular karaoke night, which now happens four nights a week. If you’re feeling a bit shy, there are also five TVs to watch sports from if that’s more your style." - Dianne de Guzman