North Light

Bar · Temescal

"North Light, a cocktail bar with a wood-walled patio, opened in Oakland in 2019. Books suggested by authors like Samin Nosrat (whose cookbook Salt Fat Acid Heat won a James Beard Award); Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma; travel writer Pico Iyer; and musician Patti Smith line shelves and are all for sale. The most popular cocktail, Furtive Glance, combines mezcal, melon liqueur, lime juice, and mint leaves." - Sharon McDonnell

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4915 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 Get directions

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