"Low Bar in Uptown Oakland nails the whole “good times with good drinks” thing. So head to this energetic Mexican cantina for after-work margaritas, a quick shot at the bar, and nightcaps (late-night Happy Hour starts 10pm). This place looks like a sports bar that went to Baja with turquoise walls and palms everywhere. The cocktails are all twists on classics—try the paloma variation with spiced grapefruit cordial—and the food menu has things like loaded birria fries, tacos, and corn and sweet potato fritters." - Lani Conway
