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The Back Room

Live music venue · Downtown ·

The Back Room

Live music venue · Downtown ·
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Pianist Sam Rudin’s 100-seat listening room revives vintage Berkeley club vibes—BYOB, sofas, and acoustically minded sets from jazz, blues, and folk players. Recommended by local guides for its artist-first focus.

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Intimate BYOB music venue with comfy couches, great acoustics

intimate venue
live music
great acoustics
cozy
couches
byob
great music
owner sam
Google Rating
4.6 (192)
Yelp Rating
4.7
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1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 Get directions

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Credit card accepted
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Paid parking garage
Paid street parking
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Intimate BYOB music venue with comfy couches, great acoustics

intimate venue
live music
great acoustics
cozy
couches
byob
great music
owner sam
Google Rating
4.6 (192)
Yelp Rating
4.7
Placeholder

1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 Get directions

$

Restroom
Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Paid parking garage
Paid street parking
The Back Room by null
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