Alkali Rye - Oakland's Beverage Shop
Liquor store · Lakeshore ·
Curated spirits, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks from BIPOC producers
Curated spirits, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks from BIPOC producers
"An Oakland bottle shop hosting an all-ages Bones & Tiles event on Saturday, February 15 that brings together mahjong and dominoes to celebrate Black History Month and Lunar New Year. Programming runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with instructions and guided play for mahjong and dominoes from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and open play until 7 p.m.; there will also be free tastings of Uncle Nearest, Matcha Factory, and Mama Teav's Hot Garlic Chili Crisp, as well as wines and food from Baba's House available for purchase. Free reservations are available via Eventbrite." - Dianne de Guzman
"Looking for a curated selection of spirits? This boutique has everything you need to create your own killer cocktail and they focus on small, independent producers. From the crisp, light decor to the craft artisanal spirits, this shop is truly one of a kind. Don't forget to check out the extensive selection of bitters that you can sample in store." - Huge
"I observed scammers creating fake accounts for Oakland bottle shop Alkali Rye to contact customers with bogus discounts or phishing links." - Dianne de Guzman
"Purity Wine and its collective have gotten placement in local wine shops such as Oakland’s Alkali Rye." - Dianne de Guzman
"A minimalist, chill bottle shop named for an East Bay native grass that seeks out spirits, beers, and wines from underrepresented BIPOC distillers, brewers, and winemakers; bottles are organized by type and price on whitewashed shelves, and the shop also sells coffee, tea, and trade tools." - ByRay Levy Uyeda