Eli's Mile High Club

Terrible venue. The burger I ordered was tiny, overcooked and overpriced. Fries were McDonalds standard. The back area with pool tables was closed off. Service was terrible, bartenders and other staff were rude. And the purple fog machine they used was laced with some weird chemical I didn't feel comfortable being present for. The toilet in the back was disgusting, overflowed and one of the urinals was out of order. Also, charging a $25 cover for just 2 bands that didn't even play on time is a ripoff. Avoid this venue.

Aye, a great divey punk bar in the east bay. Ideal outdoor space, inside there’s a small stage for intimate shows. Metal core is blaring in the background, and there are two stocked pool tables. Drinks are affordable and stiff, and people are just having a great time. Along with it being a cool spot, there is some great food too. Pop up by Lula’s pit was so good! There was a delicious vegan sandwich option, but for omnivores, the tri-tip sandwich was also delicious. The mac and cheese was also insanely good, a ton of flavor and I loved that they used farfalle pasta. Definitely will be back here soon. Thanks Eli’s!

Such a great old school vibe at this venerable blues club in the heart of Oakland. Amazing music with an alternating cast of vocalists and musicians as the night went on. Crowd was a mix of ages and colors and a positive vibe all around. For a break from the tunes there is a vast back yard area with tables and a second bar that has beer and wine. Get liquor from the main bar only. Bartenders were working hard but very friendly. Great time!

Beloved neighborhood/dive bar. Cocktails, beer, murals, graffiti, bike racks, large back patio with food. Fun crowd/bartenders.

Venue built un-permitted structures and got sued for damage to adjacent property, then bldg dept. barred them from using the unpermitted structures, so owner set up go-fund me campaign to pay for the damage that came from those unpermitted structures that he saved money on by not paying to engineer and build them properly in the first place? How about doing things the legal, right way to begin with and not asking the public to cover your previous financial shortcuts later?

A great dive bar, recently refelted the pool tables. They are awesome because both are out back in the patio.

My favorite West Oakland bar. Giant outdoor space in the back, with it's own back bar. Pinball and pool in the far back. Awesome bar food with vegan options. Great live music from locals and touring bands often as well

Great dive venue for music. Have heard some great performances at Eli's. We always enjoy the burger, fries (and tots), and drinks. In our experience, the staff and clientele possess that chill Oakland vibe.

I've held off reviewing Eli's because I'm not the target market I don't think. We've been a couple of times on weekend afternoons with Oakland Animal Services pet adoption events. I'm an older dude. So old that when I was the age of most of the folks here, I was at Mabuhay Gardens in SF watching the Dead Kennedys and other punk bands. Do the math. Walking in, I got a rush of nostalgia. Again, this is a weekend day but everyone was so f-ing cool. I had a great time just hanging out drinking beers. I'm probably not ever going to make it in in prime time but I'm just so damn happy this place exists. If you want punk/rockabilly/blues music, great people, indoor-outdoor seating and tasty snacks, get here. And you might want to rideshare. Parking is a little dicey and you'll have such a good time you probably shouldn't be driving anyway. This is an Oaktown gem.

Cool edgy bar that's also a venue for live music. Came here late afternoon yesterday and sat in their cargo booth. There's graffiti all over and you can write over it or put up stickers. The bathroom matches the vibe of the outside patio. The patio bar has beer while the front bar has cocktails. They didn't have mojito so the bartender made me a pineapple lime vodka which was a great substitute.

A no cover blues night??? WOW. I came here on a Monday night with my partner to finally check out Eli's Monday night blues, and we enjoyed ourselves so much. The several different acts were so full of life and rhythm, I still can't believe there's no cover. BUT there is a tip jar and I would highly suggest bringing cash with you to tip the performers! The talent, the vibes, all truly special and incredible. I admire the interior decoration too-- it's beautiful! I will definitely be coming back regularly and with guests :) Get ready to groove!

I was invited to the most epic circus variety show here by my friend SJ, put on my the famous Nikki Borodi. What an adventure! The back patio has space to spin fire from the roof tops and hand lyra from two story high frames. The DJ was above everyone's head and the show was totally 3D. Bar outside, bar inside a million spaces for stages, graffiti so thick it was the aesthetic of the place. I loved everything about it. What's more is they had bomb food and introduced me to topo chico ranch water. Hot bar tenders, incredible show, good food, great vibe, i couldn't ask for more.

I wanted to go to a cool metal show but metal can be scary sometimes but everyone at Eli's is so nice! Steve is a cool guy and made me feel protected, and Rami got me a really tasty sour beer. I like that I can order food here too.

Always love the place but really wanna highlight for a punk bar the food is fire af. Had a French onion grilled cheese that was packed with caramelized onions and hella flavor. Also added a salad to get some greens in my diet and it was topped with a delicious dressing. Also check out their drag show every third Sunday it's so good!

The food and music and vibe are excellent. It was blues night and everyone was having a lot of fun. I'd definitely go there again.

Probably the best bar in Oakland after the Ruby Room closed. Great outdoor space with a bar. Your tab is open indoors and outdoors! Fuugghheettabbouuttiiitttt

I like how all of my friends were iffy about me going to Eli's - one even told me not to dress too nicely - and I didn't get any bad vibes at all. Quite the opposite. From the doorman to the various bartenders I interacted with, everyone was friendly. I love love love that I could bring my dog and even sit inside with her. I always ask, and am skeptical, because some businesses (rightly) don't want to risk fur around food. The McFib (riff on my guilty pleasure, but with Impossible meat) was one of the best things I've eaten in a long time. Honestly, in the following few days, I thought about going back for just that. I felt bad that I had to take off my mask in between bites while seated at the bar, but the patio was obviously popular and all full. Oh that's the other great thing: they're super responsible about covid precautions. It's comforting, while a lot of places are relaxing their policies, that Eli's still checks for vaccination and asks that you wear your mask indoors. I also remember they preemptively closed for the safety of their staff and community during the Omicron surge. The only drawback is the limited selection of beer. There were only two or three on draft indoors, and then five or six (but some kicked kegs) at the outdoor bar. The cans are nothing exciting. I'm not picky about my beers, and was okay with the IPA I ended up getting, but it was surprising to see such a slim selection and that things ran out early on a Friday night around 8 pm. Not a huge deal since this is a no-frills place to just grab something cold to sip on with friends. Then on the other end of the spectrum, I spotted they had Brut Americano amaro from one of my favorite and a local distiller, St. George. I probably could have avoided my minor hangover jumping from beer to a whiskey sour, and then amaro as a nightcap, but that's seemed to be the spirit of Eli's: random, chaotic good.

Great dive bar with music, comedy and drag shows. Has kind of a mad max vibe. Great bartenders.

Good food. A rock and blues experience. Privste Parking a block away ( BART ). The area not so good.

Great industrial bar in Oakland, bring your dogs, your friends and enjoy a bad ass atmosphere. Totally great vibe, one does not get anywhere.

I attended the Monday night jam session. Great vibes, grooving music, and decent price on food and beer. The only down side was parking . The staff was fast and friendly!

This spot in Oakland is a blues institution turned into a beer garden with live music. They have events every night with live bands and DjS the interior is very retro with a bar setup, dance floor and plenty of seating. The outdoor patio with the bar setup is where the action is at that. With fully graffti'd walls and booths, the bustling action makes for great people watching. Different strains of Smoke wafting through the patio completes the vibe. They have a 2nd level outside on the patio with a few limited seating overlooking the area. There is a room upstairs with some classic arcade games too. They have a few bar bites and a selection of beers. The bartenders outside were really grooving to the music and kept up the energy. This Bar gave me biker bar vices. Definitely an interesting spot to check out and have a fun evening.

Great bar with punk roots and decent food & drink options. Solid choice for any night of the week. Has a curated vibe but no one seemed stuck up. Staff was kind.

If you remember your first time going to Wood Tavern in Wynwood, and how cool you thought the layout, the decor and vibe were, well imagine that multiplied by a thousand... Eli's Mile High Club is the epitome of what a local hangout spot should be. Great, reasonably priced drinks and cocktails, perfect "fast food" menu, incredible live music, pool tables, and a relaxed, confident vibe that's all it's own, are what makes this an outstanding place to relax after a long day of work, or get you ready to and make you shake it to a variety of performers. The food is Eli's much better take on conventional fast food from your local corporations. With their homemade hot sauce and excellent service, grabbing a bite is a must. This is the kind of place that you can visit every day of the week and still never feel like a rerun. The graffiti and stickers provide a pretty unique and eclectic surrounding matched by the crowd and bands they come to see perform. I love the vibe, the bartenders, and the patrons. Be sure to check them out when you're in the area. Hopefully we get to meet up.

I used to life a block & a half away ('09-13). A dive bar that books metal gigs. Excellent.

Solid local divey bar (and I mean that in a positive way!). Lots of outdoor space (with more to come, hopefully soon!). Chill vibe with lots of dogs and great people watching. Pretty big selection of beer (and cider) on tap and in cans. The food looked good but we didn't get any (fries, tacos, totchos, etc.).

Now that the Ungrateful Bowl is back, this is the definition of a five-star spot! Great people, great music, great beer and food!

Oops, started writing this review about 12 or 13 years ago and Yelp was like "Finish your review!" Ok, cool will do, Yelp. This place has changed a lot under the new ownership. The previous few incarnations of this place were great, but I think the most recent manager really followed through with a vision. The live music sounds great, and it's never hard to get up close to the stage. There are enough bartenders you never have to wait for a drink (and the bartenders aren't mean!). It's never that hard to find a place to sit - even with the large crowd capacity. It's just a great place!

What a great night! Came here for a show and had an amazing time.The only trouble was finding parking, which is no fault of the venue but something to keep in mind for your visit.

The vibes are very chill & cool. The staff are mostly friendly, & the beverages are a decent price! I didn't eat much food but from what I did have the tater tots were fireee.

Came from out of town and this was a HUGE recommendation. Little dive bar/venue with dope food and an awesome outdoor spot! Totally the place I was looking for. They also have vegan options!

You need to come here if you're in Oakland :) Dog friendly (outdoor patio), super chill. Good bites. Bartenders are friendly. Blues nights and everythinggg!!!

If I could, I would give this place no stars. They were super rude and disrespectful to us. They wouldn't even let us in because we were black and one person didn't have their vaccination card. We know they were racist because we asked the bouncer about being there and said " you just don't want us here?" he said "no we don't and looked away." We're just trying to support a local business but unfortunately dealt with rudeness and racist. And we were the only people there. Don't go here.

I'm kinda devastated that I spent my college years sardine-packed into a corner of Cafe Van Kleef, with Eli's just a few blocks away, offering great piles of totchos and tacos, vegan bowls perfumed with cigarette smoke, cheap beer and hibiscus agua frescas. Hollering sadbois, tight black jeans, hopeful neon signs. Clean-enough bathrooms, shipping containers rainbowed with graffiti and string lights. A heaping side of activism and lots of Very Good Boys hopefully pawtrolling the outdoor patio for errant crumbs. Be a good neighbor and throw one a tot, will you?

I'm a big fan of dive bars and Eli's is a perfect one. They are a bar, restaurant, and music venue. It's loosely a punk bar, but really has a pretty wide variety of music. The food is bar food, but pretty good versions. The burger is solid. We had their version of a crunchy taco in a flour tortilla. They have a lot of vegan options and I'm not vegan. They make pretty good cocktails and won't look down on you for ordering a fancy drink even though it feels like a beer and a shot kind of place. The back yard is awesome with its steam punk vibe. They allow dogs. It's cleaner than it used to be too. I'm a big fan and it feels kind of homey to me.

As soon I got word that the singer from rock n roll Peruvian band Los Saicos, Papi Saicos would be playing a show at Eli's I knew I would be flying in from New York! And the show was easily worth the trip. Thanks to Javier from En Tu Kara and Discos MMM for putting up the show. https://discosmmm.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/entukararecords/ It was even my first time in Oakland. And when you are in Oakland you must go to Eli's. I had other friends sending me recommendations to go to Eli's who didn't know I was already going. I tried going the night before but it was too crowded. I would save myself for show day! On the show day I had dinner with friends catching up about old times. We got so wrapped up that we missed the first two bands. I was bummed but very happy when the Remnants took to the stage. They're a great San Fran punk band! Highly recommend checking them out. https://discosmmm.bandcamp.com/album/accomplices-not-allies-lp The patio at this place is probably one of the largest I've seen. It also has the most array of seating from picnic tables to bleecher style seating and even some built in seating wooden booths. There was even a bar in the patio. And I have to mention the freakin' taco spot in the back! Damn! They even had killer mushroom tacos for the vegheads. The drinks were average prices and didn't seem to high for a venue. They take cards which is always a bonus in my book. Then finally the Papi Saicos band took to the stage!! The crowd was going wild!! People were crying with joy. I'm not even kidding. We are talking some super fans who thought they would never get to hear their favorites songs live in concert. "Demolition" (tatatatatatatatayaya), "Ana" and "Come On" being some of the crowd favorites! There is something indescribable about the energy a crowd gives to the show experience. I of course was in the pit. There were times I thought my feet were going to come off the ground. Unfortunately I lost one of my favorite large buttons, an illustration of James Concannon did of the icon Dead Moon symbol. This was very sad for me. But the show high I felt was worth it! Of course I had to make my way to the merch table and pick up a tape! And it was great to see Papi chillin' close by. He was sweet enough to take pictures with all the excited fans! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5-fTATFwS8&t=1119s

Great punk bar. Their recreation of fast food classics are delicious. Happy meal comes with a burger and a beer. Well priced pitchers and loud music. Also dog friendly if you sit outside. Proof of your Fauci Ouchie required

Best punk bar in the Bay. Great vibes and venue. Some of the negative reviews seem like they missed the concept. The scene isn't for everyone and that's okay.

I've only been to Eli's twice. Yet, I was quick to say that it is my favorite dive bar in Oakland hands-down. (Sorry to The Avenue you are now my mistress. Eli is my main-squeeze) Eli's is a sick grungy, yet well kept bar on MLK. A real dicey area, but I don't mind risking it all. They have a nice $5 beer and and shot combo. I've only had the tequila, but it's very smooth. I forget the name. (Turnt) Their food selection is grade A. The Crustwrap Supreme is a hot take on Taco Bell's fan favorite. I had the pastor and it was *Italian fingertips kiss* delizioso. The outside area is by far my favorite. Ample seating, friendly bartenders giving me true Oakland artsy vibes (be my friend), and a pretty well kept gender neutral restroom. Check out their time capsule of a website - http://www.elismilehigh.com for events. One of the nights I went, I was pleasantly surprised with my very first Drag Show. Shouts to Miss. Sassy Freddy Kruger, you have not left my dreams since.

The only thing I had to eat from here was a cheeseburger and tater tots and it was yummy! The only con I have is that they upgrade their customer service skills. A little kinder. I want to feel welcomed when I spend my money here!

First impressions: good live music venue, tasty bar snacks, and friendly staff. There's a large patio with picnic table and booth seating, heat lamps, pool tables, pinball machines, and a photo booth. Two bars, one inside and one out. The dance floor in front of the low stage is rather narrow, but the crowd seemed to make it work. I enjoyed my totchos. Perfectly crispy tots made decadent with nacho cheese, sour cream, green onions and (optional) meat. I opted for the al pastor, which was just OK. Only two bathroom stalls in the ladies room made for some long lines, but I was happy to find purse hooks and toilet paper in the stalls (often a rarity in bar/music venue bathrooms). Street parking. I'd come back for another cool event!

Good vibes, sweet crowd, positive energy all around. I'd honestly recommend it over the other punk bars I've tried in SF/Oak, it's just so much more chill at Eli's, and the vegan food is to die for.

Now this was a surprise. Usually I only come here to play pinball. The crowd is diverse to say the least - hipster when the suns out, grunge when sun sets. Cheap drinks which is always a plus and all things considered a cool spot. What makes this a surprise was the food was actually pretty good. I got the ungrateful bowl and added chicken. Basically a kale salad with brown rice. Kale was good, rice was cooked perfect, and chicken was flavored well. Cool spot now that I know the food is good - just don't get into a fight

Strictly for the Monday night Blues Jam: vax and mask required - yay! - with great music, friendly crowd, and space for dancing. What more could you ask for?

As much as I'm vaccinated and cautious this place is extra. The outside area has a great area to play pool in but it's teeming with cigarettes smoke and it's the only outdoor space so if you want to go inside you have to keep your mask on which makes it difficult -even if no one is inside. Honestly I really think this place should have a reserved smoke area if they're going to be so freaking vigilant about peoples health. I left stinking of cigarettes -but the Bloomin onion was good. I actually like the crowd because these are true-ish hipsters or tatted out folks and not the feigned granola wannabe ones we see elsewhere, Like friends and family bar. So put on your favorite pair of Doc Martens, sneak a line of yay in the bathroom and then maybe you can stomach the cigarettes in back area.

I came to Eli's on a Monday afternoon after a holiday weekend with a small group of friends. Their outdoor seating in the back is very comfortable, love that they have pool tables for patrons. They have quite a bit of options for beverages, love that they have so many vegan food options as well. The aesthetic of the place is very dive-y and laid back; a good spot to catch up with friends and shoot some pool. FYI - they're a vaccination only spot, be sure to bring your vaccination card!

Eli's has always been one of my more favorite bars. But since CO-VID hit, probably even more so. Really pleased with the precautionary measures they've taken for cleanliness & overall hospitality through all this. I've mostly been there in the daytime, even on a weekend, it's pretty low-key which is nice. Food & drinks taste just as great as they always have. Support your local bars & support this place!! The community would be at a hard loss if this bar disappeared.

This place is awesome! Great back patio. And they care about the health of their employees and customers.

Monday night at Eli's mile high club is truly a special experience the best of the bay areas blues musicians converge for a really fantastic open jam session it's also quite safe and it's the only place that I know about in Oakland that requires proof of vaccination to enter so it's safe and the outdoor space in the back is really greatly

"Don't put that shit here" is really not something you should say to paying customers.

Divey, dive, dive Singing live, live Every Monday night Sometimes come at nine I always leave a tip For the musicians Sometimes I sit out back And smoke me a sac I sip me a beer Nobody really cares This place is pretty dope My go to is rum and coke There's always a seat To relive my aching feet Everyone is welcomed The doorman is helpful I really made a rhyme To write this review I fu*ks with Eli's And if you come through You might catch a vibe You might come back You might bring a friend You might get attached Yes the neighborhood is sketch But you'll have a good time Every single time You come to the mile high I suggest you don't drink and drive If you're looking for a different crowd And you wana be rowdy and loud This is your place, please respect the space

I can't tell you how legit it is to live a block away from here. To cause as well as to cure a hangover. i can come here for cheap but good tequila, and then the next day i can make my headache go away with totchos. truly mind blowing also some of the best graf and stickers in the women's bathroom. commendable haha

I visited Eli's for the first time a few weeks ago. I definitely had the "man, I wish I had come here before" feeling. It's a dive bar with a stage and an outdoor patio. That'd be the short description. My wife and I stayed for a beer and split a (massive) order of tater tots on a Sunday afternoon. The weather was pretty crappy, but even still there were a bunch of folks in the back patio, including lots of dogs. The beer prices and selection were reasonable. I'd love to go back to see an act or for dive bar dinner.

Posted at Eli's.. Stopped by to check out some blues. Billy TK jr is gettin down! No cover charge! Totally cool patio in the back. Ordered a cheeseburger and fries and it comes with a free beer. You can smoke in the patio area. You can play pool in the patio area. You can hear the music in the patio area. The patio area is cool. Eli's is in the running to be my new Monday night hangout place.

Had a great experience getting dinner and drinks at Eli's with a friend last weekend. Eli's has made some great changes to ensure staff and guests are safe. Since it was a busy night, there was a short wait to get in, but the host was on top of it and very professional. The outdoor seating was well spaced and cleaned between guests. Once seated, you stay at your table and wait staff will come and take your drink / food order. Waitress was amazing - super responsive and friendly. Happy meal was delicious as always, if not more so after the 7 mo. wait! Thanks Eli's :))))

This bar was very unique. It has a very very punk vibe & the outside decor is picnic tables & pool with graffiti art everywhere. Pretty much the complete opposite of the scene I am used to. But it was a fun place to chill with friends. They had bands playing covers inside, and the outside had some decent beers (and was dog friendly). Beers were average in price for the Bay Area (about 6/7$)

I've missed Eli's the most and was stoked when they started doing take-out. Now that the patio is back, I feel like some piece of normalcy can return to my life. We had such a great afternoon getting out of our house and into the sun on the patio. Eli's is being so careful, taking temps, sanitizing, explaining the rules, masks-on table service, sanitizing tables between guests, delish tacos, full bar. They're doing it right. Thanks Eli's!

Be there at exactly six o clock for happy minute; get one domestic beer or drink get a token for a free one; get a Working Person that turns into two and you're well on your way to getting drunk at Eli's. Get the totchos, smoke your smokables outside. Sit on the bleachers and feel unpopular again. 10/10