The Tatarian

"From the owners of the also notable Arvada Tavern and Union Lodge No. 1 (see below), this suave Berkeley retreat named for a type of maple tree turns out some of the city’s most sophisticated sippers bar none. Ask the affable bartenders for their recommendations, which might involve Scotch, shochu, miso, and tamari or aquavit, fennel liqueur, cardoon-and-thistle aperitif, and blue cheese (really)." - Ruth Tobias

"Reflecting its namesake—a type of maple tree—The Tatarian references the natural world in subtle, sophisticated flourishes: blue-green wallpaper, textured woods, and the drinks themselves. The cocktail list at this coolly contemporary Tennyson Street refuge isn’t designed to change often; when you see the menu, you’ll know why. Filled with color photographs and descriptions of the trees that inspired the recipes, it’s a work of art. So is whatever’s in your glass, whether topped with droplets of bitters in the shape of a flower or ignited to sparkle before your eyes. The Tatarian does everything you like in a craft cocktail bar with one-tenth of the fuss. Put it on a to-do list that includes the sort of nice-and-easy tasks that make you feel like you’ve nailed the work-life balance." - Ruth Tobias

"By the owners of beloved Arvada Tavern and Union Lodge No. 1, Tatarian brings cocktails to a stylish little escape in the Berkeley neighborhood. The Golden Gate is made with amaretto, Fernet Branca, egg white, lemon juice, and orgeat; the Kapok features whiskey, Combier, orgeat, banana raspberry oleo, pineapple and lime juices, and Tiki bitters." - Eater Staff

"By the owners of Union Lodge No. 1 and Arvada Tavern, this new Berkeley cocktail bar is a gem. It’s a stylish little space with herbs, roots, and spices at the core of a playful cocktail menu. All the drinks are recommended for either pre- or post-dinner on Tennyson." - Eater Staff

"By the owners of beloved Arvada Tavern and Union Lodge No. 1, Tatarian brings nature-inspired cocktails to a stylish and small space in the Berkeley neighborhood. See drinks named for trees and ingredients found in plant matter." - Eater Staff