Nick's Lounge provides a casual, laid-back atmosphere for an after work drink or a late-night get together with friends. The family-run bar has stood strong in South Berkeley for almost two decades, relying on a devoted base of regulars during the day and a mixed crowd in the evenings. Stop in for live jazz every Sunday night from 6pm to 9pm.
Beta Lounge is a wine bar with an Asian twist located on Durant in Berkeley. On the menu are wine and sake by the glass or bottle, beer and specialty cocktails, and you can also snack on sandwiches and light plates. On the weekend Beta Lounge has DJs to keep the party moving late. So if you're looking for an upscale lounge with a cool vibe where you can sip wine, enjoy a light meal and listen to someone spin, stop by Beta Lounge.
Located near the point where University intersects with Shattuck, this local restaurant has an old-west saloon feel. The atmosphere inside is lounge-meets-cowboy-western with a bit of taxidermy flair to push you out of your comfort zone. Drinks range from Midori sours to coffee liquor and plain old whiskey. Menu items include soups, salads, pasta and chicken dishes.