Ruby Room

Reginald Manuel

6 years ago

A seedy little bar (in a good way) is located on 14th st. Near the lake. The bar area is really tight when you enter. It opens up in the back a little. There is a back area with more room, pool tables and sitting room. A nice place to visit to get away from the mundane.

Jacqueline Bennett

3 years ago

I enjoyed the time I spent there cause I'm not familiar with night life in Oakland. The drinks were pretty good. They should have drink specials though?

Texas Isaiah Horatio-Valenzuela

2 years ago

I dig this bar a lot and have visited frequently since 2016. But, before you have an employee, comment on how “suspect” wearing a mask is without an inch of curiosity about a patron’s health considering that COVID is still a thing — that would be a great way to lead a conversation. It’s more courteous.

Tangie Young-Hooks

8 years ago

My favorite neighborhood bar. The staff are always nice, friendly while making you feel welcomed. Diverse crowd and the music is always jamming rather its a Dj or the jukebox. They have a great selection of beer and spirits and have a happy hour. The ambiance is dark with red uplifting but, the energy is super chill.

Ryan Pollifrone

8 years ago

Stopped in late on a Tuesday night before an early morning flight out of Oakland. Bob and Jordan behind the bar had me feeling right at home. Good prices. A back-room, downtrodden ex-legal system hangout, speakeasy atmosphere. Fantastic dive bar feel. Good music.

Broke Fumo

4 months ago

Going down to the ruby room,i'm going to meet my doom

Erich Grois

Edited 7 years ago

One of my favorite bars in Oakland (ever?). The drinks are cheap, strong and large. The red lighting casts everything in a dim, hellish tone. There’s a pool room in the back with a bunch of people smoking. They light the bar on fire on occasion. This is perfection.

Mattee G. Hastings

Edited 8 years ago

Quickly becoming my favorite spot. The atmosphere is cozy and casual. Dive-esque, with great staff and friendly patronage. The prices are amazing for the area, especially during the lengthy "happy hour." The music is always great; vintage soul, country, and rock with streaks of punk. Stop in for some pool and a smoke (yes, you can smoke!) in the back room, or just enjoy a drink and conversation at the bar. What are you waiting for!!

Kimberly m

7 months ago

Definitely one of my favorite bars in the east bay! Always good atmosphere, fun music & a good time. Bartenders are so amazing & friendly. I enjoy coming here after a long day!

Dave M

a year ago

Wow Ruby Room is back, as soon as I’m leaving after living here 15 years on and off… new ownership, waltzed in on a Tuesday at 10pm and the atmosphere was great. Great speaker system, still the same classic decor, nice vibe and people…. I will miss this place. The fact that this place isn’t packed 247 leaves me curious why. Also, the sound and acoustics are fantastic, not sure if they updated after new ownership or if I’ve just not been here in a while