Dive into a nostalgic piano lounge where karaoke meets classic American bites, surrounded by quirky decor and an inviting local vibe.
"Founded in 1933, this is the last remaining example of a series of open mic piano bars that were scattered around the city. The singing talent level is extremely variable, but the applause is always warm and polite. Local icon pianist Rod Dibble has played there since 1960, knows 4000 songs by heart and still shows up several times a week. The decor is "haunted house" supplemented by thousands of business cards stapled to the walls." - Huge
"The Alley, Grand Lake Lake Merritt by Huge. Founded in 1933, this is the last remaining example of a series of open mic piano bars that were scattered around the city. The singing talent level is extremely variable, but the applause is always warm and polite. Local icon pianist Rod Dibble has played there since 1960, knows 4000 songs by heart and still shows up several times a week. The decor is "haunted house" supplemented by thousands of business cards stapled to the walls."
"The Alley piano bar reopened on April 29, after the community rallied and raised $94,000 to save the 88-year-old institution, according to Berkeleyside." - Becky Duffett
"When he passed away in 2017, Rod Dibble ended a 50-year run playing jazz standards at the u-shaped piano bar, but the Alley is still a dark and fusty grotto, a tunnel into a more unabashedly day-drinking age. The liquor is basic and nobody you know is likely to find you, here where stapled-on business cards cover the walls and vaulted ceilings like scales and the glow of red rope lights makes everyone look good. [$$]" - John Birdsall
Katherine Schilling
Max Kay
Mr. Travel Fox
Heliana Mano
Kenny See
Chris Bowersox
Honest Dave
Taryn Desmond
Katherine Schilling
Max Kay
Mr. Travel Fox
Heliana Mano
Kenny See
Chris Bowersox
Honest Dave
Taryn Desmond
Austin W.
Roshmi M.
Steffy W.
J K.
Max K.
Joe W.
Ed U.
Chela M.
Suzie A.
JonMichael E.
Jolene L.
Susan T.
Sharrie N.
Alex F.
Richard P.
Kevin H.
Napata M.
Benjamin G.
Lauren D.
Dave F.
Dawn L.
Will E.
stacy w.
Josh B.
Larry G.
Ultima M.
John S.
Julia C.
Annabelle R.
Kevin B.
Michael M.
Karen A.
Emily M.
Kevin R.
Alex W.
Linda N.
Alexei B.
suzanna r.
Cheese M.
Maureen K.
W A.
Angela J.
Derek C.
Andrew O.
Sandy A.
Elverde N.
Pedro G.
Shirley C.
Richie W.