Shanese Hogg

Review of Somar Bar

Passed this spot on Friday night and opted for the...

Passed this spot on Friday night and opted for the bar next door which is also good. The bar next door did not have a cover charge to get in and it was already packed by 10pm which fit our mood perfectly. The next day we asked around Oakland and someone highly recommended Somar as a good spot for cocktails with good music so we decided to give it a try. Came here on a girls' night out on a Saturday night and paid for the $5 to get in and was not disappointed. When we 1st arrived they had just opened so there was barely anyone inside so we opted to have a drink and vibe until more people care. Within thirty minutes the dance floor was packed with 25 to 35 year olds. No one was shy about socializing and getting on the dancefloor. The DJ was particularly good and he played old school snoop dog with new Cali mixes. The Bartenders were attentive and the drinks were just right.
Pros:
1. DJ had a good feel of his audience and played music to match the mood
2. Separate bathroom based on gender with 3 stalls in the female side
3. DJ were not shy with the alcohol
4. Right amount of seating area
Cons:
1. Dancefloor was on the smaller side