Open
M-Th
5pm-11pm
Fri 5pm-12am
Sat 7pm-12am
A one-of-a-kind cocktail bar and snackateria
Penelope was established in 2009 by two emerald prospectors named Saigon and Kobra who ventured to the lands of Oakland amidst a revitalization of its nightlife scene. People in Oakland had long been clamoring for a watering hole where one could enjoy a delicious drink along with some tasty snacks and great company. Penelope was among the new wave of establishments opened in the Oaktown Age of Antiquity (pre-2010), an era comprised of businesses catering to a young new group of urbanites, as well as a time marked by the release of Almodovar's "Los Abrazos Rotos". Yes, Penelope was christened after the artist known to this realm as Penelope Cruz whose likeness looks down upon us in the form of a portrait painted by none other than the artist Miguel Navarro Velazquez. Penelope, now ran by Kobra and his lovely bride, continues to serve up delicious eats and craft cocktails to the many people looking for a welcoming space.
PENELOPE
Tequila, beets, apple cider vinegar, lime
CAFE VERDE
Vodka, Pistachio Orgeat, Orange Oil, Nitro Cold Brew
CHICA FRESA
Bourbon, Strawberry, lime, Sweet Vermouth, Aztec Chocolate bitters
AVIA’S GARDEN
Mezcal, Carrot-Dill Shrub, Pink Peppercorn, Acid
LPG (Let’s Play Gorilla)
Barrel-Aged Bananas Foster Old Fashioned with Banana Whiskey, Cinnamon Syrup and Black Walnut Bitters
CHAMANGARITA
Tequila, Mango, Chamoy, Lime,Tajin Rim
OAXACAN SUNRISE
Mezcal, Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Bitter Aperitivo
CLEARLY BROOKLYN SOUR
House-made clarified whiskey sour topped with hibiscus-infused red wine
BLACK & BLOODY STORM
Rum, Blackberries, Fresh Orange, Lime, Ginger Beer
THE BANDIDO
Gin, Fresh Watermelon, Bitter Aperitivo, Lime, Charred Rosemary
GINGERSNAP
Apple Ginger Vodka, Elderflower Syrup, Lemon
GUAVALAJARA
Tequila, Guava, Lime, topped with Sparkling Rose
HIBISCUS MEZCALITA
Mezcal, Hibiscus syrup, habanero, lime
EL VAMPIRO
Tequila, Lime, Sangrita, Salt, Grapefruit Soda served in a cantarito with Chamoy straw
EL VALIENTE
Tequila, Lime, Orange Liqueur, Xila, Tamarind Soda served in a cantarito with Chamoy straw
EL CATRIN
Tequila, Lime, Pineapple, Sangria Soda served in a cantarito with Chamoy straw
Cocktails
Serving
Javi’s delicious empanadas
In the heart of Downtown Oakland
555 12th street, Suite 120
Oakland, CA 94607
Mon to Fri: 5pm – 11pm
