Heinhold’s First & Last Chance Saloon

If you’re not a Darth Vadar Raider fan, not enrolled in UC Berkeley, visiting a friend or just released from San Quentin, you may not have a reason to be up in the Oakland area, except for a visit to Heinhold’s.

Whether or not you’re fan of Jack London history or just like old bars, this place covers both. Born seven years after Cold Spring Tavern off San Marcos Pass behind Santa Barbara, Heinhold’s celebrates it’s birthdate as June, 1883. A preserved saloon with a bar floor that sunk at about a 30 degree angle after the 1906 earthquake. It was never repaired but anymore of a tilt and the beers would roll off the bar. No food served here and small but well worth the experience just looking around at the collection of history which covers the walls.

Heinold’s First & Last Chance, 56 Jack London Sq., Oakland, CA 94607