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North Light is a friendly little cocktail bar in Oakland, California. We have an airy back patio, tasty food, and a bookstore curated by some of our favorite writers and artists (Samin Nosrat, Patti Smith, George Saunders, Michael Chabon, and many others). Come visit!

Read co-owner Dan Stone’s article in California Sunday Magazine about what it takes to keep a bar alive during a pandemic.

PATIO RESERVATIONS

Our patio is now open. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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EVENTS

We would love to hear from you about a future event you might be planning—birthdays, holidays, book or record releases, rehearsal dinners, weddings, receptions, anniversaries, whatever. Our patio seats 32, and we can fit more for a standing affair. It’s also possible to do a full-venue buyout. We can work with you on a special menu and playlist. Happy to discuss details and put a hold on a date. Give us a shout at hello@northlight.bar.

FEEDBACK

If there’s something you like or don’t like, or something you wish we had, give us a shout at hello@northlight.bar. We’re all about communication. We live in the neighborhood and love our community and want everyone to be happy, or at least to pursue happiness.

THANKS

Many talented and lovely people helped us create North Light. Here are some of them:

Jessica Hische, identity and design
Brandon Herring, logo concept
The Savage Bureau, website
Stephen Swinstrom & Lugstar Industries, casework & built-ins
Said-Jon Eghbal, architect
Jill Rosenthal, designer
Carolyn Tawasha, attorney
Laurie Aaronson, consultant
Carrie Peters, ABC License Company