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Open for Take Out & Patio Reservations

north light  ˈnȯrth līt
1. the ideal light by which to create art; indirect light
2. the friendliest all-day bar and kitchen, with a specially curated book and record shop, at 4915 TELEGRAPH AVENUE, Oakland 94609

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

NORTH LIGHT TAKEOUT

Cocktails, books, records, bottles, and food—what else do you need? Masks and social distancing are required at pickup. Thanks!
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PATIO RESERVATIONS

Our patio is now open with safety measures in place. We look forward to seeing you soon!

EVENTS

While we’re not hosting private events at the moment, we would still love to hear from you about a future event you might be planning. In normal times, our patio is available for parties. It seats 32; more for a standing affair. We can work with you on a special menu and playlist for your party—birthdays, holidays, book releases, record releases, rehearsal dinners, small weddings, anniversaries, whatever. It’s also possible to do a full-venue buyout for your event. We’d be happy to discuss details and put a hold on a date. Give us a shout at [email protected].

FEEDBACK

If there’s something you like or don’t like, or something you wish we had, give us a shout at [email protected]. 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
Pat Spurgeon, record shop guru
Alexandra Posey & Madi Giovina, bookshop mgmt
Carolyn Tawasha, attorney
Laurie Aaronson, consultant
Carrie Peters, ABC License Company