The Fat Lady Restaurant & Bar
American · Oakland · $$
4.5(1,382)
Oakland, CA · $$
Bar Shiru is the Bay Area's first hi-fi vinyl listening bar. We feature (mostly) jazz, soul and afrobeat records, played in their entirety on a fully analog, audiophile sound system in a space built with acoustics as a top priority. Seating is strictly limited to groups of 6 or less and available on a first come, first serve basis. We will not split parties across multiple tables or accommodate parties of 7+ without an advance booking. For parties of 7-14, we have semi-private space available for booking via Tock. For large party gatherings and buyouts, please email booking@barshiru.com. To see what's on deck for each evening, follow us on Instagram (@barshiruoakland) and sign up for our newsletter at www.barshiru.com.
“Attend a Silent Sunday listening event if you are an audiophile. Incredible soundsystem, excellent spirit selection. Top notch.”
“Shi is wonderful and is a joy to watch make drinks. I sit at the bar specifically for this reason. She’s super friendly and you can tell she enjoys her job and is very talented too. I will be coming back again and again. Even Ryan at the door made me feel welcome. I have gone to Shiru both with my boyfriend and just by myself and I look forward to bringing my friends here too! Vibes are great, drinks are amazing and the music selection and volume is perfect.”
“Bar Shiru is an incredible spot in Oakland for anyone who appreciates great cocktails and an amazing vibe. The focus on high-quality vinyl music sets the tone perfectly — the sound system is crisp, and the music selection is thoughtfully curated. The cocktails are expertly crafted with a balance of creativity and classic flavors, and the staff is knowledgeable and welcoming without being overbearing. The atmosphere strikes that rare balance between lively and intimate, making it perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. Highly recommend for music lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike!”
“Good service once you get their attention. Hostess should probably make it clear as she seats you that table Will be backorders are placed at the bar. Warm, clear Hi-Fi sound is excellent, as is DJ vinyl curation. Drinks v. well-crafted. Patrons vibe chill yet cheerful.”
“We had plans to come with a group of friends to a Silent Sunday. It's right up our alley. Last night, two of us were at a nearby restaurant and decided to check out the bar beforehand. About half the seats were taken, yet we were seated by the front door on a cold rainy night. We asked the maitre d' if we could sit in a cozier area and we're told that that area was only for large groups. Then around 30 minutes later, a young couple was immediately seated in that area. A bit later, a couple came in and were seated at the crappy seats right next to us but before they could put their drink order in they were moved to a nice 2 person table away from the front door, a table which was open when we arrived. We then asked our server about making reservations and were told that it was first come first serve for small parties and reservations were only for large groups. It was clear to us that Bar Shiru wasn't so interested in serving "people like us."”
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