Lemon Tree

Stepping in here is like jumping into your Delorian, firing up the flux capacitor, then traveling to the hip and groovilicious 1970s. Guess what? That makes this place amazing.

Walking through the hollowed threshold into the Lemon Tree is a rite of passage for local and traveler alike. From the neon red lights running through a rock formation that proudly displays the greatest and latest in schnapps to the musk of stale beer and  hookups missed, this is a dive bar to rule them all.

They even have a pool table. What else do you want? I'm also pretty sure I saw Johnny Walker Blue label or at least one of the colored labels (that is not intended to be racist as I believe all labels are created equal) proudly displayed at the top of the bar. That's right from schnapps to ultra-premium the Lemon Tree serves any and all.

A gem. That's the Lemon Tree in a word.

Lived in Alameda since 2008, and only yesterday night after the Dubs devoured the Melo Knicks, did I discover the greatest dive on The Island and possibly in all of the Bay.

80's music blasted, with a long bar catering to a most interesting cast of likely regulars. The stench of cigarette smoke lingered on one patron while his female accomplice made eyes at me. She was a probably a fox 20 years prior.  An older gentleman in his 60's sat there grinning at me. I cheers'd to him with my $6.00  Makers Mark Manhattan and chose a seat in the corner with my Lakers fan shawty.

As I took in the surroundings, I couldn't get over how strong my cocktail was, or the absolutely perfect jukebox selections that a blonde woman kept cranking.

So Whatcha Want. Enjoy the Silence, Policy of Truth.

Raiders logos on the wall and behind the bar. A pool table in a seperate room with a smaller gentleman scowling as he conversed with his friend.

The bartender informing me that Saturday is kareoke night and answered all my inquiries on this one of a kind place.

I've done my homework, and this place is far more my speed with it's quirky charm, strong drinks, great prices, awesome tunes. and friendly clientele.

See you again soon, Lemon Tree.

A place for the locals. There is a good vibe in the place and the drinks are reasonably priced. If you've just stuffed yourself at Kamakura across the street, this is a great spot to give your wallet a breather and get all liquored up. A full bar and friendly bartenders make this a good spot to have a drink with your friends.

If they fixed the joint up just a bit...it would make a big difference.