Sports bars that are safe/comfortable for single women?
Middle aged divorced mom looking for East Bay sports bars or restaurants where I can go to watch Warriors games. Any suggestions? I literally just want to watch the games — don’t want to get drunk or harassed by other clients, but happy to cheer along with other Warriors fans.
Dec 22, 2023
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I’ve always loved watching games at Oakland Athletic Club!
Maybe Bobby G's in downtown Berkeley? I am not a sports fan myself, but my ladies book club has met there regularly and it's fairly mellow (in vibe, not volume) and bright.
4 Bells in Berkeley is a very fun and welcoming place!
Try Public Market in Emeryville! Huge TV screens, excellent food options, friendly atmosphere. The schedule of games is on their website.
Italian Colors in the Montclair District seems to always have Warrior games on big screens above the bar.
In my extensive experience dining there over many years, the clientele tend to be mature couples and individuals; sometimes there are family or work groups. But it does not seem to be a scene where a single woman would be harassed by creepy drunks. Alyssa the bartender is very skilled at her trade!
p.s. The rowdy guy doing Draymond Green imitations is my husband.
I agree that Bobby G's on University just west of Shattuck is a pretty good sports bar. Most of the screens aren't that big, but there are plenty of them, and the pizza and sandwiches are fine. (Very nice beer selection.) More to your point, I see families, singles and groups of all ages at Bobby's, and have sat there by myself watching the Warriors, and felt quite comfortable.