Z's Cocktail Lounge

Z's Cocktail Lounge is a stylish neighborhood bar in Alameda, located at 1403 Encinal Avenue near the corner of Sherman Street.

The ornate chandeliers will welcome you with their soft warm glow, and the red upholstered barstools will invite you to stay. Fresh beautiful flower arrangements add that special note of elegance and cheer. Behind the cherry finished hardwood bar you'll discover a stunning array of spirits presented against glass-and-mirror shelving and supported by striking lion-head pillars. Three crisp flat-screen televisions flicker from the high ceilings, eager to entertain you after a long day.

With a full compliment of the best vodka and gin, this place can put together the ultimate martini, made to order. Z's also boasts a competitive library of tequila, an exotic selection of liqueurs, and a truly impressive collection of bourbon and scotch. On the lighter side, Z's offers six beers on tap (anyone for a Black-and-tan?) and more than ten others in bottles, along with an attractive list of wines and port.

I tended bar here for a few months, and it was a great experience. Every so often you can catch me drinking here late at night, since some of my very best friends live just up the street. While the decor and selection are full of elegance, the patrons are easy-going and the dress code is casual, so it's a great place to hang out and relax!