It’s tiki night every Tuesday at the Arvada Tavern, where serious themed cocktails are prepared in a historical and festive Olde Town setting. On any night of the week, though, go for the mixed drinks and small plates, and step inside the phone booth to be transported upstairs for (weekend) live music.

This sprawling Berkeley beer garden and tavern provides fireside nooks for intimate conversations, and bocce, ping-pong, and cornhole for the rest of them. Check ahead for live nightly bands and weekly (Thursdays) karaoke.

LoHi’s newest bar is an instant classic, with Mid-century modern decor and an all-night happy hour for diners waiting on nearby restaurant tables. Try the Haunted by Waters made with tequila, Strega, lime, and cinnamon.

Drinkers can cozy up by the “fireplace” at this new Ballpark bar that prepares classic cocktails to pair with addictive French dips, including the Thanksgiving-themed Turkey Day with roasted turkey, Italian sausage stuffing, cranberry mayo, and gravy.

With its new and improved drinks menu, the classic Cruise Room at The Oxford Hotel is worth a stopover this season. The downtown bar that officially opened in 1933 (the day after Prohibition ended) is back to its roots with a tour of classic cocktails made from straightforward ingredients. It’s all served in an unmatched and historically-registered setting.

Religious paintings and paraphernalia pack this quirky 17th Street hole-in-the-wall that infuses its own vodka and hides a performance space in the basement. Hide out under the hanging lights and squeeze up to the full bar at this busy neighborhood favorite.

While South Broadway’s neighborhood haunts are numerous (see also Skylark Lounge and Sputnik), Syntax stands out for its unique space and knack for throwing a good party. Find DJs, poets, and comedians performing alongside a strong cocktail and food program.

The second revamp of this 40-year-old former hockey bar is worth the trip back to Bonnie Brae. Customers can still slide into a vinyl booth, order green chile or burgers, and watch a game on the reinstalled televisions.