Dog-friendly bar · Lake Merritt & Grand Lake, Downtown & Lake Merritt
Heart & Dagger Saloon
Rock 'n' roll saloon near Grand Lake run by two longtime bartenders, a beer-and-a-shot kind of place with a rock-only jukebox. There are pinball machines, classic video games, a pool table and a concrete back patio with picnic tables.
More about Heart & Dagger Saloon
Allison and Erik Sadauskas signed the lease in late 2009 on the former Serenader, a jazz and blues bar that had operated for decades before sitting neglected for years. The couple did most of the three-and-a-half-month renovation themselves, rewiring the building and redoing plumbing and the facade. The old Serenader sign still lights up out front. The U-shaped room has a small stage by the entrance, and the walls carry classic horror movie posters, San Francisco rock show posters, old beer trays and vintage cash registers.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome inside and in the outdoor seating area.
Grand Lake dive bar where dogs are welcome inside and outside; no food and no kids.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address504 Lake Park Ave, Oakland, CA
- NeighborhoodLake Merritt & Grand Lake, Downtown & Lake Merritt
- TypeBar
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Heart & Dagger Saloon: frequently asked questions
Is Heart & Dagger Saloon dog-friendly?
Yes, according to BringFido, Oaktown, and DogTrekker. Dogs are welcome inside and in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside Heart & Dagger Saloon?
Yes. BringFido, Oaktown, and DogTrekker say dogs are allowed inside.
What is Heart & Dagger Saloon like?
Rock 'n' roll saloon near Grand Lake run by two longtime bartenders, a beer-and-a-shot kind of place with a rock-only jukebox. There are pinball machines, classic video games, a pool table and a concrete back patio with picnic tables.
Where is Heart & Dagger Saloon?
Heart & Dagger Saloon is at 504 Lake Park Ave around Lake Merritt & Grand Lake, Downtown & Lake Merritt, Oakland.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Heart & Dagger Saloon?
Yes. The closest one on our list is The Alley, about 0.2 mi away, followed by Grand Lake Kitchen (Grand Ave) (about 0.2 mi) and Portal (about 0.9 mi).
Sources
- BringFido, undated, read Oct 2026
- Oaktown, Jul 2025
- DogTrekker, undated, read Oct 2026
About the bar:
- Oakland North, Dec 2011
- Oakland Wiki, undated, read Oct 2026
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