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Dog-friendly bar · Jack London Square, Downtown & Lake Merritt

Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon

Waterfront saloon at Jack London Square, pouring drinks since the 1880s in a small building made from old ship timbers. Jack London studied at its tables as a boy, and the floor still slopes from the 1906 earthquake.

More about Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon

Johnny Heinold bought the former oyster workers' bunkhouse for $100 and turned it into a pub. The name comes from sailors taking their first or last drink here before or after long voyages, and from the nearby Alameda ferry, since Alameda was dry. Heinold lent London money for UC Berkeley, and London mentions the bar 17 times in John Barleycorn.

A corner clock is stopped at 5:18, the moment of the 1906 quake, and the bar is the last business in California still lit by its original gas lamps. It became an Oakland landmark in 1975 and a National Literary Landmark in 1998, and joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

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Bringing your dog

According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.

Historic waterfront saloon at Jack London Square with an outdoor patio that welcomes dogs.

Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.

  • Address48 Webster St, Oakland, CA
  • NeighborhoodJack London Square, Downtown & Lake Merritt
  • TypeBar

Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon: frequently asked questions

Is Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon dog-friendly?

Yes, according to Local Pet Care, Visit Oakland, DogTrekker, TrustedHousesitters, and Zoomies. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.

Can I bring my dog inside Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon?

Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in Oakland dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.

What is Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon like?

Waterfront saloon at Jack London Square, pouring drinks since the 1880s in a small building made from old ship timbers. Jack London studied at its tables as a boy, and the floor still slopes from the 1906 earthquake.

Where is Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon?

Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon is at 48 Webster St in Jack London Square, Downtown & Lake Merritt, Oakland.

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