Life is Too Short to Drink Cheap Beer

Oakland's Ale House

Your local neighborhood joint since 1994.

Featuring 23 lines of world class craft beer, Cato’s IS Oakland’s Ale House – a craft beer sanctuary where hopheads and casual sippers alike find liquid nirvana. Our kitchen crafts mouthwatering burgers, crisp salads, artisanal pizzas, hearty sandwiches, and inspired daily specials that perfectly complement our exceptional brews.

Whether you’re stopping by the bar for a quick pint after work, bringing the whole family for a weekend lunch, or gathering friends for trivia night, we’ve been creating that authentic neighborhood vibe since 1994. At Cato’s, you’re not just a customer – you’re part of our extended family, and we’re dedicated to making every visit feel like coming home.

Cato's | Okakland's Ale House | Oakland Magazine's best Bar
Cato's | Okakland's Ale House | Oakland Magazine's best Bar
Cato's Ale House | Oakland's Ale House

Trivia Night With Chuck at Cato's Ale House

Every Monday Night at 7pm

Cato's | Okakland's Ale House | Oakland Magazine's best Bar

Karaoke at Cato's Ale House

1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month at 8:30pm

Live Music at Cato's

Charles Wheal

Brewgrass Jam

Barb Raboy Trio

Bearcat Stringband

Cody Anderson Trio

Le Jazu

Charles Wheal

Brewgrass Jam

MiniWatt String Trio

Beartcat Stringband

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