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Live Music Venue & 21+ Bar in Oakland, CA

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About Elbo Room Jack London

Elbo Room Jack London sits at the heart of Jack London Square in Oakland, offering a dual-space experience: a casual 21+ bar downstairs and a dedicated upstairs live-music and dance floor. With a roughly 300-person capacity, the venue has hosted punk, post-punk, darkwave acts, DJ nights, comedy, and curated live shows since opening under new ownership in 2023. The upstairs space focuses on performance and dance, while the downstairs provides a more relaxed lounge atmosphere. Whether you’re catching a set by a touring act or enjoying a DJ night, we’ve got you covered for a seamless ticket-buying experience.

Below you’ll find practical details to help you plan your visit, including seating information, parking and transit options, and nearby hotels and restaurants through trusted affiliate partners. If you’re seeking a straightforward way to secure your seats, we’ll help you navigate availability and accessibility with clear, no-nonsense guidance.

Venue address: 311 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607. Elbo Room Jack London is part of the Jack London Square area, within easy reach of multiple transit options and nearby hotels for a convenient night out.

Seating and layout: The venue consists of two levels. The downstairs area functions as a bar with couches and lounge seating, while the upstairs is primarily a performance space with a dedicated dance floor. There is no publicly published seating chart, so guests should plan to stand or mingle near seating zones as available. Capacity is commonly cited around 300, though the venue does not publish an official capacity figure.

Parking: There are multiple nearby Jack London Square garages, including the Broadway/Embarcadero underground garage. Valet service is sometimes available at 58 Broadway. Park-and-ride or street parking may be limited during peak event times. For real-time pricing and availability, consult Parkopedia and the Jack London Square Getting Here page.

Transit: The area is well-served by public transit, including proximity to BART at 12th St Oakland City Center, Amtrak Oakland Jack London Square station, and local bus routes around the square. If you’re driving, planning ahead for parking options near the venue will help you maximize your night out.

Nearby hotels and dining (affiliate partners): Within walking distance, Jack London Inn at 444 Embarcadero West puts you close to the action. Note that Waterfront Hotel in Jack London Square closed in early 2025, so consider nearby alternatives and always check current status. For a complete list of partner hotels and recommended dining options near Elbo Room Jack London, we can connect you with trusted affiliates to secure convenient stays and meals before or after shows.

Notable events and programming: The venue has hosted punk and post-punk acts, darkwave performances, DJ nights, and comedy. Past examples include Bush Tetras, Swingin’ Utters, and Boan, reflecting its eclectic, energetic calendar. For up-to-date show listings, availability, and to secure tickets, rely on our seamless booking flow.

Important notes: For rescheduled events, we will mark the listing as RESCHEDULED from the original date when applicable. If a date is TBA, we’ll display Date to be announced. Each event date is treated independently for multi-day shows.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 311 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607.
  • Venue type: 21+ bar downstairs with a separate upstairs live-music/dance space; two-story layout (main bar downstairs, stage/dance floor upstairs).
  • Seating/chart: no publicly published seating chart; downstairs features couches, upstairs is primarily a performance space with a dance floor.
  • Capacity: commonly cited around 300 (not officially published by the venue).
  • Parking: multiple Jack London Square garages nearby (e.g., Broadway/Embarcadero underground garage; valet at 58 Broadway); Parkopedia lists current rates, and Jack London Square’s Getting Here page summarizes options.
  • Transit: near BART (12th St Oakland City Center), Amtrak Oakland Jack London Square station, and local bus routes around the square.
  • Nearby hotels: Jack London Inn (444 Embarcadero West) within walking distance; Waterfront Hotel in Jack London Square closed in early 2025.
  • Notable events hosted: punk/post-punk and darkwave acts (examples cited include Bush Tetras, Swingin’ Utters, Boan); recent activity includes DJ nights, comedy acts, and curated live shows.
  • Renamed/demolished: the San Francisco Elbo Room closed in 2018 and was renamed Valencia Room; the Oakland Elbo Room location continues as Elbo Room Jack London under new ownership since 2023.