The Avenue is a 365-day-a-year Halloween bar. Photo: Nadia Lopez/Axios
At The Avenue in Oakland, spooky season is a year-round vibe.
This well‑loved dive in Temescal is unapologetically creepy — a haven for horror lovers and Halloween die-hards — and a welcome reprieve from the relentless holiday music and cheer that's about to take over everywhere else.
💭 My thought bubble: It's one of my favorite places to patron when I'm out in the East Bay.
Order yourself a stiff drink and revel in the hauntingly macabre display of hanging body parts, skulls and severed heads. Don't miss the life-size Leatherface replica lurking in the corner.
The glowing red lights, retro horror toys and skeleton chandelier add to its campy appeal.
If you go: Open daily from 2pm-1:15am at 4822 Telegraph Ave.
