Nightlife options in Montclair doubled, LGBT clubs in Oakland

Oakland Tribune’s January 1st Night Owl was a great summary of all of the restaurants and bars that opened and closed in 2009.  There were a couple bars I hadn’t heard about until reading the column.  Monaghan’s, a San Francisco Irish pub, just opened a second location in the East Bay.  This is good news for people that live in the neighborhood, because the Irish pub DOUBLED the nightlife options in Montclair.

2820 Mountain Blvd., Oakland

I also had no idea Oakland is now the center of LGBT night life of the East Bay.  Where have I been?  Remember the @17th Club in downtown Oakland?  Bench and Bar moved into that space and the original location is now known as Club 21.

Bench and Bar

510 17th Street, Oakland

Club 21

2111 Franklin Street