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SF Chronicle
Top Cocktail Bars in the Bay Area 2024
“Not quite a fancy cocktail bar, not quite a dive, Emeryville’s Prizefighter is a neighborhood bar that punches way above its weight.”
The World's 50 Best
Discovery List
“There's a hint of the dive bar about Prizefighter – and we mean that as only the highest of compliments – a fine dive bar is one of life's greatest pleasures.”
New York Times
Cali Spritz Recipe
“The pleasingly pink drink is well balanced; the easygoing quality of the wine contrasts nicely with the aggressive bite of the Americano.”
New York Times
Turkey Legs Recipe
“This holiday drink is ‘Bob Hope’s Christmas in Hawaii’ in a glass”
Esquire
The Best Bars in America 2015
“Low-key and casual, with a large patio and a clientele from all, or at least a great many, walks of life, and only the best of everything to drink.”
New York Times
36 Hours in Berkeley, Calif.
“Our goal from day one was to open a world-class bar in a comfortable, casual, fun environment.”
New York Times
A Good Drink, Hold the Pretense
“At Prizefighter, which opened in 2011, the cocktail menu keeps things brief and simple. Drinks are well made, but not overly intricate; most have no more than three ingredients. There’s no pressure to order them or, worse, discuss them.”
