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Claremont Lobby Bar

4.4 (73)
$50 and over
American
41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705

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Claremont Lobby Bar

4.4
$50 and over
American
Berkeley

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
The historic Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar sets the tone for a sophisticated evening, serving up signature craft cocktails, light bites and a selection of local craft beer and wine. Join us after dinner for a nightcap, or gather with friends over a glass of champagne while you take in the sweeping San Francisco Bay views.

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All Experiences

  • Holiday Tea Priority Booking - November

    $75.00 - $125.00 per person

    1 - 12 people

    Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
    Celebrate the season in timeless style. Begin planning your holiday gatherings now and take advantage of exclusive early pricing on our signature Holiday Tea throughout November. Reserve your preferred date and make this year's celebration truly unforgettable. This delicious tradition in our iconic Lobby Lounge features all of the classic high-tea accompaniments including delightful desserts and sandwiches. November 7 – November 22 | Saturdays & Sundays Seatings: 10:00am, 12:30pm, & 3:00pm Adults $125 Kids $75 Please let us know if you have any allergies or food restrictions.
    Holiday Tea Priority Booking - November Photo

  • Holiday Tea

    $85.00 - $145.00 per person

    1 - 12 people

    Nov 27, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
    This delicious tradition in our iconic Lobby Lounge features all of the classic high-tea accompaniments including delightful desserts and sandwiches. November 27 - December 13 | Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays December 18-27 | Daily (Excluding Christmas Day) Seatings: 10:00am, 12:30pm, & 3:00pm Adults $145 Kids $85 Please let us know if you have any allergies or food restrictions.
    Holiday Tea Photo

  • Santa Tea Experience

    $708.00 per party

    1 - 4 people

    Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 24, 2026
    Climb aboard Santa’s Sleigh to enjoy our Holiday Tea in style! Create magical memories and experience a special treat from our Executive Chef. Each child will take home a special gift to continue the magic of their experience! December 4-13 | Friday, Saturday, & Sunday December 18-24 | Daily Seatings: 11:00am & 2:30pm $772.50 including tax and gratuity.
    Santa Tea Experience Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Claremont Lobby Bar.

4.4

4.4
(73)
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

73 Reviews

  1. Elizabeth

    Tahoe14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love it and enjoyed a new game too the ambience and the martinis 🍸 are perfect

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  2. Leslie Gold

    San Francisco48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We treated our 89yo mom to Mother’s Day Tea today. The best way to explain how much she enjoyed it, she said, “I like this better than the afternoon tea at The Rotunda.” (* Shh … Don’t tell Neiman Marcus!) We have enjoyed afternoon tea around the world. This was our first (and definitely not the last) afternoon tea outing at the Claremont Resort. Tea included a complimentary glass of sparkling wine (or if you prefer, chilled sparkling apple juice). Our server, Emily D. was professional, courteous and very caring. She took the time to go over the menu with us, highlighting that the delicious breads are baked in-house. We greatly appreciated that she pointed out which pastries contained almond flour for those of us with nut allergies. Our favorite savory was the Smoked Salmon Salad on a toast point. Our favorite pastries: scones and the Pink Champagne Roulade: we probably could have devoured a dozen roulades. We learned that afternoon tea is only offered during holidays. The next tea will be during the Thanksgiving to Christmas holidays. Oh! It seems like such a long wait to enjoy such exquisite treats again! Can’t wait!

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  3. Michelle

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated a gorgeous Easter Sunday at the Claremont's Easter Tea. We were introduced to the Ontario Ice Wine Tea, a delicious and smooth Pai Mu Tan white tea with notes of Riesling and berry. My favorite dessert is the Honey Lavendar Macaron. Once again, the servings, sparkling wine, and tea were delicious. Our compliments to the Chef, and Staff for another lovely experience.

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  4. Dianne

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tea was delicious and our server was amazing! Overall, a memorable experience.

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  5. Shivaun

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I attended the Claremont's Easter Tea. I imagine the Mothers Day or Christmas Tea experience would be much more noisy with every table filled but my Easter Tea was a lovely, serene experience in the Hillary Tenzing room. I had been wanting to have tea at the Claremont for years and this was pretty much perfect. Excellent food, attentive service and a beautiful atmosphere. I would like to try the Christmas tea...

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  6. Safiya

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The dining experience was ruined by cold food . Would not recommend or repeat.

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  7. Michelle

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Valentine's Tea on 2/15/2025. It was a lovely experience. We were seated prompty at our reservation time. The food was delicous. The service was wonderful. I highly recommend Holiday Teas at the Claremont Resort.

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  8. Michael

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great festivities at the lobby bar. The NYE party between the food, entertainment, video station and service met all our expectations. Thank you

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  9. Dave

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our second holiday tea at the Claremont, and we were very disappointed this year -- just nothing special. (We were seated in a dark part of the bar, no view, and staff starting to close down the area while we were eating.)

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  10. Patricia

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I enjoyed our experience of the holiday tea at the Claremont. We said that we would want to do it again next Christmas holidays.

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FAQs

Head to Claremont Lobby Bar in the evenings, the bar is open daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am and guests praise bartender Juan’s cocktails. For afternoon tea, plan for the holiday tea season (Thanksgiving–Christmas); Easter tea was noted as a quieter, more serene sitting.

Yes, families are welcome, especially for the Claremont’s holiday afternoon tea: guests report children being included (apple cider served for kids), attentive staff, and memorable family experiences.

Holiday teas and festive events at the Claremont Lobby Bar tend to be bustling, with extra tables and a celebratory crowd; by contrast, off‑peak services such as Easter Sunday have been described as lovely and serene.

Yes, Claremont Lobby Bar's description of a sophisticated evening, sweeping San Francisco Bay views and crafted cocktails, along with guest praise for its refined, intimate lounge, make it a lovely spot for a special evening.

Claremont Lobby Bar feels like a historic, sophisticated lounge, intimate and polished, with sweeping San Francisco Bay views and a cozy, festive vibe during holiday teas; the drinks and service are consistently praised.

Business casual is the guide, neat and put‑together without being formal, and many guests do dress up a touch for holiday tea and special occasions.

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Claremont Lobby Bar

4.4
$50 and over
American
Berkeley

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
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