The self-proclaimed birthplace of the martini has a new hometown bar with the new Bentley’s Cocktail Lounge. There’s plenty of outdoor seating perfect for the warm weather and sipping a Martinez-appropriate martini or one of the bar’s popsicle-infused drinks.

Morgan Territory Brewing has moved closer inland from Tracy, planting a flag in Pleasant Hill with its new taproom. Expect the beers that Morgan’s become known for, but also expect some seasonal brews to switch things up. There’s no food served on-site, but outside food is welcome.

Luna Sea Lounge is a new nautical-themed bar from Santa Cruz-based vodka brand Luna Sea Vodka. While it only makes sense the lounge would feature an outsized number of Luna Sea Vodka-based drinks — as it should — it’s still a proper bar with other liquors in play, deployed in some serious cocktails. The Carrot Head features a mix of mezcal, carrot juice, ginger, and lime; the Velvet Buzzsaw, meanwhile, blends gin, Campari, raspberry, and rhubarb. There’s also a limited small plates menu, just in case you get snacky over drinks.

A new winemaker has joined the ranks of the Gilman District neighborhood known for its urban wineries. Nori Nakamura has opened a production facility and tasting room for his brand, Noria Wines, on Gilman Street this past August. Nakamura launched the brand in 2010, but this Berkeley location is Noria’s first tasting room.

A new tiki bar stumbled into Orinda, complete with a thatched roof bar, tropical plants, and moody lighting. Expect plenty of classic rum drinks, such as mai tais and daiquiris, and tiki vibes to spare. The new bar is located next to the Orinda Theatre, making it an ideal pre- or post-movie stop.

Bartavelle has reopened on San Pablo Avenue, shifting from its annex window into a new space that customers can sit in, and with its reopening, wine bar alter-ego Bar Sardine has also made a comeback at night. Expect interesting wines from smaller producers using regenerative farming techniques and bar snacks that shift with the seasons, but share the same ethos as the food from its daytime cafe.

Cellarmaker has reopened in the previous Rare Barrel space on Parker Street, welcoming customers to its new taproom and beer garden. Expect a mix of the brand’s beers by the can and bottle, as well as on tap; meanwhile, the kitchen isn’t quite running yet, but there are snacks for sale. Following quickly on the heels of its Berkeley debut, Cellarmaker also opened another East Bay taproom, this time in Oakland at 300 Webster Street.

New bar the Barbary has taken over the former Libertine spot on Grand Avenue, and owners (and sisters) Narges and Nala Gardizi created a space they hope is a “midpoint between a tiki and a traditional dive bar feel,” Nala Gardizi told Oaklandside. You’ll find fun portraits of animals dressed in old-timey military dress and some fun cocktails — including plenty of grogs — befitting the Gardizis background working at Emeryville’s Trader Vic’s.

Yes, there’s another Cellarmaker location on this list, but that’s only because the beer brewery has been on an expansion tear, taking over the former Rare Barrel space in Berkeley and adding on this Oakland location in 2023. There are, of course, a number of Cellarmaker beers available, but also in the mix at this location are Detroit-style pizzas and a smattering of other dishes, such as adobo spare ribs, black cod with garlic sesame udon, and a house Caesar salad.

The popularity of Homegrown Hops Brewing has helped the business grow into a second location in downtown Livermore. The taproom stocks the brand’s beers, of course, and hosts live music on Saturday, which makes the space lively. Food from New Tradition Kitchen keeps the night rolling.