{"id":90632,"date":"2025-12-11T22:05:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T22:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/90632\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T22:05:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T22:05:10","slug":"tallboys-tinis-and-weenies-take-the-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/90632\/","title":{"rendered":"Tallboy’s ‘tinis and weenies’ take the title"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like a generational boxer moving through the ranks, reaching the pinnacle of each weight class before moving on to the next, tougher matchup, Tallboy\u2019s rise in the East Bay nightlife scene has been meteoric. But, instead of using jabs, hooks and slips to get there, it\u2019s dishing out martinis, vegan hot dogs, free popcorn and revelry.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Nosh readers cast their votes prior to Thanksgiving, and the results of the\u00a02025 Nosh Awards\u00a0are in. Visit Nosh every day from now until Dec. 12 to see a new award announced each day. Congratulations to all the winners!<\/p>\n

Bar industry veteran Den Stephens opened Tallboy in Temescal in May 2024<\/a>, and the \u201cmartini dive bar\u201d quickly drew crowds and positive reviews. It then won Best New Bar in the 2024 Nosh Awards<\/a>, tallying the most votes of any winner in the awards history. Now, Nosh Awards voters have honored Tallboy as the East Bay\u2019s Best Bar Overall in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCool and creative with perfect martinis and delicious hot dogs,\u201d commented a Nosh Awards voter.<\/p>\n

\u201cTallboy remains my favorite. Excellent martinis \ud83c\udf78 and fun vegan hotdogs. Also cute inside and friendly bar staff even when it\u2019s hectic,\u201d wrote another.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Voter Kara of Emeryville called it \u201cthe most fun concept I have ever experienced in a bar!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition to more than a half dozen martinis, the Tallboy menu includes alcoholic slushies, house jello shots, and creative cocktails like the Pretty Privilege, with Maker\u2019s Mark, Aperol, oloroso, strawberry, rhubarb and lemon. The beer and wine lists are not extensive, but offer just enough variety to please those passing on hard liquor. And teetotalers have options too, with five different house non-alcoholic beverages including the Big League Chew, Seedlip Notas de Agave, Lyre\u2019s Italian Orange, lime, pineapple, ginger and soda.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\nTallboy has a selection of house cocktails in addition to its list of martinis and other drinks. Credit: Carla Hern\u00e1ndez Ram\u00edrez for East Bay Nosh<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a free popcorn machine in the back, and big horseshoe-shaped bar, and both table and booth seating around it. The selection of vegan hot dogs served on buns from Forma Bakery was developed by Lion Dance Cafe team C-Y Chia and Shane Stanbridge, and a selection of bar snacks like olives, soft pretzels, and frito pie.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAwesome drinks, great bicycle parking, best vegan dog ever, always a great atmosphere, reasonably priced,\u201d commented one voter.<\/p>\n

4210 Telegraph Ave. in Oakland; www.tallboy.bar<\/a><\/p>\n

Open Sunday through Thursday 2 p.m. to midnight, Fridays and Saturdays 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Tallboy leaned into events, peppering more of the calendar with live music, DJs, and themed nights.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cNever a dull time,\u201d commented voter Jessica of Oakland.<\/p>\n

Other voters who picked Tallboy said they \u201clove the energy inside\u201d and it\u2019s \u201calways welcoming\u201d and a \u201cwhole vibe.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Dec. 14 it\u2019s hosting its first winter market<\/a>, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with handmade goods, clothing, vintage jewelry, art and records for sale.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Nosh Awards voters applauded the Tallboy bartenders and notes the excellent atmosphere. Credit: Carla Hern\u00e1ndez Ram\u00edrez for East Bay Nosh<\/p>\n

\u201cA great space with lots of room to hang with a large group away from the bar, or at the bar to order and chat with the bartenders. Jordan is the man and Zach is putting together some amazing cocktails for the place. I can\u2019t resist a place with a selection of frozen adult slushies, or a popcorn machine,\u201d commented Nosh Awards voter Jack of Oakland.\u201d<\/p>\n

The other watering holes nominated for best bar overall were Bar Shiru, Clios, Friends & Family,\u00a0 North Light, and Prizefighter.<\/p>\n

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