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Bars & Drinks in Berkeley

American Lore

4.8
69 Google reviews

Rates above the average for bars & drinks near Berkeley — one of 17 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

American Lore is a custom hat-making bar on Tennyson Street in Denver known for interactive hat design experiences and craft cocktails, featuring live music on weekends.

A genuinely unique spot that works equally well for a hat-making activity, quality cocktails at fair prices, or just hanging out with live music—the kind of place that feels intentional and community-focused.

  • You can fully customize your hat (material, color, shape) and add personal branding like initials, logos, ribbons, and belts
  • Live music on Friday and Saturday nights creates a vibrant bar atmosphere
  • Excellent cocktail menu with creative drinks like the Regal Outlaw (tequila), Caffeine Cowgirl, and an outstanding old fashioned made with tea and single barrel bourbon
  • Exceptional drink prices including $4 beers (including IPA) and reasonably priced cocktails
  • Knowledgeable, low-pressure hat makers who don't push you to spend more than you want
  • Welcoming vibe even if you don't make a hat—great for just grabbing a drink and bar snacks
  • Gets very busy on Saturday afternoons, so go on quieter times or make an appointment during peak hours

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • Regal Outlaw cocktail
  • Caffeine Cowgirl
  • Zero Rodeo lemonade
  • Old Fashioned with tea and single barrel bourbon

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What Visitors Say

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Camila Colon

a month ago

Had a great experience at American Lore! The hat-making experience was fantastic, they really don’t push you to spends more than you want, which I appreciated. You can customize the hat material, color and shape. And then you can add branding like initials or various logos/shapes, ribbons, belts, etc. We had made an appointment, but I don’t think it’s necessary unless you go in when they are super busy. I highly recommend stopping in on a Friday or Saturday night to check out the live music! After making out hats, we hung out at the bar and drank some tequila cocktails (would recommend the “Regal Outlaw” if you like tequila), ate some bar nut mix and enjoyed the music. Such a gem of a spot on Tennyson!!

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Carrie Hunter

a month ago

This place is SO COOL!! Get a hat designed specifically for you and get a yummy cocktail while doing it! Went here on a Sat afternoon and it was packed! LIVE music Fri & Sat too! Great service, get hat and accessory options to choose from (hats, bands, hat jewelry), overall 10 out of 10! 👏👏👏

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Karli Fronk

2 months ago

I love this new spot on Tennyson! It’s so cute inside and the price of the drinks are great. $4 beers is crazy! I highly recommend stopping in just to hang out even if you are not planning on buying a hat. Also great place to have private events / custom hat party. My favorite drink is the caffeine cowgirl and for those who don’t drink try the zero rodeo lemonade.

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Andrew McKagan

a month ago

The place we didn't know we needed. Fantastic vibe, nice & knowledgeable hat makers, but also a great place to hang out and have a drink even if you don't get a hat. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays is an AWESOME touch - exactly what Tennyson St. needed!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Lore worth it in Berkeley?

A genuinely unique spot that works equally well for a hat-making activity, quality cocktails at fair prices, or just hanging out with live music—the kind of place that feels intentional and community-focused. Known for: design your own hat, sip cocktails.

What should I order at American Lore?

Popular choices at American Lore include Regal Outlaw cocktail, Caffeine Cowgirl, Zero Rodeo lemonade, Old Fashioned with tea and single barrel bourbon.

What do visitors love about American Lore?

You can fully customize your hat (material, color, shape) and add personal branding like initials, logos, ribbons, and belts Live music on Friday and Saturday nights creates a vibrant bar atmosphere Excellent cocktail menu with creative drinks like the Regal Outlaw (tequila), Caffeine Cowgirl, and an outstanding old fashioned made with tea and single barrel bourbon Exceptional drink prices including $4 beers (including IPA) and reasonably priced cocktails Knowledgeable, low-pressure hat makers who don't push you to spend more than you want Welcoming vibe even if you don't make a hat—great for just grabbing a drink and bar snacks

Is there anything to know before visiting American Lore?

Gets very busy on Saturday afternoons, so go on quieter times or make an appointment during peak hours

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