Urban Legend — Attraction in Alameda

Every time I visit Urban Legend Cellars, it is just a wonderful experience. The service is always on point (Jean and Marilee are awesome!). The staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. They won't ever let you have an empty glass ;) Not only does this place have such tasty wines at an affordable price point (The leggera and the vermentino are my personal faves) the location of Urban Legend is in a cool location. It's a little secluded - tucked away in Alameda by the naval base and Bay Trail. It's the perfect place to visit after skating or biking in the area. It's right on the water overlooking the San Francisco skyline.

If you're looking for somewhere to celebrate something special and have a large party, I highly recommend Urban Legend. Marilee is pleasant to work with and was extremely helpful in planning a surprise going away party. She was super responsive and answered all my questions up until the day before. We had a large party of ~20 and she was able to accommodate us just perfectly! While they do not have a full kitchen (nuts, olives, and crackers available) there are food trucks there every weekend so you and your guests will not go hungry. Our party was so impressed by the venue and service. They all mentioned they will be returning. Thank you Marilee and team for an amazing experience...

A casual tasting room nestled in industrial oakland with friendly, knowledgeable staff and delicious wine makes this the perfect stop for an afternoon with friends. The corner commercial location is filled with light thanks to floor to ceiling windows. Concrete floors, cork tables, and wooden chairs give the space a natural feel and helps the environment maintain a casual atmosphere. There are plenty of tasting options from a daily flight of 5 wines to many prefix flights with 3 wines and a larger pour. We found all of the pours to be generous and we were even offered an extra at no charge! The service was prompt and the glasses never sat empty but we were not rushed in the slightest. We purchased 6 bottles and all 3 daily tasting fees were completely waived. I highly recommend this if you are anywhere close to Jack London Square, it is worth the walk!

Insider tip: grab some lunch by the water, then walk up to this wine bar for a flight followed by a glass of the Vermentino; an award winning white that is both light on the palate while emphasizing fresh flavors of minerals and...

I remember when Urban Legend was back on 4th street in Oakland. At the time, I didn't care for wine at all, but I loved stopping by to chat with Steve and Marilee when taking the dogs out for their walk. One of those days, I finally decided to do a wine tasting already with the assumption I was going to hate everything. Marilee asked me a few questions about food I liked and disliked and then brought out a wine for me to try. I surprisingly loved it and instantly thought Marilee was magic. :)

Over the years, my palette for wine has evolved and Urban Legend has been with me every step of the way. They are kind, passionate, and truly care about creating the best possible experience for their customers.

I recently ordered two cases of wine and a few bottles were missing. The order was corrected the very same day with a little extra gift. PLUS, I got to see TC twice in one day. TC is amazing and probably one of the coolest humans you'll ever meet.

Basically, I love Urban Legend. Thank you to Steve and Marilee for contributing such a wonderful business to...