Oakland community pub Seawolf to close

Seawolf General House a community-oriented pub in Oakland will close July according to owner Monica Plazola Honestly it s a little sad and a little overwhelming she stated The gastropub which opened in and whose name is an homage to Jack London has had a series of ups and downs as it struggled to recover following the COVID- pandemic A GoFundMe campaign in late that raised over helped Hosting events like trivia nights helped too And so did creative initiatives reported last year like renting out the restaurant s kitchen to Willie Mendez former executive chef at Luka s Taproom and launching a mobile bar to offer bartending and drink catering at events At the time Plazola reported In this new delivery-based business activity we re in a region pub like ours can only survive if we diversify But this year Plazola noted It s just been tougher With a lease up at the end of July it s time to close things down We ve had a lot of love and advocacy from the region and it s really hard to close the doors but we have to say goodbye she reported A silent auction will be held - p m on July to help pay outstanding debts The pub will be selling off its furniture neon signage art and memorabilia plus a pool table and shuffleboard table Related Articles It s San Leandro Restaurant Week with all its dinner and drink deals The Pruneyard gets its first ramen restaurant Hidden beer garden and smashburger joint opens quietly in Belmont Popular East Bay pizza chain to open new location in downtown Livermore San Jose s Poor House Bistro celebrating th birthday with July second line parade The final trivia session will be held July and the final comedy night and closing night will be July Details Open a m - p m Tuesday-Saturday and a m - p m Sunday at th St Oakland through July seawolf pub