Opened in 1999, The Ruby Room is downtown Oakland's original hip bar, once described in the press as "Flintstones on a Sexcapade." Outside and in, retro rock walls and rich wood paneling give the place a cozy, inviting feel. The bar features a pool table, enclosed smokers lounge, dance floor and DJs spinning nightly from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The vibe is rock n' roll dive, and the music ranges from 80s new wave to indie rock to glam to old school hip hop. Drinks are poured stiff and cheap. Open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., seven days a week.