Rootwater Kava Bar

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464 3rd St
Oakland, CA 94607

Rootwater Kava Bar, located in Oakland, CA, specializes in serving kava, a traditional drink from the South Pacific Islands, notably Fiji, Vanuatu, and Hawaii. This plant-based beverage is known for its medicinal, social, and religious benefits, promoting euphoria, relaxation, and social connections.

Kava is created using only the root of the kava plant and water, making it a natural, non-habit forming alternative to alcohol and other addictive substances. Rootwater Kava Bar invites patrons to explore this unique drink and experience its soothing effects.

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4.514 reviews
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Gerard Y.
10/21/2025

This was my 1st time trying out Kava so I had some questions about it which was answered. It's an interesting and great alternative to alcohol for sure. I did enjoy the Japanese Jazz music they...

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Kendra F.
12/21/2024

Let's start with saying that Mike was a pleasure to speak with. Having never tried Kava, he suggested my friend and I try the actual kava drink, which to me was strong in flavor but tolerable,...

Ankeet S.
11/2/2025

I haven't had Kava from a bar before always from family gatherings and the sort, but the service and the taste was very much similar. The music was good but there was a live DJ so I'm not to sure...

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JoAnn S.
3/3/2024

They serve kava drinks--you can bring your own food. You can also buy kava in bulk--just bring your own growler. The kavatender was friendly. The servings were generous. Their prices were...

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B H.
4/1/2024

Overcharged $17 and shown a false receipt :( I'm bummed to write this review because I want to support kava bars and small businesses.  I came to Rootwater with my mother to enjoy some kava. I...

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