Steamworks Berkeley

[jakeleyman]

Anyone familiar with this place? Clientele? Best times to go? How's "Lights out Thursdays?"

(Sorry if I'm posting in wrong location - couldn't figure out where to post.)

also sorry to include my stupid "signature" - can't find a way to delete it in this new format.

[Guest ChrisW]

SW Berkely can be hit or miss but can also be a lot of fun. On a Friday and Saturday night its nearly impossible to get a room but its a cool facility, nearly as good at the Chicago SW. The clientele is varied but seems like your typical bath house goer. Even though its busy and hard to get a room I always enjoyed going on a Friday or Saturday night. The only issue I found with the facility is that is all the way out in Berkley.

[nynakedtop]

When I lived in the Bay Area, Steamworks was definitely one of my "go to" places for fun. A varied crowd, sexy atmosphere, even a serviceable/good gym!

 

Sunday afternoons seem to be a bit crowded which is either to your liking or not. I prefer to relaxed atmosphere of slightly off peak, but either way you are 80% guaranteed a good time (I would say).

[+ honcho]

Slightly off topic, and submitted mostly for the benefit of people wanting to consult google maps,

the city is spelled Berkeley with 3 "E"'s.

 

Steamworks is fairly close to the freeway if one is driving, somewhat near the end of an AC transit line,

but a longish walk from N. Berkeley BART ...

[recency]

Last time I went I took a cab from N Berkeley BART and it wasn't too steep. Getting back is another matter. You call a cab from SW and hope for the best. I think it's worth it.