History
Panco Villa and Mayor John L. Davie have shared a brew here. Merchant's was around to see the creation of EBMUD, the Port Of Oakland as well as the Posey Tube. A Saloon for four years, then a speakeasy for thirteen during prohibition. Since then Merchant's has served only the finest folks with pants on. You can still see the rich history. One of the only Saloons in the bay area that still has the original spittoon as well as an antique beer ice box.