Chef Michele McQueen Opened Five & Dime in Oakland
The new sports pub at 329 14th St. features a casual menu and free arcade gaming for local patrons.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Food and Drink
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Chef Michele McQueen and co-developer Matt Sturm have opened Five & Dime, a new sports pub located in downtown Oakland. The venue offers a selection of craft beer, cocktails, and classic pub fare.
Why it matters
The establishment expands the dining options in downtown Oakland by combining traditional sports viewing with interactive entertainment. It serves as a new community space for residents to gather for scheduled sports and weekly events.
The pub features six televisions and one projector screen across the venue. Free arcade games are available to patrons to supplement the food menu.
The players
Michele McQueen
She is a chef and the owner of the restaurant Town Fare who co-developed this new sports pub.
Matt Sturm
He is the co-developer who worked alongside Michele McQueen to bring the Five & Dime concept to downtown Oakland.
The details
Located at 329 14th St., the pub serves menu items including an Oakland Smash Burger, a Fried Chicken Sandwich, and Dime Piece Wings. The space is co-developed by McQueen, who also owns Town Fare, and Matt Sturm.
Timeline
Five & Dime opened to the public in early October 2026.
Trivia nights occur on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m.
Football sports viewing begins on weekends at 10 a.m.
The venue is open Wednesday through Friday starting at 4 p.m.
Closing time is set for midnight.
Industry Dynamics
The opening of Five & Dime reflects the broader industry trend of integrating interactive gaming and social entertainment into traditional pub spaces to drive engagement. This positioning helps the venue distinguish itself from standard neighborhood bars in a competitive local market.
The pub provides a central location for Oakland residents to watch weekend sports starting at 10 a.m. Visitors can also access free arcade games and themed trivia nights on Wednesday evenings.
The takeaway
The addition of Five & Dime offers a new destination for social dining and sports engagement in the heart of downtown. Residents looking for entertainment can utilize the arcade games or visit during scheduled weekly programming.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by East Bay Times.
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