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4bells Public House is a joint venture between Chef Sergio Emilio Monleón, owner of La Marcha, a critically acclaimed tapas bar, and Jennifer Seidman, owner of Acme Bar & Company, a popular neighborhood bar with an award-winning whiskey collection.
Together, Monleón and Seidman have created a fun neighborhood pub with elevated bar food and simple, yet high quality beverages complete with an arcade game room where everyone is welcome – sports fans, couples, families or large parties. The name “4bells” references the number of quarters in basketball and gridiron football games as well as the ever-present bell in many popular sports around the world.
“As long-time friends and Berkeley neighbors, we’re excited to join forces and open a much-needed place in our community where people at every stage in life can simply relax, enjoy great food and drinks, and watch or play a game,” said Monleón and Seidman. “4bells has been a labor of love for the past two years and we’re thrilled to bring the concept to life.”
Inspired by Chef Monleón and Seidman’s vision, the interior of 4bells is warm and inviting with deep purple and grey tones. Featuring the oldest back bar in Berkeley, the hand-carved European-style bar at Four Bells seats nine. The sports bar also boasts six large screen TVs, a state-of-the-art sound system, numerous electrical outlets, and an arcade game room with vintage pinball games.
The hybrid model of fast-casual and counter-service combined with highly trained staff members ensures that guests will be able to dine and imbibe at their own pace. 4bells is open seven days a week from 3 to 9 p.m. for dine in and take-out.
About Gran Vía Restaurant Group
Gran Vía Restaurant Group, owned and operated by Chefs Sergio Emilio Monleón and Emily Sarlatte, is comprised of La Marcha, a critically acclaimed Spanish tapas bar in Berkeley, Calif., and Croqueta Burger, an exclusive offering created by Chef Monleón that reimagines the popular fried Spanish tapa. Gran Vía Restaurant Group also includes Ibéxico, a new Spanish and Mexican-American culinary concept, and Ñora Cocina Española, a catering company which specializes in serving large paella at high-end weddings, corporate parties, special events and Bay Area food festivals. Gran Vía references Madrid’s most famous street and is a nod to the vibrant Spanish culture.
The hybrid model of fast-casual and counter-service combined with highly trained staff members ensures that guests will be able to dine and imbibe at their own pace. 4bells is open seven days a week from 3 to 9 p.m. for dine in and take-out.
About Acme Bar & Company
Acme Bar & Company is a welcoming neighborhood bar specializing in high-quality spirits with an award-winning collection of whiskey and mezcal. Located on San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, Calif., the casual bar also offers whiskey tastings, an extensive selection of beer and wine, and a private back room for special events and corporate gatherings. Founded in 2002, Acme is owned and operated by Jennifer Seidman, a self-taught whiskey collector, avid wine enthusiast and
The hybrid model of fast-casual and counter-service combined with highly trained staff members ensures that guests will be able to dine and imbibe at their own pace. 4bells is open seven days a week from 3 to 9 p.m. for dine in and take-out.
