Auburn Lounge Open In Danville

DANVILLE, CA — A wine bar with a unique theme recently opened in Danville. The Auburn Lounge wine bar replaced the AuburnJames Winery Tasting Room on Hartz Avenue. The wine bar, which is under new ownership and management, was completely rebranded and recently debuted with a fun 1930s-themed speakeasy style.

The name Auburn remains to pay homage to the past owners of AuburnJames, who still own the rights to the original American car company "Auburn" most famously known for their 1936 Auburn Speedster.

The name was also the inspiration for the theme of the bar, according to owners Michelle and Marc Collopy.

“From the colors and antique chandeliers, to the tiniest details from our local antique store we have transformed the room into a setting you would find in the 30s,” Collopy told Patch. “The music is always fun and we play anything between Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, piano jazz, and even bring in the late night with more modern rhythms that will make you feel like you are in the trendiest lounge in Las Vegas! We appeal to the teenagers of the 30s, and the young people today looking for a sophisticated night out, and everyone in between.”

Collopy said they pride themselves and their staff on their superior customer service.

Auburn Lounge will serve cocktails, beer and wine, along with small plates such as flatbread and bruschetta. The Auburn Lounge is located at 321 Hartz Avenue in Danville and is open daily.

Nearby, the Togo’s in the Town and Country Shopping Center has re-opened under new ownership on Aug. 26. The popular sandwich franchise is owned by John Sathri, who owns multiple Togo’s locations.

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In nearby Dublin, a new restaurant and gastropub opened in August. Owned by Tri-Valley residents John and Jenny Samples, Inc 82 Brewing’s branding concept was inspired by the year Dublin was incorporated- 1982. The eatery features local microbrews and its own label.

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que will be moving into the building previously occupied by the Elephant Bar. The building has been empty since the Elephant Bar closed in 2016.

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In Pleasanton, the Arby’s fast-food restaurant on Owens Drive has closed and Starbucks has plans to move in, city officials said. The Starbucks application was submitted following Arby’s abrupt closure.

Prime Poke celebrated their grand opening on July 22 by offering customers buy one, get one free poke bowls.

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Photos courtesy Auburn Lounge