This bar is ALWAYS jumping, especially when the game is on. Full bar, lots of screens showing…read moremultiple games. Fun sports bar game day energy! We stopped by after the Cal game and it was packed. Lots of people watching the FB game. You scan their menu on your phone and your order will be brought to your table. I'll be back to watch the next game!

Good place to grab a casual drink in downtown Oakland!…read more My friend and I came by Friday night around 11 pm for a quick drink after a concert nearby and it wasn't too crowded. There are a lot of TVs all around, so I can see this being a popular spot during games. There are also a couple of pool tables that were popular and always in use while we were there. I had a frozen margarita for $11 and my friend got a pilsner for $8. Both drinks were pretty good, though the margarita tasted a tiny bit off somehow. But for the price I can't complain.

Great outdoor sports bar. Happy hour prices are great for beverages and food…read more The services was quick

I prefer to resolve incidents like this offline as I hate to make negative feedback public, but I…read morehave contacted the restaurant directly several days ago and received no response about the incident below and I am sharing my experience here on Yelp so other customers may be aware and choose wisely. Incident: My party of 7 came to Mad Oak around 5pm on Monday evening, 7/20. I did not have my ID on hand as I didn't realize I needed it for entry. I was not planning to consume alcohol. The staff member in charge of the outdoor entry let me in anyway after a little bit of friendly back and forth. One of our friends arrived later and similarly did not have their ID. The same staff member turned them away very rudely and dismissively. I went over to the staff member to let him know that our friend was with us and I also did not have my ID. He responded very rudely despite all members of our party being very respectful. He replied me saying, "What did I tell her?! What did I tell her?!", without explanation. Our friend who was turned away identifies as they/them and without explanation from the staff member, and inconsistent application of rules pertaining to ID, I suspect it might have been a situation where our friend was unfairly discriminated against for their appearance. To sum it up, it was not clear that IDs were required for entry otherwise I would have prepared my party ahead of time; the staff member inconsistently applied an already unclear rule; he did not explain why one guest was allowed and not another, even in the same party; and lastly, he was unnecessarily rude. Our whole party ended up leaving Mad Oak to go somewhere we could all be together. In my outreach to the restaurant a couple days later, I asked for a response to let me know that they have addressed the issue and there has been no response to date.

This is a review for the band Alchemy playing on Saturday, fantastic!!! They are so talented and…read morereally created a fun and lively atmosphere. Hope to see them again soon!!

The good part : Lots…read moreof seating Lots of beers on tap Full bar Lots of TVs Pool table A stage for karaoke Chill ambiance The NOT SOO GOOD: Street parking only and parking can be hard to find Food was a 2/10 Stale chips Calamari hella BURNT see picts Shrimp was pre frozen shrimp that was fried Ginger ale was flat Bottled Modelo was not cold Fried chicken momo was FRIED TO CRISP smh Had to ask for plates, silverware, napkins, cocktail sauce and lemon Cocktail sauce was not cocktail sauce it was the same salsa as the chips They tried to seat a random man at our table who had an unhealthy and unpleasant odor to him that was not cool at all All of the TVs show the SAME GAME there is no diversity in sports that they show see TV picts We came We saw We yelped

Found this spot on tiktok and decided to try it out with my favorite cousin. The rating was decent…read moreand the food looked good so we made our way over. We sat inside originally, but then decided to go sit outside because it was a beautiful day. The inside was clean and very quiet, the patio was full of people. Ambiance gets a 4/5. We were immediately met by a pleasant waitress, and when we moved she just came and found us. She was very informative, engaging, and knowledgeable, great service all around 4.8/5. I ordered the strength & my cousin the garlic wings and a margarita. The wings were some of the best I've ever had, fried to perfection and seasoned just right. A huge punch of garlic, which I really enjoy, so wings were 4.9/5. The vegetarian sandwich I ordered was so delicious, the pesto and garlic aioli really added flavor and the fresh warm bread really set it apart 4.8/9, only because the jalapeño was more spicy than pickled. Overall; I rate this place a 4.7/5

A hidden secret is the Hidden Spot. Right on the corner with easy ramp up walkway or stairs. It has…read moreoutside eating or inside with big screen tv's and a bar. All the food sounded good on the menu. I had the sapphire which was supposed to be hot but it wasn't at all for me. The gem was almost like a Philly cheese steak. Both were really good. The fries seasoning is really good and the onion rings were good as well. I got a mango lemonade drink that I really enjoyed. Cool place to watch sports and grab a good bite to eat. Now go and enjoy, you can thank me later.

I feel like a lot of my recent reviews have consisted on "how have I not known this is here", and…read morewelp, here's another one! I truly had no idea 19th Street Station (bar, not Bart) was and has been located on 19th street for quite some time...say what! The things you learn.. Filled with tons of Oakland artifacts and odes to all the Oakland sports teams (I know, tear shed), this spot is truly a unique gem and not so much off-the-beaten-path...but maybe more so a "if ya know, ya know" local hang bar. Upon entering, it felt like you could cozy up to the bar and truly chat about anything with other locals. Such a nice feeling and something truly amiss with other bars and sports bars these days. Service was quick, and the people were so kind. I think the bartender may have been the owner, and seemed so happy to be there sharing stories of the neighborhood. If/when I'm back in the area, I will for sure be on the lookout and come thru. Street parking available. Looks like you can bring your own food in with a new hot dog spot next door (Winky Dinky Dogs).

Love this bar. Roy is a delight and stepping into the bar feels like a bit of a time capsule of the…read moreMidwest mixed with California. Can bring your own food, food is often offered, people are nice, sportsball on the screens but it's no obligation to pay attention. Can't say how happy I am that I found this place.

Tiger's Taproom is a great neighborhood spot. It has a good amount of seating, several events…read morethroughout the month that are fun to participate in, and (my favorite part) many dogs who are regulars. I was a bit skeptical at first, since I'm not very into beer, and, it's obviously a taproom. But over the past year or two, they've almost always had an interesting cider or cocktail on tap as well. Additionally, there's almost always a food truck or pop up out front, so it's a good place to grab a bite and a pint and enjoy the atmosphere. You can tell the owner has put a lot into building a solid community. Every time I've gone in, everyone from staff to regulars have always been friendly. Overall, it's a favorite spot in Jack London, especially in the warmer months.

I stopped here after work to meet a friend. I had Pliney…read morethe Elder. It was delicious. There was a lobster truck out front serving food. We had lobster bisque and lobster tots. After being in the taproom for a while a person came around to invite us to play music bingo. It was a lot of fun, the host played songs from the 80's and if you had that song on your bingo card you marked it. We played several rounds, one line, two lines any direction, 4 corners and blackout. The music was good and people were excited to win the prizes from the Bingo! I didn't win so I don't know what they won, maybe next time...

One of the top bars in Oakland for the average level of pool players. 2 tables. Tues night is free…read morepool. Not recommended for beginners. But the people there are cool. Very competitive scene.

I am an out of towner and was looking for a place to catch the Eagles game. Some friends told me…read moreabout this bar so I gave it a shot. George & Walt's is in a great are and the place was very diverse. There were plenty of TVs airing all sorts of games and pool tables. The bar is cash only (set to change soon) with tons of drinks specials. The bartenders were friendly and quick to check in. I was happy to have so many food options at this dive like bar. Everything came out delicious and the service was incredible!

Came to Oakland for a wedding and stayed for the weekend to explore a bit…read more Drakes was a place I wanted to check out and I'm glad I did. The beers on tap were really good and their pizzas where equally as good. The vibe was really cool and I love how much seating there was. The outside is massive and they also have a cool smaller inside which can still sit a fair amount of people. Staff was super friendly as well. Would I come back.. if I was in the area yes for sure. Good drinks and food and if you want to catch a game they have TV's for that as well.

Space is great, food is decent. Public parking down the street…read more Bad: music was ridiculously loud on a Friday night.

This bar is a staple of the Oakland bar scene. It sits near the Temescal Neighbourhood and has been…read morethere for a zillion years. It's a classic dive bar and the clientele is true. Working class Oakland. The drinks are affordable and the service is decent, the ambience is OK but nothing spectacular. Be careful when parking in the neighborhood because lots of cars have recently been broken into.

We came here for the World Cup soccer game with a large group and had a blast!…read more The drinks and environment is second to none, we will definitely be coming back. The service was friendly and fast!

Sporrrtttsss! Best place in the neighborhood to catch a game. They have about 300 tvs to chose…read morefrom. So on those days when you can't decide between the Warriors , Raiders or Niners swing by and watch them all. The staff is amazing. The second you walk in they make you feel like you're watching a game in your own living room. Ari is the best. Make sure you're here on a night that she is. Weekends I believe. She's the friendliest, awesomest person on the planet. Always mind blowing to watch her tend the bar and take care of a full dining room on big game days. Feels like she's cloned herself sometimes! Oh ya and the food! Get all those game day treats to make you feel like you're tailgating Burgers, wings, steak and of course pizzzaaaaaaa

This is a cool local gem to come and hang out at and catch a game…read more Vibes are cool, no drama Tons of TVs posted up Lots of seating available Menu has good options and prices are reasonable Food is good Service is friendly Parking is street parking only and all of the street parking is metered