2. The Double Standard
9.0
2424 Telegraph Ave (at 24th St), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Oakland · 26 tips and reviews
Jenny Fong: Whiskey bucks are good. Sunshine and giant redwoods are the best!
Adrian Phillips: Great spot to drink during First Friday's in Oakland. Ask for a cocktail menu and try the Vesper like cocktail that has vodka infused with habanero as its base.
Eater: The new Uptown Oakland spot from Ali Tahsini features a huge patio outside and concoctions include a namesake drink with Old Tom gin, rye, lime, and raspberry, and a clarified-grapefruit Paloma. Read more.
3. Philz Coffee
8.2
6310 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Rockridge · 25 tips and reviews
Sherene Tan: Mint mojito iced coffee
Zoe My: iced mint mojito, Ethiopian blend, breakfast burrito, vegan cookies
Sander Buitelaar: Try Julie's Ultimate, Mocha Tesora, and the classic Mint Mojito.
6. Room 389
8.5
389 Grand Ave (at Staten Ave), Oakland, CA
Bar · Adams Point · 42 tips and reviews
Christine Ibarra: When did Vodka Red Bulls get so big?! I guess not EVERYTHING is bigger in Texas.
Emmy Alice: Trendy, diverse crowd. The margaritas are too sour but the mojitos are perfect. Ambient, groovy DJ on Tuesday, usually some noms to be had. Great week night meet-up spot overall.
tonaka diane: @Room 389, this little neighborhood treasure is the perfect place to enjoy spirits while hanging with friends or a fun date nite. The diverse atmosphere makes for great socializing and people watching
8. The New Parish
8.6
579 18th St (at San Pablo St.), Oakland, CA
Night Club · Uptown · 41 tips and reviews
Joseph Meyer: Bout to see the coup here. And the double gin n tonic. Omg. Strong as fuck
Colleen M: $18 for a double bourbon neat? $5 for a tiny plastic cup of beer? Tempted to bring a flask, FFS.
Barbara Stephenson: Hands down the best place to see a band in the bay area. Small, two levels, full bar, more than a single stall on the women's side.
11. Drexl
8.9
382 19th St (btwn Webster & Franklin), Oakland, CA
Bar · Uptown · 25 tips and reviews
Adrian Phillips: Excellent cocktail selection (try the mezcal one). Limited, but excellent beers on tap. If you're not sure about what cocktail you want, just tell the bartender what you like & they'll figure it out.
John W: Steps from the beaten path, Drexl is a go-to for cocktails. Rye of the Tiger is a fav, followed by Dealer's Choice where the bartender lines up an array of eclectic spirits to take your palate places.
Staff Picks: Unwind after a busy work day at the newly opened Drexl bar in the Oakland. The bar has an impressive cocktails list and 8 craft-beers on tap as well. Read more.