The Double Standard is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

1. The Double Standard

9.0
2424 Telegraph Ave (at 24th St), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Oakland · 26 tips and reviews

Jenny F.Jenny Fong: Whiskey bucks are good. Sunshine and giant redwoods are the best!

John W.John W: Cocktails on tap like the whiskey buck are solid and affordable. Then head to the backyard to sip under the giant redwood strung with lights. This tree is so tall you can see it from blocks away.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Good whiskey selection. Huge and rarely crowded.

Heart & Dagger Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

2. Heart & Dagger Saloon

8.1
504 Lakeshore Ave (btwn Rand & Walker), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Lakeshore · 50 tips and reviews

TwillTwill: Try the rye whiskey mebut leave for me!!

TwillTwill: Let's try this again try the rye whiskey but leave some for me there we go lol!!!

Joshua F.Joshua Fanene: ask Brian for a shot of bourbon, with a worcestershire sauce chase and see if he says it's like drinking a steak.

Sláinte is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

3. Sláinte

8.6
131 Broadway (2nd), Oakland, CA
Irish Pub · Jack London Square · 16 tips and reviews

ZiahZiah: Proper Irish pub run by proper Irish lady. Small and simple menu, which is all you need since it's delicious! Irish beers and whiskys go down smooth in a comfy and quaint pub.

Dean K.Dean Koenig: Friendly staff, good whiskey selection, great food

Craig M.Craig McGree: Lovely Irish feel to this pub. Wait staff are excellent. One of my newest favorites in the area!!!

Bar Dogwood is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

4. Bar Dogwood

7.6
1644 Telegraph Ave (at 17th St), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Oaksterdam · 53 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric S: Get the grilled cheese with whiskey bacon chutney...

Mai Thanh B.Mai Thanh Bui: If you like bourbon & ginger, get Stones Throw :) nice bartender too!

mike l.mike lyons: Excellent selection of whiskey. Interesting, but pricey, finger foods.

The New Parish is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

5. The New Parish

8.6
579 18th St (at San Pablo St.), Oakland, CA
Night Club · Uptown · 41 tips and reviews

Colleen M.Colleen M: $18 for a double bourbon neat? $5 for a tiny plastic cup of beer? Tempted to bring a flask, FFS.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Excellent party and intimate live music space. Multi cultural Oaktown crowd. Three bars and nice central courtyard for chillin'.

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: This great music venue is totally intimate and reminds me a lot of the Jazz Cafe in London.

District Oakland is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

6. District Oakland

7.7
827 Washington St (at 9th St), Oakland, CA
Wine Bar · Old Oakland · 44 tips and reviews

Paula W.Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: Enjoy over 40 wines by the glass, whiskey, shareable plates, beers, a full bar, and a daily $1 oyster happy hour.

Neil B.Neil Buckman: Great place to get your favorite whiskey and relax in one of their lounge areas.

Taisha A.Taisha Arroyo: Favorite place to visit! Tried their Wine Flight... Loved it!

Cask is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

7. Cask

8.6
3185 College Ave (at Alcatraz Ave), Berkeley, CA
Liquor Store · 1 tip

Island BruinIsland Bruin: Excellent bourbon selection. They can order for you if they don't have what you want in stock.

Room 389 is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

8. Room 389

8.5
389 Grand Ave (at Staten Ave), Oakland, CA
Bar · Adams Point · 42 tips and reviews

Kevin W.Kevin Watkins: Prohibition Sour is delicious if you like bourbon- be careful they strong 🍸

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Love the chill evening vibe here on the weekends. Great multicultural Oakland crowd. Definitely feels like home. Good cocktails.

bastylefilegirlbastylefilegirl: They have a coffee bar area now....they serve local Bicycle Coffee. AND excellent Bloody Mary's with Bacon if you like.

Pizzaiolo is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

9. Pizzaiolo

9.0
5008 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Temescal · 89 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: Get the whiskey beverage (but ask for Black Maple Hill bourbon).

Xande M.Xande Macedo: Please, you must have bourbon and their house made tonic. Do it. I am telling you!

Bart D.Bart Denny: Lively interior, awesome patio out the back. Very good Italian style crust, very good olive oil available as well. In the trendy Temescal

Mad Oak Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

10. Mad Oak Bar

9.1
135 12th St (at Madison St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Downtown Oakland · 41 tips and reviews

Haley I.Haley Ireland: Patios (yes they have 2) Whiskey Sours. Vibe.

Swan D.Swan Dot: Great drinks. Yummy empanadas!!!

Kat G.Kat Gaines: Great wide beer selection, killer cocktails, awesome seating, empanadas, heat lamps, rooftop! <3

Ramen Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

11. Ramen Shop

8.4
5812 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Rockridge · 133 tips and reviews

John W.John W: Arrive early to hold a table in the long lines. Grab a cocktail or Japanese whiskey from the bar and find a seat among the architectural nooks. The rich ramen with al dente noodles are with the wait.

Pete W.Pete Williams: Delicious Ramen and an impressive whiskey selection, but sitting at the ramen bar and watching them prepare your food is the best part

TJ W.TJ Walker: Phenomenal atmosphere and service! Great mixed drinks.

Little Giant Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

12. Little Giant Ice Cream

8.2
1951 Telegraph Ave (at William St), Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Uptown · 14 tips and reviews

Luis M.Luis Mendoza: Love the Dirty South! Caramel swirl with bourbon and candied pecans!

Robert S.Robert Stewart: Dirty South (bourbon swirl & candied pecans) in a fresh waffle cone

crystal l.crystal lo: tried the milk chocolate stout. SO GOOD. i really liked the fresh waffle cones too and the person working there was super friendly

Millennium is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

13. Millennium

8.2
5912 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Rockridge · 110 tips and reviews

Stewart A.Stewart Alsop: Try the Up Rooted - Organic Snap Ginger-Molasses Spirit & Organic Root Liqueur, Death's Door White Whiskey, Cointreau, Cardamom, served up

Brett L.Brett Lider: The Crackerjack is a great peanut and vanilla infused bourbon cocktail. And order it without agave syrup for a boozier palette.

Esther A.Esther Assaad: yummy vegan food and i'm not even vegan! get the fried green tomatoes and the roulade - mmm...

Merchant's Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

14. Merchant's Saloon

7.8
401 2nd St (Franklin), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Jack London Square · 25 tips and reviews

Irene C.Irene Chou: A whiskey neat + a whiskey ginger = 6 bucks. What.

Mynisha T.Mynisha Taylor: Tap beers. ..tap cider is great! Great liquor selection. .. tvs.. karaoke. .. love music. .djs awesome bartenders! Sam Tina melissa sasha zhiva. ..McGinty!

Vasken H.Vasken Hauri: Diveiest dive I've ever seen. Fucking win.

Commonwealth Cafe and Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Oakland.

15. Commonwealth Cafe and Pub

8.0
2882 Telegraph Ave (29th St), Oakland, CA
Pub · Pill Hill · 57 tips and reviews

Kelli J.Kelli Johnston: Love my little local pub.If its your first time here, order the Scotch Eggs!They are divine. I also recommend their scones, b'fast sammie, pork and cider stew and incredible cheese plate.Pint & grub.

Troy F.Troy Flint: Scotch Eggs are luscious. Also, request Underberg when beer and wine aren't doing it for you.

Trev ✌.Trev ✌: Great beers on tap. Shows soccer games live all week! And of course the food is delicious. Don't forget to checkout popups on Sundays!