Okay, Shine Park Tavern ain't what it used to be. Talking cutting back and downgrading, they don't have a restaurant anymore. I feel sorry for all the employees who worked here. I haven't been at this venue for over three years. A lot has changed since COV-19, and it is not to my satisfaction. I am disappointed and disheartened. A's ownership not only got cheap signing baseball players but also with Championship Plaza. That is another matter. No more coming here to the Tavern. The bar is opened, but people have to stand in line to order their alcohol beverage. They only have two bartenders to assist the customers. read more

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When my A's season ticket partner invited me to join her at a recent game she asked if I wanted to eat there, at Shibe Park Tavern. I said yes fully expecting the food to be worse than what I usually bring with me to the ballpark and the ambiance to be a downgrade from my usual Field Level seats. I can happily report being wrong on both counts. The A's have stepped up their season ticket holder offerings for 2019. Even holders of the smallest ticket packages get an "Access" pass which grants the holder to, among other things, 50% off on ALL food and drink in the park. As my partner put it, "I'm not saving any money. I'm just drinking twice as much". Yep, even the alcohol is 50% off. Talk about a deal. Shibe Park Tavern sits in the park's suite level, above the second level, between home plate and first base. Though there's pool tables, a shuffleboard table, bars, and food I come for the game and want to see the game. Live. SBT features a number of 2-person tables right along the window above (approximately) section 218, with fabulous views of the field. I thought we'd eat and run off to our seats but we sat there until the 9th inning. The very next night I was back to do it again. The food is decent ballpark fare. I sampled a Southwestern Beef Salad ($18 less 50% with Access pass) and a Thai Chicken Salad (both acceptable but ask for extra dressing), a giant Apple Crisp, and excellent Sweet Potato Fries. The menu also has plenty of burgers (even the Impossible Burger) and lots of fried foods and lots of fried fare. They also feature over 50 beers on tap, more if you count those served from the gastropub inside SBT. What I think I most enjoyed on both nights was a split of Chandon reduced to a mere $4.50 with my Access pass. The check-in when you enter SBT takes excessively long and they'll ask to see your game day ticket for reasons that escape me. But both times I've been, they've then taken me to one of those perfect window seats and made no effort to move me along at any point in the evening. SBT is my new hideout for staying warm during a night game, getting some bubbles at the ballpark, and enjoying the view from a comfortable seat. It seems evident, from some complaints I heard, that not everyone leaves as happy as me but after two visits and 18 innings I can honestly say "good job, A's" and why aren't more people becoming season ticket holders? A window seat at Shibe Park Tavern is a fun way to experience the game. read more

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Pains me to say this, but I have experience better at the ballpark, including at this location. But I give A's credit for taking it upon themselves to completely remodel the old restaurant and bar that was once known as the "East Side Club" which was once nondescript tavern that has been continuously used for all Coliseum functions including the soon to be departed Raiders. Now thanks to the A's and their renewed commitment to staying in the Town, they have decided to go full-board and remodel everything about their old lamented home from creating specialized play areas for the kids to creating specialty outdoor premium suite areas so you can have direct food service right in the middle of the grandstands. This remodel started a couple years ago with a complete redo of this central bar and restaurant that any fan can order a cocktail, beer or even order a slice of pizza. Shibe Park Tavern is named after the Oakland Athletics original home where they first played in Philadelphia in the early twentieth century, which in turn was named at Ben Shibe who was their co-owner and president at that time. The first thing you will notice is the long bar that sits in the center of the huge space where fans can approach at any corner and order a beer or a cocktail, mainly things that are simple like traditional bar drinks. They also have beers served directly on tap in the back right hand corner, where they also serve pizzas by the slice made by the Coliseum's longtime contracted food vendor: Aramark (my friend who has previous eaten it, says it does not taste good). As the game was going on and a friend and I were sitting in the stands, we decided we were hungry and instead of going to the multitude of food vendors they offer at the Coliseum, on this day, we decided we wanted to head to eat at Shibe Park Tavern. Now, my friends and I have eaten here twice before, when they called it the East Side Club and since the remodel. On previous occasions, we came when the game was just starting and the place is packed with fans wanting either a drink at the bar or a table overlooking the field. When we came by the fourth inning, the tavern wasn't as packed at all and our hostess sat us immediately. You will notice in the dining area, there are actually three areas where customers can sit, all of which have floor-to-ceiling glass windows that overlook the entire baseball field. The fourth section of the dining area has now been rechristened the Connie Mack Club, named for the famed A's manager and seems to serve private parties, thanks to an abundance of chafing dishes of all-you-can-eat food. Their menu features everything you would expect from a restaurant at a stadium, including chicken wings, burgers, hot dogs, and even fried chicken and waffles. My friend and I both had a craving for Fish & Chips so we both ordered the dish known as Fruitvale Fish & Chips served with tartar sauce, lemon and a side of French Fries. And since my friend was a season ticket holder, when the season started he original paid extra for an All-Access pass which allowed fifty percent off any meal or beverage, alcohol included. So with that, I asked our server what mixed drinks they served in the souvenir plastic mason jar they served with the A's logo on it. She tells us that their bartender is new at the job and really only know how to make margaritas, so I guess I was getting a margarita. Our food didn't take too long to come out, it was three warm battered fish pieces topped with chives on a bed of deep fried fries. My basket was missing the lemon, which thankfully my friend had extra and gave me his. The margarita was serviceable, but nothing too remarkable. Since it was late, when our server came to check on us, we told her we wanted to order a dessert, the Bubble Waffle with vanilla ice cream, bananas, fresh strawberries, pineapples, chocolate and caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream and nuts. Our server ordered it for us, dropped our check, we made sure we got our fifty percent off the entire bill, once his pass was scanned, we paid, and then we never saw our server again. The dessert, which we waited fifteen minutes for (turns out another table was first presented our dessert as our server typed in the wrong table for the order), was a gooey melted mess that wasn't worth even the six dollars we paid for it and that says a lot! Would I return to Shibe Park Tavern? Without that fifty percent discount, probably not, as the service and food are not worth the wait and exorbitant prices, but I do love that the A's have brought their history into every facet of their home, bars and restaurants included, and Shibe Park Tavern is one of many places that reflect their commitment to Oakland. Come for the ambiance and maybe a beer, leave the food behind at Shibe Park Tavern. read more

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Lots of room but the food choices are limited. The only food choice in the tavern was the pizza that is actually pretty decent but there is no more service at tables at the club. Disappointing. In the past you could get a table overlooking the field an order from a decent menu selection but not now like everything else that has been cut at the ballpark as far as amenities. read more

6/23/19 1:07 game; dine time 11am. We arrived early to enjoy a sit down meal before the game. I will say I agree with some comments that some of the staff is more relaxed and there is a little confusion on whether you check in for a table, especially when there are not a lot of guests yet. There was a cluster of "hosts" sort of standing around, and we approached to ask for a seat for 2. They took our name & ticket seating and another member escorted us to a seat right by the window overlooking the ball field. We were asked if we would like some water and told our waiter/tress would be along shortly to assist. Our waters came quickly. The menu isn't large which I like, it keeps things simple. We settled on an order of Pulled Pork Stack & a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with regular fries. In our experience, our order was taken quickly, the waitress was friendly but just not super polished on her approach, young and relaxed. Not bad though. Although, as a former retail manager there are some tips/feedback I would have given (ex: it was warm in there and a hot day in Oakland at 80 degrees, but she should not have complained "God, it's so hot in here!" As she walked away from her guests, just not good to complain about anything about the establishment where clients can here). Anyway, our food and beer came in a relatively quick amount of time and the portions were VERY generous. Prices were on par with what you'd pay for lunch in a restaurant elsewhere but with A's access it was a steal. Pulled Pork Stack: $15 reg, $7.50 w/ Access Buffalo Chicken Sandwich & Fries: $18 regular, $9 with Access Domestic Drafts (Coors, Bud, etc): $8 reg, $4 Access Premium Drafts: $10 reg, $5 Access Total order for 2 meals & 2 Beers: $54 reg, $27 Access (not including tip). Outside of the sit down dining there is a large center bar and another bar near the wood fire pizza oven (back right). See Tina at the main bar, she's a hoot and a huge help if you have any questions. You have a good selection of drafts between the two bars in this area. There is also casual seating, bar is standing only, and there's a pool table so it's a neat little hang out on the plaza (2nd) level. Just outside are other concession stands on either side. read more

Shibe Park Tavern - Pulled Pork Stack (tots, pulled Pork, queso, pico de Gallo, jalapeños & peppers, cilantro). HUGE portion. Delicious. - Irish Pub Near Me - Oakland, California

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Ever since Shibe Park Tavern opened, it's our go-to spot for pre-game adult beverages and lunch/dinner. Drinks include beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks, and water. There's a wide variety of food - from sandwiches, salads, tacos, burgers, wings, and desserts! Service is spot-on and the prices will surprise you for a ballpark - a pleasant surprise, that is. read more

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Got to try out Shibe Park Tavern when we got invited to a event about A's Access. This tavern is very spacious and has an amazing long bar! I opted in for a stella artois because I mean do I need to give an explanation. There is a lot of seating to enjoy your beer and some fun games to play too. We got a taste of some of the food with a buffet of potato chips and onion dip, veggie tray, fruit tray, chicken wings, sliders and other goodies. Lets start with the amazing chicken wings! Please do yourself a favor and order the wings! The veggie tray and fruit tray was also super yummy! The fruit was super fresh and juicy. We also were so lucky to receive a visit from Stomper! Oh and did I mention that it was nice an air conditioned in here which would be perfect for day games. You get to watch the game with food and drinks at your finger tips in a nice chilly room. read more

Shibe Park Tavern - Stella Artois at the bar - Irish Pub Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came here for a happy hour even sponsored by the A's. Got invited to come and learn about the access pass. They treated us with tickets to the game, early access to the park, two complimentary drinks, and light snacks. Wow light snacks was more of a meal! Oh so yummy everything was. The place was so clean and the bathrooms were clean in there as well. They had wings, sliders, chips, dip, fruit, veggies, brownies, etc available. The wings were to die for! They fell right off the bone. Also the blondie brownies were amazing. I took my family and we all loved the food. We fought over the chicken wings and waited for when someone would come with more. Delicious chicken wings are a must try! Stomper also came around and we got a picture with him. I loved this space with plenty of room and games like pool and shuffle. Would highly recommend coming to this spot! read more

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First year it was open in 2018, the food was great. Killer "breakfast burger", service was pretty smooth. But now, the food has gone subpar, where you may as well just get food from some of the better vendors in ballpark. It's almost worth it to put your name in and wait a little longer for a window table...that is if the staff remembers to call your name. When I was there a couple weeks ago, they somehow skipped my name, and my brother & I had to wait another 15 minutes. We'd arrived a half hour before first pitch, and weren't seated until the 3rd inning. Not a huge deal if you're a season ticket holder and already go to enough games, but a complete waste if you only go to one once in a blue moon. We put in our orders, probably didn't get our food until the 5th inning. We paced ourselves and managed to finish our meal, pay and get to our actual seats by the 7th inning stretch. Apparently there's no time limit for the window tables, so you can sit there for as long as you like. Which might be worth it if you have nosebleeds and you can get in early enough. Otherwise, you really are cut off from the noise and energy that makes the Coliseum so lively. I might do it again, but really I'd probably get to the ballpark an extra hour earlier just to make it almost worth the wait. read more

I am celiac and the new chef at the A's colosseum's Shibe Tavern just made my game!!! I ate a delicious California burger and sweet potato fries, and they were Gluten free!!! The bun was yummy and super soft. The fries are cooked in their own fryer. Vegans, they have an impossible burger too! read more

Shibe Park Tavern - California burger with GF bun, sweet potato fries & Golden State cider! - Irish Pub Near Me - Oakland, California

What a joke. 1. Putting name in for a table. No communication between what's available and who gets seated by whom. One person was creating a list, the other would immediately seat someone as the came to the front counter. 2. Body odor by staff- horrible. Where is management on employee presence. 3. Long wait to even get a menu. Server had the audacity to say she rotated our table with another server and it wasn't her turn with us. 4. After ordering, with a wait, still got it wrong. 5. Wait time, arrived second inning, still here in the 5rh waiting for correct order. OVER RATED, NO MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR THINGS, NON CHOLANT STAFF read more

Holy moley... Here is our experience. Waitress is a young woman with a face piercing, brown hair in a bun. We order food and then she confirms they do not have: ice cream for the 2 desserts. We cancel the desserts to get cookies instead. We order beer, hot chocolates, hotdog and chicken tenders. None of the food Aruba's after 45 minutes. People around us are being served after us...she never checked and when I raised the issue she comes back to show that she did ring up the food at 8:25 but the kitchen missed it. I cancel my hotdog but the table wants to keep the chicken tenders. She asks if we want sauce, sauce comes back 10 min later. What a cluster and the tables were not even all full. We asked for our bill TWICE. She gave us the wrong bill. We just wanted to get out of there. We dot recommend dining here. I'd rather get Ebola. read more