Overrated Crowded with melennials, sorry hennessy drink on tap, metallic tasting drinks and cigarette smoke. It was a cool night though, meet some new friends to bring over to the korean pool place for a game, nice that is around good food too Definitely wouldn't go out of my way to get to this place but it's definitely a part of a good combination of places that make up a good night read more

My friend took us here for an escape from the crowd during first friday. At first i was like , where the f is she taking us? The outside is a bit dingy looking so i wasnt prepared for the beautiful space in the back. Drink prices are affordable, they have beer + shot deals for only $8. My favorite part of this bar was the outside area, it was so brightly lit because of the sun flowing through. Plenty of seats and long communal tables to sit on. I also loved the Christmas lights strung throughout the backyard. Great place to come to chill and take pictures. read more

I was so happy to find this place and had a great happy hour with a girlfriend of mine! Bartender was super friendly and solo the entire time we were there- he did so well balancing everything and still conversing! They card at the door- I like a 21+ place! Dogs allowed inside and out! My favorite! Wine and cocktails ON TAP! Can't go wrong! Friend had a Moscow Mule on tap and said it was delicious! I ordered a beer and then wine and enjoyed both of them! But they have Pimms Cup too! Always hard to find Pimms- I need to go back for that! We stayed inside at the bar seating but next time I plan to wander outside on the big patio! Definitely getting drinks here again! read more

Loved the service and holiday decorations! Has outdoor and indoor seating options. Love going here in small groups or bigger groups.

Five star because when I came here, the bartender gave me two slices of different cake. Apparently it was her birthday...but still, I love cake and whiskey. I've always come across this place on Yelp every time I'm looking for a new bar to go to in Oakland but never actually went here until a couple days ago. Upon entering, I had no idea I was walking into Double Standard. It was until I looked around the walls and thought to myself "This place looks very familiar especially the mirrors...." It's very fancy inside and there's an outside seating area. read more

Don't let the outside fool you! It may look like an abandoned building with a piece of wood as their banner and chalk used to write their store name, once you walk inside, it's dim lighting, packed with people but still enough room to walk. They have a good selection of beer if that's all you're looking for. A couple of tables/chairs inside for hanging out. For quick grabs, they even have a section at the bar to order, kind of like the express lane at a Safeway or whatever, to order a beer or wine. Pretty neat. There's a huge outdoor seating area with benches, and lights hanging around. GIANT tree as soon as you walk out. Probably known for "the bar with the giant tree in the outdoor seating area". Check this place out for your next hang out. read more

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Came here after First Fridays to meet up with some friends. This is a really cool bar -- check out the back patio with the giant redwood tree. It's a pretty awesome place to chill and chat with friends. They had some drink specials like a $5 beer and a shot (I think there were limited options here, but for $5, you can't really go wrong.) The only thing about this place that could be improved was the $5 cover on a Friday night. I guess I understand why they charge it, but it was kind of a bummer, so I'm knocking off a star for that. read more

I have to admit... the cocktails here are pretty amaze balls! Very sweet, pleasing to the eye and all of that jazz for sure. However, there just isn't enough of it. I always feel like I'm getting a kiddie sized portion of my drink for an adult price. Although I thoroughly enjoy the aesthetics of a sexy looking cocktail, I'm more interested in the actually quality and what I'm actually getting for my dollar. If you come after happy hour, be prepared to shell out some serious cash for your drink! The drinks here are very pricey and can add up quickly if you want to actually get buzzed. They don't make them really strong here in my experience. But if you're coming during happy hour time, so ahead and spend that cash giiiiiiiirl (or booooooy!). They don't have the greatest happy hour deals, but it's much better than paying full price. The bartenders here aren't super friendly but they aren't terrible either. It's a get to the bar, get your drink, and move out of the way situation. Sometimes, that's just how it is. The inside décor and outside setup is actually one of my faves! It's one of the reasons why I continue to come here. The inside is so spacious with dim lighting that exposes the sexiness of the glowing bar. The music is very "adventurous"... you will never get bored of what they are spinning here (even if it's not your cup of tea). There is a massive outside deck situated with benches and a few large trees. They have bulb lights strung around the deck area and really neat artwork displayed on the outside walls. If you have a big group, this is the perfect place to stretch out and grab a table out in the back. My only quarrel with this outside deck is that they allow smoking. This is definitely an advantage for smokers, but not for my face and lungs while I'm in attendance. I would love to go out on the deck to get some "fresh air" but I end up not being able to breathe when I'm out there. I guess I can't win them all, right? In closing, the Double Standard is a great bar for happy hour or when you are '"hopping" down Telegraph on a lively night. Swing by before going to the next bar and continue your drinking elsewhere if you can. read more

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There will be little news in this review but we love The Double Standard. It's our local bar so it's great that it's a proper one. Best part is what we've never managed to have elsewhere at a bar - dog friendly outdoor patio. Being able to go to a bar with our dog and not have blaring music (*cough* Drake's) in your ears or tons of people crowding around you is awesome and a game changer for us. Other things - the staff is super friendly and I've never had a bad drink even though I switch it up quite a bit. If you're in the area looking for a bar that's not a dive, not super fancy, but also allows dogs then this is the to place for you. If you're looking for a French Laundry like experience though - this is not for you ;) read more

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There's a giant tree in the backyard! But really, they do have a cute little patio in the back with string lights and a huge redwood jutting out from the ground. They also have a great selection of inventive craft cocktails at a reasonable price ($11-12). I tried the Double Standard (gin, rye, raspberry gomme, lime), and my partner tried the International Mason (mezcal, Cynar, coffee bitters, sweet vermouth). Both came in cute Nick & Nora glasses, and were equally delicious, with a good balance between sweet and bitter. I'd recommend making a pit stop here if you're in Oakland and like well-made cocktails that don't break the bank. To be fair, we didn't stay here too long, so I can't say much about the ambiance; however, for the short duration that we were there, it seemed to be pretty chill and laid-back. read more

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Not one of my favorite bars in the uptown area but they have a nice patio outdoor section in the back with 2 huge Redwood trees. The bartenders are nice but I didn't like how they charged tax for drinks when I used a debit/cc. Maybe it was cause they think ppl aren't going to tip?! But that was a first in all of the beers I've been to. The outdoor area is nice but during the Finals, it gets pretty crowded and everybody is smoking so it's hard to breathe out there. The music was cool, a lot of reggae before the game and hip hop after the game. Drinks ranged from $7-8 for jack/coke, jameson, gin/tonic. I'd come back to chill but not to watch a game. read more

The BF loves this place lol Double standard reminds me of college. Casually dressed young 20-something's, limited seating (kinda promotes standing), outdoor garden seating ..: iDK - pretty regular 3 Stars: because I'm not into liquor and more of a cocktail girl (kinda limited choices) BUT I love their Moscow mule Specifically the Strawberry Moscow mule $10. Other than that- hey have. A few flat screens, bar sits about 10-12. About 6 small tables inside . Some tables are kind of rickety lol shaky - so we shaky add a coaster under one of the table legs . Walking distance to BART- you can definitely get off on 19th Street and enjoy a 10-15min Walk. All in all - ok read more

Amazing ambiance. Stopped in Oakland on the way from SF and was surprised by this cool spot. Will go again.

My go-to for nearly every nightly hangout. Never extremely crowded, *beautiful* decor and outdoor area (especially during the holidays). And how are you going to beat moscule mules on tap and three (yes THREE) redwood trees in their backyard? read more

Only reason I can't give 5 stars is because I've only tried 2 of their drinks on their menu. Oh no I'll just have to go and try them all....that will be sooooo difficult. This place is really dope. Just a great vibe as soon as you walk in. The guy checking IDs at the door and my boyfriend got into a beard discussion which led me to just tie my hair in front of my face and he declared me the winner so that of course won me over. Having someone be that friendly as soon as you enter a business really is a make it or break it, especially on a Saturday evening. This Saturday we came there was a DJ there and someone celebrating their 60th birthday so that place was bumpin! No hops were broken on the dance floor that night! We schmoozed on in and got 2 Paloma's and I wish I could remember what the other drink was but I may have been a few drinks into this day already. The outside area is amazing and I absolutely loved the artwork. It's like cute hiking adventure meets Alice in wonderland so basically it's like someone on a hiking TRIP (get it nudge nudge). There are 2 GIANT trees providing shade and it's just very chill being there. Good drinks, good vibes and great staff make this a place I will definitely come back to over and over again. Adding it to my beer mile! read more

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Place is chill, music is good, the garden in the back is excellent with old trees. Service is good, and friendly. Excellent place to hang out! read more

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Based on previous reviews, we were hoping The Double Standard would be fairly chill on a Saturday night, but it was pretty full. The indoor area was sweltering hot even though it wasn't a particular warm day, so everyone was packed onto the patio, which reeked of smoke of all kinds. Nowhere to sit. I normally appreciate bars that allow dogs, but this wasn't the right place or time - people were pretty drunk and dogs were running free/barking/etc. While I love the vibe on the patio with the big redwoods and communal seating, I don't think we'll be back on a weekend night. Ambiance aside, the cocktails here are solid. The "Mr. Pink" (see pictured) was a favorite - super adorable with a little candied ginger + dehydrated citrus garnish. The other cocktails were also pretty good - a short menu of drinks that mostly leaned on the stronger/drier side. Considering the location, ambiance, and offerings, however, I'd say the prices are a bit high. We walked down the street to Blind Tiger afterwards, where for the same price (if not a bit less), we had much more inventive/creative cocktails, a place to sit, parking, and table service... read more

The Double Standard - "Mr. Pink" - Gin, cranberry, lime, ginger, peppercorn - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Spacious bar with great staff & selection of drinks! The outside patio is what makes it a great gathering place since there's a whole lot of tables & benches for everyone to have a good time. It's like lounging in a friend's big backyard, all around one giant tree. read more

The Double Standard is really low key, lots of ambience, i.e. unique.has $$$ written all over the bar. yet rest of space ecxudes living room leisureness. patio just so relaxing. . HH very reasonable. guess regular hours the same. (channeling reviews). took me months of driving by before finding close parking. seating: bar, tables inside, tables in patio pour: campfire stout (5, HH, 16 oz) -smooth, heavy drink, buzzed after one. HH: (4-7) drafts (5), wine(6), cocktails on tap (8) all drafts 6, are 16 oz. pours, drafts offerings is voted upon by bartenders.(obvious good taste buds, not the usual choices,.fresh ones!) placard on upper wall: "imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absoulutely boring." on draught: -had chat with knowledgable bartender, david (?, i think) -makes cocktails with arms floating like butterlies, swift, directional, zen-like. no actions wasted, so smooth. -lots of mexican liquors (tequila, et al) on shelf. -Big tree in back with hanging lights a must see. when i find parking, i'll be back. definitely 5 stars. best in oaktown, value, ambence! -no food, think pop ups are in the works. -no HH during First Fridays, looked full anyways.... read more

I usually like Double Standard but had the worst experience with a fellow patron yesterday for First Friday. My friends and I were enjoying a drink on the back patio and decided to leave. I placed my empty glass on a communal raised table and we walked away. As we left we were confronted by an older white man who called us b words and handed me back the glass in an intimidating manner. I was appalled and we all were left speechless at his audacity. As we waited in line for my friend to use the bathroom the man's companion, an older Asian woman approached us and confronted us. Obviously, we were not going to stoop down to this woman's level and engage her but were shocked these two individuals conducted themselves in such a confrontational manner. As we left, I told the bouncer about the situation and showed him the picture of the man. He listened and said he was going to go back and talk to the man. Unfortunately the volume of people coming in through the doors prevented him from leaving and by this time we were just angry at our treatment. First Friday is a great event but draws crowds, I recommend that Double Standard increase security on these days. Also this experience demonstrates to us it's not the stereotypical young patrons that are labeled as disrespectful, it can be a clean cut white man too. Sadly, we are removing Double Standard from our rotation of bars after this experience. read more

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In a neighborhood riddled by graffiti (not entirely a bad thing), this bar kind of sets up like a gem in the rough. From the curb side it doesn't look like much. But upon entering it is a small bar that is surprisingly not divey (Stork Club just down the way). It is clean, country style wood, cool hangings on the walls, mellow urban tunes at a perfect comfortable noise level. Very conducive to a mellow date night. The drinks are very "crafty" and I got the sense that the bartender liked to mix around, and would frown upon a 2 ingredient drink, such as a bourbon and soda. Ornate bottles of bitters line and decorate the bar top. Yes, it is "that" kind of a bar. Tried an Old Fashion with Rye and it is the slow sippin' style versus the juicy, gulpable style. Appropriate for the chillier months. It was proper. Didn't get a chance to check out the patio (winter visit) but heard good things about it. Double Standard nice to have found ya. On those days when a dive just isn't gonna cut it, I'll remember to think of ya. read more

A nice pub with a large outside areas under redwood trees. Great drinks too and friendly staff. The only issue is the difficulty of parking in this neighborhood. Parking has been made worse by the work done on Telegraph Avenue by the city, which resulted in the loss of several parking spots. That's really to bad as the neighborhood could use more customers. read more

I absolutely loved this place. I loved it so much, I am trying to contact them to host an event there! I went to Double Standard on the day of a warriors playoff game, and it was so much fun. They have an inside bar and a backyard outside area with a bunch of picnic tables. It was pretty cool too that they had a grill outside serving hot dogs and hamburgers throughout the night. If there is some sort of popular event going on that day, it is pretty crucial you show up early; unless you don't mind standing and being in a crowd. They play good music, and it is such a fun spot for a group of friends. read more

If you are over 35 and want to feel really old (and BROKE) - visit the Double Standard! It's really pretty and has a great patio - the ambient lighting is very nice. They have great beer selections - but everything is quite expensive. The music in the bar was pretty loud - but I guess if most people are looking at their cell phones, it doesn't matter if you can't have a conversation anyway! I'll visit again for S&M vegan pop ups but it's rather out of my price range. read more

Drinks 3/5. Service 3/5. Ambiance 4/5. Bang for your buck 4/5. Don't judge a bar by its cover. You wouldn't know that this place was a great bar from the outside. The back patio has several picnic tables and is illuminated by string lights. It's a great place to get a drink, chill, and catch up with friends. The drinks seem to be standard and don't offer much variety in taste. The main theme of all of the cocktail drinks is that it's overwhelmingly strong. They also provide local beers on tap and in cans. The service can be a little slow, even when there isn't many people at the bar. However, if you are in a rush, you shouldn't be at this bar anyways. read more

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Delicious drinks and very skilled bartender. I ordered the carribean and it was so fragrant and delicious. Well priced also! Must check this place out if you are in the bay. read more

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Love the space here! Tasty cocktails at a price that won't break the bank. Both the indoor and outdoor were nice and cozy, with a laid back atmosphere. Perfect for after dinner drinks or catching up with friends. I tried the strawberry infused gin cocktail and it was fruity and delightful! I do wish the pour was just a little bit more though, my glass wasn't completely full. Seems like a great spot for happy hour as well! Note: $10 minimum on credit cards read more

The Double Standard - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

I came here for a friend's surprise engagement party and since then it's become one of my fave places in Oakland. Location: It's in downtown near all the bars/beer gardens so parking is tough to find. The place itself is so unassuming. The outside of the building has paint peeling so you don't think that it'll be that upscale but when you walk inside it looks so modern and as you walk to the back there is a huge tree in the middle covered with tea lights lining the outdoor area. Ambiance: The vibe here is great. The bartenders are so attentive and regardless of how busy it is, you don't have to wait an insane amount of time to get drinks as there is a bar inside and outside. The tea lights also added to the ambiance and as a sucker for them I couldn't help but fall in love. They have a few barrels they use as tables and a few communal benches that you can share with people. It does get busy so you'll probs just end up finding a spot to fit everyone until a table opens up. Drinks: The drinks here are average for the area and are tasty. I find myself going for the Pimms cup since I've been obsessed after studying abroad in Europe. Will return when the next occasion arises or when i'm craving that Pimms. read more

Stopped in a couple of weeks ago with an after-work crowd celebrating a colleagues birthday, when I stepped out of my Uber ride and looked at the facade I was seriously wondering who amongst our group had chosen this apparent hell hole of a dive bar. Now, being one who is a fan of dive bars I was not the least bit deterred, but somewhat taken aback a bit that my more genteel friends would be willing to frequent this establishment. Of course when you walk through the door you immediately "get" the name, as it is a very clean, hip and welcoming bar which was obviously only recently renovated. Continuing through to the door leading to the back patio in search of my friends, I was again pleasantly surprised to find a great outdoor space with three huge redwood trees providing shade and several tables available. Back to the bar to buy a few drinks for the crowd, and also happy to see a great selection of premium and boutique labels, a nice menu of creative craft cocktails, and a couple of skilled bartenders who were adept, efficient, and friendly. Hope to be back soon and try a couple of more things on the menu! Not sure if they are going to add any food items but that or some type of pop-up arrangement would definitely have me at the five star level here! read more

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This bar looks deceiving on the outside but once you walk in..there's a huge patio space i the back with hipster lights! The patio looked like something from a fairy tale.. There was a huge tree in the middle of the patio and there were even people sitting around the tree. This place is a great hangout spot and the drinks are pretty good. I especially liked the grapefruit beer my friend ordered. I'm not a huge beer fan but wow, the grapefruit beer was amazing - wasn't overly sweet like a lot of fruity cider beers. I even asked the bartender where they get the beer in hopes that I can get a 6 pack of it somewhere because it was THAT good. read more

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Celebrated my friends birthday here. Awesome décor, great drinks and ambiance. Cant go wrong, it is def a hidden gem. read more

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Good bar with a really excellent outdoor area. Oakland is full of bars (kind of within a few blocks of this one) that have great outdoor drinking areas and I welcome each one to my life. Other than that, there's not much to say. Good beer selection, average prices. read more

Good cocktails and cool patio. Service was just okay, had to ask for food follow up and was uncomfortable with tip automatically added to bill prior to receiving service worthy of a tip. read more

Currently my favorite booze-watering hole with an outdoor patio. Can't beat three redwoods with fairy lights strung across! The white walls could use more art though. The drinks are reasonably priced, especially during happy hour for the cocktails on tap. We had the Moscow Mule and the El Diablo (tequilla, cassis, lime, ginger). Somehow the steel mugs make it all the tastier. Good half-dozen taps as well. Not crowded on a lazy Sunday afternoon. read more

One of my favorite spots of all time love I love getting drinks hear I love having my friendss meet me here its just the most chill vibe you get it any bar the bartenders are super cool it's clean it's open large outside backyard patio area to sit in always the games or the screen soul my husband loves this place as will his voice to watch basketball football whatever's season it is it. You can go wrong if you come to the double standard read more

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I was standing on Telegraph yelping bars to figure out where I was going next. As I looked up from my phone I saw that one was right in front of me. Yelp had The Double Standard listed as a cocktail bar/lounge. I scoffed as I took in the very rough exterior. "THIS place? Cocktail bar is a bit of a stretch... ", I thought. But I, forever a lover of dive bars, decided to give it a try anyway. As soon as I stepped inside I realized I was SO wrong about this place. The inside was classy, beautiful and featured an interesting list of specialty cocktails. The best part was the back area, though. There were lights strung up and three beautiful, giant redwoods were the centerpieces. Despite there being at least a dozen people outside, it was quiet and peaceful. Do not let the front deter you from coming here. The Double Standard is an awesome place for a drink! read more

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I heard you wanted a chill-ass cocktail bar with the perfect vibes and crowd to accent its immaculateness. Heard you wanted a local bar with a patio that's perfect for enjoying the beautiful Oakland sun. And doggonit', some plentiful seating too without it feeling too cramped nor pretentious. We got ourselves a winner folks. It's hard to pull it off with flying colors, so effortlessly, and with such style. I very much appreciate a solid local bar option. Do enjoy and tip your bartenders appropriately. Maybe make a few new friends and memories while you're at it. read more

I've been here a few times. Great spot if you're meeting up friends or if you want to drink on your own... I ordered a witch drink which includes vodka. The service was good. Chill environment. read more

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Great cocktails. Nice outdoor patio. Spacious. Chill environment. Dog friendly. Good service.

They have delicious and interesting cocktails on tap, the staff is always friendly and kind. They allow dogs and even give the pups a little treat. The backyard patio is really incredible. The redwood trees make me feel like I'm in the forest and not the middle of Oakland. Also, really amusing bathroom graffiti. All and all, a great neighborhood bar. read more