The Double Standard

Came here on a random Wednesday night and though it wasn't as busy as a weekend would be, our friends and I still had a good time. Bartender was chill and the place is quite spacious - there is seating indoors and a whole outdoor patio with chairs/booths and games like corn hole, connect 4, and giant jenga. The patio area is nice because there are space heaters on the side and it's so pretty with the hanging lights. The drink prices aren't too bad, but I like that they had good flavors for the high noons. Definitely a good spot to check out for a chill night out.

Staff was nice and attentive but the space wasn't anything special. The drinks are unique and strong lol. The down side is that it smells like dog throughout the whole bar and people bring dogs of all sizes INSIDE the bar, not just the patio.

Good selection of beer and cocktails. Friendly staff. I love their outdoor area with all their christmas lightings! They have a giant jenga and connect4 for guest to enjoy. This place is aso dog-friendly( saw plenty of dogs at the terrace) and have plenty of TVs to watch games. If you open your tab, there is a minimum charge. Friday night was packed in a nice way!

Drinks = excellentChristmas Vibes = fireOutdoor Area with Games = pricelessSuch a great experience, the ambiance was so fun and a great way to get in on the Christmas Spirit. Went a bit early and it wasn't too crowded which is preferable for my husband and I. We got to play jenga and connect 4 in the beautifully painted patio area covered in Christmas. 11/10 recommend.

The Double Standard is an awesome place to relax, enjoy company, and have a few drinks. There is a large outdoor seating with a few games (cornhole, connect 4, and Jenga) with great music and just good vibes overall. There's a lot of seating, both outdoor and indoor by the bar.The service was also great and the establishment was very well kept!Overall, would come here again!

Came for holiday drinks on a weekday. Not too packed and it was very festive inside. Definitely recommend if you want to try holiday drinks.

Quite a nice find, that's for sure. Jamie W. and I were walking on Telegraph intent on downing a mangonada slushie at the Telegraph Beer Garden (review: https://yelp.to/CQT7tqXoZI). However, it was jam-packed with rowdy drinkers who had trouble setting their volume controls. So I developed a case of small-mouth, so we took an about-face and decided to stop here for the first time.Beyond thirst obviously, what motivated us was my recollection from their Yelp listing that they make a Pimms Cup. I've been surprised how relatively few carry a bottle of Pimms in their inventory, so I was happy with my $12 Pimms Cup. They mixed it with strawberry-infused gin, cucumber, ginger, lemon, and soda, and the effect was quite refreshing (photo: https://yelp.to/iqp443RzbH).Jamie took advantage of their own slushie machine and had the $13 Pineapple Passionfruit Margarita, a not overly sweet treat just heavy enough on the tequila to titillate the palate (photo: https://yelp.to/0kr3BHSYet). As satisfying as the libations were, the highlight was the expansive back patio which features three massive redwood trees and an inviting deck with couches.We came back a couple of weeks later and went for the slushies again, a repeat of the Pineapple Passionfruit as well as the $13 Blue Hawaiian complete with rum, pineapple, coconut cream, and blue curaçao (photo: https://yelp.to/n9p7Jw0u9f). It's been relatively empty when we visit in the late afternoon, which makes coming here and sitting in the patio all the more attractive.DRINKS - 5 stars...between a Pimms Cup and a Blue Hawaiian lies obsessionAMBIANCE - 5 stars...one of the best back patios everSERVICE - 4.5 stars...pretty attentive bartendersTOTAL - 5 stars...not sure what double standard they're referring to but I'll abide by bothRELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ

Chill Night Out 4/5 StarsHella spacious place with an indoor and huge outdoor patio. I love how there are several red wood trees on this property. The drinks were fairly priced and the cocktails were really cute and tasty.Not sure if they had food when I was there, but we were able to bring in boxes of pizza to eat while we hung out in the patio. There was a pop-up hot dog cart with a lady cooking German hotdogs & vegan hot dogs. She had lots of topping to add on them too.There are lots of tables and benches in the patio and some games to play. We played on these Giant Jenga and connect four setups. Its a great and place to chill with friends.As much as I love my space, it was quite empty on a Friday night during the summer. I was expecting a little more when I got there and stayed there all night.

We had just an amazing time! The place was cozy, people were nice and friendly, and bartender (Eddy) really knew how to make the BEST drinks. I highly suggest everyone to give this place a try, won't be disappointed, I'll promise.

Came here for the Christmas decor as part of Miracle on Telegraph and loved my drink!My party of 4 came on a Sunday night around 6 pm and it wasn't too crowded. They have a lot of Christmas decorations up right now, so I had been wanting to come and check it out for a while.Both the indoor area and the outdoor patio were decked out. Lots of lights everywhere and walls inside were plastered with wrapping paper. Loved the festive vibes!They have a special Christmas cocktail menu right now, with prices ranging from $14 to $18.I got the Christmas Cricket ($16), which has tequila, vanilla liqueur, minty amaro, coco pandan, cream, and mole bitters. This drink was SO good if you like a minty, chocolate-y drink. Highly recommend! I assume it's a riff of the grasshopper cocktail, which is another one of my favorites. The only disappointment was that it wasn't served in a cute Christmas-themed glass.My other friends got the Krampus ($18), which is a strong drink with both tequila and mezcal, among other alcohol, and they really liked it. Again, the choice of cup was a bit questionable though...Would love to come back for drinks from their regular menu after the Christmas pop up is over.