Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard

"Mad Oak has it all: 40 draft lines of primarily local beers and cider, quality cocktails, outdoor picnic tables, and solid food highlighted by load-your-own ballpark nachos, street tacos, and show-stopping mushroom fritters. When sporting events are on the many TVs, they’re generally with the sound off, but that’s because it’s really all about basking on the sprawling rooftop deck here. It makes for a convivial hang with friends, from the Tuesday through Friday happy hour into the night when DJs take over." - Adrian Spinelli

"The competition among Oakland’s bar scene is fierce, but new-comer Mad Oak has already turned heads with its tasty cocktails and expansive beer selection. We love to sample the unique sour brews or grab a velvety-smooth nitro beer. But our favorite thing about this place has to be the mammoth rooftop patio. It’s the perfect spot to watch an A’s game or make the most of a sunny Oakland afternoon." - Pitch Interactive

"Across the Bay Bridge check out Mad Oak and Athletic Club Oakland as classic places to watch the game, plus Mushin Sports Lounge for craft cocktails and lots of TVs." - Paolo Bicchieri

"When you want to keep soaking in the sun like a lizard, consider a trip to Mad Oak. The two-story bar near Oakland's Lake Merritt comes with a massive patio and an even bigger rooftop deck with lots of communal seating and a second bar. You can enjoy a beer (they have 40 on tap) and excellent cocktails, plus a rotating selection of snack-friendly food including beef sliders and chicken karaage. This usually crowded spot is also a gathering place for people who know their touchdowns from their triple-doubles—there'll likely be sports playing on one of the TVs." - Lani Conway

"Atwo-level patio and rooftop garden, plus more than 40 beers on tap and rotating kitchen pop-ups make this a real destination in downtown Oakland. No kids are allowed here, which may make it more for a day or night date." - Eater Staff