Third year in a row for Miracle on Telegraph. It's always a blast! The bartenders get into character and pours lots of delicious holidays drinks. This year my favorite was Rudolph's Replacement (it was like a coffee cocktail) hope they keep this tradition going for years to
Wesley L.
A friend found this place in her search for holiday cocktails, so we had to try it out. We found holiday cocktails and then some. There were plenty of people here on a Wednesday night dressed in festive costumes or bike shorts (no in between). It took a while to reach the front but eventually placed our orders for 3 holiday cocktails: Hot Buttered Rum, Jingle Balls Nog, and Christmas Cricket. The drinks came in the cutest mugs which were for sale and they held our credit card until we finished our drinks and returned them. The drinks were tasty and although on the pricier side, it was worth it for the Christmas cheer and vibes. All the drinks were pretty typical for the holiday season except the Christmas Cricket which we liked the least (tequila didn't go super well with all the other ingredients). Bartenders were friendly and quick at their job, might come again when it's not in holiday mode
Dianna H.
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.
Kourtney A.
Haven't been here in a while but so glad to be back! I went for the East Bay Beer Running group on a Tuesday so I was there for the beer. But they had super cute holiday cocktails on their menu that I have to go back to try! They have both indoors and outdoor space and both were super cute, we sat outside. The servers were really nice and going as fast as they could while still making sure each patron got their full attention. And just like everywhere else in uptown Oakland, give yourself ample time for parking.
Alisha Holdbrook
This place is super cool inside and out. They have it all decked out for Christmas and it’s a must see bar. The redwood trees on the back patio are a nice vibe. The drinks were also very very good! Get the marshmallow unicorn drink !
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Antonio P.
Great bar. Great prices on drinks. Large open space in the back. Perfect place to bring a friend or 10. I do wish the service was a bit faster especially for a big space such as this. Check it out. I do recommend having one of their holiday drinks!
jim Matysik
One of my favorite bars in Oakland. The staff is always friendly and they are always generous with the pours. The back patio is great to sit in, especially when it’s warm out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tap Cocktails
Juan L.
If you want to go to a bar to just be ignored by all three bartenders and not get served one drink in the span of 45 minutes when it is NOT busy, then this is the place I guess. I Literally always tip good when I go and I am beyond respectful to bartenders but for some reason they kept ignoring my friends, I, and certain groups of people behind us as well. It was so obvious they were choosing who they wanted to serve drinks to - so humiliating. The only good thing was walking out and discovering Beeryland down the street, everyone was so nice there and there's an actual line they follow, with great attitudes.
Very cute bar, it is all decorated for Christmas and has different themes. They must wrapped up the Doggpound which had drinks named after the worker's dogs. Now they are switching over to Christmas. Very large bar, went on a Sunday and it wasn't very busy, but probably more people would go on Fri/Sat.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Carrie Bevis
Loved the back patio with two giant Redwoods and plenty of seating.Maybe I’m getting old, but there weren’t too many people on a Thursday evening but the music inside was deafening loud. Had to sit outside to have a conversation. But again, great patio.They had lots of cocktails on tap.
Atmosphere: 4
Ed U.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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 obsession AMBIANCE - 5 stars...one of the best back patios ever SERVICE - 4.5 stars...pretty attentive bartenders TOTAL - 5 stars...not sure what double standard they're referring to but I'll abide by both RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed:
Toby Barnes
Cool vibe, good beer. Worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Heather S.
Amazing ambiance. Stopped in Oakland on the way from SF and was surprised by this cool spot. Will go again.
Good Drank!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is a pretty cool barThey have very large
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Third year in a row for Miracle on Telegraph. It's always a blast! The bartenders get into character and pours lots of delicious holidays drinks. This year my favorite was Rudolph's Replacement (it was like a coffee cocktail) hope they keep this tradition going for years to
A friend found this place in her search for holiday cocktails, so we had to try it out. We found holiday cocktails and then some. There were plenty of people here on a Wednesday night dressed in festive costumes or bike shorts (no in between). It took a while to reach the front but eventually placed our orders for 3 holiday cocktails: Hot Buttered Rum, Jingle Balls Nog, and Christmas Cricket. The drinks came in the cutest mugs which were for sale and they held our credit card until we finished our drinks and returned them. The drinks were tasty and although on the pricier side, it was worth it for the Christmas cheer and vibes. All the drinks were pretty typical for the holiday season except the Christmas Cricket which we liked the least (tequila didn't go super well with all the other ingredients). Bartenders were friendly and quick at their job, might come again when it's not in holiday mode
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.
Haven't been here in a while but so glad to be back! I went for the East Bay Beer Running group on a Tuesday so I was there for the beer. But they had super cute holiday cocktails on their menu that I have to go back to try! They have both indoors and outdoor space and both were super cute, we sat outside. The servers were really nice and going as fast as they could while still making sure each patron got their full attention. And just like everywhere else in uptown Oakland, give yourself ample time for parking.
This place is super cool inside and out. They have it all decked out for Christmas and it’s a must see bar. The redwood trees on the back patio are a nice vibe. The drinks were also very very good! Get the marshmallow unicorn drink !
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great bar. Great prices on drinks. Large open space in the back. Perfect place to bring a friend or 10. I do wish the service was a bit faster especially for a big space such as this. Check it out. I do recommend having one of their holiday drinks!
One of my favorite bars in Oakland. The staff is always friendly and they are always generous with the pours. The back patio is great to sit in, especially when it’s warm out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tap Cocktails
If you want to go to a bar to just be ignored by all three bartenders and not get served one drink in the span of 45 minutes when it is NOT busy, then this is the place I guess. I Literally always tip good when I go and I am beyond respectful to bartenders but for some reason they kept ignoring my friends, I, and certain groups of people behind us as well. It was so obvious they were choosing who they wanted to serve drinks to - so humiliating. The only good thing was walking out and discovering Beeryland down the street, everyone was so nice there and there's an actual line they follow, with great attitudes.
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Very cute bar, it is all decorated for Christmas and has different themes. They must wrapped up the Doggpound which had drinks named after the worker's dogs. Now they are switching over to Christmas. Very large bar, went on a Sunday and it wasn't very busy, but probably more people would go on Fri/Sat.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Loved the back patio with two giant Redwoods and plenty of seating.Maybe I’m getting old, but there weren’t too many people on a Thursday evening but the music inside was deafening loud. Had to sit outside to have a conversation. But again, great patio.They had lots of cocktails on tap.
Atmosphere: 4
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: 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: 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: 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: 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 obsession AMBIANCE - 5 stars...one of the best back patios ever SERVICE - 4.5 stars...pretty attentive bartenders TOTAL - 5 stars...not sure what double standard they're referring to but I'll abide by both RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed:
Cool vibe, good beer. Worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amazing ambiance. Stopped in Oakland on the way from SF and was surprised by this cool spot. Will go again.