Bar in Oakland, United States
The Double Standard
100Pearl PointsDrinks-first, late-night
About The Double Standard
The Double Standard is a low-friction Oakland bar pick for casual drinks, late plans, and repeat visits where flexibility matters more than a destination cocktail program. Do not make it the centerpiece for dinner without checking the food situation first; use it as an easy social stop, then compare Viridian, Plum Cocktail Bar, Palmetto, Era Art Bar & Lounge, or Lost & Found Beer Garden for more specific moods.
The Double Standard in Oakland is best described from the verified details that are available: it has casual dress and daily hours that extend to midnight or later. That makes it easier to consider for a low-key Oakland plan than for an occasion that depends on a specific menu, service format, reservation setup, or other unverified details.
The useful way to think about it is category first. If you are comparing options, Viridian, Plum Cocktail Bar, Lost & Found Beer Garden, Palmetto, and Era Art Bar & Lounge are natural names to consider alongside The Double Standard. This page does not verify a specific drinks program, food menu, seating setup, or reservation policy for The Double Standard, so choose based on the details you can confirm directly before going.
Use it for an easy Oakland evening plan, not a destination dinner
Main caution is food. There is no verified cuisine, chef, dish, or menu detail attached here, so do not make this the anchor for a meal unless the group has already confirmed the food situation separately. If dinner is the point, start with the full Oakland restaurants guide or look at other food-led options before committing the night to one venue.
As an Oakland choice, the case rests on schedule and casual dress. The listed hours run daily: Monday through Wednesday from 4 PM to 12 AM, Thursday from 4 PM to 1 AM, Friday from 4 PM to 2 AM, Saturday from 2 PM to 2 AM, and Sunday from 2 PM to 12 AM. That makes the venue easier to consider for later plans than places with earlier closing times, but any specific service details should be checked directly.
Good for a casual plan, with better alternatives for specific needs
For a casual outing, The Double Standard may fit if the group is comfortable confirming current details before arrival. For a more specific comparison, consider Palmetto, Era Art Bar & Lounge, Viridian, Plum Cocktail Bar, or Lost & Found Beer Garden depending on the mood and logistics you want. For a broader scan, use the full Oakland bars guide.
Groups should read this as a casual Oakland venue rather than one with verified group infrastructure. No private-room, seat-count, reservation, outdoor-seating, or menu detail is verified here, so smaller flexible plans are the cleaner fit. If any of those details matter, confirm them with the venue before making The Double Standard the center of the night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at The Double Standard?
There are no verified cuisine, chef, dish, or menu details here, so do not treat The Double Standard as a confirmed meal anchor. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details before planning around food.
Is The Double Standard good for groups?
It may work for a casual group plan, but no private-room, seat-count, or reservation detail is verified here. If the group is large or needs a specific setup, confirm directly with the venue before going.
Is The Double Standard open late?
Yes. Verified hours are 4 PM to 12 AM Monday through Wednesday, 4 PM to 1 AM Thursday, 4 PM to 2 AM Friday, 2 PM to 2 AM Saturday, and 2 PM to 12 AM Sunday.
Does The Double Standard have outdoor seating?
There is no verified outdoor seating detail here, so do not count on it. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Is The Double Standard good for a date?
It may fit a casual date, especially because the dress code is casual, but no verified atmosphere, noise level, seating, or reservation detail is available here. For a more specific plan, compare it with Palmetto, Era Art Bar & Lounge, Viridian, Plum Cocktail Bar, or Lost & Found Beer Garden.
Does The Double Standard have happy hour deals?
No happy hour details are verified here, so do not plan around deals. Check the venue's official channels for current pricing or specials.
Do I need a reservation at The Double Standard?
No reservation policy is verified here. If timing or seating matters, check the venue's official channels before you go.
Location
2424 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, United States
Compare The Double Standard
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| The Double Standard | Easy |
| Viridian | Unknown |
| Era Art Bar & Lounge | Unknown |
| Plum Cocktail Bar | Unknown |
| Lost & Found Beer Garden | Unknown |
| Palmetto | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- Viridian, Notable alternative
- Era Art Bar & Lounge, Notable alternative
- Plum Cocktail Bar, Notable alternative
- Lost & Found Beer Garden, Notable alternative
- Palmetto, Notable alternative
How it compares in Oakland
Choose The Double Standard when ease matters more than a tightly composed cocktail experience. Viridian and Plum Cocktail Bar are better cross-shops when the drinks program is the point of the night; this is the more casual pick when the group wants a flexible bar stop without turning the plan into an occasion.
For ambiance, Era Art Bar & Lounge is the stronger choice if the room itself needs to carry the night, while Palmetto is the cleaner date-night comparison. The Double Standard is more useful for a repeat regular visit: easy to slot before or after dinner, less precious, and better suited to a loose plan.
For groups, Lost & Found Beer Garden is the more obvious backup if space and casual energy are the main requirements. The Double Standard wins when the group is smaller, the booking needs to be easy, and the night is centered on convenience rather than a full-service dining or lounge experience.
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