Bay Area/ Oakland/ Food & Drinks
Published on October 15, 2019
Batter up: Watch the World Series at one of Oakland's top sports barsPhoto: Aloha Club/Yelp

If you’re one of the millions who wanted to catch the ball games starting Oct. 22 but couldn't score tickets, all is not lost. Oakland’s sports bars offer the full World Series experience, but without the typical stadium dog, nachos and over-priced beer. That’s a win-win for you.

Using Yelp data and our own methodology, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best sports bars to view baseball's biggest spectacle.

1. Aloha Club

Photo: Aloha Club/Yelp

Topping the list is Aloha Club. Located at 952 Fruitvale Ave. (near the corner of Fruitvale Avenue and San Leandro Street), Aloha Club is the highest-rated sports bar in Oakland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 47 reviews on Yelp.

2. Laurel Lounge

Photo: Andrew C./Yelp

Next up is the Laurel District's Laurel Lounge, situated at 3932 MacArthur Blvd. With four stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.

3. El Potrillo Restaurant & Bar

Photo: Tracy A./Yelp

And then there's El Potrillo Restaurant & Bar, located at 400 29th Ave. Yelpers givin the Jingletown sports bar and Mexican spot four stars out of 29 reviews.


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