"A good, lively neighborhood bar has the power to make you stay in a neighborhood for years on end, and The Oaks Tavern in Sherman Oaks is just the spot. If the nightly karaoke and pool tables aren’t enough mixing and mingling, you can join the Oaks’ very own softball team With a Jameson Black Barrel whiskey sour in hand, the Oaks is a home-run option for a work holiday party or any odd Tuesday where you need a respite from any winter blues." - Mackenzie Filson