Austin T.
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My friend & I have been searching for another sports bar to check out in Oakland; one that'll cover basketball & soccer in particular. There are very few bars we know of that show soccer games, but we decided to take a chance and made a reservation at Mushin to watch the El Clásico. Here is a summary of our experience today:
Ambiance - clean, classy, and feels like a party all at once with the DJ playing music in the background (mixture of 90s-00s hip-hop/R&B). The back area was reserved for a private party, which can be organized separately with staff for future social events. Plenty of TV screens throughout. It was pretty busy when we arrived at 12:45pm on a Sunday, so we were grateful for making the reservation ahead of time.
Drinks - signature cocktails were distinct from each other & delicious. I had the caipirinha & Tap Tap cocktails (only one of which I could show, because the other I lovingly consumed right away), whereas my friend had a few IPAs. Prices are standard Bay Area-wise ($5-6 for beers, $10-15 for cocktails)
Food - good, but limited. They do have a brunch menu which is separate from another I've seen online. Fried chicken & waffles were nice. If you're extremely hungry, I'd recommend eating elsewhere beforehand, as portions are small-medium at best.
Service - the staff were very amicable and willing to accommodate our needs, whether it be changing the channels to our requested game, making friendly banter, or checking in on us to make sure everything was met despite how busy it was.
Overall, our time here was fantastic! Needless to say, I will be coming back here again and bringing along other friends to share the same experience. But also because I'm awfully curious about this avocado margarita... Cheers!