The Oaks Tavern

Good and bad points when it comes to my visit at the Oaks Tavern. A bit dark and no real stage to speak of but very nice seating to watch the entertainment. Security greets you at the door and and always a good plus in my book. limited parking and mostly on Street. Prices of drinks are competitive.

Nice folks but it’s loud and the people talk over your singing so much that you can’t hear yourself sing. There seems to be a regular crowd with the average age around 40. If you like classic rock, forget it. They will politely clap a bit, but most sing songs that are party songs. Many have vocal talent that’s entertaining, but it’s not for an “older crowd”. I will not be going back. Jo

My favorite local spot to drop a little time at - cool staff, fun people, excellent karaoke every night! Comedy nights, trivia, etc! Gotta give a shout out to Noah - great bartender, awesome to talk to, always the most handsome person in the room. Just good company and conversation, any regulars already know how cool he is. They ALL are, but he's a real one and a gentleman, which I respect. 🙌

Come here if you want that small-town-karaoke-bar feel! I came here with friends and we had so much fun singing in front of (and being serenaded by) friendly strangers in an intimate setting. I did not order food, but I got one drink. As an infrequent drinker, I usually ask for recommendations at bars, and on this particular day I was not met with the usual eagerness to advise and I had hoped for, but I still had a great time and will definitely be coming back!

The blonde lady who was working (Bartending) with the really tall man on 5/29 was extremely rude, kept giving me dirty looks when I questioned what’s in some alcohols as i’m new to bars. Won’t be coming back.

Dude. Mike Duff. Just come to this bar to see Mike Duff. He will make this bar feel like Chateau Marmont and give you the vibes of a downass Midwestern that gives the chicest LA experience.

I felt like the service was fine but what was weird it from the moment I ordered my first drink the staff made me feel like I had done something wrong…. I was there for the first time celebrating a friends birthday and I just felt like somehow by ordering a drink I was annoying the bartender.

Just came for karaoke night but it was fun and the atmosphere was cool, so it gets 5 stars. 👍🏽

Honestly, hands down, this is probably one of the best bars in the valley.. First and foremost: woman owned and you can tell, it's a quality place where you can have fun and not break the bank to have a good time. Atmosphere 10/10: it's small and quaint, or we can just say intimate and on a busy night you'll definitely get to know your neighbor. The ambiance and decor was great. Drinks: 10/10: nothing (that I ordered) was over $20, unheard of in LA... that's all... quality and quantity is equal... they also have happy hour, so can't go wrong with that. Food 10/10:they got pizza! the gluten free pizza is lowkey better than the regular, and the regular was a solid 10/10 for taste and price.. Not many options, but I mean, we're only ordering pizza to sober up a bit more to drink more, right?? No one needs that many options anyway once you're at that point. They've got weekly fun events and karaoke nightly (!!!) not just a random Wednesday or Sunday! 10/10 for that fashooo Last but not least, their staff is pretty nice and accommodated my party. 10/10 I took my mom here to celebrate her bday and we were a party of 8, on a Saturday night we reserved a booth to make sure we were real comfy to sail into the late hours of the night.. and that, we did! We all had such an amazing time singing, drinking and chatting. This is definitely a place to go to, whether it's a spur of the moment or a planned event. 10:10 recommend :)

The Oaks Tavern is a cool little neighborhood dive bar. It you're a beer drinker this is your spot because they have a vast selection of Craft Beers (16 taps & 20+ bottles). They also have some enticing specialty cocktails too. The story of how Camila founded this bar is fantastic. #GirlPower #SupportWomenOwned I recently came here to celebrate Yelp's favorite social butterfly, Te-See's birthday. Hannah was the bartender on duty, and she was awesome! When we got there it was fairly empty but as the night went on the place started to fill up and Hannah managed it like a pro. Making drinks and delivering pizza to tables with a friendly smile and cheerful demeanor. I had the JaJa Blackberry Margarita with a sugar rim, and it was tasty - a perfect balance of tart & sweet. One of the cool things about this place, if you want to buy someone a drink they will hand you a drink ticket so the person can redeem it when they are ready for another. In terms of food, they only offer pizza. (Gluten free also available.) Several were ordered for the table - Cheese & Pepperoni. Judging by the crust I'm fairly sure it was frozen pizza. However, it smelled good, and the cheese pizza was tasty. Free popcorn is available too. They also let you bring in food. Our hostess with the mostess brought fresh salad to go along with our pizza and, of course, there was cake! Tuesday night is Open Mic Night, which starts at 7:30 p.m. The talent line up was impressive, and the performances were enjoyable. I would absolutely come back here. It's a great place for getting together with friends, watch sports, or just hang solo. The regulars are a friendly bunch, and you'll most likely make a friend or two. *Karaoke nightly. Monday: Comedy Night 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Tuesday: Open Mic Night 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Sunday Trivia Night: 5 - 7 p.m. *HH Mon - Fri 6 - 7 pm / Late night HH Sun - Thurs 10:30 - 11:30 pm *Small parking lot or street parking.

I spent hours here on yelp looking for a fun place to celebrate my birthday and nothing called out to me. Then boom! I called to see what was on the calendar for a Tuesday night and Maurie (sp?), told me about the music open mic! She was so sweet! She sold me on celebrating here with 13 girlfriends. I made a reservation with Joey who runs the open mic & music acts later that night. We had the BEST TIME EVER!!! Ordered a bunch of pizzas for everyone to munch on. It was perfect. Hannah took care of our drink orders & pizzas at the bar. BTW - Her Berry margaritas were delicious. I got to meet Joey after the show. She came over to our table to say hello! The inside is very rustic and dark with leather booths. They serve free popcorn and have a full service bar featuring a variety of tequilas. *They only serve Pizza: cheese, pepperoni, sausage, combo, mushroom & truffle w/garlic sauce. (The pizza was good) *Gluten free pizza available *Small parking lot located next to the tavern. *Staff is very friendly & nice! *Call or check out the website for the weekly events!

We had such a fun time at Open Mic night. A dozen musicians signed up to perform their music. This provided the perfect backdrop for a birthday gathering. It was Te-see's pizza party and celebration for her birthday! Hannah was our server and bartender! We had fabulous service and a good time. This place conveniently located off the 101 freeway is very popular to meetup in a casual environment. They allowed us to bring in salad and cake, which is much appreciated and added to our good time of drinks, laughter, food and entertainment.

We love this bar!! Such a supportive group for karioke - still can't spell - but had a super goo

I was in town visiting and had an absolute blast with karaoke this past weekend! DJ Sam was super awesome and don't miss out on the BBQ chicken sliders...sooo good! Great crowd everyone singing their fav songs. Can't wait to go back. Till then check ya later Big Mikey from the Bay

I had so much fun watching the 49ers here on Sunday. Such great vibes and I am definitely looking forward to watching the Super Bowl at the oaks. Solid group of San Francisco fans and the game is on a lot of TVs so you can see it all from any seat. Hannah the bartender is rad!

Another year and more great karaoke times at the oaks. Jeffrey, who hosts on Wednesdays, is a fantastic karaoke host who is welcoming to everyone, including the LGBTQ+ community. He creates a safe and fun environment for all patrons to enjoy, making karaoke nights at The Oaks Tavern a memorable and inclusive experience.

Drinks were really good and customer service was good . They answered any questions I had. Tap on beer slightly expensive in my opinion but still good. Good vibes overall.

Thoroughly enjoyed my night here. Went with friends on a Tuesday night, and was able to get the last open table upon arrival. Our bartender was very nice and helpful. We caught the end of open mic night before jumping in on kareoke. I will warn you, they no longer have pool tables and the place is pretty small. But the crowd was fun and we had a great time! Also, no taco truck that night but they do offer pizza and free popcorn!

Great place to grab a drink with friends, they do have karaoke night which can be really fun. I don't know if they have food here never thought of it

We came here for Karaoke and thoroughly enjoyed our night. Love the vibe and the bartenders are so nice and knowledgeable . Will definitely be back !

I'm a total karaoke bar junkie and have been to my fare share of places in LA. The Oaks is definitely one of my favorite places to head to, especially on nights when Sam is hosting karaoke! He's got an amazing voice, an infectious attitude, and so many song options! Every other place I try and sing an "un-popular" song I'm always met with "sorry I don't have that." But not Sam! He seems to really love what he does and is exceptionally good at it. I make sure to tip him well and am always excited when I come to visit and see him hosting! The friendly bar staff, great drinks, and good options outside are a nice bonus too, but Sam definitely keeps me coming back for more karaoke fun! Keep up the amazing job, dude!

8/25/23 We arrived at 10:45pm for a friends birthday party. 6 friends submitted songs. 2 songs after our arrival, one friends song was played. We stayed until closing time. Collectively we spent $600-$1000 at the bar. No other songs from our group were played. We repeatedly asked the kj, explaining it was a birthday and the queue made no sense because people who arrived after us were singing. She said it was a long line and there was nothing she could do. Multiple other people complained of also being skipped. After the bar closed, regulars explained this was common practice and they did not like it but we're too afraid to stand up to the Kjs. This is wrong on so many levels.

Bartenders are dope, drinks are great. The only thing I'd change is it not being karaoke every night.

Buff white Bartender with grey hair was rude from the start and acted like someone made him service us ,me and my girl felt his BS attitude immediately and noticed he was only happy and smiling to the white customers making them feel welcomed but not to us we left after One drink. If you are anything other then white you gonna have a bad time here and be ignored by them or served with attitude.

The karaoke is fun but the tall guy who works there's is huge douchbag and the drinks are overpriced:/ especially the beers

I came to leave a long overdue glowing review of my go to bar and was dismayed to see the most recent review before mine. As a bonafide regular, let me first just say that there is no one named Jessica who works here so like... lol what? Was he even at this bar? Who knows. But to clarify anyway- if a KJ DOES ever tell you that it's not possible to sing it is either because A) you signed up too late and their list is packed to the end of the night (common on weekends- if you really want to sing on a Friday or Saturday get there EARLY), or B) they don't have the weirdly specific song you are trying to sign up for (and look- my go to song is called Camel Toe and it's about exactly what you think so I feel you on the obscure song choices. Friendly reminder that not having your song is not an excuse to be crappy to the staff.) Now back to the review I intended to leave: This place is awesome and they really have something going on for everyone. Do you want beer and bar snacks while watching football? They got you. Want to play trivia? They got you. Want to sing karaoke literally any night of the week? They got youuuu. Do you often find yourself slaving away in a corporate hellscape fondly reminiscing about the theme parties of your youth? The KJs go out of their way to host some awesome theme nights like wig Wednesdays, Gatsby themed white tie nights with special prohibition cocktails, and 80s night. Follow them on instagram and keep an eye on the stories, they're great about updating regularly with the upcoming events. They also have open mic and acoustic nights, amateur drag shows (featuring drag queens AND kings), and host a Cornhole league through LA SportsNet. They take reservations for large groups if you're having a party but they also have a huge group of regulars who are super inclusive if you show up by yourself. If you're new to the area or just trying to make some new friends this is definitely the place to be- you'll always find someone to talk to. The staff here is also great. The KJs are enthusiastic, the bartenders are efficient and friendly, and the bouncers just want to keep the place safe so everyone can keep having a good time. All of these things are great but the best review I can leave is this: I'm not a huge fan of drinking and I am a terrible singer, yet somehow I ended up being a regular here. And it isn't because of the super fun theme nights or delicious drinks- it's because of the vibe. It's because of the people. There is a community feel here that you just don't get from clubs or larger bars. I've made as many friends in a year of being a bar regular here as I had in my previous 5 years of living in LA put together. And that's not something you can find everywhere. Come in and let The Oaks Tavern be your Cheers.

First time I came here I had an amazing time, met some new people and sang a ton. It's a cool little spot in the valley and I seem to always meet interesting people here. The drinks are very well made and if you can get a seat it's a really cool spot to either sing or hear karaoke. (By the way it's Karaoke every day). The downside is that the couple times I've been here some of the bartenders haven't been the most charming people in the world, I felt like I was annoying them just by asking questions about drinks and it didn't seem like they were really happy to be there, now it could've been busy they could've had a bad day no worries that could be a one time occurrence. Now for the karaoke, the first time I came here I sang a ton (granted while tipping the DJ $20) got a good seat in the front booth and had a great time. The second time I came I arrived at around 11:50PM wrote the song I wanted to sing when I arrived then sat, drank and listened to others sing but by the time the bar closed I had never even seen my name listed on the list of upcoming singers. That's all good, maybe there was a ton of people in front of me and they couldn't get to everyone and maybe some people tipped and they got ahead that's whatever. The most recent time I stopped by, I arrived even earlier, did the same thing and the same result happened where I never got to sing all the while seeing others singing multiple times, etc. I understand that when someone tips to go ahead in line they're priority but you gotta squeeze some others in there too in my opinion. Idk that annoyed me a bit but overall it's not a bad bar it seems to operate on the same way a "pay to win" game kind of goes, if you spend extra cash on the bonus stuff then you'll get priority. I really wish I got the same vibe from the first night every time I stopped by but with bars it's practically impossible, I'll be back but probably at an earlier time to maybe get another chance to sing with my friends. If you read all the way to the end I applaud you.

Stumbled into the oaks on a tuesday night and enjoyed some live music. The bartender Hannah was super nice and directed me to the most perfect espresso martini. will be back again

Always busy on weekends and a cute atmosphere. Make sure to read parking signs. Karaoke is fun also

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I can't sing but sure love watching everyone else do karaoke. This is a neighborhood bar with an incredible staff always looking out for you. They have trivia, karaoke, comedy shows, and will never let you miss a major sports game. My favorite indulgence in spinning the shot wheel... don't tell mom.

Jen is the best this bar has been a staple in me and my friends life for many years. so many great memories and they provide fun karaoke nights every night and have heavy pours and complimentary popcorn. parking is on the lot or across the street. very cool staff and clean environment will always come and ask for Jen

What a disappointment! I would be livid if I was the owner. I was looking for my new regular karaoke spot, and showed up at 12:50 on a quiet Monday. Spent $60 I didn't need to spend at the bar. The DJ let some people go 3 times since me and my mom walked in and cut off the night before we got to go up, with the words, "Well some people tipped us fat so we bumped them up." The irony being I was holding a $20 to give him for when I went up. If I was the owner I'd be upset with the MC for prioritizing his money over the bars' long term success. I manage a bar in WeHo and would expect my employees to give first timers a great experience so that they would return, not cater to friends. Won't be back. Just don't spend your money at the bar--give it to the MC or it's not appreciated and you won't have a good karaoke experience. Still looking for that spot where it isn't some employees' private party for all his drunk buddies! :) EDIT: Did want to note the bartender was very sweet and her service was prompt!

The oaks tavern is such a rad spot to stop by and grab a drink. And by stop by and grab a drink I mean stay there for hours and have the best night of your life. Ashley and Duff are awesome bartenders and made sure I had a fabulous time! Also the karaoke hosts are amazing and make sure you get to sing your song before the night is over.

One of my favorite local bars. The bartender Hannah is awesome! She make a mean gin mojito and always has great recommendations on drinks. I will definitely be back soon!

What a night I had here with my colleagues. We came here for a nightcap after hitting up another bar down the street (just right before the Omicron virus went haywire). I'm a firm believer that drinking and karaoke equals some of the best nights out, so I was happy when my colleague decided to take us here. The moment we walked in, they checked for vaccination cards which made me feel more comfortable. Besides that, the first song that I heart when I came in was Mulan's "I'll make a man out of you" and I was all about it. The karaoke dj kept it safe by making sure to sanitize the mic after every use. With COVID cases super high right now, I probably will wait again to come back, however, once the surge is over, I can't wait to visit my local karaoke bar again! Thanks Oaks Tavern for a good night!

Hi. This is aged from 3 weekends of disrespect. The karaoke is awesome, so much love and support..... If you're a regular. If not a regular just know you will be judged and shunned if you ask for a song from Jessica. Or whatever her name is because she was hesitant to give it to me. I literally live walking distance from there and I'll never go back because of her attitude. I asked if I can sing a song and she said it's not possible. So I said Does 20 dollars make it possible and she said 25 and rolled her eyes. Horrible experience

Your typical neighborhood dive bar, but with some personality. Sunday nights are a double dose of trivia and karaoke. Maybe they'll eventually combined the two into Trivia Karaoke, where you have to sing the answers. No food except small pizzas and a self-serve popcorn machine, although they have had food vendors right outside their door.

Football, trivia and karaoke?! Sundays at the Oaks are so much fun! We came for the afternoon football game but stayed for the trivia and karaoke. Trivia was a lot of fun and karaoke starts early on Sundays. They have a big selection of beer of tap and the pizza was surprisingly good. The bartender, Kim, was so accommodating and friendly. You could tell she was busy, but she handled it well. Never missed a round of drinks for us! Love the Oaks! We will be back!

Came in on Christmas Day with my entire family and met your fabulous bartender. Mori (sp?) really is incredible and a fantastic bartender. I am a forever regular of your bar because of her. I will make the drive from Porter Ranch because I really loved her personality and delicious cocktails. By far the best experience at a bar I only planned on having 1 drink but stayed for 3 hours. She's amazing! The bar has a great vibe ... karaoke is cool at night. I like the customers too, very friendly.

Great little dive bar with friendly staff and great vibe. I guess Oaks is "the" Eagles bar in the Valley. About a dozen Birds fans including myself staked out watching the Eagles go to 5-0 on abundant TV's sporting NFL Sunday Ticket.

Sunday trivia starting at 5 pm. Be on time. Great cocktails. Pizza is good too. Will be coming back

THE OAKS SCANDAL EXPOSED - I am so disappointed to have no choice but to leave the oaks tavern 1 star. This is our go-to karaoke spot so when we went last week friday (8/25) for our best friend's birthday, we expected to have a great time. When we arrived it wasn't packed yet, so my 6 friends and I immediately put in our songs to sing. To my surprise, just 2 songs later, my song was called despite having put my choice in after a couple of my friends. My name is Alexa, and shortly after me, another Alexa's song was called as well, which I took note of. I thought I got lucky, but when an hour later, none of my friends songs had been called yet, I started to get confused. Our friends approached the kj several times to inquire about their songs being skipped over as we saw people who arrived after us being called to the stage. Other patrons complained of being skipped entirely as well while multiple other singers preformed 2-3 songs. There was no rhyme or reason to the queue. The kj said it was just a busy night and there was nothing she could do. We waited, supported the other performers, and between the 6 of us, spent about $1,000 in bar tabs. At 2am the lights came on and none of my friends songs were ever called, including the birthday girl! The kj insisted it was just a busy night and that she put all the songs in order that they were submitted. I asked to look at her stack of songs and my friend's songs were at the very bottom somehow even though they had submitted 5 hours before! When I asked why only my song was called, the kj got flustered and said she was confused because there were multiple Alexa's. So she moved my song up thinking I was her friend - the other Alexa!!! When we talked to a couple other regulars about it, they said songs being skipped is a common issue at the oaks tavern as the kJ's frequently accept bribes to put singers to the top of the list, or they will play favorites with their friends. The regulars said they were too afraid to speak out against the kj and begged me and my friends to leave yelp reviews on their behalf. I am honestly in shock and disbelief that regular patrons of this establishment are too terrified to speak to the owners about favoritism and bribery at the oaks. I feel like I'm in some niche true crime scandal and wonder what else we would uncover if we kept digging. I am sad to report we experienced it as well after spending $1000 at the bar. We will be telling our friends not to come back - until there is real change, and the kJ's power is put back in check, we will be taking our business elsewhere.

really cool place to hangout with friends and to do open mic and karaoke, drinks are not that expensive and come in a good size

Met someone here for a date, it was pretty early so I wasn't able to get a true feel for the vibe of the place but the customer service was fine. Drinks were ok. Located across the street from a taco spot- Ventura Blvd is within walking distance if you're planning to bar hop.

This is an awesome spot. A wonderful find while waiting for our table at Sushi by Jin. We yelped places with a pool table and this spot popped up. Decent selection of beers on tap, nice bartender, indoor/ outdoor seating, touch tunes juke box and a parking lot right next door. Reminds me of my neighborhood bar in Culver City the 90 West Lounge. Will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area.

Love this neighborhood bar.. I am from San Diego and was driving back but didn't want to miss the Eagles game, so I stopped in as it was listed as a great Eagles fan bar.. Wasn't disappointed, great staff and great people! You could tell they knew each other.. But they warmly welcomed me and my girlfriend as their own. Loved it so much driving up and watching the Superbowl at my favorite Eagles bar and my new friends!!!

This cute neighborhood bar is my go to spot. There's always something to do. The trivia nights are on Sunday and Wednesday and they are my favorite nights. Sunday has trivia and then karaoke starts early! Win win! The trivia bartenders are friendly and efficient. If the taco guy is there, you must try the tacos. Best in the area!

Can't quite remember the name of that tall, attractive bartender with a great personality, I think it was Hannah? But I do remember this, that girl makes a mean cocktail. Not to mention the lungs on her. If you're lucky enough to stop in on karaoke night, you're in for a treat. 10/10. Best Moscow mules around.

Great place to grab a drink! One of the bar tenders Hannah always makes me awesome drinks! She is definitely my favorite bartender there. I will definitely be back soon!

My friends and I had a great time at this hidden gem. I wanted to try a new drink and Hannah gave excellent recommendations. We will be back thanks to the great service!

Oaks Tavern was an amazing stop for my wife and I on our visit to LA. We went Wednesday night during their Karaoke which was a blast! The bartenders, Kim and Billy were truly amazing. The Old Fashions were perfect and the Tacos were out of this World. I would recommend this place to anyone, can't wait to visit my friends in LA and Oaks Tavern again!

Haven't stepped into The Oaks for a minute but so so glad I did... planned a work outing here at our local dive bar gem and had so much fun. They have a great selection of beer and some choice craft brew. A beyond solid wine and spirits list also. The staff is super great and on top of everything especially as the day becomes night. This diamond in the rough shines with regulars and newbies alike week to week. Probably one of my favorite dive bars in the valley as well as Los Angeles. The karaoke was/ is so much fun and everynight... the last few times I'm come in the rotation has been fair and really amped. A lot of support for all "on stage" and off. Always tip your KJ (and bartenders)... they work hard, so show it! The Oaks offers a lot more than fun characters, familiars and adult beverages... they even have free popcorn with a variety of seasonings... bar bites (vegan options ftw), board games and bar games... including billiards, shuffle board and digital golf. The bathrooms for men in the hallway passed the bar and for women... right next to table shuffleboard.... and yes they're incredibly clean/upkept. This is a place you definitely one you want to uber or lyft to as parking is super limited... though the early bird catches the worm if your local enough to come with a designated friend.

Relocated to valley village and one my partners is a fan of karaoke. Usually I'm not a fan of going to locations (Bars) that aren't specifically gay. Just because I've had problems in the past I'd rather chose to not put myself in that type of situation. Coming here I was apprehensive at first, but once there I felt totally comfortable and you could just tell that the vibe is totally great. The place does get packed at times. Where we just turned around and went home. Not mad because we were trying to be there too lol. The have happy hour specials. The karaoke is fun. Everyone really gives their best when participating. The bar tenders are nice always clearing up empty glasses. I've even seen actor Donald Joseph Qualls doing karaoke. I noticed they have trivia night which I've been interested in. Hopefully we get a chance to make it. Great place. Great atmosphere. Glad this place isn't far from us.

My friends and I stumbled upon this place recently and we had the best time! Karaoke was so much fun and Hannah was the sweetest bartender - we LOVED her drinks!

Best part of the evening was definitely JAVIS tacos. The nachos were bomb.com Diggity bomb Diggity bay! Yeah, just like thAt! Groundwork Emily was on her grunt work like nobody's business, courts services in hospitality was awesome. Just outstanding. What a great night after quarantine definitely. Definitely returning again Hospitality Great atmosphere. Diversity. Vibes. Everything! Hands down

Quintessential dive bar vibes with a great lineup. When I've had issues in the past, the management was always willing to help out.

I love this fun dive bar! It's a bit small but still works. I had my birthday party here and they accommodated us with our large group of 25 approx. Karaoke starts around 9 or 10. And that was very very fun!!! I think this place is a cool spot with a friend or with groups of friends. Street parking is available and there's also a lot that you can park your car.

I was invited to meet friends for karaoke this past Sunday, and we got there early when it started. Hardly anyone was there, and we all ate, drink, and sang one song, turned another slip in to sing again, but the the KJ ignored us for the next several hours, as more people coming in, regulars, and repeats jumped ahead of us, no problem. it was disappointing, because I thought karaoke was a full bar participation experience not just for favorites. "No way", we turn in a slip in an empty bar and wait for hours. We love karaoke, but that was a Disappointing experience, just saying ...........