Dog-friendly bar · Downtown & Uptown, Downtown & Lake Merritt
Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard
Downtown bar with a large outdoor yard and an upstairs roof deck, opened in 2015 by brothers Daniel and Benjamin Cukierman. Around 40 taps pour local, West Coast and Belgian beers next to a full cocktail bar.
Bringing your dog
Our sources say dogs are welcome, but not where in the place. Ask the staff when you arrive.
Downtown bar with a yard, described as a dog-friendly haven.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address135 12th St, Oakland, CA
- NeighborhoodDowntown & Uptown, Downtown & Lake Merritt
- TypeBar
Dog parks near Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard
- about 0.7 mi
More dog-friendly spots near Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard
- about 0.2 mi
- Good News CafeCaféabout 0.3 mi
- about 0.5 mi
- Oakland United BeerworksBreweryabout 0.5 mi
- about 0.5 mi
Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard: frequently asked questions
Is Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard dog-friendly?
Yes, according to DogTrekker and TrustedHousesitters. The sources don't say where in the place dogs can be, so ask the staff.
Can I bring my dog inside Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard?
Our sources only mention that dogs are welcome. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in Oakland dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
What is Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard like?
Downtown bar with a large outdoor yard and an upstairs roof deck, opened in 2015 by brothers Daniel and Benjamin Cukierman. Around 40 taps pour local, West Coast and Belgian beers next to a full cocktail bar.
Where is Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard?
Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard is at 135 12th St in Downtown & Uptown, Downtown & Lake Merritt, Oakland.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill, about 0.2 mi away, followed by Good News Cafe (about 0.3 mi) and Sante Adairius Rustic Ales (Oakland) (about 0.5 mi).
Is there a dog park near Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard?
Yes. The closest is Jefferson Square Dog Park, about 0.7 mi away.
Sources
- DogTrekker, undated, read Oct 2026
- DogTrekker, undated, read Oct 2026
- TrustedHousesitters, undated, read Oct 2026
About the bar:
- Tablehopper, May 2015
- En Primeur Club, undated, read Oct 2026
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