The Oaks Tavern — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Make no mistake. This is not a karaoke bar. This is a training ground for egotistical DJs…when you sing one time even if there is no one else in the bar, you will wait and wait and wait while the DJ. Decides you are not and I quote ‘putting on a one-man show’ because they will tell you in your face and even screaming at you that they are the top DJs in LA with huge fallowing… There was 20 minutes of no one, singing and the KJ sat there and scrolled on his phone while he played background music rather than letting anyone sing,…even though there was virtually no one in the bar and the advertisement said that karaoke started at seven or 8 o’clock, depending on the given night… Just so you know, this is not a place to come if you are a singer and want to sing two or three times in the course of sitting For a couple of hours, even when no one else is singing, it’s ridiculous and stupid and The KJ actually get upset and will scream in your face that you don’t get to sing again and ‘you will never sing two or three times...

The Oaks Tavern is a total dive bar in Sherman Oaks. It's located next to a dispensary and its patron seem to enjoy smoking as well so the whole place smells extremely strong of pot. I had a headache the whole time I was there.

The drinks weren't strong and definitely not cheap. I got a vodka and tonic and there was definitely a lot more tonic than vodka. The bar was slow but it was difficult to get service. I had to stand there for quite some time before one of the bartenders who were walking around asked me what I needed.

There was a serious lack of diversity in the bar. I was the only non-white person in the entire place the whole hour I was there. The atmosphere is definitely not that of a classy place. The place is a little run down too. I would definitely skip...

Amazing dive bar with a ton of options and valley charm. Karaoke just about every night with different kids. Very lgbt friendly and all inclusive spot with endless water and popcorn for patrons.

Great place to kick back after work with a fun happy hour that rotates with different specials. They offer a great rewards and coupon system via email subscription and mobile app.

Parking is scarce in the tiny lot and on the street, but it's always worth the adventure.

This place get filled after 10pm most nights especially the layer half of the week.

So much good craft beer and spirits... not too shabby with wine... food trucks sometimes out front or a few spots open nearby if...