Now Reviewing: Halftime Sports Bar

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Cocktails with Cammy made its next stop at Halftime Sports Bar in Oakland. Initially, I was going to another venue, but I decided that since it was the beginning of the NFL Season, it would be good to go to a sports bar. Let me say that I am boycotting the NFL this season, NOT ONLY because of Colin Kaepernick but for a plethora of reasons. (Anyone interested in having a conversation around it is happy to email or tweet me @cocktailswcammy.) I wanted to observe a sports bar and sports fans because there are folks who have an appreciation for that type of environment. I'll be honest and say that while I was at the bar, it was hard to ignore the game. Luckily the US Open Semi-Finals were on - Venus Williams vs. Sloane Stephens, so I was able to keep my cognitive dissonance to a minimum.

I had been to Halftime before under a different name. One of the things that I forgot (but quickly remembered) is that it gets HOT in this place. As I walked in, there was a diverse crowd of folks there, Millennials, Gen X'ers, Baby Boomers, Black, White, Hispanic, folks rooting for New England (how you're doing that and living in The Town, I don't know), folks rooting for Kansas City (again, living in the Town, I don't understand how you're doing that either) and just some folks happy about football.

I was able to snag a seat at the bar as a gentleman was holding a seat for his friend. I ordered a Jack and Ginger, which took a little while to get as there were only two bartenders behind the bar. Halftime offered some drink specials as well as some bar food. I didn't get a chance to order any food, because there were some challenges with the service and it was just too hot in the venue. In an attempt to engage in one of the patrons there who seemed to be more into the tennis match versus the football game, I accidentally offended him (awkward moment of the night). I was going to buy him a drink but he was having no parts of me (sorry buddy).

I later moved to a stool near a table top to observe folks. Because I'm short with long(ish) legs and it was wooden, it wasn't the most comfortable seat. I didn't stay much longer after that, just because I couldn't get next to football being on. My recommendations; if you're looking for a relaxed sports bar to catch a game, Halftime could fit that need. Just get there early and dress lightly, or try and get a good spot by the door.

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