The Best Bars in South Bay

Seven Bamboo

1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 METRO BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Staff Pick and Reader Survey Winner Best Karaoke One of Japantown's most legendary holes, Seven Bamboo is the dive bar karaoke capital of San Jose. As s... more

Side Line Sports Bar and Grill

New Bar in town, We just took over the Old Southside Cafe and have been taking out all the old and replacing it with New. Just added 7 Large Screen TVs have NFL Sunday Ticket watch all your favorite teams. We are looking to booking live bands soon, K... more

Sino Restaurant & Lounge

The uber-hip crowd and plush, modern décor make this Santana Row lounge a see-and-be-seen type of place. Cocktails and food at Sino are stylish, just like the well-heeled Santana Row crowd that lines up on weekends. At night, the beats at Sino... more

SmokeEaters

Fresh Food, Not Fast Food At Smoke Eaters we serve fresh food that’s made to order every day. We show up early to carefully hand craft our specialty sauces from scratch. There are no compromises, and we don’t cut corners. No MSG, no... more

SP2 Communal Bar and Restaurant

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant presents seasonal and locally-sourced New American cuisine from Executive Chef Paul Nuño. Our passionate Bar Team complements with handcrafted cocktails while our internationally sourced wine and spirits list ensures the... more

Splash

Two dance floors, a throbbing crush of bodies, sputtering laser lights, neon drinks and a ton of TV monitors make a weekend visit to Splash a rush of sensory overload. But San Jose’s preeminent gay nightclub, the colorful cornerstone of Fountai... more

Sports Page

More than 24 local and international beers on tap, $10 pitchers and two big-screen televisions tuned into notable sports events. The Sports Page has a small sports arena of its own: a beach-style volleyball court. There are live-music performances o... more

Sporty's Bikini Bar

Sporty’s has a laid-back vibe as a hole-in-the-wall bikini/sports bar located in a Sunnyvale strip mall. It offers a full bar but no food, but patrons can usually bring in their own. They’ve got bikini-clad go-go dancers but the emphasis... more

St. John's Bar & Grill

St. John's Bar & Grill is home of the "Best Burgers in Silicon Valley" and has served the "Valley" for over 40 years. Famous not only for the best burgers, but also the best Philly cheesesteaks, fresh charbroiled chicken sandwiches, entree sized... more

St. John's Bar and Grill

Nestled in the corner of a Sunnyvale shopping center, St. John’s feels like a cross between a Hof-Brau and an upscale burger shack. They have a wide selection of craft brews like the Hoptologist by Knee Deep, which lived up to the hoppiness of... more

Stanley's Sports Bar

Located in the heart of San Jose inside the Sharks Ice serving  beer, wine & soda, food including pizza, sandwiches, appetizers. Sharks Ice also provides group event with catering packages. Stanley's Sports Bar caters to the downtown San... more

Steins Beer Garden

This 12,000-square-foot beer garden serves import and craft brews alongside high-end American bar food. The beer list extends to unique craft brews and includes fruitier fare as well: Floris Apple Ale and Fruli Strawberry. For the beer-averse (even... more

Stephens Green

A fully loaded bar containing all the necessary brews and a food menu containing all the right pub foods? Check. A killer happy hour and 10 TVs for sports? Check and check. A two-level dance floor, laser light show and themed dance nights? Check, che... more

Strike Brewing Company

Named in homage to its two brewers—both former baseball pitchers—Strike is a tucked-away taproom and brewery just outside of downtown San Jose. Within walking distance to the major sports venues, the casual tap room has a few large tables... more

Tacolicious - Santana Row

Santana Row's Tacolicious is where tacos and great shopping go hand and hand. A wall of windows keeps this barcentric location bright and sunny. A patio extends into one of the Row's plant-lined courtyards complete with fountain.  more

Taplands

Taplands offers 25 rotating craft beers on tap, over 50 bottled craft beers, and a menu of snacks and sandwiches using local, fresh ingredients.   We also brew our own beer, using 20-plus years of home-brewing experience, allowing us to offer gr... more

Tasting House

Tasting House offers Tasting Experiences specializing in Wine And Food Pairings. Our goal is to provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy the best expression of the wines we serve. Each wine is presented in wine varietal specific glassware, served... more

Teske's Germania

Stepping into Teske's is like being transported straight into a neighborhood drinking hole in Germany. Well, a nice drinking hole. The bartenders know the regulars, but newcomers are immediately welcomed in with a friendly hello. Teske's features a s... more

Tessora's Barra di Vino

Tessora's features wine tastings, flights, and also serves by the glass, making it the ultimate wine experience in Campbell. Tessora is a fun, classy place with over 20 wines offered by the glass, taste , bottle... One can sit inside and enjoy or ba... more

The Bank

The Bank is one of a kind in Saratoga, a local dive bar amid some decidedly haughty surroundings. The Bank is actually Saratoga's oldest bar, and the interior looks as if it hasn't seen the light of day in all of its 30 years. There are these freaky... more

The Bears Cocktail Lounge

The Blue Door

The Blue Door is not just another restaurant. We took great thought & pride into building an environment our guests could feel comfortable in. We believe that all ones senses must feel the soul of the restaurant in order to truly capture our esse... more

The Boulevard Tavern

live music every friday no cover... 2 pool tables... upscale dive... doctors, lawyers, contractors, bikers, salepeople... you name it... weve got it... friendly staff... 8 hi def tv's... sharks and giants fans... more

The Branham Lounge

The Branham Lounge has been around since 1969. Its vintage decor combined with the modern feel make for an inviting atmosphere where anyone can feel at home. The "living room" fireplace area provides a cozy spot with two TVs to watch your teams compe... more

The Caravan Lounge

The Caravan Lounge is a friendly, owner-operated bar located in the heart of downtown San Jose. As well as being one of San Jose’s oldest live music venues, the Caravan provides other fun activities such as karaoke, comedy, burlesque, trivia, p... more

The Den at Fourth Street Bowl

In the tradition of great bowling alley bars, the Den at Fourth Street Bowl welcomes one and all with cheap drinks, killer grub from the adjoining café and the dark, aged confines that constitute the best of dives. Between, or in lieu of, roun... more

The Escape

Typically rocking a parking lot full of Harleys and well-worn pickup trucks, The Escape is a haven for true blue boozers sporting work boots, chucks, chaps or anything that properly conveys their disinterest in everything white-collar. The divey digs... more

The Garrett

1777 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell; 408.559.7930. A casual, family-friendly pizza-and-burger place with televised sports, beer on tap. The bar’s history stretches back to the 1970s, when in an earlier incarnation it hosted some notable regional m... more

The Goosetown Lounge

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Karaoke more

The Hut

The Hut is like your grandma. She may not look pretty, but she is definitely well loved. Earthquakes fans can stop in for a pint before or after the game to check out this neighborhood favorite dive, also a party spot for Santa Clara University st... more

The Lounge

2368 Pruneridge; Santa Clara; 408.244.4600. A neighborhood spot that is a prime location for Santa Clara University students to loosen up after studies. Besides its handy location, the bar also features a pool table and a smoking spot on the patio.... more

The New Jersey's

Our goal is to provide our customers with excellent food, service, atmosphere and prices.  Our staff and bartenders are professional, friendly and provide great customer service. more

The Office Bar

820 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View; 650.969.2098. A dive bar with karaoke, pinball, pool table and jukebox. That just about covers it. The lack of windows enables the kind of privacy that is a big selling point as local watering holes like this.... more

The Old Wagon Saloon and Grill

For a casual hangout, this Western-style bar is in the heart of downtown San Jose. It's home to a no-frills drink menu, but the large patio is the main attraction, hosting hundreds of people on any given weekend. There is nothing old about the Old... more

The Quarter Note

1214 Apollo Way, Sunnyvale; 408.732.2110. Sherrie and Sue host karaoke interspersed live music on the weekends. Sunday afternoon features Uncle Frank’s “brisket and blues.” Voted best local club in Sunnyvale by Wave Magazine! DJ a... more

The Reserve Wine Bar & Merchants

We are a wine bar, wine shop, & restaurant where you can find by the glass, half glass, and flight specials daily. Specializing in family-owned, boutique, and limited case production wines from around the world. We also serve a selection of charc... more

The Triple Threat Sports Bar and Grill

We are a bar and grill dedicated to good times, great food, and epic experiences. Our cocktails are unique, we have daily specials for sporting events, Diamond pool tables, an awesome sports atmosphere, karaoke and bands, DJs on the weekends, and mor... more

The Vesper

The Vesper is an American craft cocktail bar focused on artisan cocktails and delicious food.  Happy Hour:  Open - 6pm more

The Wine Library

Fear and TastingWine-tasting rooms don't have to be scary places--with Metro's expert help, you too can be sipping and spittingBy Christina WatersUNLIKE SEX (one hopes), wine tasting is an acquired skill. Do you spit? Do you swallow? Do you use the w... more

The X-Bar and Homestead Bowl

Tucked away at the intersection of Homestead Road and Stelling, this classic, "Old School", bowling and entertainment center is just the place to perfect your form or to catch up with friends and families. The bowling alley features 32 lanes. "Had... more

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