The Best Bars in South Bay

Molly MaGee's Irish Pub

Molly MaGee's Irish Pub provides an authentic Irish pub environement in downtown Mountain View. A full menu is offered every night, along with regular drink specials. DJs mix a variety of formats for dancing Thursday through Saturday. more

Monte Carlo Night Club

An exquisite and unforgettable evening filled with live entertainment, dancing and good times. more

Morgan Hill Cigar Company

The Morgan Hill Cigar Company is a Morgan Hill and Bay Area destination for finding fine cigars and fine wine -- and enjoying them both on site with friends at our popular and friendly wine and cigar bar. We have dozens of popular cigar brands, along... more

Motif Resturant & Lounge

With two levels of dance floors (and bars) and a pristine ambience, Motif offers a mix of house, EDM and hip-hop, with the occasional live rapper performing. They have nights for the 18-and-over crowd twice a month (on Thursdays) and regular appea... more

Murphy's Law

Murphy’s lays down the law with five TVs and a projection screen for sports; live music Friday and Saturdays and a blues jam on Mondays. more

Myth Taverna Lounge

The patio features live music at Happy Hour. DJs spin your favorite dance hits, house & electro remixes & old school classics for the perfectly positive vibe to take you into the night. The indoor setting and the patio offer distinct and disti... more

Noite

Noite is a cocktail bar & nightclub in San Jose's SoFa District. more

Nomikai

welcome to nomikai - social food and drinkery.  Restaurant and bar serving great tasting, unique specialty pizzas and food in a fun, relaxed, inviting atmosphere. The name nomikai comes from a drinking party phenomenon in the Japanese culture.... more

O'Flaherty's Irish Pub

Known primarily for its drinks and clubby pub atmosphere, O'Flaherty's also hits high marks in the grub department. A full menu of Irish pub fare includes crispy fish and chips, hearty Guinness stew and shepherd's pie for a satisfying fill-up between... more

O'Malley's Sports Pub

This authentic Irish watering hole forgoes the fancy apps and entrees and focuses on the brews. They offer beer flights, and customers can select four out of 30 rotating taps that pour everything from crisp Stella Artois apple cider to the “Hol... more

Off the Hook Sports Bar & Grill

Your classic neighborhood watering hole, Off The Hook spends most nights corralling sports fans and anyone looking for some good booze-assisted socializing. The strip mall location pretty much guarantees that the crowd will be unique in that possibly... more

Off The Rails Brewing Co.

Located in the historic district of downtown Sunnyvale with its award-winning brewery, Off the Rails is the perfect neighborhood gathering spot for family and friends. more

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Opal Social Club

Opal has become one of the most popular clubs in the South Bay. Elegant decor, an outdoor patio, multiple bars, an elevated DJ booth, state-of-the-art sound system and special effects, house music and VIP treatment second to none. Reserve a spot on t... more

Original Gravity Public House

Serving regional craft beers and some international selections, Original Gravity has become a hub for beer fans in downtown San Jose. Specialty menu items, such as gourmet grilled cheese, duck fat fries and sweet apricot sausage from an extensive... more

Pacific Palms Grill and Bar

Dark underground dance. 18+. Old school and R&B. more

Paolo's Restaurant

Italian. Paolo’s serves authentic Italian cuisine and various regional dishes. With a menu that reflects seasonal ingredients, Paolo’s is constantly redefining good food. This San Jose restaurant’s elegant setting and amiable s... more

Paper Plane

This cavernous, downtown bar gives off an aura of cool: Bartenders zip across the expansive wall of bottles on a library ladder, and the creative and complex drinks are named with a wink and a nod, like the “Between 2 Fernets.” But don&rs... more

Parkview Kitchen & Spirits

Parkview Kitchen & Spirits specializes in fresh, seasonal ingredients, imaginatively prepared with a California twist. A handsome open space, accented with hardwoods and leather, the ambiance is the ideal spot to enjoy anything from a casual supp... more

Paul & Eddies Monta Vista Inn

For people looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the Silicon Valley, Paul and Eddie's Monta Vista is like a time warp to a simpler time. It opened in the early 1950s and is in one of the oldest buildings in Cupertino. Paul and Eddie's specialty... more

Pekoe

A Fusion TBar serving premium organic dessert drinks fused with premium spirits. ----- The name Pekoe (pē) or Orange Pekoe (pek-ho) represents the tea grading system that is based upon the size of processed and dried black tea leaves. We blend... more

Piatti Ristorante - Santa Clara

Piatti Ristorante reflects the warm charm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Piatti boasts a simple, unpretentious design, rustic yet flavorful cuisine and family friendly service. Piatti is a gathering places where friends,... more

Plaza Inn

A tiny, no-frills cantina, the Plaza Inn is a neighborhood hangout for drinkers seeking traditional Mexican fare and an after-work cocktail. The unpretentious atmosphere is perfect for sipping a beer and watching a soccer match and although the menu... more

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Red Branch Cider Company (Rabbits Foot Meadery)

Some secrets are hard to give up, and Irish-born Michael Faul has created a cozy, laid-back, hidden pub. Everything is made with honey. Five ciders, five beers and five meads are always on tap. Ask for a flight of each or order a pint. The classic Ha... more

Red Stag Lounge

Be sure to do your vocal exercises before heading to the Red Stag. This strip-mall dive may be out in the middle of no-man's land - on West San Carlos, right before it becomes Stevens Creek - but you'd be hard pressed to find a South Bay bar that tak... more

Redi Room

The drinks are reasonably priced, which helps people loosen up for the pool table and dart board. Prime rib is only $11 on Tuesdays. -- Metro Bars & Clubs, June 16, 2010 more

Renegades

Where Splash bleeds sequins and Tokyo Teas, Renegades courses with leather, Levi’s and hairy chests. Silicon Valley’s only bear bar may be a manly man’s world, but it boasts a wildly diverse range of regulars—lesbians, jocks,... more

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Rock Bottom Brewery has a simply mission statement: always be about the beer. As one of the country's best known breweries, Rock Bottom has been open for twenty years and is now located in 37 different spots around the country. Each and every tank Ro... more

Rookies Sports Lodge - Willow Glen

Few bars show such devotion to their regulars as Rookies—the ceiling is basically lined with personalized mugs waiting for their owners. In addition to more than a dozen TVs, a much-improved menu with very reasonably priced tacos and pizza make... more

Rookies Sports Lodge Downtown

Rookies Sports Lodge Downtown is located in the heart of Downtown in San Jose. As a family owned and operated restaurant and bar, we truly believe in giving our guests the best experience possible. We care about quality and consistency; We have, in f... more

Rooster T. Feathers

For over 30 years Rooster T. Feathers has brought the nation's best comics to the Sunnyvale stage. Stars of today such as Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, and Drew Carey have entertained thousands of Rooster's crowds. Today, Roosters... more

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Rootstock

Located in Los Gatos’ historic downtown, Rootstock has a modern decor with mediterranean influences fits in with the coastal bay identity of our neighbors over the hill. Their knowledgeable staff and cleverly designed taste map on the menu will... more

Rosie McCann's - Santana Row

Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant is located in the notorious Santana Row area. First opening its big green doors 10 years ago- Rosie's was an instant hit with all the locals. The bar serves a large variety of scotch, whiskey & vodka. Als... more

San Jose Bar & Grill

San Jose Bar & Grill is located in Downtown San Jose, across from The Improv and next to Tres Gringos Cabo Cantina.   Usually closed, on Sundays during the NFL season we open to show the games on TV from 10am – 5pm. Sports Bar. Nig... more

San Pedro Square Bistro and Wine

What does it mean to create a successful restaurant? For us, it's more than artfully arranging ingredients on a plate. And it's more than preparing mouth watering dishes for our customers. We turn out fine cuisine in support of our premise that food... more

Santa Clara Valley Brewing

The Brewery has finally opened its doors! A spacious, rustic brewery and taproom, wooden tables and communal benches are paired with lounge-style chairs to make the place perfect for kicking back to enjoy beer and company. All of their beers are insp... more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Santana Row

We bring authentic Southern BBQ to the South Bay. Sauced is a family business. You're not just a customer when you're here -- you're part of the family, too. So come on in and unwind after work, get in on a round of bingo, or just kick back with frie... more

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