The Best Bars in South Bay

The Vesper

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

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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

Tied House - Mountain View

We dare you to find a better beer deal than Tied House's 89-cent half-pint night on Thursdays. This isn't crappy beer either—Tied House brews its own onsite and rotates seasonal varieties along with its always-flowing originals. For a few bucks... more

Touchdown Tommy's

A haven for sports fans, full of football and other sports memorabilia. For nonjocks, the bar keeps a pool and shuffleboard table in house. -- Metro Bars & Clubs, June 16, 2010 ---------------- In case the name of the joint didn't give it aw... more

Trials Pub

Trials is a true pub—cozy atmosphere, quality food and nearly 20 beers on tap. The fish and chips are the flagship menu item, and rightly so. The fish is lightly breaded, crispy and oh so tasty. Order some curry on the side to dip the chips in.... more

Uncorked

There’s nothing glamorous about Uncorked! Nothing to distract from the experience of tasting good wine with good company. A very small space in downtown Saratoga, there is no television or any pretense of white-coated servers and overly fancy &... more

UnWined Wine Bar and Wine Shop

This charming San Jose wine bar is one of the few spots in Almaden Valley to find fine wines from California and around the world. Unwined has won accolades from locals for its friendly, informed staff and impressive selection: 50 wines available by... more

V Bar

Located on swanky Santana Row, Hotel Valencia's V-Bar definitely acts the part - men loosen the ties on their expensive dress shirts after a day at the office and ladies are dressed to the nines sipping overpriced appletinis. Although it aims to attr... more

Vahls Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

Vahl's has changed little since it opened in 1941, and that's a good thing. The menu reminds us of the days before gourmet restaurants littered the South Bay. The bar serves drinks the way one's father (hell, grandfather) liked them, straight up and... more

Verge Restaurant + Lounge

Inspired by our location on the verge of town, VERGE is the new epicenter of social gatherings, get-togethers and milestone celebrations in Los Gatos. With a forward-thinking approach to dining, VERGE brings together a menu of culturally-diverse y... more

Vino Vino

Located in the San Pedro Square Market, Vino Vino is famous for "wine without attitude." With 13 wines on tap, plus plenty of bottles of local and small wineries and craft beers, this is an excellent spot to start a night downtown. They offer a varie... more

Vintage Wine Bar

Dionysian treats are served up in style at this chic Santana Row garden bar. Vintage Wine Bar tempts trend-conscious Row shoppers and bar goers with 25 wines by the glass, including several champagnes, and a chichi selection of artisanal cheese and c... more

Wicked Chicken

This top chicken joint has been feeding Santa Clara students for generations. They’ve got about 15 beers on tap, from the big names to local craft beers, and wings that range from tame and tasty to physically taxing. The “Traditional&rdqu... more

Wine Cellar

We offer the freshest Seafood including Abalone, all natural Painted Hills Beef, all natural Chicken or Pork, free range Lamb, Pastas, and our famous Cheese and Chocolate Fondues. Come down to the Los Gatos' Old Town Center for a romantic date, a pow... more

Yard House

Yard House is the creation of founder and entrepreneur Steele Platt, who came up with the concept shortly after relocating from Denver to Southern California in the early 1990s. Platt, along with partners Harald Herrmann and Carlito Jocson, wante... more