Silicon Valley's Best Bartenders

Chic hotel bistro attracts a vibrant, mixed crowd with rustic American cuisine.

Reviews:

• “my boyfriend and i fell in love at this restaurant”
• “great night out on the town restaurant”
• “Would never eat there again!”
• “overrated”
• “Cold Food – Bad Service”

Paragon Restaurant & Bar San Jose or email Paragon Restaurant & Bar San Jose

Off-the-beaten-path Mountain View neighborhood gay bar hosts multiple theme nights.

Reviews:

• “The patrons and the bartender need to learn some manners.”
• “An overpriced and scary slum awaits you….”
• “Friday night (Goth) was perfect”
• “Very relaxed bar.”
• “KOC”

Tips: Call ahead to see what’s going on and what the expected attendance will be like; certain nights it can be packed, while other times it’s virtually empty.

King of Clubs

An Irish bar-meets-dance club on Murphy Avenue.

Reviews:

• “Carry some Airwick Spray!”
• “Worst service ever”
• “Great Anytime”
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• “This place is cool”

Tips: It’s tough to find a good Guinness draw—this place boasts one of the best in town.

Scruffy Murphy’s Irish Pub

A lunch menu appeals to local residents during the day, while beer and wine attracts single 20-somethings late at night.

Reviews:

• “Stay away from this place”
• “Not a place to go have fun. "
• “Best Bartender Ever!”
• “My 2nd home!”
• “Mission Male House”

Tips: Every Friday afternoon from 5:30pm to 8pm features barbecue on the back patio with live music.

Mission Ale House

This British pub’s signage says it all: “Good Beer, Good Cheer, Always on Tap Here.”

Reviews:

• “Great Neighborhood Pub!”
• “SJ’s best pub”

Tips: Trial’s is a great place to go before a Sharks game or other events at the Compaq Center.

Trials Pub

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