Silicon Valley's Best Dive Bar

Reviews:

• “great hangout, good tables”
• “Amsterdam Billiards of the West Coast, which is a hell of a compliment”
• “What a change!! Love this place again!!”
• “SICK OF MEAT MARKETS? Great spot to hang with friends and relax”
• “Great food, great service and ambience. Best pool hall in town!”

South First Billiards or email South First Billiards

Family-owned-and-operated tavern offers 10 drafts, 23 bottles beers, full bar, dart boards, pool tables, arcade games and big-screen TV.

Reviews:

• “Like to smoke, and have a cheap beer?!”
• “Fun & Friendly bar”
• “Great bar, lots of women, great drinks….”
• “up in smoke”

Tips: Ask about dart and pool leagues and tournaments.

Beefy’s Cabin or email Beefy’s Cabin

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

A retro hot spot for local rat packs to congregate, play pool and drink martinis.

Reviews:

• “Piece of **** bar”
• “Smokin hot bartenders, neighborhood crowd and karaoke!”
• “The Dive is GREAT”
• “there are WAY better bars in San Jose…”
• “Dive Bar is the coolest!”

Tips: Bring quarters to feed the jukebox that features everything from Dean Martin to Beyonce.

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