Silicon Valley's Best Live Music Venue

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

A dance club that plays the music of the past and present for a well-dressed, young crowd sipping strange concoctions.

Reviews:

• “Its just Okay .. bring ur own party”
• “THE PLACE TO BE ON A SATERDAY NIGHT!!!!!”
• “Just Didn’t Like It”
• “It’s Happing!”
• “The Best!”

VooDoo Lounge

This laid-back, upstairs bar with live music has a friendly atmosphere with little concern for trends.

Reviews:

• “Is there somewhere else”
• “Fun 30’s+ Dance spot”

Tips: Smokers aren’t outcasts on the front patio—you can still see the band from outside.

Number One Broadway or email Number One Broadway

The third time’s all charm for this growing empire of captivating Singaporean restaurants.

Reviews:

• “Good but not great..”
• “Fabulous Food / Fun Experience”
• “average and overpriced food”
• “Overpriced & Nasty”
• “Over-rated, overpriced, worst service ever!!!”

Tips: South Bay DJs spin house music on Friday and Saturday nights, but on Thursdays from 9pm to midnight, it’s live jazz.

Straits Cafe – Santana Row

Visual flair and fusion fare distinguish this upscale beer hall from smaller microbreweries.

Reviews:

• “Avoid if you like beer and an honest Pint…..”
• “Good beers”
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• “Downtown Dining”
• “great beer”

Tips: The seasonal beer menu has three constants: a hoppy pilsner; an auburn, slightly sweet marzen; and a malty, dark dunkles. True to German form, centuries-old “purity” laws are followed, meaning only hops, barley, yeast and water are used.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

The top blues joint in Silicon Valley.

Reviews:

• “Best Live Blues bar in the South Bay!!”
• “JJ’s is going down”
• “Best live music spot in town.”
• “one of a kind in the valley…”

Tips: JJ’s brings in an array of acts that cut across the blues genre, from Delta and Chicago to jump and barroom. You might see Maria Muldaur croon one night and then witness a zydeco explosion with the Sun Dogs a day later.

JJ’s Blues

Spectacular views and great concerts in a mellow winery setting.

Reviews:

• “Beautiful view BUT ….”
• “The perfect date…”
• “Beautiful”

Tips: Multicourse prix-fixe dinners with wine accompaniments or full buffets are available from Chateau La Cresta by reservation.

The Mountain Winery

Dark, red-lit alternative and punk rock club for young-professional and university crowd.

Reviews:

• “If you’re not a part of their scene, don’t bother.”
• “The only 21+ real live rock in San Jose”
• “Don’t GO will be very disappointed!!!!!”
• “The Anti-Nightclub”

Tips: The club is located on Almaden Avenue, not Almaden Boulevard—make sure you don’t confuse the two.

The Blank Club

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