This place is super fun to come to with friends or for a date night. They have all kinds of food, drinks, and games. At first I thought it was only an e-gaming center but they actually have all different kinds of board games to play as well. read more

HORRIBLE experience. We were walking and the employee kicked my friend twice and he didn't even apologize and was very rude when we asked questions. The same employee also blocked the register when I was ordering. read more

We've been here a couple times now. Originally found it accidentally after an Emo Night happening next door at the Ritz. I love their pre-made cocktails. They're by no means craft but they still taste great as they're Soju-based. They're also greatly named, after pop culture/gaming. We came in during a competition once and it was fun to be able to get a drink and watch the competition. It draws in a great crowd as well. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Guildhouse - Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Love this place basically like a second home. They also throw some really cool raves with this company called Mighty Heavy 408. Highly recommend people checking it out the people that work there are so kind and the owners are super cool. Coolest vibe of anywhere in san jose! read more

This place is fantastic for unique drinks and games. The drinks tend to be on the sweeter side; I would suggest offering zero-sugar versions or cocktails with less sweetness. They provide free board and card games, and the seating for console games is comfortable, creating a very relaxing atmosphere. read more

Guildhouse San Jose CA Wed 1/25/23 © Work Private Event! Drink, Play, Socialize! Entertainment & Social Gaming, a place where large groups could meet, greet, catch-up, team-build, relax after a long day. It's a venue space where you can hang out and chill with your people! In this case, sales people were in town, from all over the globe, in-person meetings halted by pandemic in three prior years, time to touch base and bring in the game! Old fashioned board games too! Not just video games on consoles or TVs! Table games corner, shelves and shelves filled with them! I got myself going with Pineapple juice! PJ to satisfy thirst & my dry January resolution LOLz:) There're plenty of beers and cocktails to satisfy your curiosity, hop on! Ales and IPAs I will certainly try next time, might just as well... Cali Creamin' NITRO from Mother Earth Brewing, or More Beer Less Work from Ghost Town West Coast IPA 7.1% ABV, anyone?! Sours, too! Glorious Guava from Morgan Territory and another kettle sour from Lucid Gravity, Blackberry ABV 6.7%. La Fin Du Monde Unibroue Belgian Tripel ABV 9% or Dragon's Milk, an Imperial Stout from New Holland Brewing 11%! The bar scene is delightful, make your bets! Pictured with my review, Why is the Rum Gone? Banana whiskey, Triple Sec, Orgeat, Lime, Pineapple, Angostura bitters, Yummm! Lavender Lemonade Mocktail with Lemon, Lavender, Sparkling Water, try! Virgin Piña Colada Mocktail with Pineapple Lime Coconut Crème, why not? My dear friends, they're Mocktails but Cheers & Smiles are real! Need nothing else! Munched on varieties of portobello mushrooms stuffed with ... Spinach & Feta Stuffed Mushrooms ~ Caterman Catering ~ Italian Sausage and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms ~ Caterman Catering ~ Other foods Salad! Gotta eat your greens! Green beans Stuffed green & red bell peppers Crusted chicken Mushed potatoes Got meat? Something sweet! Flakey pastry with cheese & Fig jam *I ain't gonna take none of your Foolin' around I ain't gonna take none of your Puttin' me down I put a spell on you Because you're mine All right and I took it down! [ Review #744 with 10 pics on Jan 28, 2023 ] Got myself going w Pineapple PJ to satisfy thirst & my dry January resolution LOLz! @Guildhouse San Jose CA Wed 1/25/23 Delightful Bar scene! @Guildhouse San Jose CA Wed 1/25/23 Italian Sausage Herb Stuffed Mushrooms @Guildhouse San Jose CA Wed 1/25/23 Salad! Gotta eat your greens! @Guildhouse San Jose CA Wed 1/25/23 Green beans! @Guildhouse San Jose CA Wed 1/25/23 Got meat? @Guildhouse San Jose CA Wed 1/25/23 Something sweet! Flakey pastry w cheese & Fig jam@Guildhouse San Jose CA Wed 1/25/23 Why is the Rum Gone? Banana whiskey Triple Sec Orgeat Lime Pineapple Angostura bitters @Guildhouse San Jose CA Wed 1/25/23 Lavender Lemonade~Lemon Lavender Sparkling Water @Guildhouse San Jose CA Wed 1/25/23 Virgin Piña Colada Mocktail~Pineapple Lime Coconut Crème @Guildhouse San Jose CA Wed 1/25/23 read more

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My favorite spot to hangout with friends. I absolutely love coming here and getting to connect with random people as well, everyone is friendly and this community is lovely. I love getting to meet so many people who share the same interests. The bartenders are great as well, they make nice drinks. My favorite might be the Arcane Ruin or the Haduken. I come to the Guildhouse probably 5+ times a month it's just fun. Happy Birthday to the Guildhouse!!! I hope to attend many more events for the years to come!! read more

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Neither a guild or a house! A magical space for all ages to enjoy community and company. Delicious pretzels and sandwiches. Fun options in all different arenas. Biergarten atmosphere with a gamer theme. Kind people. read more

love to play games ?? This is the perfect place! They have a bunch of PCs to use & you pay by the hour. They also have board games that you can just grab to play. There's also snacks and drinks! read more

Unreliable service. My friend booked them and their staff seemed disorganized and incompetent. They made me regret booking them. I forewarn you after you make payment they become non existent. read more

Walked in at 12:48am and was told to "get away from the bar". Zero reason to be rude about it, but bartender chose to be. Two stars just because we walked in before they closed. I guess it was on us for not checking even though the bar was right at the entrance and the doors were open. Still zero reason to have such poor customer service. Will not be frequenting this location. read more

Isabella was amazing! She made us feel welcome and we definitely came back to her to get more! Thank you Isabella! You're amazing!

One of my friends and my favorite places to hang out. Honestly , whenever we have friends visiting from out of town, this place is always one of our first stops. They have so many different board games to choose from, their tables have enough space for both said games and the food and drinks you can order. The staff is great and values their customers greatly. I had a bartender stop someone from cutting in front of me when I stepped away for just a few seconds, making sure I kept my place. Fantastic spot, and if you're not into board games, there's so many video games stations you can use instead, and the drinks are amazing and have clever names. read more

I've never ever been to a bar like this and I'm so glad I checked it out! First off, the drinks were all great and fairly priced. I didn't feel like I was getting jipped, but I really enjoyed that they had a section for mocktails, since I was the DD. I had a virgin pina colada and it was great! I also got soft pretzels with cheese which was also the perfect snack while playing games! They have PCs, consoles and board games. I wish I could've played on their PCs, but since I went in a group we played on the Switch and played BTS Uno (which I was shocked to find it even existed lol). Now, the final verdict! I give Guildhouse a 10/10! I feel this place caters to both people in the gaming community and out of it. Everyone is welcomed and there's plenty ways to enjoy your time! I would definitely recommend everyone to check this place out if you're in the area!! read more

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Went for an event & there was a miscommunication regarding the use of drink tickets. We were disappointed when we found out we couldn't use them after the event as it hadn't been communicated to us but we just bought drinks anyways since we were already there. However, one of the security guards along with the general manager, Johnny, found & spoke with us after to apologize for the issue even though it wasn't their mistake. We appreciated their efforts to correct the situation & ensure we would enjoy the rest of our night. Great customer service & vibes all around! read more

I've been here for both gaming on the computers and playing board games. The staff are really nice and they even helped my group clear a table so that we can play. Their virgin pina colada tastes pretty good On a Friday night, you can expect the place to be a little lively. I saw lots of people playing trading card games and Mario party. read more

haduken was yummy, don't rec the butter beer lol. was warm and i wanted to try but def won't get it again, all their other soju cocktails and drinks r great tho, and prob one of the best places in dt sj for drinking, playing games, hanging w friends. bartenders r nice and service is good, gets super crowded but always good for big groups too! read more

Guildhouse - butter beer, haduken - Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

What a place! I was looking for a bar, and found this amazing games house! It's enormous and unlike anywhere I have ever been before. There are 100+ board games available to play, and a whole room set up for ~50 person multiplayer PC games. There are stages for one on one games battles! The cocktails were great, and I'd definitely come back with a larger group in the future. read more

my go to chill spot on the weekends. they have an abundance of game boards and they serve tasty drinks! if you order a drink, you can go to the cashier to the right if the bar and they will give you a free hour of PC gaming! read more

The bartender by the name of amber was extremely stand offish for no apparent reason. If you're one of the many faces of the establishment, at least act like you want to be there and show your customers some decency? Didn't feel welcoming at all. I love guildhouse but she made the experience below par with her poor attitude and lack of customer service skills. Other than that - Great place to drink and play games with friends. read more

Staff is usually preoccupied with their own conversations with their own friends or coworkers. The food is alright but heinously overpriced and the drinks aren't any better. The space is nice on a weekday but on the weekends there is no crowd control and the security doesn't assist. read more

Awesome spot if you're looking for a low key place to hang out with friends in the SoFA district, but still have handcrafted cocktails and/or craft beer. They were busy but it wasn't crowded at 9pm on a Saturday. They had a ton of different board games you can use, as well as console games and desktop computer games. The board games were free, but it's pay by the hour for the console and computer games. They had 10+ beers on draft, and a very creative cocktail menu. They also have good selection of food available, and it seemed like the kitchen was open late. There was no cover to enter, and they also have giant TVs throughout the space. It seems like they have events in this space, and it may be closed for private events. Both indoor and outdoor seating was available; however, it didn't seem like there was any lighting for the outdoor seating. It was spacious inside though, and tables were mostly socially distanced. I would come back if in the area and looking for a chill spot to play board games with friends; however, I hope they also add wine as a beverage option at some point! Sanitizer was available towards the front entrance. Parking in this area can be really difficult on the weekends, but some street parking spots were available, as is a public lot a couple of blocks away. read more

I had one of the worst experiences at the guildhouse both on a Friday night and Saturday night. I'm usually used to long lines at the bar but this weekend was different. It's always the bartender with the big square glasses who tends to be rude to everyone and I guess this weekend it was my turn. It seemed after he had a shot with the taller gentleman they were a bit more cheerful. It felt safe to approach the bar. Then again I was treated terribly. I decided to call it a night. I go back on Saturday night and as I was sitting with my group of friends in the parlor I saw a bunch of kids drinking out of a green 32oz bottle of beer. They also seemed underage, I looked to see if security was going to approach them. No one said anything to them, I removed myself from the situation and walked over to the main hall. A few moments later a customer lost his mind and began throwing chairs at other customers! No security guard was present! The police took forever to show up. It was a circus! As I walk out I see someone urinating on the walls of the parlor. I don't believe I would be coming back to this establishment. The GUILDHOUSE is not a safe place! Do not bring your family or children to this establishment. They have no security, and the bartenders prefer drinking than bartending. read more

This place is amazing! I came in when they hosted the Super Smash Bros tournament and Street Fighter tournament. They have a good dining spot and bar place for drinks and the place is lively. There's an E-sports PC room, you have to talk to the front desk to get access to one of the PCs but they have tons of games like League, Valorant installed. Chill and nice place to hang with friends. read more

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I came here for the first time last night with some friends, and it was a really fun time! When we got here, the tables were pretty much all full, but we were able to find one after getting our drinks. I think this would be a great place to chill with friends, and I might become a regular here! I got the Lych King, which was great for my boyfriend who doesn't really like tasting the alcohol in his drinks. It tasted pretty much like lychee soda, though that does make me question how much alcohol is actually in it. We also got the pretzels. The pretzels were decent, but the cheese sauce was amazing. My friends and I ended up playing board games, though we were pretty interested in playing Melee as well. I'm not too sure how to reserve a console or TV, but I would come back for sure and ask next time. read more

Guildhouse - Lych King - Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Here's my review of the Soul Caliber if it were an item description from Bloodborne: Brimming with the bane of slumber, this elixir of caffeine grants a formidable surge, surpassing all expectations. Imbibe it to transcend the mere realm of rest, propelling yourself through a grueling twenty-two-hour odyssey, unyielding to the embrace of sleep. This concoction, my inaugural libation, bestowed a felicitous initiation upon me. A splendid prelude to the realm of potent elixirs, it proved a bewitching introduction. ------- The vibe was basically a high school cafeteria with board games. read more

Such a cool and open space. Definitely will come back again. Drinks were delicious. Food is share worthy or if you're really hungry portions to keep you full. The only minus would be I like more cheese dip and it was a more on the runny side for my preference (I liked it to be a little bit thicker and to feel like I'm really dipping it in cheese - I know so weird). I didn't get a picture but the spicy beef bulgogi was also dynamite - lots of filling and the beef nice and tender. read more

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A cool place to hang out at. There were board games, PC's, and so on. At the time we went, there was an event going on so we were not able to explore the whole area but only the small room to the left if you were facing the front of the building so it was a bit crowded. My friends and I wanted to play the board games but the tables were occupied. Instead, we played on the PC for a bit and another friend even joined a group of people playing cards. Definitely recommend this place if you want to have a game night with friends and co-workers! read more

**PSA, ALL OF DECEMBER HAPPY HOUR 4-6PM, HALF OFF BEERS AND COCKTAILS!!** I LOVE GUILDHOUSE! I'm so sad I wasn't in the area for their BTS event, but I'm glad I got to visit on a regular day! I went on a weekday and it was pretty empty, but since the space is so big, it doesn't feel awkward or uncomfortable. Everybody's really just doing their own thing and living their life. I also appreciate how big the space is so we don't have to be squeezed between people! It's very COVID safe and they do check IDs and vaccination cards at the door. Their menu is so awesome. Their drinks are super affordable honestly, especially with them being such a prime location in DTSJ! Beers were maybe $6-8, while cocktails were $10. I got the sour beer that was on tap at the moment and their cocktail that has banana whiskey-- I can't remember the names of whether at the moment. Definitely give the banana whiskey cocktail a try! It was so good and it didn't taste overly boozy. It was perfect. Their staff is super nice as well and is willing to answer any and all questions you might have. My mission is to continue visiting and try every cocktail! I think you get a free hour on the computers when you order a drink, so maybe I'll play something on the computer next time. I'm not a gamer, so I don't know what I'd play, but I'll figure it out with my free hour and beer in hand! read more

Guildhouse - DELICIOUS DRINKS!! - Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

What a cool multi-use space. It's part gamer lounge/bar. They have board games and video games (Mario kart, NBA 2K, etc) that you can play. They have lots of seating/tables and cool couches if you want to have a drink and chill with your friends. I'm a little sad forager was converted to this, but this is a nice addition to the SOFA district for when you want a wholesome chill time with drinks. it's also walking distance to uproar brewery, continental bar, the good spot, and haberdasher. They have a good selection of beers and cocktails, come pick your poison. read more

I came to Guildhouse to meetup with some coworkers for a custom Valorant lobby and honestly, it was 100x better than I expected. I have been to plenty of gaming bars before, but Guildhouse exceeds expectations on most aspects Drinks: Cocktails and Mocktails were both delicious and reasonably priced! They had a good variety of drinks and a special featuring soul coffee. Drinks are a little bit small compared to a dedicated bar, but use high quality ingredients and are very tasty. Menu: The one downside is that there are not very many menu options. There are calzones and pretzels. We got the pretzels and cheese and liked them enough to order a second round! So good! They do also appear to allow outside food and have some long tables away from the setups to eat. Setups: You can rent a PC or Console. I have only tried the console. You register a free account and can add hours to your account for play. I think hours roll over onto your next visit, but they also offer free hour with purchase of food or drink. We ended up not needing to buy hours just off of eating enough which was nice. I'm not sure of the exact time, but they do also have a happy hour sometime around 4-5pm. Overall a great experience, and a huge venue for you to meetup with a big group! Honestly the whole place could comfortably fit 100. Closest parking is in the Convention Center which is $10 on weekends. read more

Guildhouse - Shock Jockey - Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Such an amazing atmosphere, If this review allowed me to put 10 out of 5 stars I totally would. The bar scene is my favorite, very attentive service. Along with refreshing drinks made so perfect as if I was on vacation. "Shout out to Johnny"!Thank you. Delicious food an excellent place to bring co workers and friends especially on a Friday or Saturday night. read more

Randomly stopped by for a quick drink and it was so interesting! Since I'm not a gamer, I had lots of questions where the worker (not bartender - he just made delicious drinks) but they were very patient. You'll need to BYOG even though they have some preloaded ones. Also had arcade games and board games! Such a cool space and theme of it all! read more

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Place is cool but it's not as advertised online. Online its advertised as a place with ready to play games. It's just an Internet cafe and you have to log in to your own steam account or buy the games. Staff was friendly but there was an event going on next door at the great hall and the parlor itself was completely unattended. 3 stars for some cool decor and vibe but isn't what we thought it was. read more

Great drinks, open environment, and great service. There are a lot of games/board games and activities here as well! read more

Guildhouse - Emerald Dream & Chainsaw Mango - Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by here for the BTS cupsleeve event! This place was so cute & spacious. First of all, the event entry staff were organized where you needed proof of vaccination to enter. Lots of Jimin freebies - loved it. They sold alcoholic boba but only had Taro & Strawberry Yogurt. Downside: they ran out of strawberry once we got to the front of the line. But looking at how they made it, just typical boba nothing to fancy. Loved the Jimin cupsleeves though. Ordered the: * Rising Phoenix Cocktail - Most appealing one out of the menu! Very yummy watermelon goodness and I liked how they gave you the rest of the redbull can haha. Costed ~11$ Loved the BTS artist alley it was so fun to browse, music was great, the photobooth was awesome. Overall great vibes - I'd love to come to another event like this again at Guildhouse! read more

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I brought my son here for a father son night and the service we received was awful....the staff was so standoff and I barely could get assistance with the gaming.... At the end of the day we just walked out after being told I could use the switch because of a tournament read more

Me and my friends love going to Guildhouse over the weekend. It's quite different from a regular bar, absolutely love the board game selections here! The venue is fairly big and open. It's such a fun place to hang out as there're usually some sort of events going on; I've seen people doing social multiple times as well as tournaments. The food selection is pretty limited but most of the drinks are solid, especially the fruity ones. My go-to is Why's the rum gone, it's more on the sweeter side but it's so good. Highly highly recommend checking out this place if you're into table top games. read more

I love guildhouse! This is a great space for not only gamers, but for groups of friends, meeting new people that play the games you enjoy, whether it is a boardgame or computer / console games. I had a great time playing games that I enjoy with my friends and grabbing drinks in-between rounds. I also met new people playing boardgames. Guildhouse has a great collection of boardgames. The drink selection at the bar tastes great. I've tried every drink and each one had a great taste that gets me coming back for more. The venue is amazing, especially for downtown San Jose. It's huge, looks elegant, and has a lot of room to roam around and you'll always find something to do. They also rent out the space, so it's great for gatherings. Staff is great, hands down! Keep it up guildhouse!! read more

Guildhouse - Cinnamon toast crunch. I love this drink! - Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here with 3 other international friends and had one of the worst experiences ever. One of the bartenders straight up called us Indians 'dirty' and made a disgusting comment about us jerking off before touching the lime. Like... what?! Completely uncalled for and straight up racist. Super unprofessional. read more