Doghouse Sports Lounge is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood dive bar with tons of character and an…read moreatmosphere that's hard to find anywhere else! They recently added a brand-new pool table, and if you love billiards, be sure to stop by on Tuesday nights when they offer FREE pool from 7:00 PM to midnight. Monday and Tuesday nights also feature On-Demand Karaoke, where the entire bar gets involved. The crowd participation and energy make every visit entertaining, whether you're singing or just cheering everyone on. The owner, Diem, creates an incredibly welcoming environment. Her positive energy and bubbly personality are truly the heart of the bar and help make everyone feel like a regular. The bartenders each bring their own unique style and personality, making every visit a little different and a lot of fun. If you're looking for a relaxed place with great people, fun entertainment, and an unforgettable neighborhood bar experience, Doghouse Sports Lounge is definitely worth checking out. Stop by and see what makes this place so special--you'll leave with memories and probably a few new friends!

I wanted to check this place out was visiting in a Friday night it was 1:22am they close till 2am…read moreand I knocked and the bartender just ignored me. I only wanted 1 beer I know they close at 2 am but it was still early.

This review is late in coming as it is for an event we held at Hapa's in early August for the…read moreoccasion of my wife's birthday party. It was very good working with Cassie who was generous with her support in ensuring my wife had a great party. As disclaimer we know Cassie from our 6 year old's baseball teams the past couple years. My wife preferred Hapa's Los Gatos location at first but were advised that their Lincoln Ave location would be better suited for her party of around 100 guests including children. We had a private event space next to their brewing vats and rented tables, high tops, and linens through Hapa's. This location does not have a kitchen and instead have taco trucks and such who park outside. For our purposes we had an outside caterer serve our guests and Hapa's were very accommodating to them. This location has a couple barriers between it and Lincoln Ave. and is connected to other small businesses via hallways so it is safe for children to move about freely. Hapa's provided corn holes for kids to play within our space and we had crafts on tables to do. Next door is a pinball machine playing shop so between all these, kids were enjoying themselves and adults largely free to socialize. Hapa's doesn't require you to buy their beer but we opted for wristbands and open bar tab. If you do bring your own alcohol there is corkage as normal though, so we just kept with their beer which our guests enjoyed. Their bartender Alyssa was great to work with, ensuring we had everything we needed while serving their public customers. We were conveniently next to their bar while being set aside from public space. There is filtered water to spout from but it's on the other side of the bar, so a walk to/fro for filling up our water dispensers. Our caterer provided agua frescas, no extra fee from brewery on that. They were able to bring their equipment in the space and set up nicely to serve made-to-order tacos and quesadillas with side tables of self-serve rice, beans, mixed veggies, and guacamole. We had dessert tables perpendicular to them. We were at first concerned the space wouldn't work as it looks warehouse-y but when outfitted with tables/linens, catering, and our own decorations, it turned out to be a great space where people could sit or stand and be free to move around. I was surprised at how many customers Hapa's had as it's in a kinda random location but it was packed both inside and in the back. This casual festive brewery environment worked well for noisy children in our private space and their free and safe movement about the building was priceless. Everyone expressed what a great space it was and my wife really enjoyed herself being able to see so many circles of her life in one space. Thank you Cassie, Alyssa (sorry if misspell), and Hapa's!

Was in town & found this place right next to the coffee shop I was grabbing some coffee from so I…read morehad to stop in to taste a few IPAs they offered. I went with a flight. You get 4 tasters. I went with the following 4. I loved them all but my absolute favorite was the Solar Rift. 1.SOLAR RIFT HAZYDIPA 8% 26 IBU 2.ECHOES of Ruin WC DiPa 8.4% 34IBU 3.TUMBLING DICE Belgian Triple 8.5% 12 IBU 4.BUTTERFLY WINGS hazy doubleIPA 7.8% 28 IBU It was busy. All the tables were taken & there were groups of friends just hanging out & playing games while others were watching the game. Super cool hang out. So glad I stopped in.

Best pizza at stuff right next door. And always love the beer selection…read moreService is alway great will go over all the beers with you. Help you find what you're looking for. Will be back soon . Also can order on line and pick up

Our fantasy football league had a combine and wanted to stop by for some beer and this place was…read moreright down the street. The place was huge and I didn't realize there were two sides of the place until we got it. Ended up sitting on the taproom side and had a large table for our league. The server was really nice. Unfortunately, I think someone had clogged the toilet, and water was coming out, but one of my league mates helped turn the water off to help out. The beer list was large, and we all had a few rounds. The AC was nice, the Tv's were playing the games, and the Pizza next door was delicious!

Honestly my favorite social space I have ever been to!…read more I flew all the way to attend an esports event, which was ran great through the venue. When guildhouse opened to the general public in the afternoon, the atmosphere lit up. It's so casual and just a nice place to come and relax with your friends. There are a ton of amenities, whether it's board games, video games(both PC stations and console stations), and esports streams displayed the whole time. Such a great place if you want to avoid typical bars and want a gaming or anime themed environment!

This is a great venue for hanging out, especially if you like playing games--whether it's a…read morefighting game, League of Legends, tabletop games, or even mahjong, there is something here for everyone. There are weekly tournaments, a PC area, and plenty of board games. Because this spot is in downtown SJ, it can be a bit difficult to find parking, though for $10-20 you can find a spot in a nearby lot or parking garage. It is a spacious venue, and there is always something going on. They occasionally do get rented out for events, though, so I'd recommend checking ahead of time, especially if you're not a regular. The staff here is great; everyone is really friendly, and the bartenders are quick and accommodating. The food here is decent, though it can be a little slow in coming out. Their selection of drinks is solid as well, and the bartenders are helpful in making recommendations if you're unsure. Overall, it's a really great spot to hang out after work--there is free WiFi, a ton of space, and a lot to do. I'd recommend figuring out when they're hosting events you enjoy or coming by with some friends if you're interested in board games.

Here is one of the coolest gems in Downtown San Jose. This…read moreis not your standard bar this is the place to get drinks made properly. Every ingredient is fresh not pre made unless you get the on tap cocktails. When you walk in it has an inviting atmosphere and the Kaylen who is the bartender is welcoming to both regulars and those who are new to the bar. I had a drink called the Macintosh which is so refreshing but not overly sweet which I enjoyed.

Walking into haberdasher always makes me feel like I'm going back in time. It's beautifully…read moredesigned and has amazing staff. My husband and I had a baby free night out to celebrate my birthday and haberdasher did not disappoint. We went soon after opening so there was no line but I know they tend to have one later in the evening. We were greeted warmly at the door by the attendant who checked our ids. I was even wished a happy early birthday. When going into the bar, you walk down a staircase into a space that makes you forget you're in downtown San Jose with beautiful reds and burgundy decor. The staff is all smartly dressed; the bartender and bar back were both sweet and funny. I ordered a jack rose (my all time favorite), their seasonal watermelon waltz (this may be a new favorite for me, nice and refreshing) and one of their zero proof cocktails called a Mariposa which was soooo good as well. My husband ordered a couple old fashioned and a watermelon waltz for himself. We had an amazing time and look forward to coming back in the future.

This is a great beer spot for the SSJ area. Has ample indoor/outdoor seating and usually a food…read moretruck on site. Parking can be a bit tight... They have a great selection of beers on tap and great friendly staff also! If you're near DTSJ, it's worth a stop to come try it out! Cheers!

Fun little brewery! Had a blast on trivia night. My personal favorite was the sour gunmy seltzer…read moreand the mango lassi! They had a mini vendor selling cookies and desserts which was even better! The bartenders are always so friendly and amazing.

My date and I were looking for a place to grab food after some drinks at mini boss. Was surprised…read moreto see a skewer place in dtsj just down the street from all the bars. It's a a bit small and right next to the corner so you might walk past the sign without realizing it. Food was cheap, the skewered were a tad over cooked but no where near bad or tough. I'd rate the skewered a 3.8/5, we got beef, lamb, and a mushroom one. Garlic fries were tad soggy but they were made fresh with loads of fresh garlic, would bump up the score if they were a bit crunchier 3/5 Onion rings were a little on the harder side but we weren't looking for anything super fancy 3/5 Veggie egg rolls were small but they came with soy sauce and sweet/sour sauce. I want to note that even though most of the food seemed to be premade/ store bought, they sold them for CHEAP and the wine was cheap too with a generous pour. You get what you pay for food wise and the service was great so it was a nice cheap place to grabe a few small bites, drinks and chat before jumping into clubs like temple, lab or splash (just a short walk in each direction) The service was really good and quick! They were nice people and very attentive to my date and I. I would definitely come back again in the middle of a night out in dtsj :) Thank you to skewers and brew for saving our tummies that night!!

We went there it was good and fun …read more. We kept drinking and ordering food .. Good music great bar tenders and servers ...

I've been hearing about this brewery for a couple of years now, especially because they have Ube…read morebeer! I finally got around to trying this brewery out because I saw that they had both an ube AND pandan seasonal beer available! I love that they consistently update their website with the types of beers they have on tap, so that can be useful if you're looking for a specific flavor! They also seem to have a rotating number of varying food trucks and food vendors, so it's great to stay updated on their instagram to know what food they'll be serving! Now onto the brewery itself! I was very surprised to find out that they were in the middle of a neighborhood so it can be kind of challenging to find parking, since it's all street parking. The inside was actually pretty small as well, with a couple of tables outside and some tables inside. However, it was very lively with one of the workers spinning some vinyl! It's honestly a great place to catch up with some friends with good food and even better beer! I ended up going on a day where they had a Filipino food truck, which paired super nicely with the beers we got! We got to try their Ube Illin, which was very vibrant and nutty, as well as their pandan beer called Một, Hai, Ba, Dô! Both were very full-flavored but not super overpowering where you can still taste the aromatics of the beer! TLDR; This place has unique flavors, delicious beer, and is a great place for chill hangouts!

Enjoyed our chill time here on Saturday. Unique experience in the middle of a neighborhood in a big…read moregarage! Feels homey like ur hanging out in someone's house garage in a good way. The 2 beers i tried were very good. I got the Ube Illin' and 5. Dee-lite. Ube is more thick and rich but so tasty! And the dee lite was a perfect refreshing lite beer. Loved they have games to play like Jenga and Boggle. It was pretty empty around 5pm but picked up considerably by 8pm and the place was packed. I def wanna come back to enjoy more beers!

Gordon Biersch holds fun community events each spring/summer, including weekly Thursday night…read moremarkets (5 - 9 pm) and Sunday farmers' markets (8 am - 12 pm). Night markets are my favorite and are a great way to unwind after work and kick off the weekend early. There are rotating selections of SJ-based food trucks each week offering various cuisines. My favorite food trucks are Shrimpn Ain't Easy, Scratch Cookery, and Cousins Main Lobster. I've been to every night market since I found out about them in June - highly recommend attending at least one of these before they end for the summer in mid-August!

I've been to the particular night market, a handful of times, pre-pandemic and post-pandemic it's…read morestill a lot of fun! Every week they seem to get new/different food trucks, and the games and environment is always family friendly!! I also like the fact that they have a farmers market and this particular Sunday apparently I was mistaken, but I thought the farmers market went until 1 PM on Sundays, which I was glad they had a signed posting. It was from 9 AM through 12 PM. Oops! I'll catch them next Sunday! I also love the fact you can buy directly from Gordon Biersch and they give you a bit of a discount since you're buying it wholesale from them. Two for one! I get my groceries for the week and some beer to cool off the summer heat! Lol.

The 4 star rating is accurate if you understand this is a dive bar type of spot. If you think it's…read moremore than a dive bar, it's probably more of 3 stars. It's a nice dive bar, you get what you pay for. I got a well shot and a pint for $13. Great price to pay to take the edge off after a day of work. The bartenders were friendly when I was there and always asked if I was ready for another round! Will come back the next time I just need to take the edge off and relax

Great time!!! Fun place. The owner was really nice. We played pool. Great place to eat and hang…read moreout. Great DJ.