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    Khartoum

    3.3 (299 reviews)
    ModerateLounges, Karaoke
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    KHARTOUM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Auriana N.

    Very nice dive bar feel at Khartoum. Playlist was on fire, bartender didn't miss a beat and seems like a chill spot for the locals. Def would go back.

    7ft tall Santa skeleton
    Alycia D.

    I'm not one for the bar scene, but I loved this place! The staff was super friendly. The vibe is safe and welcoming. The drinks are strong and the furniture has a very relaxed feeling. Great place to unwind or come with friends to chill. The inside is beautifully decorated for Christmas with a giant skeleton & tree, surrounded by stained glass. The crowd has a mix of all kinds of young and older people. The staff is very kind. The bathrooms were clean. The place was wheelchair accessible. We came to celebrate a loved one after a funeral and everyone felt very comfortable, so comfortable that glasses were dropped because the table was so low someone tripped. But it wasn't a big deal thankfully. The only con about this place is parking! Parking is hard to find if the parking lot is full. But across the street is a train station with another parking lot, making it super accessible to travel to. Best bar I've been to in a long time!

    Back bar, dominated by Packers fans.
    Danreb V.

    My younger brother and I have been regulars (during football season) at this bar for pretty much a decade now, and it's seen its up and downs. When I first started coming here, it was the place in Campbell for good and honest craft beers. New management has since come in and switched it up to simple tap and cocktails, but the prices have remained fair. Nowadays, it's really just a party spot, and I consider myself too old for that vibe, but in the few times I've come out to play, it's been a fun time. But let's talk about NFL Game Day. The reason I still give this place my business. This is the best place in San Jose to enjoy football, especially for fans of non-local teams. There's seven TVs in the general area, each showing a different game, and they'll play sound for the fans with the biggest contingency. Speaking of the biggest contingency, don't let anyone tell you otherwise: Khartoum is a PACKERS Bar. The bar used to be featured on Packers Everywhere (and they still have the plaque to prove it, though it's only taken out during gameday), and I don't know what happened, but best believe every time the Packers play, you can expect A LOT OF GREEN to be loud and proud in the back bar, and I'm one of the reasons why. There are three TVs in the back dedicated to Packers football, including a new 72-in one they installed this season. While the bar doesn't serve food, it's really easy to mark this spot for deliveries and there are usually potlucks every week. The bartenders on Sundays, Chris and Dave, are awesome. They'll chop it up with anyone. Chris is a Vikings fan, and he's great. We also have a bunch of Bears fans in there. If anything, Khartoum is an NFC North bar. But yeah, my brother is a Titans fan and as I mentioned is also a much appreciated regular. Awesome things that don't usually happen at other bars happen on NFL Game Day, so if you're a football fan -- come make it out. Just don't expect to local teams to dominate the bar. This has always been a safe space for teams of all colors, and that's what I love about it.

    Evan K.

    I've heard so many great things about this bar because my parents and brothers used to come here to drink back in the day! It's been in Campbell for a while now. Also, it's a popular San Jose bar where my high school friends go to grab drinks. We came here on a Thursday and it was the second bar of the night! We had to take a picture inside for identity purposes or something upon arrival. That was odd. The dress code is also weird, no jerseys? No tall T's? Isn't that just an oversized t-shirt? Just read the sign in the picture I posted! We walked in and immediately went to the back bar with a private area. We went to that bar and ordered drinks. The girl bartender with glasses didn't want to give us water! She said there was a water station on the other side of the bar. She made a huge fuss and was giving us at about it. I would love to come back if it's busy; I did enjoy sitting on their comfy couches!

    Rebecca K.

    I would give this place zero stars if I could. This was the most unprofessional, extremely combative and UNSAFE situation for a single woman to have experienced. I had several female friends walk into the facility to utilize the restroom and not only did they harass them and belittle them, but they also verbally abused them and used profane language to insult them while they were entering the premises. When i was waiting outside for my friends, they started to harass and berate me, while i was patiently waiting for my friends to safely return. please do not give this place any business, you won't be safe, and you will be harassed. these two security guards that are in the photo, are the ones that have tarnished this location's name. UPDATE TO RESPOND: I didn't cut the line! They let my three friends that were standing in front of me in and left me standing outside. I didn't try and cut the line or whatever they were saying. I get that you guys were at capacity so I waited outside for a while. At least 10 people left the bar and they still wouldn't let me in. I asked them politely to let me be with my friends. They said no which I didn't understand because if you're at capacity and 10 people leave you should be able to let one person in especially if they're a women left outside a bar alone when you let her whole group in. That's just not okay. I ended up just leaving because they were saying rude things to me when I asked why I couldn't go in.

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    Annabelle R.

    Cool spot in a great city (downtown Campbell). Had a great time here on a Wed night (they do karaoke on Wed and Thurs nights). The place has so much character, nice decor (ie. lamps, wall art, etc.), clean bar area, lots of options for tables and seating (including lounge seating), dim lighting perfect to set the mood, TV's all around, some showing sports and others for karaoke lyrics. Certainly a great atmosphere! The people there were great too, both employees and visitors. They were so friendly.. many patrons took the time to talk to me, encourage me to sing, danced and sang with me, great conversation, and just had a good time! Everyone seemed to cheer on other singers to show their support and make sure they're enjoying their time. Also, drinks are strong. It's always a good deal when they don't skimp on the liquor. The building has a dedicated parking lot, which is awesome (though I don't recommend drinking and driving), though it probably fills up on the weekends. In fact, there was a good amount of people inside the venue as it got later in the night, on a Wed, so I can imagine it being crowded on the weekends. The website doesn't give much info, they just have a notice right now that they are at risk of closing down. Not sure what that's all about, but based on my mid-week visit on karaoke night, I really like this place and I'd recommend this spot for a night out with friends or a significant other. Fun times!!

    Full house party, DJ from Europe. Amazing staff and drinks

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    Great place to meet with friends. Awesome DJ Saturday nights. DJ AP always a friendly face behind the mixer.

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    Great place for friends and family (21+). Came late but I'm sure service is good. Never tried the food but I'm sure will try the next visit.

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    Bartenders are cool. The vibes are alright. The security is needlessly rude, and it kinda leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

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    Ask the Community - Khartoum

    Is this an 18 plus bar?

    Hi Melody! It's 21+

    Are you checking vaccination cards for entry?

    Hi Micaela! As of right now, we are not requiring vaccination cards to enter, cheers!

    Is this place open Sunday for the Packers vs Bears game by 10am?

    Hi Steve! Yes we open at 10am, every Sunday for the games. Hope to see you here! Cheers!

    Are they open for Xmas eve?

    How do I email them about a holiday party?

    When is karaoke night?

    Wednesday and Thursday nights, starting at 9pm!

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    Review Highlights - Khartoum

    If anyone is ever in downtown campbell..... This is a fer sure must place...

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