Lvl 44 was the first club I went to when I moved to the Bay a couple of years ago, so it holds a special place in my heart. It was pretty popular before, but it's definitely quieter these days. The music can be hit or miss depending on the night, but the drinks are always super strong, which is a plus. I'm not sure how much I'll still come here, but it used to be a really fun spot with great energy. read more

LVL 44 - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Jose, California

Music was great thanks to the DJ they had that night, shout-out to MUSUBI. The drinks were okay and the crowd that was there was fun. It wasn't overly busy at 10 PM but the place is TINY. There is no coat check, and you can't sit anywhere without reserving a section. It was also really hot inside. Probably wouldn't go back here. read more

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Can be fine with the right crowd/group/occasion. It was a lot funner and more packed before the pandemic, unfortunately. They have no seating if you don't book a table (unless there are many tables open and they're not enforcing you to stay off them). That'd be the main thing I'd change is allowing space for people who don't really dance or don't wanna dance the entire time. Music is always r&b/hip-hop which I love, but it's hit or miss based on the dj. Overall I'd recommend trying it out for yourself at least once, but it's nowhere you're necessarily missing out on and there's other clubs/bars I'd prefer in the area. read more

Our friends brought us out for the birthday weekend and we loved the atmosphere! Drinks were fairly priced as well!! read more

Great service Ambience is nice not to crowded, prices are reasonable!!! Would like to add, I had lost my gold bracelet in there and the owner was kind enough to find it and return it! read more

I didn't like how I had to leave my hat outside but it wasn't a big deal. The drinks here kind of suck, idk why but my Moscow Mule had like a hint of armpit or something (it was also probably the weakest I've ever had). The DJ was slapping hip-hop tracks for a minute and everyone was having a great time but idk if the DJ changed or something but there was a drastic switch to EDM and we were incredibly confused. The room started feeling real stale so we just went home. read more

Love this place! But it's very dead now, like no one is here anymore which is sad because it used to be such a vibe! The bouncers and security are super nice and the set up of the place is nice too! The drinks are strong and get the job done! The music can be hit or miss depending on the night, so it's very much a roulette! I'll definitely continue going here because i feel like it's a staple for me but it's not the same vibe as it used to be. read more

Por revomendacionvtengo entendido q. Es buena la comida y el servicio. Con amables meseros. Y me gustaría conocerlo. Porque cuentan q el ambiente es bueno read more

I want to personally s/o the bottle service girl Audrey for providing the best customer service, making sure we are well attended as we have bottle service, and clearing out the table to make sure it isn't as cluttered. She provides the right vibe, smile is vibrant, our drinks are served in a timely manner, I have no personal complaints at all! Book your table with Audrey, you will not regret it! read more

This place was pretty awesome! I came here with my lady and our friend, and we met up with a super, super douche bag, who turned out to be a REAL psychopath. Anyway, the place is pretty fun. Drinks are whatever, not something that blew my mind straight out of the stratosphere, but I certainly drank it anyway! There was a live band playing (on a Thursday night, not sure if that's a weekend thing or what), and everyone was groovin', just having a great time. Would definitely go back! There are people from all walks of life here and they're there to get their drink on and have a blast. So don't come here with your high pants expecting to be a buzz kill, because this is not the place for you, my friend! read more

I enjoyed this club and the music. Definitely a place I could party all night. Right next to San Pedro square so quick walk to the other bars around. read more

This place deserves 5+ stars ! Booked bottle service here for a bachelorette this past weekend and it was so much fun ! The staff is amazing , our bottle service girls kept checking up on us if we needed anything making sure we were good. Also, shoutout to the bottle service management Kamran who helped me with this reservation and answering all my questions . I will definitely be coming back for another outing here ! read more

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Three of my friends and I went here last night. My friends were roofied and I am almost positive that the bartender Rafael did it. Here's why: We had one drink and started the dance party. One of them went back to the bar to return her empty cup. A second friend went to check on her and found her at the bar drinking a bottle of water. She asked the bartender if she could have one too and he rudely threw it at her. After the water they ordered another drink (second drink about 2 hours in). Minutes later, one of them became so extremely ill and knew immediately that something wasn't right. When we realized that something really messed up just happened and she wasn't getting better no matter how much she threw up, I drove her home. I was worried for my other 2 friends who chose to stay, so I went back to pick them up. The one who had the water and the second drink was clearly very intoxicated. As soon as she sat in the car she became so very very sick. After vomiting gallons, she continued to dry heave with tearing stomach pains for another three hours. This is NOT a normal physiological response after two drinks and a bottle of water! She said she was already really paranoid that someone would mess with her drink and she never took her eyes off of it. However, when I asked for water, I was directed to a self-filling station with plastic cups. I saw another person order water and they were given water in a glass served from their little hoses they have. Why then, did she get a bottle???? And when the second woman approached and requested one too, was given one so rudely. She said the bottle was cold and she wiped the condensation off and noticed that the liquid didn't seem clear but she thought maybe it was because the lighting was dim and colorful. I will NEVER go back here and I don't recommend anyone else to either. The owners need to investigate their bartenders and make the protocol on providing water crystal clear. Stay alert ladies. The scum could be anywhere. read more

This place doesn't disappoint! The reviews about racism seem to be off base. I actually commented to my friend that this club reminded me of a club in Amsterdam, noting the amount of culture represented. The place was packed with black people, Indians, Latinos, and of course, white people. Everyone was well behaved and the DJ kept us dancing and sweating! I had the best time! I also felt very secure with the presence of security and the bar was well staffed with no waiting for drinks. The place seems to be well managed after witnessing the orchestrated service of bringing drinks out with lights and security... nice touch! I live in the east bay, traveled down to SJ and got a hotel a couple blocks away with the intention of having an epic night out dancing. I'm already planning my next night out there. Highly recommend! Don't tell too many people tho... lol!!! read more

Currently our favorite club in SJ. Vibe is always cool here with an older (30s-40s) crowd. There are seats even with no bottle service. Bartenders are quick. Club isn't too packed. Always a fun place to just go dance without the other club drama like rude bouncers, long drink lines, people bumping into you. read more

Came on a Thursday for the Housewerk. My friends and I were looking for something casual to do. Read on Yelp that the owner said there is no cover which is something my friends could appreciate since it was a Thursday and their first time there. We showed up at about 10:50, there was no line, after getting patted down they said it was going to be $15 COVER?!? For a Thursday I found this to be ridiculous but my friends wanted to check it out because they had never been. I didn't have cash so I asked to use the ATM. After going inside the place to use the ATM I saw that it was empty! 4 people inside. I was kind of shocked because I had been before on a Thursday when it was live music and no cover, and the place used to be pretty packed. Not sure if it was the $15 cover that turned people away, but it definitely turned me and my friends away. Nobody wants to pay $15 to go into an empty club. Hopefully they will reduce the cover for Thursday nights. read more

This place is coo. But its setting people up for failure. These fuc*ING lights kill um. They are blinding and make people not wanna stay and maybe have a seizure! Not only myself but all my friends as well as a few kes me not wanna come back. p.s. The fog sucks too! read more

LVL 44 - Shitty lighting - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Jose, California

Diverse. That's the crowd you're going to get when you party here at LVL 44. Love it. This is the spot you're going to want to be at when you don't want that Man Jose feel that you all hear about when you think of your night out in San Jose. The ratio of Woman to Man seems just about as equal as it can get, and the music is on fire. All night. Great beer on tap along with all kinds of liquor to choose from. VIP tables throughout the club area are available as well as tables and chairs to just sit when you don't feel like dancing til 130am. Another plus is security is tight. They don't play and will throw that Apple bottom out if it acts up. It happened the night I went so don't get 86'd. With high hopes, LVL 44 is ditchin' the MAN and bringing back the SAN in San Jose. Woot! read more

I owned this place a review. So came with a group of girlfriends lost my bag, phone, cash. Basically everything. I notified the security team. They stayed back till late...went through the camera nailed down the girl who took my bag. They gave it back to me next day. Thank you LVL 44 read more

This is a review from someone who felt greatly discriminated just last Saturday, the last weekend of 2018 wherein our group (5 guys including myself and 4 ladies) decided to spend our last weekend of the year at the said club. A big mistake. We patiently fell in line and when our turn came, only the ladies were allowed to enter FIRST with a 10$ entrance fee telling them that the rest of the group will be allowed to enter after 10mins. A few minutes later, the bouncer told us that we were not allowed to enter the bar anymore since there were already "TOO MUCH GUYS"? Of course the ladies will look for us because we came as one group, so when we told them that we need to pull the ladies out of the bar because we're not allowed to enter they blatantly said "GO AHEAD!" And that the entrance fee is in fact, non-refundable. Easy money for these guys for doing this! It would be better if they just told everybody in the group in the first place that it was already too crowded inside instead of telling us that there's "too much guys", we're all paying customers after all despite the gender. I find this really unacceptable and unequal. read more

If ya'll are thinking about having fun on a weekend, I wouldn't recommend this place. There are far better places in downtown SJ you can go to. This place discriminates their customers and not to mention gives misleading information and for what, a 10$ entrance fee? We made a wrong decision going here for our last weekend of the year. read more

Cash and card accepted. LVL44 is located on the corner of S. Almaden and Post and offers some street parking. This is my friend's and my go to spot on Thursday nights and we go every week. No cover, friendly staff, nice dance floor, casual dress code, good selection of alcohol, and No Water After Midnight performances! There's a lot of dance room around 10 pm but shortly after that it picks up. There are always awesome vibes here. Can't wait to go again next Thursday! read more

If you want to wait 30 min in line with bias ass bouncers sorting out the crowd on who gets to go in... then this place is for you. I get they want to hold the line up to make it look like it's crackin; but cmon? If you wait in line and random people get to go in without having to wait after they've been waiting behind you, then that's not cool. Unethical. read more

Worse place to come out to!! Save your money go somewhere else that will tell you gratuity is included because they won't Manager is lost and doesn't know what to say either read more

So this review is a little late but better late than never. In Septemeber 2017, I was planning my 26th birthday. I wanted to do bottle services in DTSJ, but I didn't know which place to go. I searched yelp and figured I would try out LVL44, a couple of my friends have gone there before and they all came to the consensus that LVL 44 has good prices for bottle services, plays good music, and overall a chill spot. On September 12, 2017, I emailed Jameson Parvizad that I was interested in reserving a table for Saturday, September 16th for 2 bottles for 10 guests. I waited for him to reply to me...nothing... so I decided to reach out to them via Instagram comments saying something like "Hi I emailed about reserving a table, I just wanted to inquire that you received it" LVL44 immediately deleted my comment and messaged me on Instagram stating that the owner will get in contact with me. Shortly after I received an email from Jameson Parvizad stating, "Hi Danielle, we saw your post on Instagram, rest assured that you reservation is confirmed! See you Saturday." Which is cool, but at the same time, an email confirmation saying they received my reservation in the first place would have been nice. Fast forward to September 16th, the night of the bottle service. We arrive at LVL44 around 10 pm, 9 girls and 1 guy. My party waited in the VIP line and they inform us that they had no idea that we were coming, but they would still be able to get us a table. To be honest, I was pretty annoyed. I told the bottle service girl taking care of us that I can show her the email that Jameson Parvizad sent. However, she told me not to worry and we would be taken care of. When she sat us down, we were sat at a tiny table - no way it can fit our whole party... and it didn't. Half of my guest had to stand and were getting bumped by the other people in the club. I will say, our bottle service girl (and I wish I remember her name) was super sweet. She even comped us another bottle of champagne, which was cool, but to be honest I just wish they got our table right. I really didn't want anything free, I wanted it to be done right...especially if you tell me that we were confirmed a table for 10 people. Additionally, within 20 mins of us being at the club, some random girl came in our section and put her half-full beer in our ice bucket and tried to start a fight with us. Luckily, security kicked her out immediately but it was seriously one bad thing after another. Throughout the night, the DJ at LVL44 played really good music. We all enjoyed ourselves in our little tiny bottle service space -____- . Would I go back to LVL44 again? Eh maybe. I definitely wouldn't do bottle service again there. The reason why I am going to give this place a 3/5 is because of the bottle service hostess - she was great and tried to make the night as good for me as possible and for that, I am thankful for that. I really wanted to like this place, but I am so disappointment of the lack of professionalism on the person who replied to my emails and said my table would be ready, when it clearly wasn't. I attached the emails that I sent to Jameson Parvizad. read more

LVL 44 - The email I sent to reserve my table. They never confirmed the email...I had to reach out to them again via Instagram. - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Jose, California

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I went to this club last night had 3 drinks and two shots . I noticed they did put a lot of alcohol but I know my 6 drink limit so I did not care all that much. Me and my friend get kicked out and they did not give us a reason but we ended up leaving. But if there bartenders are pouring a dangerous amount of alcohol they should try to limit people getting kicked out since it at that point there fault. After we got kicked out me and my friend got sent to the emergency room. My friend had two drinks and two shots read more

Definitely one of my FAVORITE clubs in Downtown San Jose! This is the first club I went to for my 21st birthday a while back (on a Saturday), and I also recently came here with a couple of friends (on a Friday). Both nights were so fun! The music selection is amazing, ranging from late 90's to early 2000's hip-hop and r&b, to current trap and hip-hop music. I also love how the place is set up, it is arranged so that people can comfortably get around/dance, as well as have a more private place to sit if that is what they're feeling. Definitely one of the larger clubs in Downtown San Jose. The bartenders, security guards, and staff in general are respectful and professional. CLEAN BATHROOMS! Always a plus :) My favorite part however, is the crowd. Diversity is important to me and this place is exactly that.. diverse! LVL 44 is absolutely one of my go-to places whenever I want to have a great night out with my friends. read more

LVL 44 was the first true club/lounges I checked out in downtown San Jose. I went on a Saturday night around 11:30. There was a small line that seemed to be growing but the wait was only about 5-10 minutes to get it. Security was cool and it cost me a cool 10 bucks to get in. They have a few areas for table service, one in the center of the club and the rest around the perimeter of the club. The club was full but not packed, I think they keep a tight head count and at no point throughout the night did the club ever feel packed. LVL 44 on a Saturday definitely seemed like a more chill club. My club experience was more relaxed and less pretentious. There is bottle service but no sparklers. I don't know if they offer food with the tables but I saw a bunch of pizza boxes on one table. The crowd was pretty diverse in both age and ethnicity. There weren't a lot of people jumping up and down, I didn't get bumped into too much and a security was visible but not overly present. the music was only okay, it was mostly popular radio hip hop with okay transitions and there wasn't much EDM. I think that's part of the reason the vibe was chill. There's space to dance but the night I was there I didn't see too much dancing besides a few old heads that were getting down! I was drinking Scotch and it was $12 per glass. Overall I think it's a decent club that has more of a lounge feel. They stop letting people in around 1AM so there will be no late night dancing if you don't get there probably by midnight-ish because they will close the line at little before 1AM. I don't think it's the best club but I'm used to east coast clubs and LVL44 has a much different feel. I had a good experience though and think it's worth checking out at least once. read more

I will not be going back to this place. I have a speech impediment, I use an app on my phone that writes out what I want to say. I wanted to order a drink from the bar so I wrote out my drink and showed it to the bartender who immediately dismissed me and didn't serve me. He shook his head and shooed me away like a stinky fart. The bar was not busy at all so he could've served me but clearly didn't want to. seconds later my bf ordered what I wanted and he served him right away. I didn't get a name but if you're looking at the bar he was serving the left side of the bar on Friday night 2/11/22. This dudes job is LITERALLY to serve and he didn't do that because my order was written down. Doesn't make sense to me unless this dude doesn't know how to read... such a shame to have to stop going here. I've spent hundreds of dollars buying table service before and because of this ignorant bartender I will no longer be a customer. read more

Tonight was the grand opening and I had so much fun turning up with my crew. It was easy to get drinks from any of the three bartenders. I was definitely willing to pay more at the bar since there wasn't a cover. The lounge turned into a nightclub/lounge with the live DJ. People were turning up most of the night. The first DJ played top 40 which was alright but then Azure came in around midnight to make it feel real loungey with his house mixes laid over some throwbacks. It definitely should remain more of a club type place rather than a lounge. The main floor had two couches for reservations and couches along the walls for reservation too. However if you weren't part of that reservation it would be awkward to just stand around chatting instead of dancing. I definitely want to come back and see what Lvl44 has to offer! If they have a bomb DJ and then bartenders keep pouring like they did tonight, then they will see me again! read more

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I just love this club! I love that it's off the beaten path away from the ratchet triangle lol The music is always on point, the bartender Rafa is the best!! I always feel safe, the security is completely on top of it. Especially when there are creeper guys, it's like they already know. I don't know how many times they have saved me from jerk drunk dudes on the prowl! LVL will always be my go to spot, and the cute photo booth inside is always something fun for a keepsake! If you're a lady or even a gent looking for a good time I promise you won't regret stopping in here for a good time! read more

I celebrated my 44th birthday on 9/3/2022. I had a party bus take me and my party of 12 to the venue, we arrived about 11pm and were quickly taken to the VIP section right on the dance floor. I had selected 2 bottles of Moët Nectar Rose when I set up the bottle service via text about a month before my birthday. The ladies were very attentive asked when I wanted the bottles if I would open them myself or would I like them to pop an pour, I chose to do so myself but I appreciated the great service. Shortly after arriving I was told another party would be coming and I'd have to share the space, I explained and showed my text messages that I reserved for a party of 12 and there would not be enough space for another party and all are comfortable because my group was occupying the entire space, he tried to point out other areas for me but I liked that we were right on the dance floor so I didn't want to move. I felt a little frustrated because he said the other party had not arrived but when they do he will let me know. He also added an extra bottle of Moët for free for the mix up which was really nice. The people never showed up or if they did maybe the were seated somewhere else. The place is small but the music was good, service on point and everyone in my party had a great time. read more

Nick Esparza was amazing to work with in helping plan my friend's 40th private birthday party at LVL44. Nick and the LVL44 staff are a special team - they manage to simultaneously be extremely knowledgeable and open to new ideas for your event. They are confident, down-to-earth, direct and kind. Nick was determined to bring my unique 90's themed event to life! One of my favorite things about Nick is how quickly and thoroughly he responded to ALL of my questions. I completely trust Nick - we had spent weeks planning, aligned on every last detail, and I knew that whatever happened, he would be able to handle it. Nick and LVL44 team are graceful under pressure and they never stop making you feel like you're being taken care of - not easy! They are creative thinkers who are also very practical about how the decisions you make will impact the schedule, feel of the event and budget. When it came down to the execution of the birthday party, I couldn't have asked for more. I am so grateful to Nick and LVL44 owners, Jamison and Milad, for making the private party even lovelier than I could have imagined!! Thanks for always making sure everything ran smoothly and keeping everyone involved in planning at ease. The party was really was a beautiful, magical, perfect night...huge success! Thanks, again! read more

We had a great time here last night for the grand opening. We danced the whole night with family and friends. Lighting was awesome, not too bright and not too dark!! Security was excellent, they handled all situations very professionally. Dress code is enforced so if you like to come here make sure to wear cocktail attire. read more

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This place has a Samoan security guard walking around with no security shirt or nothing to identify he's a security. He was all up on my friend and when I tried grabbing her he went CRAZY and threw me out. I didn't do anything wrong besides trying to get my friend out of the situation but the security started laughing once I got thrown out. Waited for my friends to come out and the Samoan security that threw me out came from another door and was walking up to me as if he was ready to fight me. I walked up to the security at the door so he could see and told him to chill and go inside. When the Samoan security walked by me to go back inside he called me a "FUCKEN FAGGOT". He's very unprofessional and aggressive. Worse experience and untrained security. Incident happened: May 27, 2019 read more

Just went there for the first time and was pleasantly surprised! For a San Jose club/lounge this is an awesome place! Good and attractive crowd, very friendly staff, drinks are decent, and the music is good! It is very loud, so don't expect to have a conversation. Will be coming back to dance the stress away!!! read more

This right here is the type of lounge I've been waiting for. The live band, No Water After Midnight, was LEGIT. They played smooth R&B and hip hop that really got everybody going. Swanky lighting and decor, clean restrooms, moderately priced drinks, friendly security, classy vibe -- seriously, this place is a win. I didn't think it could get any better until the DJ came on. He played a mix of current hits, classic throwbacks, and even some hyphy jams reminiscent of my college days. The crowd was singing, grooving, and smiling. Amazing positive energy all around. Overall this place just feels laid back and sexy. I'd been turned off by the idea of clubbing for the longest time. Every club feels the same. Except LVL 44. Maybe I just came on a really good night, but I had a really unexpectedly amazing time. I can't wait to spend another Thursday night here. read more

Bouncers at the front were incredibly rude. Website does not even have information on it. We got there at 1am just trying to have a good time before the night was over and I had read online a question answered from the owner about them not having a cover charge on the weekend. The bouncer said that if I could show proof of somewhere it saying there was no cover, he would honor it. But he did not and was very rude about making us pay $10 each for 30 minutes in their bar. Definitely somewhere I would never return to again and will tell friends and loved ones about the negative experience we had here. read more

Please find a new dj -- quite possible the worst that I've ever heard It's all EDM but honestly she doesn't even know how to remix the songs. Lol. read more

I hosted a bottle service party for my wife's birthday February 2018. Jameson was so kind and helpful- everything turned out perfectly! Our reserved tables were in a good area and our server was so cute and attentive. We had approximately 25 guests and everyone had an amazing time. We will definitely be back! read more