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Nowhere Bar and Grill

3.9 (48 reviews)
InexpensiveBurgers, Dive Bars, Pizza
Open 9:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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NOWHERE BAR AND GRILL ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Juke Box
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups

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A great bar with good staff

Went nowhere for st patties days and had a great time. Small footprint but friendly staff and customers. Great for locals!

You think their family who came here in boats knew English too?
Alejandro R.

They told me I could only speak English or get the F out Right after I tried to order a quesadilla. I can't say cheese on a tortilla because tortilla in Spanish too . If they can't speak it what makes them think a sign in English gonna help

Back home once again
Arielle M.

Best bar in San Jose in my opinion. No windows, primarily regulars, pool tables, music that will NEVER turn to rap or hip hop after 10pm, best food for a great price (infact I'd go as far as to say Pad whips up the BEST food of any other bar in or around SJ. And the bartenders are the absolute best. A lot of the bars around here have jacked their prices up so high that all of their regulars left. Nowhere has always maintained fair prices and Jen and Mike are the best tenders. I'll keep n coming back to Nowhere for as long as they'll keep letting me in!!

Was ok at best but the service has TERRIBLE all three times I went there! After my buddy pointed out this sign it all makes sense now

Raging Bitch! $6
Alexandra P.

5 stars because WHY NOT?!?!? This place is very low-key and chill, filled with a friendly older crowd (at least when we went...on a Sunday at 3pm)! They have a Music Player for you to request songs, billiards tables, Sopranos Pinball machine, gambling machines (?), and an air hockey table. Oooh!! They also have a vending machine!! How badass is that???? It only takes $1 bills, though. ANYwho, the bartender Mike was nice and had a genuine smile, and the patrons were also very approachable. My friend and I had a great afternoon here doing some day drinking and shooting pool! I haven't tried their food yet, but they seem to have a good selection!

Combo pizza made by pad. Mm mm good!
Cecelia R.

I love this place it's really laid back drama free. Variety of different nice people great neighborhood bar. And the cook "pad"that man can cook.pizza is off the hook there but everything I've eaten there is delicious. And at a very reasonable price.

Ask for Mike's Long Island! Best bartender in town!!!
Antonea C.

This is a cool dive bar to meet-up with friends in the Cambrian area. If you like stiff drinks at a fair price then this is your place. Ask for Mike the bartender to make you his famous Long Island. Tip: If the kitchen is closed they'll let you bring in outside food. Try the Mexican place next door or order a pizza from across the street.

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Fun environment. Great bar. Fun bartender. We took our 21 year old child in for a shot. So fun!

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cash only bar. they need to put a sign outside that lets you know that! I only had apple pay

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Super creepy place. There are no windows- not even on the door. It feels like you're getting drunk in a shipping container.

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Nowhere has always maintained fair prices and Jen and Mike are the best tenders.

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