Vbar is a great spot at Santana Row for drinks and a night out. The atmosphere is stylish and upscale but still relaxed, making it a nice place to meet friends, have a date, or unwind in the evening. The service was friendly and attentive, and I really enjoyed the lively Santana Row setting. A fun place to stop for cocktails and enjoy the ambiance! read more

Did not feel safe!! My friends and I were waiting to get on the elevator, so when a group of guys also arrived. As I was walking to get on the elevator one of the guys tried to hold me back against him and wrapped his arm around me. I had no idea who he was. I pushed him off me and told his friends to get him away from me. As he walked away and our elevator door closed he called me/my friend a group of wh*r*s. I told the staff/security when we got to the top and they said they'll "keep an eye on them". They proceeded to call my friends and I the b word as we walked passed their group. Then two other girls complained how the same man that grabbed me tried to pressure them into leave with the group of men. When they said no they were also called "wh*r*s". Staff did not help at all. read more

I had a great time at VBar and had amazing service all around on a slower Tuesday night. The red lighting is very comfortable and the drinks were delightful. Everyone was kind from the bartender to the bouncer. Definitely a nice place to get a classic cocktail made well. read more

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I've never experienced anything like this at a bar before. From the moment we walked up, one of the bartenders seemed to have an issue with us for no apparent reason. We were respectful, hadn't caused any problems, yet he refused to serve us without giving a clear explanation. When we asked him to call a manager, he never did, so we had to go find one ourselves. The manager suggested it was "just a misunderstanding," but based on how we were treated, it definitely didn't feel that way. She had us sit down and said another bartender would take care of us. What really crossed the line was when the guys next to us were about to buy us drinks, and the original bartender told them, "Don't do that. They aren't worth it." That comment was completely unprofessional, disrespectful, and unnecessary. We had done absolutely nothing to deserve being spoken about like that. I've been to plenty of bars and have never had a bartender single us out or treat us with that level of hostility. It made what should have been a fun night really uncomfortable. I hope management addresses this because no customer should be treated that way read more

Vbar - This was the disrespectful unprofessional bartender he needs some refreshers on how to treat customers - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

Great vibe! Haven't been here in years but was in town and friends wanted to check out a bar. It was abnormally quiet as we went on a Monday night and Warriors were playing (so everyone was at Yard House). But drinks were good and it was a chill place to catch up. Happy hour prices were good! read more

Vbar - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm kind of shocked at the low rating here! I always love coming here for an espresso martini! It's such a vibe here. I love the darkness and the red counter top! Service is always friendly! Nice views of the row from the balcony! Expensive drinks, but to be expected when at Santana Row. read more

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We popped into Vbar inside the Hotel Valencia probably right when they opened on a Saturday while on Santana Row earlier for other business. I was initially a little hesitant being a hotel bar but realized we had been here before. So up the elevator we went. Dim lights, almost no one here, and cool bar. Perfect. We started at the bar which was wide open and later moved to the cushie seating area in the dark corner. Wink, Wink. As the night went on it got crowded, really crowded. The lines at the bar were long. Licky for us because we got there early the bartenders knew who we were and all I had to do was get off the couch and stand on the edge of the bar to get served pretty darn fast. Big tip coming your way. Awesome upbeat club music the whole time so we stayed for awhile. Better wine list than most and totaly adequate food menu. I know the true alkies can drink all night without food but we like some food. When we left the whole place was packed like a sardine can and people had been looking at us all night like when are these people going to ever leave so we can fight over their seats. I though about auctioning them off but it's a little unpredictable doing that with people who can't hold their refreshments. We wedged our way through the crowd, hit the elevator and noticed a huge line with security to get in. Glad we missed that nightmare. So get in early and stay late and don't be intimidated by people wanting your spot or your partner. When in the area we will be back if we can get in early. read more

This place is in a prime location which is right on the Santana Row strip and it offers an intimate yet lively vibe that's perfect for a night out. I loved the combination of indoor and outdoor seating, especially the narrow balcony that gives you a great view of the strip if you want to take it all in from above. The bartenders were awesome! Super friendly and they really know how to craft a solid drink. I know the drinks are on the pricey side, but it's totally expected for the area and honestly worth it for the atmosphere and quality. I always have a great time here and I love coming here for a night out! read more

Very cute lounge inside of hotel Valencia, this was a regular spot for me when I lived in the area. You definitely have to know about this place or be staying in the hotel to find it since it's not on the street level. It can get really crowded on the weekends. Recently me and my friend stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. It was pretty low key and luckily they also had happy hour specials. We ordered a round of lemon drops and shared the truffle garlic fries...the fries were tasty! Service was a little slow since our server was also bartending...overall a great experience! read more

Cute interior, but that's where the perks end. The drinks are massively overpriced, and you can tell the bartenders are stretched way too thin to give any real service. Plus, the view from the balcony is pretty underwhelming. Come for the decor, but don't expect much else. read more

Although this is probably one of the more expensive bars in the area I love the vibe. It's a super lively place with a decent amount of indoor seating. There is a very small narrow balcony and a large covered outside area that open til 1130pm. I love how friendly the bartenders and security are! All our drinks were perfection. It's a great place to go for a night out read more

Vbar - Lemon drop - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

I used to come here regularly when I was in grad school, so it brings back memories, taking those elevators up to the third floor of Hotel Valencia. The place is still as lovely as I remember, upscale, with dim red lighting inside and an inviting outdoor space with a beautiful fountain at the center. During my recent visit, the outdoor space was covered and felt like it was heated inside the patio enclosure, a perfect setup during the colder season. There was plenty of seating available throughout on a Sunday night, bar seating, lounge seating, and outdoor seating. It was nice to have options, rather than the weekend crowds I remember. We got a few cocktails (wild watermelon, raspberry lemon drop, and moscow mule), and they were all made well, tasty and strong... as I'd expect based on the high costs. Service was standard, not super attentive, but good enough. However, they tried to overcharge us $30 extra! Honest mistake, maybe, but I think it's careless, especially for a place that charges $20+ per drink. It was quickly fixed, and we still had a good experience regardless. read more

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Staff stole my credit card, gave it to someone else to use it. Manager accused me of doing it myself. Yelled at me and threatened me not to video tape his false accusations read more

Thank you Aaron for great service. One of the best espresso martinis. The perfect after work happy hour. read more

Vbar - One of the best espresso martinis. Thank you Aaron! Great service! - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

Meh, the place is nice, the crowd not super selective for a Saturday night... but you know that could happen... the drinks were just awful and spending $25 on a bad drinks is not going to make me want to drop a five stars.... You are at a bar the minimum you can ask is a decent drink... worse mojito I had ever... read more

This was my after party basically on a lil fluke. Haha. I went, and the bouncer was really welcoming. I was surprised to see the elevator. I went up, made it in and took in an experience. Now, for most it might not seem too over the top, but this was my first out in a long while, and I finally got to dance! Met some folks who were wavvy. Mahalo read more

Came to this bar to celebrate a friend's birthday on April 26th around 8:30pm. This place is great, although drinks are on the pricey side. I will say I think it's unfortunate to have a security guard at the front of the establishment who is unpleasant and mugs the people coming into spend money. My three friends walked to get our ID's checked and the security doesn't say one word to us after we said hello. Meanwhile he's checking our ID's he is bending them in half nearly damaging the card. I point out that he's doing that to our cards, and proceeds to keep doing it. If you're the first person that guests interact with you should set an impression not turn off customers. read more

I loved the interior vibe and the pop art decorations inside the bar. It wasn't too hard to get the bartenders attention. Drinks were good, price was fair, and our party of 4 was able to find seating so it was an overall good experience! read more

Vbar - Lychee martini - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

This is the best lounge on Santana Row and probably in all of San Jose. Usually come in to meet up with a few buddies and then have a few drinks and the night always turn into such a good time. The menu was updated, but I wouldn't know since I order the same negroni all the time. I sometimes switch it up with a Tequila spritz but that's rare. Only shots and Negronis for me. The inside is very classy and upscale unlike some of the other Lounges in the area. You meet some of the most interesting people at this lounge. Service is always top notch, especially when you have the best bartender in the bay working there. If you ever come through ask for Bruno and he'll take good care of you. Love this lounge to death, happy that I made it one of my regular drinking spots! read more

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Unfortunately the drinks here are not as memorable as they could be. They feel a little watered down. Ladies please keep an eye out when you come here. While it is a nice place be aware of your surroundings. My friend and I were followed by a strange man one evening, all around the bar and into the elevator while trying to leave. He did not pay for a drink, just lurked around. I thought he would be kicked out but security only checks IDs by the door. There should be more security. read more

Bruno is the reason my friends and I always end up at V Bar. He makes the best martinis, and I love bringing new friends just so they can try one. Beyond the drinks though, he has such a great energy and makes everyone feel welcome. You can tell he really cares about the community and the people who come in. He keeps the place fun, comfortable, and memorable every single time. Honestly, V Bar wouldn't be the same without him. read more

Bruno is an amazing mixologist. He makes v bar experience very memorable I tried his espressos martini and it was outstanding read more

V bar has always been my go to when I'm in the area! Great spot for a drink after work or with the gals for a night out. The dim red light is a vibe. I personally love the Santana 75 and Barbados and Blackberry. Such a cute view of the row during the day and with the street lights at night. It does get busy but I've always had great service especially from Eli and Jordy, my drinks are perfect every time. read more

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Jordy at the bar. He asked my bf to take off his hat as it is nit allowed in the bar. My bf took it off and we sat at balcony. Dude at the bar wore the hat the entire time and he never said a thing!!! Some BS discrimination Jordy!!! Great service by the way!!! read more

Stopped by on a friday night after dinner for a nightcap. The crowd was very diverse, old and young folks having a good time. I enjoyed the music and ambiance. The drinks were pricy, but they were delicious. Great spot to meet to they have some intimate areas for those who dont want to be bothered. The place was crowded, but the bartenders were attentive and nice. Maybe I'll return during happy hour to try something new . read more

Vbar - Old fashioned and jalapeño marg. - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is GHETTO and not the same as it was years ago. On a not busy Thursday night, a couple of guys were getting aggressive with the women I was with. I went to tell them to leave and naturally the guys wanted to fight seeing I was the only guy with a group of girls. Security pulled me off and stood next to us as if we were the aggressors. The aggressive guys live on Santana Row and were friends with the security. To make matters worse, as I was intervening , 2 others guys tried stealing my to go bag from the restaurant we ate at earlier. If you want a good experience with friends skip this place, if you want to get rowdy and fight this is your spot. read more

Came here on a Saturday night because every where else was closing around 10;00 p.m. in the area . We had to wait for like about 20 minutes in line to get in but it was worth it.. The place was pretty crowds but we only wanted afew drinks. The drinks where good, Bruno the bartender made really good drinks. I really didn't get a chance to look around that much because I packed , So I really can't say how it looked inside. I would come back if I'm in the Bay Area and looking to drink. read more

Vbar - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

Pros: One of the few places in San Jose that has a real chic night life vibe. People come out dressed like a night club but it's also cool to be casual. All the staff is accommodating. The outside terrace is a great place to chill. Cons: The premium liquor list is very limited. They could have a much better selection of high end bourbon whisky options. They don't have gluten free beer options, including no ciders available. Because they are open later than the other bars in the area they definitely get the "drunk people" spill over as the evening gets later. read more

Vbar - Red bar vibes - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

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We stayed at the hotel came down around 6p for drinks. I liked the outdoor seating great to people watch on Santana Row. Our server was friendly. The only complaint is they asked the gentleman to take off their hats and we were sitting outside. So it was just weird but other than that it has a nice vibe and at night turns into a nice late night spot. read more

I thought i knew Santana row, but no one told me ms. Santana be hiding things from the usual crowd. At first i was shocked, and upset that she didn't tell me sooner about v bar. This bar is huge and is decorated with ton of clase azul bottles with red lighting all around. Putting us in that mood of romance, OR scary murder scene vibes.... 'My girl and i ended up sitting outside on a small patio that over like the front part of Santana row (yard house directly across). After being seated i can't remember if we ordered drinks or not, but we did order pork belly baos which weee pretty incredible. While waiting for the baos to come out truffle fries were presented with a strong truffle flavor which was amazing. Before anything else came out, there were several men tha tswarmed around my friend aand i starting conversations with us, and it almost seemed as if they were taking turns haha. Me bring me sat on my phone and just took funny pics of my friend engaging in conversations from these random dudes. Unfortunately none of them were good because they didn't offer to pay out bill or order a drink on them. Finally they all left and had a chance to eat the baos. The pork was seared and was probably cooked in a pressure cooker as the fat just melts in your mouth. All enclosed with a fluffy dim sum bao bum. I'm in love with the truffle fries over them guys. Definitely an interesting but cool experience as i explore the bars of Santana row. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed the view from the balcony at dusk. Watching the row become lit up with the string lights and lights in the trees as it got darker was the perfect view while enjoying my cocktail. I visited during Negroni week, so of course I had to indulge in one. The drink was nice and strong! Had a red hot cinnamon taste which was great on a cool evening. To eat, I enjoyed the mushroom flat bread, which had a sherry balsamic on top that truly brought the dish to life and gave it a lot of flavor. I also got an order of the roasted cauliflower, and I don't know why, but cauliflower always tastes so much better at restaurants! Seriously, it was cooked to perfection and I need to know their secret! Service was great, and bartenders were nice. It was extremely loud inside, there was one really big group taking up about half of the room, but my time outside was very enjoyable. read more

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The vibe on Monday night is still hopping! The clientele and red lighting made me think of Spectre. The music was spot on. I was on a recon mission for 3 IG model types....Shhh Maya was delightfully warm and greeted me. She made sure everyone was of appropriate age before entering. Bruno was behind the bar. He is super helpful. A young lady there (a deeply tanned young Monica Belluci) always wanted to try the White Gummy Bunny Martini. Heavens! There's a first time for everything. (And the music was loud. Plus I'm hard of listening; not hearing. I think that's the Martini's name. Haha!) Bruno affirmed that it was a beautiful drink. He deftly crafted the martini. The process invoked flashbacks of Tom Cruise in Cocktail, but the vibe I was going for wasn't Mission Impossible; it was Casino Royale. The drink turned out to be very Bond afterall! No, it's not a Vesper. But we can certainly rename the White Gummy Bunny Martini and call the drink Monica Belluci. A sweet Italian knockout! Drink up! KAPOW! Lights out! Bruno then went the extra 10 miles and obliged me. He wrote the recipe down. Another epic time at the V Bar! Haha! Would order everything again! Woohoo! read more

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Great place with nice chill vibes with couches to loung. We came in close to their closing time on a Friday night and still able to get 2 rounds of drinks. Our server Juan was great. Ordered Paloma's which was more on the sweeter side. Staff and security were all friendly. read more

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Great ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating options. Bar has beautiful red lighting with a mesmerizing display of tequila lining the back bar walls. Drink menu offered an extensive list behind tequila. Music was Top 40 and played at a volume to feel lively, but allowed conversation. read more

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This bar is becoming a go to spot for my friend and I when we visit Santana row and are in the mood for a pre-dinner drink. Love the red interior lighting and only downside is the bar is pretty small so it can be hard to get a decent seat. Most of their drinks we've tried so far are good, but I think their classic cocktails are better than the fruity/fun ones, but overall love the vibes here! read more

Bruno is an amazing bartender and makes having an after-work drink enjoyable. He is very polite and respectful of all patrons. My friends and I come specifically for Bruno's martinis because they are THAT GOOD. The ambiance in V Bar is always great as well, but better because I can look at Bruno :p read more

I've been here mini times before. Always had a great time and two of the bartenders are super nice and remember me when I come in. It's hard to beat the view and the ambiance of this bar on Saturday and Friday night. The reason I give it 3 stars is because last night, the manger there made the whole experience super awkward. We ordered drinks with this bartender who remembered me from the previous times I had gone. He didn't ID me because he had IDed me previous times and remembered me. All of sudden, while he's getting our drinks the manager comes over and loudly yells "did you ID them" the bartender says "no, she's a regular" and then the manager got super mad. The manager also kept staring at my friend and I and literally came outside to the patio to stare at us and listen to what we were saying. BTW, my friend and I are both 24 and 23 so we're not underage at all. I don't understand why the manager kept staring at us weirdly. If he really thought we weren't 21, then he should've just asked for our IDs in the beginning instead of giving us looks when we already got our drinks lol It made the experience kinda awkward and it was just unnecessary. read more

Wow! Best bar in San Jose. Came in after hearing whispers about this place on the Row. Keith and Bruno are amazing. Walked me through the entire menu with such excellent customer service. The drinks were even better. Stellar bar team will be back! read more

Super fun happy hour Monday through Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm. You can get $8 margaritas and chicharrones, or $8 house wines, truffle fries, and flatbread. Whatever your mood is that day. All delicious. Bartenders are very fast and friendly. The place is swanky. Reminds me of L.A. with a fancy bar and ottomans surrounding low tables. The best part is that despite being on the very busy Santana Row, it is tucked away at the top of a hotel. Parking is terrible so a lot extra time. read more

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This is a great place if you are looking for somewhere that's not too high energy but still a fun vibe. The music wasn't too loud and it was nice seeing security and staff readily available too if anything was needed. It also wasn't too difficult finding seating and I was with a pretty big group. Drinks were regular priced. I got a gin and tonic for $16 which is expected at a bar in Santana Row. I would definitely go back again! read more

Vbar - gin and tonic - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California