Shame shame shame After my daughter's wedding, my family went to the bar to celebrate my cousin's birthday. While there, a brawl started in the bar and spilled over into the area where we were sitting minding our own business. Not only did security fail to control the brawlers, but actually counseled them to leave the place after they split open my cousin's boyfriend's head. He was bleeding profusely all over his clothes. His big sin? He just tried to stand his ground and protect the women in the group that were sitting, terrified, behind him, including my mom, who is almost 80. Security at this place is a joke, not only they let the aggressors go without calling the police, but also failed to call the paramedics or provide ANY medical assistance to the guy that was bleeding. Instead they just closed the bar and kicked everybody out. This is a dangerous place. Don't expect security to protect you if some dudes drink too much and start fighting. You are on your own, which can be quite scary. read more

A bit pricey and the age group there is a bit on the up side. Depending what you wanna do here. Not really recommended for a solo night out. Bartender there is very nice :) read more

Vbar is conveniently tucked in the shadows, hidden from the bumbling foot traffic of "retch betches" constantly strolling the Row in search of their next shopping conquest. For this reason, I've known it to be a more mellow place among the rat race of that strip, with plenty of open spaces to lounge and decompress. The most appealing aspect of V Bar to me is its sleek and modern vibe. Red lights, glowing fire pits, and retro comic designs all provide a great atmosphere for a relaxing night out with friends or cool surprise for your date once you walk them through the maze leading there. The ambiance is a plus, but the downside was that it takes an eternity to get a drink. Oh, and don't you even -think- about ordering an ice cream sundae for two with only 55 minutes before the showing of your movie down the block. Unless binge eating contests enhance your romance, just pass. (Learn from my mistakes...) If you're open to relaxing and slowing down a bit, this will definitely be a great spot for you. Lounge to your heart's content, my type-B friend! Otherwise, if you're like me, I'd suggest grabbing a drink, enjoying the novelty of the cool bar, then heading back into the sea of retch betches for shopping, dinner, or your movie sans ice cream stomach ache. Whether you're a lounge turtle or rabbit like me, remember as you plan your visit that slow and steady wins the race. If you do, you'll have a great time! read more

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Stayed at Hotel Valencia and the V bar is there. Great music. Great vibe. Great drinks. Great service. I really enjoyed this spot and loved that it was just in the 3rd floor of the hotel! read more

If I could give this place a negative, I would. I have NEVER been as discriminated as I have here. As a minority, I was accused of being intoxicated, and made to feel so small when in reality I hadn't even had more thane 2 drinks all night. I felt targeted and I will NEVER return. read more

Staff is rude security is rude as well. Dress code is enforced but randomly or should I say whom they pick and chose to enforce it on. I went with a group and we had hats and they addressed us after being there for a a bit to remove them or leave. Another part of the dress code is no excessive ripped jeans and yet a group of people were there with ripped jeans exposing full on thigh. But they were not asked to leave and I guarantee they weren't asked to change or cover up! Def felt targeted! read more

The horrible attitude from bartenders. Women alone are treated as hoockers. I had just arrived from a international long trip and wanted a drink the bartender refused to serve me saying that I was drunk which was a total lie, I was tired and wanted to relax. This place sucks and is only for losers to pick up girls. I will never go back there again. read more

I'm down to pay for a classy drink if it's good -- the drinks here are just watered down. They taste pretty good but they were mostly ice. For Santana row the view is ok, and if you want to couch it for the night you can, but overall there are other nice bars just a short hop away in downtown San Jose. I guess if you want a place just to come spend money and be fancy this is your place but it's nothing to write home about. read more

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*** Easily the most comfortable happy hour spot here. *** Yardhouse was packed for MNF, so we added our name to their 40min long wait list for a table and came here for a beer, a sleek cocktail lounge located on 3rd floor lobby level of hotel. I asked for an IPA. I received a Lagunitas ... Winning! Ask for snacks to munch? Got nuts and olives ... Winning! Backlit bar with balcony overlooking Santana Row ... Winning! $5 Sunset 4-7pm Starter specials incl citrus braised pork sliders, truffle-white bean hummus and prime rib French dip ... Winning! French dip was surprisingly large and tasty, an awesome deal. *** I'll return again to watch football on the comfy sectional. *** read more

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Visited here for a bit of dinner before heading out to SFO for my flight back to Dulles. I had their version of Poke - it was really good! But I was still hungry, so I ordered their Tater Tots. I was not a fan of this offering. The cheese sauce was rather bland, and there was to much cheese sauce. I should have just ordered a second round of the Poke. The young ladies working V Bar were very nice and friendly. Good service! #VBar read more

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We were excited to find out that Vbar has a new happy hour menu this year. So we decided to come here for their happy hour that happens weekdays from 5-7pm. Very good deals. 20% off entire menu and $5 selected appetizers and cocktails. It wasn't too crowded when we came around 6:30ish. Much older crowd here. Place was dark and classy. I felt underdressed. Service was not bad.We were able to order right away at the bar. Drinks were quickly made and poured but food took slightly longer. The calamari and chicken with the pitas appetizers are yummy. The cocktail drinks are fruity, but you can taste there is some alcohol in them. I had two glasses of champagne for about $7 each instead of $9 since it was 20% off. read more

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Look for the new server named Oliver! Just met him today and he's excellent! great guy who is willing to make sure you only get the best. Also, try the new jerk chicken that is served with pickled broccoli and some dressing for the chicken. 5 pieces of tender seasoned chicken that'll have you eating more for $5 only for happy hr! read more

Lychee martini=yes! They used to have this killer drink that would do the trick; only one glass needed. I can't recall the name though. Secret menu item? Crowded=meh read more

This definitely one of my favorite places to hangout with friends whenever I'm in Santana Row. They have a good selections on their drink menu, but I tend to always stick with wine. I just love my vino. :) Inside there's comfy couches where you can chill and they also have a balcony area where you can do some people-watching. But my favorite area of this place is sitting outside next to the firepits especially on a not-so-chilly night. It's quite lovely and cozy and sorta romantic. read more

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All you need for the beginning of a wonderful weekend is LITCHI MARTINI! Great place to hang out with friends, was my first time and the vibe was chill here. We only had some drinks then heading to other places. Maybe would back next time to try more their food and cocktails. read more

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Came here for drinks after dinner on a Sunday night. Surprisingly there were quite a few people. Most of the bar was full, and then as the night progressed, the place filled up. I only stopped in for one drink. The bartender wasn't there. He's also the runner. People at the bar ordered food, and he had to go elsewhere to get the food. We waited for a bit, and then finally he came back. I overheard somebody else trying to order a drink that I wanted to order, but they were out of the lavender syrup. I got the classic mojito and my friend got the raspberry mojito. I used to bartend, so at bars where it's a bit slower, I tend to watch the bartender make drinks and count the pours. My friend's mojito got a full 6 count. Mine was barely 5. Boo. **(for those who don't know what the count I'm referring to is. A 4 count pours an ounce, and a 6 count pours 1.5 ounces. You have to practice the four count on your own to know how fast to count. Since I bartended before, I practiced how fast to count). Anyway, we took our drinks out to the patio, which closes at 10pm. We were kindly reminded that 10 minutes prior. There is a little fire pit outside, and heat lamps. Plenty of seating outside. Overall, the drinks were decent, but a bit pricy ($12/mojito). I was shorted a count too! I may come here very once in a while, but it's not a bar I would seek out. BATHROOM... if you're in the hall way looking at the bar, you'll turn right to go back towards the elevators. When you get to the end of the hall, instead of going left to the elevators, you turn right into a lobby like area. There will be an open area with seats to your left and a front desk to your right. Pass the front desk area and the seating area and look left. The bathrooms are there. read more

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Great and beautiful cocktails but slow service! I came here on Monday at 6 PM for there happy hour menu. It is located in Santana Row next to the Ozumi sushi. You have to go up to the elevator to level three on the right side. I haven't been back to this place for awhile, I remember the bartender was excellent in services long ago. Not today I guess but I once I order the cocktails and bar foods, I requested to sit outside so they can bring the foods to the outside patio. The foods took awhile and the cocktails was order at the bar do it was fasts. There are some strong ones, and some fruity ones, but it was all good. It was 90 degree so prefect for outside seating. I think the patio is more for the hotel guest. This place is very busy on the weekend and Friday night. Overall, the cocktails was good, the tuna poki was very good. Other foods was just below average. read more

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After eating across the street, my friend and I stopped by for some drinks. We arrived around 12AM and the place was super packed. There weren't any seats available and the outside wasn't open either. We got our drinks and had to stand in the hallway since the inside was really busy. I got the abigail cocktail and it was great! The bartender recommended this drink that seems to be quite popular at the bar. Each drink was around $15 which is a fair price at most bars. Around 12:45AM, they announced that they were closed. A bit bummed because it was still considered early. read more

The bar it's very nice! But they said on yelp and the website they going to close at midnight But basically they close at 10:30PM I asked the manager why it says until midnight And he says " usually eats until midnight, but today there isn't not enough people to get enough money for the security, and the bartenders" We was 6 ladies And all over the bar it was like around 30 people!!!! So basically they kick us out. So if you wanna go there , just let you know close at 10:30!!!! read more

Great bar in Santana Row with a nice patio vieww. Service is great and the bartender Aaron can pour up a good Moscow mule. Highly recommend checking out read more

Cute hole in the wall if you've never been here before. Take the elevator up to the 3rd floor (there is no 2nd floor) and find your way to this low key bar with plenty of patio seating. It was happy hour when I went, I think 5-7p weekdays?, so I had a sangria for $7. It was really sweet and frothy, but I liked it anyway. I love that you can sit out on their balcony and people watch over a couple of drinks. It definitely gave me a different perspective of life on the row. I will be returning! read more

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Had an awesome time at V Bar last Thursday night. Drinks were perfectly balanced and came out quick thanks to our bartender Aaron. He was a ninja behind the bar. He was quick, attentive, and overall a great person. His service created a pleasant experience for me and my wife. I think this has become our spot now. read more

Arron best bartender I've ever met. super nice .drinks are on fire thank you for the best time of my life

Best lounge in Santana Row. Staff is great, ambience is great. Aaron is the man. He'll take care of you great.

Absolutely love this bar and the atmosphere, one of the bartenders (Isaiah) was so awesome , gave great recommendations and always made sure the drinks were to my liking, this is a great place for your co workers , friends or family to grab a drink! read more

Our bar tender Aaron gave us excellent service and we hope he is there next time we come.

Aaron once again goes above and beyond every time I'm there, great atmosphere and good music and even better bartenders.

Cool bar, great service. Bartender named aaron super cool dude! Totally recommend for a Saturday night or a weekend pregame.

Quite a horrible and racist experience. I'm South Asian descent and was with my wife who is East Asian and we made friends with someone who sat with us around a table. Though we were clearly together (kissing, ordering together, the staff seeing us there together for over an hour), one of the bouncer staff came up and asked me to leave (not the other guy and not my wife) coming up with some excuse about clearing the walkway. I pointed out 3 white women who were seated behind us in the same configuration and he said he would ask them, too, at which point I refused to move at all until he did so. He became antagonistic until my wife inserted herself and said he had to also talk to the women at which point he did so. The women didn't move, and he finally left me alone. My wife had to leave earlier and a different set of bouncers outside refused to let me walk her directly in front of the entrance to the Uber saying if I left I wouldn't be let back in (I can see white and black people just hovering around carefree and not being talked to). It felt to folks involved that I was being targeted for no reason except being south Asian and with my wife. I would point out the bar staff was excellent and professional. read more

I've been coming here for over 8 years and always a great time. Especially the new addition outside is great!

Every time I go to the V Bar, you walk through the metal beads and are greeted by kind bartenders such as Aaron. They're quick and efficient, and always willing to have a good conversation when they have the time. Best bartender staff on the row. read more

Happy hour in Hotel Valencia's bar...sign me up for those delicious mojitos, birds-eye-view balcony seats, and fish tacos! Came here with a friend after work EARLY, since many yelpers mentioned that once the clock hit 5:30PM, it'd be hard to find outdoor seats (very true). When we arrived super early, we were definitely the youngest ones enjoyed our drinks and small bites this early in the weekday. All four tables in the narrow balcony were taken already, so we ordered our drinks and sat for a bit in their large sofa-like-lounge area totally eyeing the people outside. I never knew about V Bar, since most locals don't go into hotels in their home town. V Bar isn't a "must see" hotel bar. I mean they do make a great mojito, and their selections are varied on their HH menu. Their food is pretty decent from garlic fries to the avocado-generous fish tacos (not deep-fried which is a plus)! There is wifi at the hotel, and their restrooms are also very beautiful, but outside the bar (not too far). Getting up to V Bar was sort of a journey since there are a specific set of elevators to take, since not all of them go up to the 2nd floor. Staff was friendly and smiley, and our server was such a sweetie. I have a positive happy hour experience and would come back if I was able to arrive in the first hour before the crowds started to file in. If I'm at Santana Row though, I wouldn't be hanging out in a hotel bar...since I'd rather be enjoying dinner at Pizza Antica or a beer and burger at The Counter. But to each their own! I'm not about dressing up to enjoy expensive drinks after a long day at work, so happy hour did just fine by me. read more

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The place was packed with a bunch of techies and snobs; a lot of impolite people that weren't picking up on social niceties. The vibe was weird, and I am pretty sure an escort service was running out of there. I could smell the misogyny. I was with a group of women in their 30s, and we all felt the same way. The drinks weren't that bad, and the courtyard was nice for us to hang out so that we didn't get pushed around at the bar. I definitely won't go back. read more

This is my favorite bar to go to when I come to Santana Row, weird right even though it's a hotel bar?! Not at all. This place boosts a chill vibe with a somewhat decent view of the mean streets of Santana Row. The best part? Their old fashioned made by the man Aaron himself! If your bartender is Aaron then you know you'll be getting great drinks and hospitality! The service, bartenders, and even security is top notch here. It's small and can get crowded but if you can get a table or even a seat at the bar, it's a nice setting for catching up with a friend, drinks with a significant other, or even your first stop for a crazy night out. I was here with a friend one time and we got harassed by 3-4 men who would not leave us alone while we minded our own business. More than likely they had a little too much to drink. One of them kept trying to touch my friends hair and made insensitive remarks. We tried to brush them off, but eventually their friends came and began spouting even more obscene comments and gestures. Another young lady came up to us and said they were also bothering her and it got to the point where people next to us asked if we were ok so I decided to get security to help us out. Everyone who worked there was very accommodating and asked all the men to leave. They tried to come back but security was on top of it. Eventually as we were closing out our tab, the bartender offered to send his bar back to walk us to our car and it made us feel safe Despite all that, I still come here for a great time and will not let a few drunkards ruin the experience at VBar! read more

This bar is on the 3rd floor of Hotel Valencia! They have a happy hour that was decently priced for drinks. My friend and I came by after work, however there were others dressed up. Nonetheless, it was a decent amount of people on a Thursday evening. I ordered a raspberry, gin, champagne drink while my friend ordered a whiskey drink. Boyyy were they strong! We took our drinks to the outside patio looking out over Santana Row which was cool. Santana 79 - Raspberry Gin Champagne was delicious. The gin was rested at the bottom so remember to mix it up. Whiskey (not sure the actual name) - pretty strong as well, but the cherry added flavor. Overall, cool little hidden place to check out while exploring Santana Row. They have happy hour from 3-7PM! read more

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Service was a bit slow, though the bartender was overwhelmed. Great drinks. Friendly staff and atmosphere.

the ambience seemed okay, so we walked in for a drink on a thursday night. there weren't that many people and yet the two bartenders completely ignored us for over 20 minutes. they walked by us multiple times and just ignored our attempts to get their attention. we walked over to security and asked him what was going on and why we weren't getting served. he actually walked over to the bartenders and brought their attention to us. and can you believe they just looked at us and laughed to each other. what on earth??? i don't know if it was racist behavior (we're indian) or just random bad attitudes? we just left and we're never going back. later we saw all the bad reviews on yelp. keep away! so many better places to get a good drink. read more

If you're not hanging out in downtown San Jose on the weekend then apparently V Bar at Santana Row ain't a bad place to be. You take the elevator up to the 3rd floor of Hotel Valencia, walk down a hallway, and you're led to a beautiful bar & lounge. The atmosphere alone gives this place a 5/5. Inside is a cool place to sit around and chill. Outside is even better - there's an area with tables by the balcony with a nice view of Santana row and also another larger outside area with a lot of comfy seating around the fountains and small fire pit. I'm in love with the outdoor area because it reminds me a little of Europe. It's definitely a great place to hangout and grab some drinks with a group of friends. Maybe not too many drinks because the drinks are pricey and just ok. Looking through the drink menu I wasn't too impressed. Service is a little spotty but I guess that's understandable because there's just so many people to tend to. read more

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Of all the places to grab a drink at Santana Row, V-Bar is not my go to choice. First off, the bar is a bit difficult to find. It is located on the third floor of Hotel Valencia. The space is very dark, and has a vibrant red back light (which is distracting). The music is played way too loud. Customer service is good. Happy hour is available from Monday to Friday. The drinks are okay, slightly higher priced than other bars. I'm not a fan of the food. I have the sliders and it was dry, cold and under cooked. The quesadillas were very salty. Hummus and pita was good, very fresh. The chicken wings were decent. I came around 6 and stayed until 8. It wasn't busy. There are several parking structures you can park at for free. All in all, for a bar located in Santana Row, I expected way more. I don't think I will be back anytime soon. read more

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It's Negroni Week and Vbar is supporting Another Round Another Rally when you order a Negroni. I must admit, this was the first time I've tried one but it will not be the last. Tasty, citrusy with a hint of spicy cinnamon. Also enjoyed the Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Flatbread. Service was friendly and attentive. A bit loud inside but sitting out on the balcony it was relaxing and fun to listen to the live band playing below and watch the activity along Santana Row. read more