My best friend's bday. He wanted darts. Pool. Beer. Thirsty bar provided. We walked in, and there…read morewere only two other people there, and the bartenders were changing shifts. The bartender leaving poured our drinks but was already closed out financially. We waited for Alicia to get on to give us change so we could tip the early bartender. We dealt with that, and then spent the night with Alicia. She was amazing, warm, welcoming, and just a treat for us 40 something's. We will come back because of her. She had a hospitality spirit I wish to see in my work as a hotel general manager. If everyone was inclined like she was (granted, maybe tonight specifically?), I would hire her in an instant. Loved our experience and while my best friend's and I never go out these days (we have Murtaugh syndrome - we too old for this s***), Alicia made our night EPIC. Thank you, Alicia and Thirsty.Bar!

10/10 experience at Thirsty Bar. Classic dive bar with plenty of space and seating. There's games…read moregalore, pinball machines, darts and a ton of screens (went during the World Cup and there was a huge projector type screen up as well). Our bartender was the best. Quick, efficient and attentive...can't really go wrong there. Pieces were good and vibes were high.

Cozy but spacious dive bar with plenty of TV's for every sport on at the moment. Bartender was very…read morefriendly and drinks are reasonably priced. It seems like a very homey vibe of folks that know one another to come and play pool, drink, and you can bring outside food to share or for yourself which I really like!

Spacious Santa Clara dive bar. It's in a strip mall next to a smoke shop and a liquor store. There…read moreare pool tables and plenty of tv screens. What's the deal with the strip club pictures posted here on Yelp?

I went here for my birthday outing with friends. The ambiance is fun and lively with the lights. It…read morecan get hot in some rooms if there's too many people because there's not an air conditioner or fan in some rooms. Food and service were quick, tasty and affordable. No reservations required. Decent selection of drinks. The staff were very nice and fast in getting us into a room, fed, and drinking. They use YouTube for karaoke, so expect ads unless you're willing to log into your YouTube premium account and log out after your karaoke session like I did. They give you an extra five minutes after the hour session because they build in the ads for singing.

Great service from start to finish! The ladies here are super friendly and chill, which made the…read morewhole karaoke experience even more fun. The drinks were great, and the vibes were amazing--perfect spot to sing your heart out with friends. A special shoutout to our waitress, Haesoo--she was so accommodating and funny, and really made our night. They set up our karaoke room super quickly even though we booked last minute, and even had banners ready for the birthday boy, which was such a thoughtful touch. She also recommended a wine that we ended up loving! Overall, such a fun and memorable night--definitely one of my favorite karaoke spots. I'll 100% be back!

Amazing ambiance and really good music. Came with some friends during happy hour and super lively-…read moregot a booth and had tons of fun! Lots of songs options with a pre made selection and YouTube!

The Magpie and Tiger is always a blast to come to…read more I've been here with friends multiple times and they always treat us well. Their karaoke system is convenient to use. The rooms are fairly soundproof and they have a decent menu for drinking and snacks. Ratings (out of 10): Service: 10/10 Ambience: 10/10 Ease of use: 10/10 Price: 8/10 Food: 7/10 If you're in the area and looking for a fun time, definitely come by.

Alter Ego and Still OG might just be the most cleverly conceived bar concept in the city. Small and…read moreintimate, yes -- but every inch of it is intentional. Let's start with the drinks. The cocktail menu is inspired by records, and you can feel the creativity in every sip. These aren't your standard bar pours -- they're clearly thought out and crafted with personality. If you're someone who appreciates a drink with a story behind it, you'll be in your element here. The live DJ on weekends takes the whole experience to another level. The music isn't background noise -- it's part of the atmosphere, and it hits right. What makes this place truly special is that you're getting two completely different vibes under one roof. Walk into Still OG up front and you get a casual, laid-back energy -- easy conversation, good company, no pretension. Then slip into the speakeasy in the back and the whole mood shifts. Alter Ego is a proper intimate lounge with their full bar, and it feels like a world away from the street outside. The transition between the two spaces is surprisingly seamless and genuinely fun to experience. And they're open late, which puts them in a rare category of places actually worth staying out for. Whether you're there for a chill night out or a proper evening, this place delivers both without making you choose.

Vibe: A Had to make…read morea quick pit stop before a show that night and wandered into OG. Haven't been to this location in a minute. Can still remember the gourmet dogs and duck fat fries back in the days... Awesome what they did to the place. The new set up with the dim lights and neon menu is noice. Ended up chilling at the front bar. Definitely will return to explore the back at a later time. Food: A We got to sample a variety of goodies and drinks from the menu, which definitely hit the spot. The skewers were cooked just right with a kiss of smoke from the grill. The takoyaki were good as expected--yum. We ended the excursion with the milk bread; it was surely a crowd-pleaser. It was fluffy goodness, topped with furikake, and served with a side of decadent house butter. Drinks were perfectly crafted and refreshing. Service: A We were chilling at the bar and got to hang with staff. Cool folks, will be back. - John

Such an amazing bar and experience. The owner Amanda is such…read morea sweetheart and has amazing hospitality. She has created such a warm, inviting environment. This bar gives you cheers vibes - an amazing community of people. They also have an amazing staff - shout out to Billy their KJ who runs Karaoke there on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Super funny, super awesome, and super welcoming. They have an amazing staff and amazing people! Its a worthwhile experience!!

At first glance, a dive bar. In the best sense of the label…read more And then you get your first drink, and it has the care of the best bars in the Bay. So you keep coming back. Because where else will you get not only amazing drinks, but a sense of community that can be difficult to find in our modern world. Seriously the best highballs I have had in the Bay (and I've tried more than a few spots) but no matter your drink, they take care here to ensure it's balanced and worth the hard-earned dollar spent. Also, if you have a chance to see owner-bartender Amanda when she is both pouring drinks and singing karaoke, you will definitely be back! Rockstar!!!!!

Definitely the spot for a great pint & those bomb a-- sandwiches, I'm a huge fan of the Caprese &…read morethe Cousin Vinny. The snacks & apps are incredible and shareable, so i love coming here w my girl for bites & pints. Staff here is incredible, inviting, & you're never waiting long to get your order in. The kitchen is absolutely on point & everything pairs w the drink menu. Ambiance is chill af there's several options in the sort of seating that they have available, so it's an incredible place to come grab a chair w a friend or maybe make a new one as the patrons here are hella chill as well:)

This is such a great spot to hang out and grab a drink. Their selection is impressive--they have…read moreeverything from stouts and ciders to kombucha and non-alcoholic options, so there's something for everyone. The atmosphere is laid-back and very family-friendly. There is plenty of space both inside and out, the bathrooms are clean, and they even have games you can borrow. It's also dog-friendly outdoors, which is a huge plus. Matt, the owner, is clearly invested in the place; he's super friendly and makes a point to ensure everyone is taken care of. If you're looking for a snack, the pita and dips are definitely the way to go. It's just a solid, comfortable place to catch a game and/or relax with friends.

Pocha spot in a deserted plaza. Came here on a Monday night and there was no one. Pocha vibes and…read morethey have group and bar seating. They also have a Photo Booth here. Good service. Started off with a pitcher of terra poured into cold glasses. Good selection of drinks and a variety of food. Got sausage and rice skewers. Had a spicy sauce to it and the rice skewers were a fried rice roll. Corn cheese was great and broiled perfectly for a crispy cheese crust. Supreme chicken was solid and had similar sauce as the other dish. The mala rose tteokbokki was interesting and had a creamy but a small numbing flavor to it. The seafood pancake was crispy.

Don't get me wrong - service and ambiance is absolutely top tier and amazing! Cozy, warm, intimate…read morevibes to make memories with friends, and very quick, attentive, personable, and accommodating staff. They were also very gracious when our party got a little rambunctious! Love that they are open late. But I really have to be honest about the food. Hits -tofu soup -army stew -sausage & rice cake skewer -kimchi rice (small portion) -sweet potato fries -"garlic" fries - more on the sweet side, the seasoning powder is crack -the apricot soju Needs improvement -Short rib kalbi, for $25 the portion was only 6-8 pieces, also cut thin & quite dry. We ordered three of these and some of it was fine. Good flavor though! -chicken wings, just wasn't crispy -clam soup, the blandest I ever had, no seafood flavor, maybe made with frozen/precooked clams -corn cheese, very oily and tasted like old, stale oil at that Much love to this establishment, we really appreciated everything! Great vibes