Los Gatos is great for a swanky cocktail and fresh bruschetta, but if you're looking for a relaxed vibe where you can dress casual and talk at a normal volume, black watch is the place. I've come here many times over the past decade, and loved the vibe every time. It's definitely a dive bar, where you can come with someone or solo, and the bartender and others at the bar will chat with you. read more

Stopped in at the black watch. Can't believe I've lived in Los Gatos all these years and never been here! We came on St. Patrick's Day, because it seemed like maybe it was the best place in town to get a pint. It may well have been! Got two Guinness' and listened to Irish music. Totally enjoyable place! Nice bartender. Decent crowd. Friendly. I'll probably return here. read more

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Dead and run down bar. I was having a beer waiting for my family to finish their walk around Lg and I saw groups walk in and walk right out. 2 Bartenders didn't know how to check out with Apple Pay and I waited 20min for a third bartender to show up for an $8 beer and he had the audacity to charge an automatic 20% gratuity on "all Apple Pay". read more

The only worthy bartender is Robert. He's rad. The owners daughter, Jenny has a 60 year old boyfriend that lurks around there. Everyone is in everyone's business. She's created an incestual environment and talks badly about everyone. The owner is awesome. He is a reputable guy. Too bad the vibe sucks. Won't be visiting again. read more

Can't rave more enough about this place. Great drinks, the bartender Jen was amazing, and they showed us how to get to our destination using public transport. 10/10 would come here every time I'm ever in the area read more

Cool bar in Los Gatos. Very friendly atmosphere. The bartender was great and quick at getting our drinks. Only had about an hour as I was headed to a concert at Villa Montalvo. I see they are known for their kamikaze. I didn't get to try it but will next time! read more

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This is the first (and hopefully only) time I ever give a one star review but the way my party was treated was atrocious. Someone went up to grab waters for the group, and I wasn't feeling great so he brought one over to me before the rest were out. The bartender, who we believe may be the owner, yelled at him aggressively saying to never ever grab the drinks, even though it was just a water and it was for someone who wasn't feeling well (me). He also was going to charge $1 per water (I have never ever been charged for water in the state of California) unless someone bought a drink, so another person in our party guilt bought a cocktail, left the max amount of tip, to which the bartender said "not even a good tip". This experience really ruined the bar for us and none of us are ever going to return, strongly recommend avoiding this spot. read more

This place would be so cool; if the old guy wouldn't call you rude for asking for water.... I'm just asking for water in a nice manner .... Nothing else and he acted like I was asking for his kidney. Younger crowd you can at least act kinda nice read more

My go-to bar! Always a great time with stiff drinks. Jenny is the best and I feel at home here. Decent prices and great vibes read more

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Very welcoming bar to grab a drink. You can tell the people there are regulars, everyone very welcoming and fun to chat w/. The stain glass is super nice. Fun place to stop in and visit. read more

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I never ever use yelp but the owner was such a d**k I felt the need to write this. I spent 4 hours Atleast here with a huge group of friends after a wedding. No one was too rowdy everyone was polite and we had a good time, but the bartender (who's also the owner I think) was being very rude. I went to thank the bartenders for the service and he interrupted me acting very childish saying "if you really wanna thank me give me money" which he repeatedly said speaking over me. Keep in mind I wasn't being rude at all. I also tipped every single time I bought a drink. It was very weird and that one guy alone is the reason I'll never go back there again. Also he was kind of a prick to his employee that was washing the dishes for no reason. If you want to go to a place where you'll be disrespected and have a douche bag bartender this is the place to go read more

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Honestly straight up RUDE! Never go here. My friends and I came in to grab a drink, it was raining so we immediately were trying to take off our wet jackets and find somewhere to sit. No one was checking IDs at the front so we just went right in. Before we could even order drinks or take off our jackets the older man behind the bar walked up to us and rudely demanded our IDs and then told us to "hurry up" when we were already rushing to pull them out. These comments he made followed with him blatantly telling us to leave. Mind you all of us are of age, the IDs wasn't the issue it was the abundance of rude comments and power tripping. We asked him to calm down and told him the approach was completely unnecessary and asked why he didn't ID the group of people that walked in right before us and that there was no one checking IDs at the front and he said "well that's not my problem" pretty upsetting just the tone of this guy and trying to talk to us like we're children. Additionally, the entire time during this whole interaction the manager was just sitting there watching allowing him to speak to us that way. She apologized and I explained to her the frustration but she could've easily stepped in and corrected his attitude. Absolutely terrible vibe and horrible service I would never step foot in here again! read more

Only decent dive in Los Gatos. And. Yes try a kamikaze. Or three. Fun anytime, sometimes a few too many software bros there tryna be cool.

Shitty. Tina the bartender high on something made the wrong drinks. We tried to remedy the issue. Had to pay for the incorrect drinks. She again said she would remedy the issue. She gave us 3 drinks we thought were the fix and was charged again for her fuck up. Will never go there again. Good luck. read more

Was in the neighborhood and popped in for a quick drink. Friendly bar tender, good drinks, and fast service. Gets busy by 4pm. Decent pour on the alcohol. :) Tables are first come first serve, order from the bar. read more

OMG Mel the bartender is absolutely amazing. Her personality and kindness is so inviting. Her drinks were amazing and I suggest at least 1 Kamikaze is suggested it was yummy. Nice local dive vibe bar!! Thanks Mel we will be coming back! read more

Treated terribly by staff. It's a cool place that's been around for years but there are plenty of other places to go

I've never been to the black watch. It was my first time last Friday, and the bartender, Mel, was so professional and attentive. It was a busy night, but she still found time to give me and my girlfriend the best service. 5 stars all the way!!!! read more

5*****! Let's start with Andrew. He greeted, engaged and served my bf and I each time + in a way that has been customizable + accommodating. Firstly, he's ready for anything. Attention to detail hates how particular he is. Detergent stopped wanting to do dishes, even laundry. He's tip-top, well stocked, and fully present. read more

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Bartender total jerk. Asked for kamikazi(they're supposedly famous for???) guy was annoyed. We were there for post wedding party celebration and the vibe was so negative. Won't be returning. read more

I really like this dive bar in downtown Los Gatos. Definitely get the pint of kamikaze to share (or not share). read more

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I've been coming here for many years, and while it's definitely a dive bar, it's a solid spot to grab drinks with friends and play some darts. They're known for their kamikazes, which are worth trying. Sure, the place is a little run down, but that's part of the character--and the staff is laid-back and friendly. If you're looking for a casual, no-frills bar to hang out, this is definitely a place worth checking out. read more

Best Kamikaze ever... This is an old traditional watering hole, a staple of the community. Serve yourself for the booths. Fun atmosphere Gets very crowded after 4pm Patrons tend to stick-around Small place, limited seating Fun place read more

The atmosphere of this bar is great, but the bartenders are horrible. Unfriendly, entitled, and cannot make a drink to save their lives. Truly a shame as this bar has so much potential. read more

Black Watch is a quintessential dive bar, so set your expectations accordingly. It is an anti-modern hipster bar like some of the others in the area. They have been around for over 50 years and there are several folks who have stories from their younger days coming here and partaking in their famous inexpensive Kamizkaze shots including yours truly. I don't go there much anyone but have fond memories. read more

If you love a good dive this is one of the best its like cheers everybody know your name and even if you are new we treat ya like youve been there for years !!!! Jenny is a rockstar always making the best drinks and keeping everyones drinks full read more

This place is amazing I'm glad I went in there haven't been there in awhile but nothing changed staff is still amazing and friendly and the customers are still the regulars from before I'm playing on bringing my friends from Morgan hill to show them what a real bar looks like and what a real kamakzee taste like and what the black watch is known about read more

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My family has been coming to this establishment for 2 generations, my grandpa once got so drunk here that he had to wear sunglasses to my confirmation at Los Gatos United Methodist church. My highschool teacher at LGHS got married to someone who he met here but yet this establishment gate keeps based on who the bouncer likes, not who continues to purchase year over year Tonight my consumer value dropped to zero, my friend who was visiting from texas was denied entry. I had a real California ID. The bouncer with the beard and nose learning let me in but denied my friend. Having known him from childhood I encouraged him to call the police to check on his id, but the bouncers took my actions of enthusiastic challenge as a negative and even when the police confirmed the ID and my friend was let in, I was denied having challenged the bouncer. Guess me and my family will not be coming here for future generations... read more

How do I get ahold of the owners? I was cleaning out my dads stuff and if you see my review he hung out here a ton...found some nostalgia and wanted to see if they wanted it. Of any old schoolers from the 70's-Early 90's they would know my dad his name was Don Westermeyer. If anyone knows or the owners are reading this let me know how to get these items to you. read more

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Good place for a pint. It's a simple bar to hang out and have a drink. It's in downtown Los Gatos and is a unique place for the area. read more

Black Watch - Dive Bars Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Classic dive bar. Busy most night with great drink prices considering it's in Los Gatos. I've been coming here for years and even though I'm a devout beer drinker, I always order the cranberry kamikaze here. It's a drink made for sharing. It's made in a pint glass filled to the top with ice and booze. They give you some small glasses with lime chunks at the bottom and the loaded pint glass with an ice strainer on top. Pouring the drink yourself at the table is all part of the fun with this crowd pleaser beverage. They do actually have a great draught beer selection here as well as a full bar. Service is quick and there is plenty of bar stools and booth seating available. If you want a more down to earth and distinctly divey experience then the standard and more snooty Los Gatos offers, this is your place! Give'm a shot! read more

Kamikazes are a favorite drink, and black watch does em right! I also love the medieval decor. Black Watch has been a favorite watering hole for years. I even bring people here so they can experience it, it always becomes a favorite of theirs as well. If you're headed to downtown LG, start off with Kamikaze time!! read more

Been coming to the Black Watch since the mid 1990's and it still a fun place to hang out. The staff is extremely nice and efficient. If you are looking for an upscale bar.. this is not the place. It's a fun place with a lot of nice people! Strongly recommend the Black Watch. Will be back. Oh.. their drinks are stiff especially their famous Kamikaze! They are the bomb! read more

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Stiffness depends on who's pouring. If Amanda is pouring drinks for a group of guys, you know they are going to be stiff. The drinks, too. But, also, the prices are good to fair, the lights are dim, the service is great, you can bring in your own food, and the place is chill and old-peopley (at least until the kids come in at 10 after catching all their Pokemons), and, unlike any other bar, the regulars are a bit salty but genuine. read more

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A very nice, friendly dive bar in the heart of downtown Los Gatos. Old school bar and very friendly service. Very reasonably priced drinks. read more

I was in Los Gatos looking for something to keep me busy for an hour while I waited for another service to finish. I walked into this quaint little pub and was instantly greeted. Reasonably priced cocktails and beers were readily available and quickly served by the skilled bartenders. I was looking to keep myself entertained with some games and luckily they had darts and a little table top video game with 40 different games to choose from built into it. The TVs were playing sports broadcast and the mood was that of any sports bar. The building is super old and the architecture shows it, and they keep the premises very clean including the bathroom. If you're looking for a place to have a drink in Los Gatos this is the place I would recommend. read more

The place itself: very dark, smells a bit musty, looks old... I don't really know what to think/feel about that place. I have the funny feeling that it doesn't "fit" in Los Gatos! Friendly staff, friendly crowd. it's quite quiet there. I usually don't go there unless...I want a killer KAMIKAZE! Their specialty drink. Large, strong, good enough for 2 (10$ for a 16oz glass). read more

The guy that works the night shift is awful. He takes advantage of people. I was in on Sunday this week and only got a shot of casamigos and was charged 19 not including tip. Will never go back while he's working and will be letting others know to stay away. But if you do choose to go here I advise you to check the price before you order and to check your bill before you leave. I will be speaking to the owners about this kind of unacceptable behavior! read more

You've been my 'go-to' social outing after mass @ St. Mary's. LOL Thanks for all the fun...inside and out of the establishment. read more

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This is a nice divey hole-in-the-wall bar in Los Gatos. I came out here with a colleague a few weeks ago and found myself liking the place. The crowd is a older folk, so the conversation depends heavily on that. I found myself enjoying the regulars of Blackwatch. All very friendly people, and the bartenders are also very nice. The beer selection on tap is okay, bottled beers do expand that list a little more, but it's nothing to write home to ya mama about. Their cocktails however are very good. I strongly recommend their kamikaze. It is made with the idea of sharing, however, you can take the entire glass to yourself. The place itself has a dart board, one tabletop game, and washrooms which are pretty simple and clean. It has a main bar, and a few booths up along the wall in the front, and a few tables for bigger parties in the back area. Overall: Good place to grab a cocktail and get the evening started if you ask me. Not bad for big parties either! Check it out! read more