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    Blacksmith Square

    4.2 (22 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Beautiful sunny day with amazing live music!
    Nohemy C.

    Met up with friends here today to celebrate day 2 of my birthday. We went to Tap 25 & Swirl but hung out outside most of the time because the live music was really great and the sun was shining! I noticed that one of the retail spaces here is closed (formerly a olive oil place apparently) but otherwise I think you get something for everyone. There is a beer place, two wine places, a tea/coffee place, and Swirl sells food like sandwiches and appetizers. I think this place really needs to have more food options so that you can really get a full experience. I would love to see an awesome pizza or burger place here. Get here early because it gets packed!

    Very uncomfortable for patrons trying to have a good time.

    I don't think this place is 1 star, I actually think it's 4, but I want the people who hire the bands to take this seriously. We stopped by here on 05/30/2015 around 9 pm. We sat down, had wine, beer, and watched the band. The band. The band was great. Then the lead singer picked up a bucket, strung it over his guitar, and probed the audience for tips. Literally. He walked around and shoved it in everyone's face. It was the most disgusting, unflattering, and unprofessional thing I've ever seen. It made me want to leave. And we did. Begging for people's money, because yes, that is begging, in an environment where your guests are trying to enjoy themselves and relax is the most trashiest, unattractive thing ever. I watched as people hurriedly opened their wallets, whether they wanted to or not, because they were being put on the spot. No thanks. And when the lead singer made his way toward me, bucket in my face, I said NOPE! Sorry I'm not sorry! People are trying to enjoy themselves. They'll tip you when they want to, and if they want to. It's not necessary to tip, which I made clear to Mr. Money-Hungry singer. Huge turn off and makes the businesses look extremely bad. If I knew that band would be there, "I want sum mo'" antics in tow, I would choose to sit at home with my thumb up my ass.

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    7 years ago

    Awesome chill spot! Enormous beer and wine selections; super food, phenom music. Good idea to ride share (Uber, Lyft).

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    9 years ago

    Wasn't a bad place to just hang out and socialize with friends. 3 stars because it is hard to get a table. Friendly environment.

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    Fun for wine and beer tasting! Get a bottle and sit outside listening to some music! Good time for all!

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    "Swirl is a local "Wine Lounge" with a focus on pouring outstanding wines paired with tantalizing small plates (tapas).

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    The Black Cat

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    0.1 mi

    Came to The Black Cat for some pre-dinner drinks and a snack and I'm so happy we stopped in. It's a…read morerelatively small space so I think reservations might be a good idea for a busier time. We were there at 5:45pm on a Saturday and only a couple tables were taken up so we got a spot no problem. I ordered the dirty Greek martini with no vermouth, which was basically a dirty vodka martini with feta brine and olive oil. It was smooth and mellowed out with the savoriness of feta and olive oil. Savory girls, this one's for you! My friends both enjoyed their tamarind tequila cocktail and the non-alcoholic blackberry sage smash. We ordered the whipped feta which came topped with wine-soaked pluots, aleppo pepper, and fermented honey. This was absolutely to die for when scooped up with the fluffy, warm pita on the side. My friends and I have not been able to stop talking about this appetizer. It is what every bread and dip should strive to be - simple yet well-executed, with layers of contrasting flavors and textures. I can't wait to come back, our waitress was so friendly and fun, the food and drink menus have much to be explored, and the ambiance is intimate yet relaxed. What a great spot in downtown Livermore!

    The Black Cat completely exceeded our expectations. The cocktails were exactly what you picture…read morewhen you think "craft", inventive, high quality, and perfectly balanced. Every drink felt thoughtfully made rather than rushed. Service was excellent across the board. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly and knowledgeable, which already set a great tone for the night. But Kana absolutely made the experience unforgettable. We found out she's been involved in creating many of the cocktails, and wow, her passion and talent really shine through. She was incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely personable, and went above and beyond by crafting a custom drink based on the flavors we mentioned. It ended up being one of the best cocktails we've had anywhere. We've officially found our new favorite date night spot. The vibe is intimate, cozy, stylish, and perfect for an evening out. Highly recommend The Black Cat to anyone who appreciates exceptional cocktails and great service.

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    25.2 mi
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    A Michelin restaurant in Downtown SJ? Ample parking in the…read morearea, the interior has quite a bit of seating (no outdoor seating). The staff was helpful and answered all of our questions. Food was served fresh and hot. If you come around 7pm or 8pm, you'll probably need reservations. Recommendations: 'Pao de quejio' cheese bread Francesinha sandwich

    First time trying Portuguese food! Never had Portuguese food before much less petiscos which is…read morebasically tapas. The food is very similar to Spanish tapas. The flavor profile is slightly different but I could barely notice since I'm not so familiar with the cuisine. Food: Lingicua- dope presentation. It arrives on fire to your table. Pretty cool and the taste is good but ultimately it's just a sausage. Class streamed in white wine/garlic- really tasty. I really enjoyed this dish. It has a very similar profile to other clam/mussels in white wine dishes so I dunno if you necessarily hafta try it here but it was good. Octopus- was also really good but I wouldn't say any better or worse at other places over had octopus Duck rice- this was just ok. Duck was a lil dry. At $45 I wouldn't recommend. The portion is also tiny. I thought it was gonna be like a big paella or something. Overall everything was solid/tasty. Cocktails were surprisingly good. I'll say the only thing is the value/price. Portions are tiny and some things like the rice are really pricey for the portion that you get so I'd def be aware of that.

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    4.4
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    28.6 mi

    Great date night or girls dinner spot! When the food, decor, and vibes all match each other... it's…read morejust sooo *chef's kiss* for me. I'll always come back to places like this. Services was notable great as well! We went ahead and ordered everything our server recommended and the spread did not disappoint: Tumaco ceviche w/plantain chips- delicious cod ceviche in coconut milk, tasty and refreshing Arepa de las Monas- a very elevated cheese & mushroom arepa, super creamy and savory! Empanada de ajiaco- chicken empanada with a jalapeño-cilantro aioli, I don't know how something so simple could be so delicious and packed with flavor (my husband loved this one) Corte Andino- ribeye steak with mashed potatoe/plantains and a salad, perfect large plate to share We also ordered two drinks and I forgot the name but mine had two white gummy bears in it and it was bomb. I can't wait to come to try the Santa Maria ceviche, tostones, and branzino!

    Parche has a lot going for it. The service was excellent, the cocktails were outstanding, and the…read moreambiance and location make it a great spot for a night out. The food was decent overall. The ceviche was good, and the steak was cooked properly, though it's hard to mess up a steak. The Brussels sprouts were underwhelming, and the chicharrones portion was pretty skimpy. Overall, it was perfectly acceptable, but I probably would not go out of my way to come back. The service, drinks, and setting were the strongest parts of the experience.

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    Mocktails - Dark N' Spicy in the long glasses. Short glass were complimentary so I'm not sure but delicious!

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    Mocktails - Dark N' Spicy in the long glasses. Short glass were complimentary so I'm not sure but delicious!

    Blacksmith Square - beer_and_wine - Updated August 2026

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