What the reviews don't say about this place is that for those of us who grew up in the area this is our Cheers... if you're familiar with the show. To date myself, lol, remember it opening in the late 80s and it was the spot. In some ways it still is the spot what's the right expectations. It has a British pup feel, a decent selection of beer, and every time I've gone in I've been satisfied with my food. This time ordered happy hour cheese sticks, zucchini, sticks, wings, and meat pie (not pictured). Zucchini sticks stood out! There was crispy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. Everything else was pub food that went great with our beers, and never been disappointed with the service. read more

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Came here for Tuesday night trivia. The plaza this Brit location is in is pretty terrible, not a ton of parking and now that Scramblz is closed, that whole section is closed off so makes it hard to find a spot. The food here is nothing special, it's fine, typical bar food but nothing to rave about. The drinks are good but honestly if I wasn't here for trivia I don't think I'd come specially to this location, I'd go to the one downtown. read more

Britannia Arms - British Near Me - San Jose, California

Honestly love the Brit. They are super cool here and super clean. They don't leave empty stuff laying around. They are on top of stuff like that. Service is quick and accurate and we definitely will come again. Worth a stop if you love hole in the wall old school bars. read more

Britannia Arms - Pacifico - British Near Me - San Jose, California

I came out for a Saturday of live music and was super pleased to find a late night happy hour AND some of the best bartenders and staff I've encountered in the longest. Staff was super responsive when I mentioned a concern about a patron, but they were all so playful with one another, it was fun to watch. I couldn't decide what I wanted to drink, and the bartender offered a great idea: he'd bring mystery shots to the table, and only charge for one. The shooter? DELICIOUS! It was a white tea shooter, and the first time I'd ever tried it. The food, was...BAR FOOD. Not super tasty (which is wild, because I have had some very yummy fish and chips here). But honestly, at the happy hour price, who can complain? I definitely enjoy a night here again. There was a chill diversity in the patrons, so I'd happily spend a fuzzy night here making new friends. read more

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It's been decades since I regularly hung out at The Brit, and it has clearly changed. The menu has become more Americanized. The beer list is dominated by American craft brews with only a couple of British beers - and not one British beer on the Happy Hour list. The place has always been as much a sports bar as a pub, but it seems now they're got a lot of activities to bring people in: a trivia night, a karaoke night, Taco Tuesdays, etc. On my recent visit, the waitress was great. Friendly and helpful. I ordered a patty melt, which was perfection. It's one of those things that a place either gets right or doesn't, and The Brit came through. Sadly, the accompanying steak fries were kind of mushy. My friend ordered a Cornish pasty. He said that both it and the vegetables that came with it were tasteless. At the end of the night, my friend asked if I'd go back. I thought about it for a bit and said "maybe." I'd like to give their fish & chips a try. But overall, the place was just OK. The atmosphere was pleasant, the prices were good, but the food was a little disappointing. read more

Britannia Arms is one of the few British pubs left in the area. The atmosphere is dark and the sports-watching crowd gets a bit loud, at least on the day we went. So, not a place for a quiet meal! I ordered the Cornish Pasty with veggies and shoestring fries. My husband ordered the Fish, Prawns, & chips (also shoestring fries), and he enjoyed his meal. We shared a dinner salad; it was pretty good and huge. I was served a chicken pot pie by mistake, but they brought me the pasty afterwards. It turns out I liked the chicken pot pie a bit better. The pasty had mostly beef inside, and I would have preferred more of a mix with veggies. Unfortunately, the crust on both was soft without a hint of flakiness. So, the food was a bit of a mixed bag, but the service was good. I might go back to try something else. read more

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The food is not that good and I would rather eat at Chili's, but the vibes are okay. I would only recommend coming for Happy Hour since they have a pretty generous menu or during their fun events like Karaoke. Service is decent and there's plenty of seating (especially on the weekdays when there is no wait). read more

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Margaritas were watered down, not tasty. Ordered a special shot but it wasn't made correctly. Another bartender remade the drink but it was too minty, reminded me of bad medicine. The live music was good. My friend and I danced. The dance floor wasn't crowded so that was cool. read more

We went for fish and chips and one of us had the cod and the other the haddock. The haddock was far better. The fried pickles were pretty incredible and we had the steak sandwich and a few burgers that everybody was a fan of. Would definitely go again but we didn't live the cod fish and chips as they were a bit bland. Fun place with a bunch of liquored up locals while we were there. read more

Exactly as I remembered it 15 plus years ago. A pub by definition. Lots of TVs for sports and a good beer selection with pub style appetizers. Seems like it has a loyal customer base . Service was very friendly. read more

The food is very good and lots of variety to choose from. The prices are reasonable. But, the reason my friend and I meet at The Brit every month for lunch is Nicole. Her effervescent personality, cheeriness and amazing service makes coming to The Brit special and memorable. read more

British pub with surprisingly good eats! They have a large food menu and we enjoyed everything we ordered. My favorite was the tacos and the Reuben sandwich. The cocktails were a bit too sweet for us. They have a bar area, dining area, and outdoor patio. Service was great. read more

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This place has changed alot for the good. Now they actually have a fun night scene on the weekends. Best bar/restaurant in the South SJ area. DJ plays great dancable music. Bartenders and waiters are friendly and attentive. Plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

Outstanding customer service at The Brit. From the moment you walk in, the staff is welcoming, attentive, and genuinely cares about making sure you have a great experience. Drinks are served quickly, questions are answered with a smile, and the team goes out of their way to make you feel like a regular--even on your first visit. It's rare to find a bar where service is this consistently friendly and professional. Highly recommend read more

Always a good time. Friendly as bartenders in town. Large dance floor. Extremely clean bathrooms. Lots of nice food options around the corner. And they serve really really good burgers. If you're ever in town stop by, definitely recommend it. DJ's on Fridays and Saturday nights. Always good music. You can tell they really care. read more

Went here after a long time and was pleasantly surprised to see that they have updated the place. The old dingy upholstered furniture and carpet is gone. I went there for Pliny the younger event/tasting which unfortunately was disappointing. Not sure why it seemed watered down. read more

The British are here. I'm at Britannia Arms Almaden in Silicon Valley today. It looks like a traditional and classic Pub in here. There's some of my favorite like Fish & Chips, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Shepherd's Pie. Today, I'm having something different, Cornish Pasties with Steak Fries and Veggies. Cornish Pasty reminds me of Calzone, Empanada, or Pâté chaud. It was delectable, freshly Baked, and warm. I really liked how I didn't need to ask for some gravy, they just gave me what I needed. And this is The Tropics, that's my Drank for tonight. I was thinking this was going to be a 3.8-4.2 stars, this can be very well a 4.4 stars on a good day, but I give this 4.3 stars. read more

Britannia Arms - British Near Me - San Jose, California

Came for The Office trivia- stayed for the good times. Service - friendly and efficient during this Covid time. They were spread a little thin but they did a great job. Food was decent and filling- got the grilled cheese with ham. Not oily or anything and hit the spot. Drinks were good and they had themed drinks! Very fun experience and I definitely would be back if they have another trivia night! read more

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The fish and chips were cooked in old oil. It was tasteless!! The waitress was rude. She seen we were ready for our check and she totally ignored us. NEVER will I eat there again. I give them half-star! read more

I love their service, their staff, and their patty melts! They are quick, close by, and delicious! Everyone is friendly! I used to go and listen to their bands, but I don't go anymore. I usually order over the phone and pick it up. read more

Walking in we loved the vibe. Very old school and vintage. The crowd was mixed from gen z to baby boomers. And everyone was getting along. It was a Thursday and I guess they do karaoke that night. So it was fun seeing a bunch of drunks sing their heart out. Even found ourselves a San Jose Bruno Mars. The drinks were poured proportionately. Not too heavy but not too light. We also ordered the wings and fries, and they were surprisingly good. They got a 4 out of 5 due to the crowd and some overly drunk girls. We will definitely be back though. Nice neighborhood bar to get away too. read more

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They are not your average British Pub and there is nothing wrong with that! O R D E R E D - Fish and Chips - Sausage Rolls - Fried Artichoke - Shepherd's Pie - Mushroom Chicken - Potato Skins V E R D I C T Their service is great and their team is so friendly and gave great recommendations on food and drinks. They have such a huge drink selection in by drinks. I'm talking about your mock tails, cocktails, and beers. Their cocktails are so creative and for anyone who just wants to have a good time without a little bit of booze you are in the right spot and for those who do want a bit of booziness to their drink, definitely ask your server or bartender what the monthly cocktail specials are because they change those every month to keep you on your toes! They have some drinks that are more on the fruity side. They also have some that are more on the floral side. You just gotta be specific on what you like and want. Food did not disappoint and to be honest, I didn't know bar / pub food could taste so good, like full restaurant quality. Hot plate, fresh ingredients and oh so tasty! I will tell you this right now that their fish and chips is award-winning because of their secret ingredient which I won't expose, but it is hands-down, the best! My second favorite item is a tough one because it's actually between their shepherds pie and their appetizer sausage rolls, which is like their version of pigs in a blanket. They use a style sausage and if you've never tried it, you have to! Again, you will not be disappointed here in any department whether is drink food or entertainment. Did I mention that their outdoor patio also has TV screens available to watch any sports game of your choice? Well, I just did so don't miss out on having happy hours, birthday celebrations, or any group gatherings here because you will have an awesome time! read more

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The level of customer service at The Brit truly sets it apart. The staff is proactive, personable, and incredibly attentive without being overbearing. You're acknowledged right away, orders are handled smoothly, and the bartenders take the time to check in and make sure everything is spot on. It creates a relaxed, welcoming environment that makes you want to stay longer and come back again. Exceptional service all around. read more

Came on St Patruck's day. Corned Beef & & Cbbsge meal was like $27.00. A bit pricey for me. I just got a hamburger with fries. It was fine, but not the best burger I've ever had. At least they had green beer & jello shots so I could feel festive. read more

Britannia Arms - They did have green beer & green jello shots, so I still felt festive. - British Near Me - San Jose, California

- perfect - food awesome - service fast Came here because I found it was the only place in SJ to serve a full English breakfast. It was delicious! I love the theme of the bar. Customer service is quick and good selection of food and tv for sports. read more

Britannia Arms - Full English breakfast 10/10 - British Near Me - San Jose, California

I had an office in Milton Keynes, another in Bournemoth, I had a distributor I viesited in Bath. I can say I was quite familiar with British pub food. The BA food is to British Pub food as the Olive Garden is to Italian food. There is some resemblence, but it's a bad example. The bar is great, except they were out of British beers. They knew what a half&half was, but it was flat. Shepherd's pie is made with Lamb. Cottage pieis made with beef and is more than just hamburger and potatoes. I have to admit, followig a great British tradition, the food was bland and the steak tough. I can understand the high prices, but their dinnerware was from a time when they would fill the plates. Now there was too much plate showing. The grilled onions were the highlight of the bangers and mash. The potatoes and the vegetables were cold. The bangers were small. My biggest disappointment was the fried artichoke hearts which came not only from a can, but we got a few ( 8 or 9) on a big plate that felt empty for $18. I could go on with more negative observations, but why? This is enough to say that I won't go again... well maybe to the bar--- they have live music and I could order from their American food entrees... except the steak. I wish there were a real good British food restaurant near me. read more

Was meeting one of my friend after a long time and he suggested this place. They have indoor as well as outdoor seating (heated). We were told to sit ourselves down. The server was friendly and even suggested some beers. For food, since its a British pub, we wanted to try their Fish and Chips. The fish was very crunchy on the outside and flaky inside. I liked the taste. Also, the server kept checkin in on us to make sure we were taken care of. The place gets a bit loud (which is understandable since its a sports bar). Overall, was a decent experience. read more

Britannia Arms - Fish and Chips - British Near Me - San Jose, California

I don't come here at night, or to drink. I come here in the mornings for their English Breakfast! It is fantastic. This was one of the first places that I tried an English breakfast and have fallen in love with it and try to order it everywhere I go. I even make it at home but it doesn't taste the same. Their service is great, and during winter they have heaters outside. They also have TVs so if you want to catch a game it's a great environment! read more

Britannia Arms - British BreakfastBritish - British Near Me - San Jose, California

Hosted an event here and the staff was PHENOMENAL. The coordinating of the event with Julia was effortless and smooth. The staff that evening was exceptional at taking our groups food and drink orders and making sure we were well cared for. We will be back! We also had some appetizers for the event that were perfect. The fruit platter was amazing and all the fruit was sweet and perfectly ripe! That's rare for a fruit platter anywhere... Potato skins and chips and guac were delicious as well! read more

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I've eaten here several times. very good food. Nice ambience and atmosphere. I'd recommend going and checking it out

Been going to this place since I was young. Great food, cocktails and staff. Love the weekly entertainment too. Karaoke on Thursdays and Sundays. Great singers here. School of Rock next door and they come sing. The host on Thursday's is one of if not the best in the Bay area. Sunday night guy is just as good. Two different karaoke styles makes it fun to be at BRITANNIA ARMS for karaoke. They also have Local and nationally recognized bands and great DJ's too. read more

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They'd got a large tented outdoor area and a covered backyard type of set up as well. Was here for the Bruno Mars Tribute band on a Friday night, and it was a blast! I didn't know what to expect of the venue (haven't been here for ages & ages!). They should have held a Bruno look alike contest because this dude showed up in an ensemble with red silky pjs and white cap just like this photo! The venue tho, drinks were great, I had some gin & ginger beer drink and it was so good. Some of us had some fish & chips and I heard that was pretty good too. Great chill place to hang out, have some food and some drinks and there seems to be some sort of activities (themed trivia or something) on a few nights of the week as well. read more

Britannia Arms - A guy showed up looking head to toe like this! - British Near Me - San Jose, California

We had a wonderful experience today for our first time at "The Brit". We have a new puppy that has not been socialized yet, so taking her to a dog friendly restaurant was a bit of an experiment. Unfortunately, our girl Lucy was barking at the other dogs, so we quickly decided we would order our food to go. The kind gentleman serving us (possibly the owner? He had a British accent) encouraged us to stay, making us feel completely welcome. I expressed concern about disturbing the other tables, so he took a quick poll and nobody seemed to mind (hopefully). The server/owner came around with a bag of dog treats for each table and Lucy mostly calmed down. Our food came out fast and was tasty. I had the reuben with fries and my husband had fish & chips. I especially liked the thick cut French fries. We will work more with Lucy before we take her anywhere again, but just knowing we have such a wonderful neighborhood pub nearby makes me really happy. Thank you! read more

This place has gone insane with their prices. Rather get better food, buy beer and spend the night NOT at Britania

The best, single word I can come up for this location of the Brit is "Disorganized." I came here with a large group of hiking friends on a Saturday afternoon, after finishing a tour of Almaden Quicksilver. I had called several days before, and was directed to Julia, the person in charge of such things. She was friendly and eager on the phone, saying they would save us some space on the back deck. I promised to call if the attendee count dropped; it didn't. When we arrived on time, however, it was as if our group were a surprise. Did they save space for us as promised? No. We had to split up the group into separated tables to fit (almost) everyone. One or two of us did not have any table surface. Annoying as F. More disorganization - Waitresses didn't keep track of who ordered what, so every single dish was brought out and announced to the *entire deck area* (i.e. including others groups and families). Later, I overheard an owner ask a waitress "Where'd the big party come from?" She replied: "It's on the board". (I guess reading "the board" is optional). When it came time to pay the checks, the waitresses were inconsistent, taking people's words for some things but over-scrutinizing those of others. I ended up paying for an extra beer ordered by the guy next to me. (I couldn't check with him, since he had already payed and left). Yet more disorganization - Half the beers listed on the boards outside were not actually offered on tap any more. One waitress said, with a chuckle, that it had been this way for a while. Haha. (Perhaps "indifferent" might be the Brits' runner-up word) As for the food and beer - it was all just OK (standard pub food). So normally three stars. But since the Brit dropped the ball on everything else, I welcome them to downgrade-ville. When in this area again, our hiking group will be going elsewhere. read more

My girlfriend and I and a few of our girlfriend's attended the Taylor Swift trivia night and it was a blast. The energy was fun and lively and we enjoyed ourselves. Unfortunately, the food was good but not great. I ordered the Ruben and sweet potato fries which I loved, my girlfriend ordered the fish and chips, she did not like the dish she said they were very dry. One of our friend's ordered the chicken pot pie and after trying a bite I was disappointed. I felt it lacked in flavor. They carry Harp beer which is from Ireland and hard to find so that's a major plus . I'd definitely come back and I totally recommend the trivia nights. So much fun! read more

Britannia Arms - British Near Me - San Jose, California

All around amazing business, the brit has been around for ages yet the family vibe inside is unmatched. Service all around great! :)

This place is a total disaster. It's gone from being a decent spot years ago to an embarrassing dump. The food is garbage, the drinks are weak and poorly made, and the staff is sloppy, careless, and looks completely worn out. The whole place stinks of failure and neglect. Even the music has crashed in quality--what used to be a cool vibe is now just noise in a sad, dying venue. Nothing here is worth a dime. Save your money and your night--this place is finished. read more

Fun British pub. Pretty good food and live music is always fun on the weekends. I have been going here for a while now and really enjoy the vibe. I do like that the people that come here are from mixed groups. Service is good and efficient. read more

It was good. Britannia Arms have decided to no longer do blended drinks. I'm on the lookout for the next place to watch the Super Bowl, in San Jose area. read more