Doghouse Sports Lounge is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood dive bar with tons of character and an…read moreatmosphere that's hard to find anywhere else! They recently added a brand-new pool table, and if you love billiards, be sure to stop by on Tuesday nights when they offer FREE pool from 7:00 PM to midnight. Monday and Tuesday nights also feature On-Demand Karaoke, where the entire bar gets involved. The crowd participation and energy make every visit entertaining, whether you're singing or just cheering everyone on. The owner, Diem, creates an incredibly welcoming environment. Her positive energy and bubbly personality are truly the heart of the bar and help make everyone feel like a regular. The bartenders each bring their own unique style and personality, making every visit a little different and a lot of fun. If you're looking for a relaxed place with great people, fun entertainment, and an unforgettable neighborhood bar experience, Doghouse Sports Lounge is definitely worth checking out. Stop by and see what makes this place so special--you'll leave with memories and probably a few new friends!

I wanted to check this place out was visiting in a Friday night it was 1:22am they close till 2am…read moreand I knocked and the bartender just ignored me. I only wanted 1 beer I know they close at 2 am but it was still early.

This review is late in coming as it is for an event we held at Hapa's in early August for the…read moreoccasion of my wife's birthday party. It was very good working with Cassie who was generous with her support in ensuring my wife had a great party. As disclaimer we know Cassie from our 6 year old's baseball teams the past couple years. My wife preferred Hapa's Los Gatos location at first but were advised that their Lincoln Ave location would be better suited for her party of around 100 guests including children. We had a private event space next to their brewing vats and rented tables, high tops, and linens through Hapa's. This location does not have a kitchen and instead have taco trucks and such who park outside. For our purposes we had an outside caterer serve our guests and Hapa's were very accommodating to them. This location has a couple barriers between it and Lincoln Ave. and is connected to other small businesses via hallways so it is safe for children to move about freely. Hapa's provided corn holes for kids to play within our space and we had crafts on tables to do. Next door is a pinball machine playing shop so between all these, kids were enjoying themselves and adults largely free to socialize. Hapa's doesn't require you to buy their beer but we opted for wristbands and open bar tab. If you do bring your own alcohol there is corkage as normal though, so we just kept with their beer which our guests enjoyed. Their bartender Alyssa was great to work with, ensuring we had everything we needed while serving their public customers. We were conveniently next to their bar while being set aside from public space. There is filtered water to spout from but it's on the other side of the bar, so a walk to/fro for filling up our water dispensers. Our caterer provided agua frescas, no extra fee from brewery on that. They were able to bring their equipment in the space and set up nicely to serve made-to-order tacos and quesadillas with side tables of self-serve rice, beans, mixed veggies, and guacamole. We had dessert tables perpendicular to them. We were at first concerned the space wouldn't work as it looks warehouse-y but when outfitted with tables/linens, catering, and our own decorations, it turned out to be a great space where people could sit or stand and be free to move around. I was surprised at how many customers Hapa's had as it's in a kinda random location but it was packed both inside and in the back. This casual festive brewery environment worked well for noisy children in our private space and their free and safe movement about the building was priceless. Everyone expressed what a great space it was and my wife really enjoyed herself being able to see so many circles of her life in one space. Thank you Cassie, Alyssa (sorry if misspell), and Hapa's!

Was in town & found this place right next to the coffee shop I was grabbing some coffee from so I…read morehad to stop in to taste a few IPAs they offered. I went with a flight. You get 4 tasters. I went with the following 4. I loved them all but my absolute favorite was the Solar Rift. 1.SOLAR RIFT HAZYDIPA 8% 26 IBU 2.ECHOES of Ruin WC DiPa 8.4% 34IBU 3.TUMBLING DICE Belgian Triple 8.5% 12 IBU 4.BUTTERFLY WINGS hazy doubleIPA 7.8% 28 IBU It was busy. All the tables were taken & there were groups of friends just hanging out & playing games while others were watching the game. Super cool hang out. So glad I stopped in.

Been coming here for years not sure how I haven't rated it yet. Love the bottle shop. It's one of…read morethe most diverse in the bay area. The rotating beers on tap are usually very good as well. I like coming here for an easy and quieter place to watch sports sometimes while trying new beers. My only complaint is that it closes so early at ten.

I came here with my friends maybe half an hour before they closed on a weekday because we were…read morestill itching for one more drink before going home. Surprisingly, there was a good amount of fellow drinkers still inside and also a line for last calls. My friend and I got the allagash white because it reminded us of our Yard House days. Pretty cool because this inside brewery is also connected to a pizza joint, something to keep in mind for next time! The cashier came around near closing time to do last calls, which was nice. We were one of the last tables to leave since we came late, but the cashier and workers did not rush us at all. I'll be back here to try the pizza with the beers next time.

Honestly my favorite social space I have ever been to!…read more I flew all the way to attend an esports event, which was ran great through the venue. When guildhouse opened to the general public in the afternoon, the atmosphere lit up. It's so casual and just a nice place to come and relax with your friends. There are a ton of amenities, whether it's board games, video games(both PC stations and console stations), and esports streams displayed the whole time. Such a great place if you want to avoid typical bars and want a gaming or anime themed environment!

I guess it's getting there... 5yrs now and I'm finally seeing improvements to the place. Here's…read morewhat I like: 1. Improved lighting. It's a small step towards what we need. It's still a bit too dim for board gaming, but we will take what we can get. This negative is what I'm constantly hearing from everyone when I'm hosting games. I don't need it looking like a laboratory, but if every bulb was upgraded by 200lumens, it would solve the issue. I understand they want the space looking ambient. But hey, cater to your demographic. The LED strips that were put in a few months ago was a step in the right direction. 2. The new TitanTron thing. It's fabulous looking. And really showcases what's meant to be highlighted during events. 3. New additions to the food menu. This was sorely needed. Many of us were constantly leaving to go elsewhere to grab sustenance. I think many OGs still aren't aware of it, but it's slowly catching on. We tend to have blinders on if there aren't pictures. Maybe try just a poster or two somewhere to boost your sales? 4. The Game Corner Being able to borrow games is fantastic and has really grown the space and hobby as a whole. I see plenty of people diving into the hobby for the first time and it's wonderful to see. Instead of walking in and only dilly dallying for 30min, many are now staying for an hour or two. 5. Utilizing the entire space. For years, I saw the extra rooms sit empty and was mind blown. As a former manager in hospitality, that blew me away. That's basically pissing money down the drain. You're paying the lease on the space. Why wouldn't you put it all to use? Hire an events manager if you need to--part time even. Trust me, it pays off. I'm now seeing the extra rooms consistently used/booked. Anything that attracts bodies to the space is a good thing. Often, energy is what makes an establishment successful. And energy will beget energy. I'll come back when I have more time to list what I still don't like:

Here is one of the coolest gems in Downtown San Jose. This…read moreis not your standard bar this is the place to get drinks made properly. Every ingredient is fresh not pre made unless you get the on tap cocktails. When you walk in it has an inviting atmosphere and the Kaylen who is the bartender is welcoming to both regulars and those who are new to the bar. I had a drink called the Macintosh which is so refreshing but not overly sweet which I enjoyed.

Walking into haberdasher always makes me feel like I'm going back in time. It's beautifully…read moredesigned and has amazing staff. My husband and I had a baby free night out to celebrate my birthday and haberdasher did not disappoint. We went soon after opening so there was no line but I know they tend to have one later in the evening. We were greeted warmly at the door by the attendant who checked our ids. I was even wished a happy early birthday. When going into the bar, you walk down a staircase into a space that makes you forget you're in downtown San Jose with beautiful reds and burgundy decor. The staff is all smartly dressed; the bartender and bar back were both sweet and funny. I ordered a jack rose (my all time favorite), their seasonal watermelon waltz (this may be a new favorite for me, nice and refreshing) and one of their zero proof cocktails called a Mariposa which was soooo good as well. My husband ordered a couple old fashioned and a watermelon waltz for himself. We had an amazing time and look forward to coming back in the future.

This is a great beer spot for the SSJ area. Has ample indoor/outdoor seating and usually a food…read moretruck on site. Parking can be a bit tight... They have a great selection of beers on tap and great friendly staff also! If you're near DTSJ, it's worth a stop to come try it out! Cheers!

Fun little brewery! Had a blast on trivia night. My personal favorite was the sour gunmy seltzer…read moreand the mango lassi! They had a mini vendor selling cookies and desserts which was even better! The bartenders are always so friendly and amazing.

Had an event down the street that was too packed and I was hungry…read more So glad I found this place! It was top tier food at a great price. The lamb was amazing and loved the garlic corn. Highly recommend!

My date and I were looking for a place to grab food after some drinks at mini boss. Was surprised…read moreto see a skewer place in dtsj just down the street from all the bars. It's a a bit small and right next to the corner so you might walk past the sign without realizing it. Food was cheap, the skewered were a tad over cooked but no where near bad or tough. I'd rate the skewered a 3.8/5, we got beef, lamb, and a mushroom one. Garlic fries were tad soggy but they were made fresh with loads of fresh garlic, would bump up the score if they were a bit crunchier 3/5 Onion rings were a little on the harder side but we weren't looking for anything super fancy 3/5 Veggie egg rolls were small but they came with soy sauce and sweet/sour sauce. I want to note that even though most of the food seemed to be premade/ store bought, they sold them for CHEAP and the wine was cheap too with a generous pour. You get what you pay for food wise and the service was great so it was a nice cheap place to grabe a few small bites, drinks and chat before jumping into clubs like temple, lab or splash (just a short walk in each direction) The service was really good and quick! They were nice people and very attentive to my date and I. I would definitely come back again in the middle of a night out in dtsj :) Thank you to skewers and brew for saving our tummies that night!!

This is a local gem... The vibes are so chill, pop-up food vendors have the good eats and the…read morebeer... The beer is so tasty! Very few have ridden the trail Cobbler, but everyone can enjoy this WC IPA with it's crispy front and juicy finish... Shout out to Ron, Stan and the crew for not just providing a great place for friends to hang out, but spinning vinyl through a badass stereo takes it to another level. Love DTSJ

Enjoyed our chill time here on Saturday. Unique experience in the middle of a neighborhood in a big…read moregarage! Feels homey like ur hanging out in someone's house garage in a good way. The 2 beers i tried were very good. I got the Ube Illin' and 5. Dee-lite. Ube is more thick and rich but so tasty! And the dee lite was a perfect refreshing lite beer. Loved they have games to play like Jenga and Boggle. It was pretty empty around 5pm but picked up considerably by 8pm and the place was packed. I def wanna come back to enjoy more beers!

Was there last Saturday. Good old fashioned clean fun with…read moreexcellent beer at unbelievable fair prices. Outside seating, free admission without the Riff-raff. Food trucks inside with quality food. Safe atmosphere. Live Jazz music. This is a home grown successful establishment with ownership that truly cares about the community without pounding their chests for photo opportunities. Please re-consider Gordon Biersch Beer if you haven't lately. Cool peeps!

Gordon Biersch holds fun community events each spring/summer, including weekly Thursday night…read moremarkets (5 - 9 pm) and Sunday farmers' markets (8 am - 12 pm). Night markets are my favorite and are a great way to unwind after work and kick off the weekend early. There are rotating selections of SJ-based food trucks each week offering various cuisines. My favorite food trucks are Shrimpn Ain't Easy, Scratch Cookery, and Cousins Main Lobster. I've been to every night market since I found out about them in June - highly recommend attending at least one of these before they end for the summer in mid-August!

The 4 star rating is accurate if you understand this is a dive bar type of spot. If you think it's…read moremore than a dive bar, it's probably more of 3 stars. It's a nice dive bar, you get what you pay for. I got a well shot and a pint for $13. Great price to pay to take the edge off after a day of work. The bartenders were friendly when I was there and always asked if I was ready for another round! Will come back the next time I just need to take the edge off and relax

Great time!!! Fun place. The owner was really nice. We played pool. Great place to eat and hang…read moreout. Great DJ.