A fine place. No tribulations whatsoever. Happy to report that of the two times I've been here…read more(spaced over six months), Trials Pub is a winner. A handsome building with three distinct areas to settle in, it's easy to find comfort here. The choice mix-tape music with ample offerings from the 80s and 90s especially, help set the mood. And though this is an English pub, the music is not confined to the U.K. The beer selection is great - and international, as well. The Guiness menu on the wall is helpful, but there's even more to explore. Tumer Pils, Stella, et al. And there is a good whiskey menu, too. Trials is also great for food. I recently enjoyed their Pub Burger, which is a hearty plate of 1/2 lb. burger, with bacon, cheese, and the usual veggie accompaniment. The 'chips' are good and plentiful, but I have now tried their beer-battered onion rings -- and those are wonderful. Perfectly crunchy, not greasy, and just salty enough. If you do opt for the salad with any of your dishes, it's deep green and crafted with care. The side salad here is no afterthought. The Shepard's Pie looks great, and apparently is (though my dining companion failed to offer me a bite). Previously, I had enjoyed the falafel plate because sometimes, you just want falafel. Also previously, I tasted the chicken curry dish (hearty and delicious). The Mac n Cheese bites got high marks at our table, though I did not partake. The sausage rolls - classic pub fare - were very good on my first trip here. The cold water is refreshing and welcome. And the Tumer Pils hit the spot. It's all good here. Special mention for Thomas, one of the gents here. Super-likable, with a sly sense of humor, Thomas is a major asset at Trials Pub. Parking is easy -- or just ride-share -- just in case.

- 3.5/5: fish n chips. It's OK. could be a little crisper on the batter, and a little more flavor…read morein both the fish and the coating. - They no longer serve the cask-conditioned beers. - Current draft menu is somewhat limited - They do not light the fireplace.

Keeping this short and simple…read more. Great food! Great prices! Drinks are perfectly mixed and dog friendly!!! Super welcoming, amazing service and such a chill vibe. Becoming a regular :)

I have somewhat fond memories of watching the World Cup at the other Britannia Arms location on De…read moreAnza Boulevard. Sadly, that location is now closed. I decided, for the World Cup final, to haul ass to Almaden and watch it here. I arrived roughly an hour or so before the match was scheduled to begin and seated myself at the bar. The staff were nice and attentive, and prices are just okay for standard pub fare in my opinion. I kept it simple by deciding to get just a club soda and a simple grilled cheese sandwich. The total for both (without tip) was $19.70. Not the cheapest, but I've seen more expensive pub fare elsewhere. The club soda was as good as any, but the grilled cheese sandwich was a bit disappointing. It was small and lukewarm, and the accompanying fries were bland as well. For now, I give them a solid three stars. If I come back and the food is better next time around, I'll post a new and higher-ranked review. 3 stars

I'm not much of a beer drinker and wanted something that tasted good, not something that'll just…read moreget me drunk since I wanted to be functional. The bartender was really helpful and made a recommendation that helped my decision. I was here to watch some soccer. I was constantly being checked on by staff. They were very pleasant. I didn't know this spot had food until I was on my way out. I have to try the food next time!

O'Flaherty's in San Pedro Square is usually a great place to hang out, grab a few drinks, and get…read moregood food. However, the current karaoke setup leaves a lot to be desired. seasonal vibes are ruined by the host. The KJ seems far more into himself than supporting the participants. He came off as extremely arrogant, self-absorbed, and off-putting, which completely ruined the atmosphere. Karaoke should be about the crowd having a good time, not a solo ego trip for the person running the mic. It's disappointing because the pub itself is fantastic, but after this experience, I don't think I'll ever participate in karaoke here again.

Good food. Great service. The ONLY place to go before or after a Sharks game. I can get crowded so…read moreget there early or be prepared to stand or share a table. One of a couple of SJ spots with reap pub ambiance.

One the best places to watch the World Cup. TVs everywhere and there is not a bad seat in the…read morehouse. Angelina and Marcus are one my favorite bartenders amazing service.

Casual spot for dining alone or with friends ! It's a small spot with street parking but there are…read moreparking structures nearby too. Loved the fish themed murals inside on the walls for a unique touch. Service was quick! Everything came out perfectly crisp from the seafood to the fries. The lobster roll was buttery , flaky, delicious and sweet. I love that there are multiple sauce options. The menu has a wide array of seafood and specials !

I really don't get the good reviews. The food was so incredibly bland. The Yelp reviews definitely…read moreled me astray on this one. The Cheesy Crab Bread is not cheesy at all. They put the crab on top of the tiny amount of cheese they put on the bread. So it falls all over the place when you pick it up and try to eat it. At least the crab wasn't fishy and tasted all right, plus there was a lot of it. Otherwise this was dry and flavorless. If you want a good Cheesy Crab Bread go to Anchors. This one is not good. The Pint (16 oz) of clam chowder is bland, bland, bland with some extra rubbery, chewy clams. Thankfully there are hardly any clams in it but there are hardly any potatoes too. I love a thick clam chowder and this is definitely thick but that's where the good ends. It's pretty much like eating unseasoned, thick warm cream. This was all so bland and just not good. I had one piece of the bread and a few bites of the soup and tossed it. It was a complete waste of my money and my appetite. I didn't want to fill up on bland food so I just made something else at home. Such a bummer.

Incredibly cozy and beautiful inside Live music is…read moreexcellent The service very professional and the atmosphere is just comfy as can be. String drinks too Higher end everything, old school all the way.... Love it Quality jazz played

The Hedley club has re-opened as of May 22, 2025. They are open Tuesday-Saturday, and host live…read morejazz on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. On 5/22/2025, the Roger Glenn quartet performed.

While visiting San Jose, our local friend suggested we try The Farmers Union for dinner, and I'm so…read moreglad we did! One of my favorite things about San Jose is the weather. Even though we were there in August, it was cool enough to comfortably sit outside on the patio, so that's exactly what we did. I ordered the beef brisket, which came with bourbon cola baked beans, mac and cheese, and a cheddar biscuit. The mac and cheese was absolutely amazing! It was creamy, perfectly cooked, and easily one of my favorite parts of the meal. My daughter ordered a burger and fries from the kids' menu, and I was pleasantly surprised by the size. Even though it was a kids' meal, the burger was basically the same size as a regular burger. It was cooked perfectly, and she really enjoyed it. Our other friend ordered the salmon with corn and vegetables. She said it was delicious, and honestly, it looked amazing too. The other person at our table ordered the Pimentón garlic prawns and ate every single bite, so I'm going to take that as a pretty strong endorsement! For dessert, two of us split the crème brûlée, and there wasn't a single bit left. We basically licked the bowl clean! That should tell you everything you need to know about how good it was. Another huge bonus was the location. It was an easy walk from our hotel, which I always appreciate when traveling. Being able to walk to dinner instead of having to call an Uber makes everything so much easier. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and quick, and the whole evening was just really enjoyable. We got to sit outside, catch up with friends, enjoy the beautiful San Jose weather, and eat some genuinely delicious food. I would absolutely recommend The Farmers Union to both locals and visitors. It was a great dinner, a great atmosphere, and a great way to spend an evening in San Jose!

The mushroom empanadas are one of the best appetizers on the menu. I was surprised. I don't even…read morelike mushrooms but I love these fried empanadas. The mushroom sauce is also delicious. The bananas foster bread pudding is also really good. I'm usually too stuffed to order dessert.

I was downtown and wanted to grab a casual dinner somewhere that I hadn't been before and luckily…read moreYelp showed me Nomikai and their five spice duck pizza. I was sold as soon as I saw it. They had happy hour going on until 9pm(!!!) crazy, I know. The happy hour menu featured a few cocktails, beer, and mocktails for $9, and starters for 20% off. They were also able to substitute the liquors in the happy hour drinks for something else, which was huge for me since I'm not a fan of too many liquors. We of course got the duck pizza, which was super flavorful, and also got an order of the spam musubi. Both were really good and I'd order either again. We were helped by Ashley, who was so great and friendly. She seemed to be the host and server and did a great job balancing everyone and thing.

The dude and I came to Nomikai on 08/16/25 as we were in town for Galaxy Con. We entered in with…read moreour costumes. I was the black sailor moon. And he showed up as the Dude-Vader. Originally we had opted to go to a vegetarian restaurant but they stopped selling food at a certain time and we were hungry. We kept walking and stumbled upon Nomikai. We entered around 9pm and was seated immediately. The food closed soon and we got our order in during happy hour. We were impressed. The service was absolutely amazing and staff / patrons enjoyed our fit. The cocktails are beautifully crafted. Delicious yummy! As a cocktail enthusiast I had no complaints just keep them coming! The dude enjoyed his cocktail as well. We didn't drive so we overindulge because we can! At a certain point this establishment turns into a club more than restaurant and the line was out the door by 11pm. We did try the Brussel sprouts which was delicious and wished we would have tried more food but we were stuffed. They had great music, loved the decor and glad we stumbled upon this place! Can't wait to come back!

Food 4/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 I love the happy hour menu here from 4:30 to 5:30 daily. HH Cocktails drinks and food are delicious, well crafted and decent size too. I would definitely be coming back for dinner too with friends and family.

We searched for "steak", downtown on Yelp, for our Christmas get together and this popped up and…read morehad the highest ratings. When I walked in, it wasn't exactly what I had imagined, smelling and looking more like a bar than a restaurant but I gave it a chance. Our table ordered the truffles fries, which didnt have any truffle in it, but was still good. How can you go wrong with fries right? It came with this unique mayo sauce that was good. We also got the mac and cheese and it had a nice toasted bread crumb on top. The entire bar smelled like buffalo wings, so we had to get that and it was also pretty good, but its bar food so not much effort there. We ended up ordering the rib-eye, which was $65, a bit pricey. It came with a pesto mashed potato, which was a nice addition, with a side of mixed green beans. The steak itself was just okay though, I'd give it a 5/10. Service was great. Our waitress remembered all our orders without writing it down and the bartenders were nice and friendly.