Cool lil dive bar with a laid back vibe... Service is always great. Ask for Shae, she'll take care of you and make you feel right at home .

It's a nice little dive bar if you find your way in this neighborhood. Looks like a lot of locals. Friendly, loud and chill. Dive ambience with 1 pool table. Don't expect personal space here and just enjoy the vibe. read more

Mike's Place - a man at the bar - Sports Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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Small neighborhood bar that is a cool place to go!! Excellent staff and service and the drinks are the bomb so Warning if you can handle 2 just order one for they load them up and their cheap drinks also Great place to visit.... read more

Fun place, the regulars were very welcoming and the staff were friendly. The drinks were very generous and reasonably priced

The best bar in Almaden Valley!!! Oh wait, it's the ONLY bar in Almaden Valley? OK. Mike's Place is probably the biggest perk to moving to the area because now I have a unpretentious, friendly, clean dive bar within walking distance, without worry of getting a WUI. (Wobbling Under Influence). The friendly locals are colorful and odd, which is great because I like my regulars to be irregular. You are likely to make instant friends. The sweet owners, attentive bartenders, and funny bouncers are all awesome people. The pours differ by bartender (it's like the Three Bears, one is too strong, one is too weak, and one is just right). You can bring your own food. My first time there they made me leave with five plates of leftover catered food. (The catered food is not an everyday thing, of course, but if you see balloons from Camden Avenue, I advise you stop!) Be warned: the drink prices go up during nights with karaoke, DJs, and live performances (instead of charging a cover). Darts, pinball, shuffleboard, karaoke, and wacky people over 42? This is my place. Well, it's still Mike's, but you know what I mean. read more

Mike's Place - I asked Greg to sing solo.  So low we could only hear Chandra.  (7/18) - Sports Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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Sheila was a horrible bartender the place was good but service sucked.Took me super long to get a drink cause bartender was talking with her friends read more

Apparently I've been here before, as my ex's review from 4 years ago is right below mine lol. And apparently we had an ok experience. But 4 years later, here I am, back at Mike's Place, for what must be my second visit. Forget about the exes review- I had a good time tonight. David was a great tender and theres a great crew of regulars that frequent the joint- everyone was having a good time- no drama and the young scene has not taken over (a must for me, as I can't deal with stupid drunk). They have heated tents set up out front so that we can continue to indulge in solid pours and good company while we ride out the rest of the COVID nightmare. read more

We stopped on our way home in order to try this place (had been passing in front of this place numerous time and had always told myself that it was a must try....yeah...I love dive bars :) Bartender, super friendly, maybe too much on the acting side but yes, friendly. Drinks? The well mix drink was really weak. We asked for a bit more vodka and we were proposed to order a "double"...why not. 1 beer and 1 double 17.5$ + tips almost 20$. For 20$ you can get the job done at Stevie's or the Willow Denn... Too bad because I feel this place could be a lot of fun. Great Pinball machines. read more

Mike's Place - Sports Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

This is exactly what a true neighborhood bar should be. I came last weekend for Mike's retirement from behind the bar celebration and had a blast. The ladies behind the bar worked their butts off because it was a full and festive crowd. They made the chaos look easy and the drinks were poured great. Loved the local crowd. Mixture of 20's - 70's and everyone was having a great time. This was a special occasion so the Garcia Brother's were performing and they were AWESOME. So fun. Unfortunatly I don't live in the immediate area but if I did, I'm pop in way more often. Wishing Mike all the best on his retirement and I think the folks he's passing the torch to will make him proud. The only downside was it got HOT in there. With a packed house and lots of dancing going on, it became a little too warm. But towards the later half of the evening, the back doors were opened and a fan was brought in which really helped. Lots of TV's to watch your favorite team. Mike has some cool sports memorabilia on the walls and there are weekly events that you can learn more about if you go to their page. So just to recap: Great neighborhood bar where the locals come to have beer, watch a game, dance a little and just have a good time. Drinks are good, bartenders are great, and the owner is a San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos Legend. read more

It doesn't look like much from the outside but once you go in you'll realize that the bartender who is normally there is one of the friendliest bartenders and people that you'll meet. He goes above and beyond to help out with whatever you ask of him. The combination of that and some extremely friendly customers make for one of the best vibes of any bar I've been to. As someone with anxiety this is one of the few bars that I immediately felt comfortable and welcome at. read more

RIP Touchdown Tommy's. We stopped by, hoping for, you know a drink made by a bartender and to pay them in return. Sadly, in a bar filled to the brim with 5 people, it took 15 minutes to get served. Finally the bartender decided to take an intermission in his conversation. Before my girlfriend and I could place our order, he made sure to point out that we couldn't sit at the stools we were standing near, because someone was already sitting there. At this moment it became clear we were in a bizzaro episode of 'Bar Rescue' where the bartenders buddies were more important than new business, and that was that. read more

We got winners We got losers Chain-smokers and boozers We got yuppies We got bikers We got thirsty hitchhikers And the girls next door dress up like movie stars Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, I love this bar We got cowboys We got truckers Broken-hearted fools and suckers And we got hustlers We got fighters Early-birds and all-nighters And the veterans talk about their battle scars Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, I love this bar read more

This place is awesome! The bar tenders are very kind, nice place to chill, sing Karaoke and live music Friday nights!

*Narrating* 2nd visit, Saturday, February 16th, 2019. My 1st visit consisted of participating in Open Mic Comedy on Thursday, February 14th, 2019. The host was Naseera, who did an excellent job of hosting and allowed the comics to exceed their allotted time (Because it was Valentine's Day, there were only 7 comics) so everybody was able to banter until/or beyond their personal time limit. Thanks to the diversity of the human race, not all comics went on for 10+. In my opinion, this makes the experience must more enriching. Both for comics and non-comics alike. Most comics leave after their set, but this comic If you love to laugh, or make people laugh because they are listening to you, the. I STRONGLY recommend visiting Mike's Place in San Jose, CA ------------------------------------------------ 2nd visit, February 16th, 2019 Because of the positive experience after my set on Thursday (See Upper Half of review) I returned like Simba to Pride Rock. Karaoke starts at 8:30, there is a personal sized screen with the lyrics in front of you. Small, but large enough that it serves its' purpose: Allowing the singer to catch up/drop back if they make mistake while keeping pace with the backing track. There is a second screen which is larger and is also the source of the sports/shows during mon-karaoke hours. This allows the crowd to sing along, which aids the performance/confidence of the singer. The man and woman running karaoke, are both polite and talented singers. Of course, I must mention the other duo contributing to the fun atmosphere, The Bar Manager/Bar Lead named David with James as the barback and Gus the door man. They had all 4+ songs that I requested. There is a food place nearby name Maui Bbq, which Mike's Place allows you to eat inside. They close at 9( Hours may vary, consult their website for more accurate hours) I had a half Cesar Salad with Tri-tip that filled me up and which I finished, no pesky but vital leftovers. It came with a piece of garlic bread, which contributed to the meal. The pool table is open until close, which was incredibly fun. You can sign up on the mini chalkboard, which is conveniently placed to prevent conflict between patrons in the line for pool. Everyone was respectful of the line order, which made the 2nd half of my night fun. It is 10:43, on February 16th, and I am nearing the end of this review. I may post a follow-up in the AM, or I may post it in the PM. That's how good of a time you may have at Mike's Place, located at: 5837 Camden Ave # F, San Jose, CA 95124 Do yourself s favor, Bay Area resident/Non- resident, and visit this place at least once. read more

In my opinion, the best dive bar in San Jose. Awesome drinks , great prices and friendly bat tenders. Friday night dancing to DJ's and Saturday karaoke. If your a football fan. Sundays are awesome here. Let me tell you why Free food! Yes, you heard me right. FREE FOOD. Always have hot dogs and chili, but now they have steaks, burgers, ham sliders. Every Sunday is a different spread. What's everybody waiting for? read more

Go in, see what is happening! All good. A down home environment, love it! Greg Let me just say that going there, it is old school. You never see a bar like this these days! read more

I can't even give it one star because the owner and the bartenders are very rude people. So now I have a another bar I go to which is Stevie's. So they even have people that go in there that are regulars but they're just as rude as the owners and the bartenders. I will never go to this bar again. Well for me to post this I have to give them one star which they do not deserve it at all. read more

Mike's Place is a great local bar with some really cool people. Strong drinks, sports on tv, pool table, shuffle board, darts, live music, junk box, DJ on Friday, Karaoke on Sat. Super fun chill crowd. Great bartenders and customers where everyone knows your name. Always a good time to be had by all. read more

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We stopped in for the first time on a weekend evening. The place was jammed full of completely drunk people, so we didn't make it far in. The only interaction we had with a "local" was a guy coming around asking for money for his Karaoke service. He touched my hip and low back without my consent as if it would sway me to donate. If I was a guy he would never do that to me. Being manhandled by a misogynistic stranger is not a good time, it's stressful and disturbing. I will never be back. read more

An "OK" place. Could use a bit of improvements. Most there are outdated and old! Too many drunks standing outside at times which makes it very inconvenient to enter the place in fear of being harassed by some of them, but overall, OK for a dive bar read more

Great neighborhood tavern! The owners are friendly and polite, and all servers are customer respectful! Great place to watch popular sports of the day. Nine large TVs running constantly. Music on the weekends. Customers are mostly local hard-working types and make for a friendly welcoming atmosphere to this establishment. Great place to stop in on your way home or anytime to enjoy the game, play pool or shuffleboard, listen to music or just a friendly conversation with others. I drive eight miles just to hang out there! read more

I was a regular at this bar until last night. Now I been banned to go there. My crime was that I pointed out to the owner that they had made a mistake by using my American Express card. He threw some crumpled bills at me and asked the bouncer to lead me out. Now American Express has accepted this complaint as fraud and will be dealing with this arrogant (potencially racist) owner read more

It has like the old tv show Cheers feel to it I wouldn't order sushi or clams but American grub her is solid Drinks are strong so uber imo I hope they hang in there during n after COVID read more

Decent little dive. One pool table. Older crowd. Sports on a half dozen TVs. Friendly service. Tall boy cans available!

I've known Mike for a long time as many do in the area.He is a great guy.....friendly as heck,super engaging and a trivia nut! Just what you want in a bartender....owner kind of neighborhood bar! Lot's of people Mike has known for decades via his historical route of " bar hoping" vocations....come as regulars to Mike's Place and have casual interaction.It's like an old school family bar with TV's and lots of talk.It's a peaceful cool place for an after work drink or Friday night casual time. I highly recommend! read more

Nice ambiance. Mike knows most of his customers by name. Drinks are executed well. My favorite the Moscow Mule.

Very friendly staff and good cocktails. Karaoke night was a lot of fun and the Customers were a lot of fun as well. I will be back for sure.

This is one cool place. Really friendly staff and great crowd with a good mix of young and old. They remembered my name and my drink after just a couple drinks. Mike and his brother Joe are super friendly guys. read more

Mike's Place - Joe, always a friendly smile. - Sports Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

What a great bar in our community! Clean, friendly, and a nice - easy vibe to the place. Also, Liz mixes up some great cocktails! Will be back again. Cheers! read more

Finally went to our neighborhood bar (yes it's a dive bar lol). So many times I tried to drag my husband there but never made it inside. Went with some of girlfriends last night and had so much fun! Mix of young & old. Not much of a dance floor but we managed to squeeze in there and dance. Pleasantly surprised they had Kendall Jackson Chard, usually unheard of at a dive bar. Truly is a neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name...ran into a quite few people I knew. Hung over today but well worth it had a great time at Mike's Place! read more

What can I say? This place is my favorite go-to spot for trivia in San Jose! Bart is an awesome host, but most importantly, the bartender Joe is extremely friendly and welcoming (even though I don't drink!). The owner, Mike, occasionally stops in and is happy to offer handshakes and trade stories. This place rocks! read more

Fun fun place! Liz is the best bartender! If you want darts, shuffleboard or good company this is a place to go! Tons of TV's for any sport! Great drinks! read more

If you are looking for a comfortable little place to have a drink with respectable locals.. this is your place! Liz is an amazing bartender who is attentive and efficient. There is dj's on Fridays and karaoke on Saturdays ! read more

Mike's Place - Liz makes the best Moscow mules!! - Sports Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Super nice bar in the neighborhood. Need to visit it more often because it is more family place rather than bar :). I do not belong to the crowd(we moved here relatively recently) but it is still fun to see nice people around. From my observation it is '50+' place, with our mid 30 we are the youngest pair several times we visited this place. Joe(?) is a mega nice barmen with charisma. read more

I've passed by this place quite frequently and one day, I decided to swing by on a whim. So glad I found this nice, quaint bar. When I walked in, the bartender Joe greeted me with a big smile. Joe's a great friendly guy! The bar is loaded with tvs all around the walls and a few arcade games. Went for happy hour and the prices were great!! They even had cheeze-its, potato chips, and the cheeze-it mix all along the bar....FREE!!! I'm definitely going tobhit up this spot again! read more

I moved to the neighborhood behind this bar about 8 months ago. Coming from an apartment near The Office in Willow Glen, I had been accustomed to a very high quality bar environment that served as my local watering hole. The ambiance at Mikes is that of a neighborhood bar, which is cool, low-key, and divey... but what really makes this bar great is Krissy, the bartender who's always here when I'm visiting. She's extraordinarily friendly and attentive no matter how busy she is with guests. Everyone seems to like her and she always makes me feel welcomed. I'm really happy that this place is here--it's definitely safer and more comfortable than the 5th Quarter read more

This place is amazing. Great people and the drinks are fabulous. Mike makes an awesome Tom Collins and Joe makes a mean Bloody Mary. Two thumbs up for sure, go check it out!! read more

I enjoy going to this bar. I've been there several times over the last few years. It is a nice refuge from the CA covid BS. However, I've had two bad experiences here, and it's all centered around the wanna-be Barbie they have bartending. The first experience was not worthy of posting a review, but I figure its worth noting now that there are two negative experiences with her. She was very rude and short with us when we were ordering, and was upset that we didn't want to open a tab, as we were just there for a drink before we headed to an event after. She claimed it was too much work to open and close a tab all the time. Well, no tip and we left after our one drink. The second time we had to deal with her was more recent. We were there for a few drinks and standing at one of the tables by the bar when a lady walked past me and her fresh drink got bumped out of her hand. No big deal. When that happens, the bartender is pretty good about comping a new drink. Shit happens. NOT Barbie. She got all huffy puffy and insisted I buy this lady's replacement drink. Uh, what?! After these experiences with matronly Barbie, I can assure you we will walk right back out the door if we see that she is the one bartending when we go in. read more

Very clean without the sour bar smell that makes you want to scamper out as quickly as you scampered in. Lovely taco cart outside in the parking lot is a refreshing low cost change from the unpalatable Costco microwave fare available at competing establishments. Great place for a beer, a taco (if the cart is open, definitely MUST have a taco) and the World Cup! read more

This has to be the friendliest bar ever....The bartender, Joe, is very welcoming. You won't find cliquish people here. The two best nights for me are Saturday and Wednesday. On Saturdays they have karaoke with Blanca and on Wednesdays they have trivia with Bart. It is so much fun!!! I wish I lived closer, then I'd be there every night. read more