I went to Splash with a friend after seeing an ad for their monthly Monday night bingo, hosted by 2 local drag queens. Since it was a weekday night, it wasn't as crowded as it usually is on the weekends, but there was still a decent turnout. Shawn/Sean behind the bar got our drinks out quickly, and I enjoyed our experience more than I thought I would. Please note that the bathroom at this place consists of a closed stall on one end of the room, with urinals on the opposite wall. I wasn't necessarily discouraged from using the bathroom, but I didn't expect it. read more

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BEWARE AND BRING CASH ONLY , do not tap your card for the entry fee While I have enjoyed this bar, these last visits the vibes have changed but I have still continued to go. I was very disappointed by a recent billing issue. During my visit on Friday, October 16, the advertised cover fee was $10 with the sign, and even saw when I tapped my card it said 10 dollars However, I checked my bank statement afterward and discovered I was charged $20 an additional $10 was added without my permission by the individual collecting entrance fees at the door which I also have seen negative reviews about her ... make sure to check your bank account the next day after coming here. read more

My friend saw a promotion on their IG page for SERVE hosted by Catinni P. Vandon and we decided to come here for a night out with friends. The cover fee was $10. We got in around 10pm and the show started. People kept coming in and the next thing you know, this place was packed, both downstairs and upstairs. The show was entertaining. Catinni is a great host! Once the show ends, downstairs become a dance floor, just like upstairs. We wanted to buy a bottle but they said they needed an advance notice, like a week in advance. Restroom was co-ed, which I have never come across in my whole life. It was an experience. Overall, popular spot and we had fun! read more

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Decided to stop by to celebrate pride month. Haven't tried the food but the drinks are pretty strong. Security in the front could have been a bit more patient and kind but overall the service is ok and the ambiance is chill. Stop by y'all, we gotta celebrate for pride month read more

Splash Video Dance Bar - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Jose, California

Def one of my fav dancing spots in sj and the drinks are well done! There's two floors plus a rooftop area which is nice :) read more

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I used to LOVE coming here but after having liquid drip from the ceiling(?), slipping walking down the stairs because of said liquid on the floor/stairs (no wet floor/caution sign) ,and seeing the barback grab handfuls of cherries out of the container with NO gloves...it's hard to like coming here anymore. Staff can be nice but there is still a lot to be desired. They could definitely invest more into the building/maintenance. read more

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Drea is the best bartender ever! She creates such a safe environment and makes the best drinks. She is part of the reason why I have so much fun and feel safe at Splash. I love the upstairs in particular because I feel like there's better music and I enjoy the balcony read more

We were really excited to check this place out, but unfortunately it ended up being a huge disappointment. The security guy at the door was great--friendly and welcoming. Sadly, the bar service was the complete opposite. I only ordered 2 drinks at the pace and tipped nicely since i know the industry and i am a bartender myself. First, i ordered a beer and a drink for my wife. Took time wirh my beer. Approach the bar seats and left my half beer on the bar for a second the girl barback cleared my beer before I had even finished it. I didn't make a big deal out of it. Maybe she saw something i didn't. Later, while I was waiting for my karaoke song, I ordered an Old Fashioned. I had nearly half of it left, set it on the bar for a moment, and when I turned back, the barback had taken that too. I let the bartender know, and instead of apologizing, he immediately told me it wasn't true. After I insisted I wasn't lying, he finally offered to make me another drink. Instead of replacing my Old Fashioned, he handed me what was supposed to be a margarita, but it tasted more like lemonade. I had paid for a whiskey cocktail and received something completely different. I didn't want to make a bigger scene. I'm a bartender myself, so I understand mistakes happen. But the bartender's attitude and lack of professionalism were unacceptable. The karaoke was decent, but because of the service, I wouldn't come back. I lived in san jose for a couple of years. I would come to this place and enjoy my time there. I came back after a couple of years and man. I was really sad its not what it used to. Its not the place but the staff. I was there on tuesday july 22. So the people that work the bar its taking your business down. I have been a server and bartender for many years in san francisco so I know what costumer service is. And that night it was shit. Hopefully splash can recover. read more

Ordered 2 margaritas, not sure why they look completely different. Both tasted like flavored water. And yes the music is real outdated.

I Must say Splash is a nice spot if you want to dance with some friends or hang out to vibe. The price to get in was $10, but that can change and they only take cash for the entrance fee. The DJ did a great job remixing songs to dance to.The drinks average around $15. They have an outdoor area that is upstairs. Splash does have three bathrooms, but they do get packed, so keep that in mind. Overall, Splash is a vibe, and if you're ever in San Jose, check out this spot. read more

Splash Video Dance Bar - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Jose, California

This place was supposed to be a welcoming and safe haven for karaoke enthusiasts, especially on a Tuesday night. However, my experience has been far from that. Kyle (KJ Big Dog) seems to have favorites and dislikes, which results in unfair rotations. Even if you arrive on time or a few minutes early, you might end up on the end of the second rotation or even the third rotation. And let me tell you, the wait can be an hour or more. It's ironic how he talks about rules at the start of each rotation, claiming to "attempt to be fair." But "attempt" is a weak word when it comes to Kyle. The rotation is inherently unfair. This behavior is not only disappointing but also frustrating. It's clear that Kyle has a deep-seated hatred for the LGBTQ+ community, and he's using his position as a Splash employee to promote hate at a gay bar. Splash highly praises a fun and safe environment, but Kyle's actions contradict that message. I've endured countless times where Kyle has consistently failed to be fair. Every time I come here, I feel like a victim. I question whether I'll regret coming or not. I have high hopes that Kyle will eventually "try" to be fair, but that's not happening. He's just a horrible KJ who does what he thinks is okay, and it's not okay. What really pushed me to write this review was the time I spent waiting for two hours and a half to sing one song on a slow day. He had the same singers sing twice, and the he sang a song every rotation and was always the first one to sing. Karaoke hog. I hope they talk to Kyle and do something about this. Anyway, I don't ever plan to come back here for karaoke. I'll save Kyle from having to hate on me again. Guys-- if you don't want to wait an hour or more to sing a song, I don't recommend coming here. Don't waste your time for one song. I hope this review finds everyone well. read more

SPLASH. security is so bad and they have a really bad judgement. Especially the bartender with the smiley face tattoo on is back on the first floor. He stated "he can't serve me to do bad judgment. it was my first drink of the night. this is literally insane. 0/10 read more

5 Stars A Night to Remember at Splash! My newly wedded wife and I came to Splash with a group of our closest friends (we're a fabulous crew of gays and lesbians), and let me just say--we had the time of our lives! From the moment we walked in, the energy was electric. The music was on point all night--nonstop bangers that kept us dancing until our feet couldn't take it anymore. The crowd was diverse, welcoming, and full of positive vibes. Everyone was just there to have a good time and celebrate being themselves, which made it feel like a big family reunion. The bartenders were super friendly and made some strong, tasty drinks (major bonus!). And we loved that there were different spaces to enjoy--whether you wanted to dance, chill, or chat with new people. It meant so much to us to celebrate our marriage in a place that felt safe, inclusive, and full of joy. Splash will forever be part of our love story now--and we'll definitely be back for more memories. Highly recommend Splash if you're looking for an unforgettable night out in an open, accepting, and ridiculously fun space. Love wins here--every time. read more

Bartenders are the worst. They work like they are not employees there. No attention to the people, drinks, service. Splash is an ok dance bar with shitty bartenders, which does it make it unbearable. read more

First time here. Ordered a drink and a shot downstairs that came out to $43.00. I paid it thinking that was the price, went upstairs and same drink and shot was $23.00. Atmosphere was kind of stuffy, heard a lot of good things about this place but wouldn't go back read more

Ambiance is okay but the floor was sticky, the place felt a little gross. Had no issues with staff but beware of some people

A solid spot to start and continue to return as the evening continues. They do a special two for one thing till 8pm each night if the drinks are identical and that's great! RJ the bartender is kind and fun and knows where to go! At splash one is a local and this this is the anchor point for your fun time here in San Jose as you enjoy the ultimate ambiance of a video bar that blasts the greatest music back to back to back! read more

Cool spot! Went on K-pop Monday, but shoutout the DJ who at the end of the night hooked us up with a Latin beat!!! We were in San Jose for one night only and stopped but the closest place to listen to music and get a drink. The last bartender of the night on 4/16 was awesome . Chill vibes, good music. Drinks were on point and they have a dance floor. Follow them for the music style of the day. read more

I've had problems with a few different bartenders making the most basic drinks. KJ sucks at keeping a consistent rotation on karaoke nights. This place used to be cool. read more

Came here for my sister in law's birthday. Was searched by security for 10 min and was more intense than TSA. I have a mini purse, not sure what else I can fit besides my lipgloss and ID. Went to the restroom and as we were coming out, a man stopped and looked us up and down and said, "Ugh, move out of my way cis girls". Excuse me...rude af?! Then every bartender ignored us so we left. Not very welcoming and accepting at all as much as they like to say they are. Judgmental. Friends and I will not return. Unfortunately read more

I was not allowed in because their machine cannot verify that my Work Authorization Card, a legal form of ID everywhere else, is valid. So much for being a queer friendly space. Especially on Latino night, in San Jose, you'd think management would be understanding. But no. Power to the systems instead of to the people. read more

B*tchy ugly bartenders. They charge everyone a different price. I'd avoid this place and go somewhere else.

WORST BAR EVER! SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DON'T COME HERE! The bartenders have mean energy and they WILL over charge you for drinks with basically no alcohol in it. They charge $10-20 depending on time to get in for literally the worst vibes of your life. The music is absolute garbage. I went on pride weekend so I was hoping they would've made it more special but all of it was so basic! They treated it like any other weekend. I mean you're literally a gay club the least they could've done was have less basic music and special drinks or literally ANYTHING ELSE. Their decorating was so bare minimum, they literally used brown paper to decorate...This one security guard inside kept preying on only specific gay men that looked the same, pretending he was looking out for them and how drunk they were but all he kept doing was literally stalking them. Its funny because when I seen other people drunker this security was all of a sudden no where to be found. This place is the most nastiest and boring place ever. Save your money and energy PLEASE! If I could give this place zero stars I would. read more

Denied entry last night by the door staff for a vague reason that didn't reflect our behavior at all. The staff member was rude and dismissive, and the situation felt targeted, as if there was already an issue with us before we even spoke. My friend noticed it as well. Not the kind of environment that feels welcoming or professional. This isn't the first time that this has happened. read more

Definitely have had many fun nights at splash. Drinks are cheap, music is fun and the crowd is generally pretty nice. Just a tip-- they only take cash for cover. Bring about 20 per person on busy nights, like halloween. read more

Terrible front door customer service! My boyfriend uses his ID everywhere. Never had a problem for some reason. At splash they dropped my friend's ID right away. And when I handed my ID, they grabbed my boyfriend's first and told him right away. He needed a passport, but yet he can use it at a liquor store or any other type of store and never has any type of problem and we've been to multiple clubs and had never a problem. It felt a little discriminatory. read more

had such a great time with my friends!! took a long time to get drinks upstairs and downstairs at the bar, but it was Saturday night so that's expected. Jessie was the best security guard I've ever met in my entire life. Love him and had such a great time. will be back at splash next time i'm in San Jose again. read more

I been coming here for the past 9 years with my fiancé and this use to be out spot now it's not. We were having drinks and was at the small tables by the bathroom. One of their shows started and we wasn't even paying attention to it and I can see the speaker or whoever was quit annoyed. I went to use the bathroom keep in mind there's no sign or no barrier that says you cannot use the restrooms while a show is going on. While I'm in the bathroom this drag queen comes and starts to pounding on the door telling me to get out I'm being disrespectful towards the show. He was cussing me out calling me disrespectful so Eventually I told him to shut up and stop yelling at me. As I started to walk towards to bathroom upstairs he ran to the security and said don't let me use the bathroom I have to leave. So at this point I'm heated. I have to go to the bathroom of course I'm not gonna be nice. Of course I'm gonna be cursing back at him. I asked to speak to the manager. They played dumb and They acted unprofessional. They were laughing at us, they just kept telling us leave. They wouldn't let us get our belongings. How are you going to serve people drinks all night and then refuse them to use your bathroom. The sassiness of the workers this night was insane and unbelievable. I couldn't believe how we were treated it goes both ways you cuss somebody out you're laughing at them you're telling them they're disrespectful. How do they expect patrons to react back . So they ended up kicking us out and told us we weren't allowed back there. We've been going here for the past nine years and probably have spent thousands of dollars here. I have told many friends and family about this place And support them 100% and now we're not even allowed at this place. the sassy men here they treat people like crap . and expect everybody to bow down to them. read more

Came here for clubbing on a weekend as well as for trivia night on a Tuesday. The staff is very friendly and the security is thorough. The only thing keeping me from going more often as a barhopping stop is the $10 cover fee. My first time was for clubbing on a Saturday night in the winter. Both levels of the club were packed. My friends ordered AMFs and they were crazy strong. You get the bang for your buck here. I think the time to gather for trivia night is 7:30 but they started around 8/8:15 PM. Different hosts have different play styles (as in now they encourage participation, reading scores, etc.). The game had pop-culture references as well as historical and general knowledge. Seeing people go crazy for the beer round was funny--wish we won! It was cool seeing how different the club looked on a weekday too. There seemed to be regular players. As a queer person myself, it was nice to see the SJ LGBTQ+ community come enjoy themselves. I hope to attend a drag show or go to one of their other themed nights sometime soon! read more

Imagine planning a night out, putting in effort into your outfit, spending money to get there, spending money to get in only for the STAFF to ruin your night. They yell at you like they are guards at a prison. The staff remind me of people that have never had any type of authority in their life, now they have this chance of authority, and abuse it. They enjoy making people feel bad and ruining someone's night just because they can, they threaten to and do it. My friends have been kicked out out for linking arms going down the stairs, yelled at to get lost when arriving at 1:00 sharp, yelled at and kicked out in a sarcastic way for holding a vape on the balcony, yelled at by the bar tender for grabbing an orange for our shot when they didn't offer. Overall, the workers are not trained and this place does not care about the community. Splash workers if you see this, go work at a prison, you'll enjoy the power trip more. read more

Not a safe place for LGBT people. It's taken over by straight people. Was assaulted by a straight person and management didn't do anything, in fact I was kicked out too, didn't fight back and didn't argue with management. After filing a police report and communicating to management, they did nothing to help review the ID checks or cameras to give to the police and my case was closed because the police don't have enough resources and have more important things to do. Been going to this bar for many years and appalled to learn they really don't care about their patrons and will allow anyone and anything to happen inside without consequences. Be careful about going here even if it's caught on camera- they don't care. Security here is worthless. The bar has changed over the years with new staff and management who don't care. Just a money grab, charge way more for cover than they used to. It's not what it used to be. Stay safe. read more

Staffing needs improvement.. the staffs are actually amazing but they can only do so much. The lines to the bathroom are ridiculous, they act like they don't have restrooms upstairs and they go like oh not enough demand.... You have a full first floor and ladies waiting for a stall ... you're just being cheap .. do better ! You're welcome read more

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Extremely let down by the poor communication and disregard for a birthday celebration. I had hoped to host my birthday party at Splash, but the individual managing the emails is incredibly slow to respond -- what a ridiculous situation! I have made arrangements elsewhere and we will have a fabulous time. read more

$30 cover charge on a Sunday night to watch a drag show. Drinks are kind of pricey too

I wanted to have a fun night, I waited in line, I was ready to pay their cover fee but the bouncer denied me entry specifically saying " WE DO NOT accept WORK AUTHORIZATION CARDS...CA ID or GREEN CARD ONLY" I tried explaining that my ID was federal and valid, even showed them my CA ID that had expired a week ago which was why I was showing them my valid work permit while I waited for CA ID. The experience was very off putting, I thought I was coming to splash for a safe queer space, ID checks for age not for DISCRIMINATION. Mind you I visited Splash on two occasions before and had a great time even celebrated my birthday there last year. I will no longer be coming back to this establishment. read more

Splash night club I saw them letting under age men and women come in but wouldn't let my Mexican friend in of 28 years old in, so races shame on you splash read more

I liked the place. I felt safe there. the drag show was great, the security was nice. make sure to bring cash for $15 entrance and drinks there's a second floor that's less crowded, too read more

Drinks are never the same price with the bar tenders, it seems that each bar tender makes up their own price Big security dude just runs up and pushes people. I get your job is to check people and make sure everyone is safe but even when it wasn't that crowded he still bumped into us when there was enough space for him to walk through. I think he enjoys pushing people lol. This place is going to the trash. read more

Splash Video Dance Bar and Silicon Valley Pride know how to provide LGBTQ entertainment in San Jose. Splash has been on my radar for quite some time. Because it's located perpendicular to First Street light rail tracks, I always thought it was a tiny bar. But I was wrong. This is the best, biggest and loudest gay bar in San Jose that I've ever seen. Back in my time living in Silicon Valley, I thought Club Saint John's (later became Hamburger Mary) at San Pedro Square was big before the turn of century. Splash has a dance floor on each story of this 2-story building. There's a patio upstairs, I assume it is for smokers. (I heard it has patio. I'll check it out next time.) The building is built weird. The patio is on top of another dance club and there's a rainbow flag hanging from the patio railing of this gay bar. I thought the entrance below the flag was Splash. So I led a group of friends and waited in line for 40 minutes to find out we were waiting to get into a straight bar. (I'm sure we were not the only ones mistaken) Video dance bars are popular in the big cities. But I have not even been to one until Splash. It's so much fun dance to the beat of music synchronized with the specially edited videos on those monitors. The night we went, there were 3 go-go dancers on 3 separate stages surrounding the dance floor. Upstairs dance floor was so packed. The music was more upbeat and clientele was also different. We had to turn around and go back to downstairs because I felt claustrophobic. Cover charge is $10 cash only. Oh. I repeat CASH ONLY the entire gay bar. I think it's fair for the bar owner not to deal with credit cards. Cash is the king (or queen, in this matter). The line went very fast because they queue people up to take a photo for security reasons. Mmm... I wonder if any gay people at next door dance club. read more

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WORST BAR EVER!!! DON'T GO HERE!!! My friend was walking me out and one of the employees "Michael" said I smacked his hand away. Like... 1st of all, why are you touching me? Second of all, I did no such thing; my friend is a witness. ALL FUCKING LIES!! Even when I drink, I'm cognizant of the situation. I could tell you in exact detail what happened. Michae, the employee,l made me the problem when there was no problem. He said " this is the only gay bar in the area & we don't want any problems." Duh! Just because I can hold my liquor doesn't make me a problem. Do you work in a bar or a courthouse? Figure your shit out read more