We were staying at a nearby hotel and I was able to walk here within a few minutes. There is plenty of free parking if you choose to drive. The Patio is a fun and friendly dive bar. The bartenders and patrons (locals) are friendly and welcoming. The drinks were pour quickly ands very reasonably priced. Granted, I ordered boxed wine, but it was cheap and a good night cap. The jukebox is fun to use and you can connect to it from your smartphone if you download the app. The back room was also nice and spacious, with plenty of games. Tip: purchase the higher priced options to earn more bonus tokens that will let you select more songs. read more

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Perfect example of a bar that doesn't need to do much to get you to come back. Never expected to come across such a tiny gem of an establishment during my foreseeably brief time in the Bay Area. "The biggest joys come in the smallest packages" probably sums up my sentiments towards this place the best. read more

Great dive bar, difficult to find these days. Staff in very helpful and friendly xxx.

Local bar with good selection of beverages. Pool table and dart boards and juke box. Occasionally events such as birthdays and holiday parties. Be sure to check out new year's. The best are staff - Morgan, Pam and Mike. Friendly and engaging. Last but not least doggie friendly. read more

The Patio Bar - Bring your doggie!!! - Dive Bars Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Don't be fooled by their yelp dp. This was a tiny, sad little bar with 3 people sitting 10pm on Friday night and 1 bartender with looks on their faces as if they are held there against their will. Never ever take your friends or date or colleagues without having seen it yourself first or you'll be embarrassed. read more

My favorite bar in Sunnyvale. Affordable Prices, good ambiance, clean and the best bartenders.

Came here for a quick drink while me and my cousin waited for Seapot to open for dinner. This little hole in the wall bar is super friendly, welcoming and followed covid protocols. There was a hand sanitizing station right next to the entrance, the tables were spread apart, you are required to wear a mask until you are seated and they even have a back area that is open. The bar manager ( I totally forgot her name) made sure we felt comfortable and checked on us to see if we wanted more drinks. They offer bar snacks here which is a big plus. All-in-all I recommend stopping by here! read more

Former Sunnyvale resident, now a Las Vegas transplant fatefully stepped in "The Patio Bar" on my last hurrah with my BFF, Christine, before going back. So glad we did. It was intimidating at first, regulars and locals that are friends. A gorgeous gal we sat next to was the bartender's girlfriend. "Where everybody knows your name" vibe. (Hello, "Cheers"!) After a few drinks, and after a rite of "initiation", the bar folk accepted us (hopefully) as their own. The best bar experience ever. They even took care of my friend after I left. Thanks, to everyone there on Saturday, May 18th at 9pm. You guys made our night. And Steve-O, you are NOT an asshole! . read more

Stiff drinks that are 90% alcohol and 10% mix but place was pretty much dead on a Saturday night which was really awkward (even more awkward were the several old dudes at the bar watching tommy boy) Strong drinks but weird vibe - not sure I'd revisit unless it picks up as night progresses read more

Cool little bar, but wait....theres more. Another whole part of the bar in back. Great regulars here too. I only come here in the day time. No draft beer but plenty of other goodies to consume. I come here when I'm in the area killing time while i wait for my motorcycle to be fixed at Santa Clara Cycle Accessories. The bartenders are always cool an 2 pool tables as well as an AMI jukebox. read more

Very friendly dive, they pour a stiff drink. the back patio, hence the name, has a pool table and ash trays all around. Becca and Morgan and Erika are great!!!!! Come in and ask for them, they will love you if you tip well.. read more

I love this place so much! Had such an amazing time with my girlfriends! Bartenders are all nice. Music is great. The place is really spacious, enough for you to move and dance. The crowd is perfect! Will be coming back here again! read more

Friendly neighborhood bar. Def a dive bar. Walked in one Eve and everyone was chilling, drinking watching a superhero movie. Just like you might with friends at home. Welcoming and oh, super cheap drinks! read more

absolutely love it here. morgan, mike and pam are the best. 11/10. welcoming environment and people and i feel this will be my place for a long time. read more

The vibe is too dull. There are a couple of pool & billiards table and dart games. This is a dive bar and you should not expect nothing else out of it. read more

I have only been here once, and I will not return. We came here at night about 6 months ago. I got a tip that they had a Soprano's pinball game. That is the only reason for the second star. I can't explain it, but when my guy and I go places, people are always drawn to us. Strangers come up to us and start telling us jokes, offering drugs, giving us compliments, etc. The patio was no different, only the people approaching us were asking us to buy them drinks and one guy asked me if I would share my Sierra Nevada with him since that was what he drinks, also. What the hell?? Once my guy threatened to kick his ass, he backed off, thankfully. Another guy ordered a round of shots and told the bartender that "She is going to get this one" pointing to me. Where do these people come from? There are sewer rats out there with more class than the patrons of this establishment. I have no idea what the Patio does to cater to pieces of shit like this, but all I can do is avoid this place like the DEVIL! read more

This is solid family bar -- a microcosm of America with those of all walks of life convening in this this little corner in Sunnyvale. It's more than the pool tables, dart boards, juke box, barbecue spit, stiff drinks and endless seating/tables offered. It's the people behind and in front of the bar that make this a really welcoming and quality spot. All this and more make The Patio the kinda bar that you wouldn't mind stumbling home from. read more

Soo happy I tried this friendly older vibe bar today. Met the owner Becka I believe and a super sweet and welcoming bartender Christina I think. Forgive me,I drank beer and can't remember your names. Fun lil finger foods on the menu. Had 3 hot dogs and they were super delicious. Love the sporty, yet old school vibe in this place. Love to support local buisnesses. Will be back very soon. Thank you guys for a great afternoon. Safety protocols enforced for covid as well, u are safe at this bar. read more

You. can. smoke. cigars! Enough said :) Patio is the classic definition of a dive bar - located in a tiny strip mall along El Camino Real - parking can be an issue if it's a busy night but accessibility cannot be beat! You walk in through a typical dive bar door (you know, the kind of door that, when closed, could be an apartment, a used bookstore, a poker joint or, a dive bar!!! - a literal hole in the wall). the bar is right there, L shaped and takes up the right corner of the bar area. No beers on tap - although they have a decent bottled beer selection. A pool table is present to the left. Michael C. and I came here on a weeknight and we were initially the only ones here - we grabbed our drinks and went to the back patio which is huge - and has quite a few tables, a pool table, some video games including video bowling and, get this, a real firepit with a roasting spit - oh, yes! Gotta be back when they have a suckling pig on that baby!!! Heat lamps abound - should the temperatures drop but it was comfortable without them. Oh, you can smoke cigars here which is what brought us here to begin with. So, we spent the next hour smoking our stogies as the patio slowly filled up - some regulars, some newbies like us (you could tell) We did not try or even look at the bar menu - that's for next time. But he patrons seemed friendly, the barman was really friendly and funny, drinks were cheap and, did I tell you that you can smoke cigars here? LOL I'll be back for sure - a solid 3 stars for a nice little neighborhood dive! # 62 read more

More and more around Santa Clara County, what passes for a "dive" bar is a place without bottle service. Dive Bars attract a certain type of person. The kind of people that will sit at a bar and tell grand stories till well past last call. Where a coat check is to make sure you didn't leave it on the bar stool next to you. Where flip-flops are common and guys like Ricky and Bam-Bam sit on their bar stools and enjoy every evening as they have for the past 20+ years. The patio is a dive bar of epic proportions. There is no rush, the bar keep will get you when she does. Lots of hard stuff ready, with the Jack and Stoli always at the front of the line, and about 20 bottles of beer ready to be cracked open. A few Fat Tires, a game of pool, ah the high life, indeed. The older I get, the less I need clubs and places to be seen. But the more I need dive bars to sit around and tell stories, painting over the ugly parts, and having a good laugh. read more

Love this place. I came here with my boyfriend, my roommate, and her boyfriend. My first impression as we approached this was "this is totally a dive bar". Wasn't sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised The people in there are almost all regulars. My roommate's boyfriend was a regular too so he introduced us to the other customers and even the owners. The atmosphere was super chill and cool. It felt like I was at a friend's house, not so much a bar. I've never had that feeling in any other bars before. And the owners -- you could tell the bar was their hobby and it's awesome that they're enjoying what they do so much. The drinks were cheap and there were pool tables and all sorts of video games. There's even a virtual jukebox! There's a smoking area out back if you're into that. I'm not a fan of smoking and actually hate the smell, but for people looking to smoke and drink at the same time this would be a good option. Would definitely want to come back. read more

I know everybody says this about one establishment or another, but The Patio is MY bar. It's one big family there with a lot of regulars as well as new faces that discover this gem on a whim. Tom and Becca are the owners with other family members and a few close friends behind the bar. Stiff drinks, good prices, and even better music since you can choose it. They want you to feel comfortable and have a good time. Many, many great nights there as well as good friends made. I feel totally comfortable walking in by myself because they take care of "their girls". They are there to run a business, but they never make you feel like it. Great parties too! read more

I kinda chuckled inside when I saw the "they love us on yelp" sticker on their door thinking that when I got back to write my review I would find like 100+ reviews. Not the case, since they are only 6 reviews so far. So by yelp standards, it's still kind of a hidden gem. The patio doesn't wow you with an awesome menu, bartenders that do flair, million dollar soundsystem, etc. But what it does have is the crowd and atmosphere. The atmosphere is like your hanging out in someone's garage, everyone just kinda hanging out having a good time. Go to the Patio where the bartender rocks a meaner mullet than Dog, the bountyhunter and have her pour you a mean pint of Sam Adam's winterfest. read more

Don't quite remember how i ended up here but i brought 2 friends with me since we desperately needed new bar grounds to explore. Very dive-y there is a pool table, several tables with stools. bar flies buzzzzzin but not obnoxiously, so this i very much llike. my first night there, the kind lady bartender offered us free cupcakes (from a birthday?). i looked hungry and was hungry so helllll yeah! my second visit, the "cowboy" had bought the entire bar a round on him. Cupcakes and alcohol fo freeeeeeeee? what next? healthcare? jkk i do enjoy patroning mom and pop bars like this. drinks are cheap and strong, company is great. support local businesses! read more

I walked in alone and everyone was so friendly. The bartender started up a conversation and was very nice. I found later that she was the owner, Becca! She gave us a tour of the place. There was a group of guys playing pool when we went and I wish I had gotten the tour early because I would have rather went in the back where it was quite. But the noise is something she can't control so it was super sweet of her to show us around! Thanks Becca! read more

Its a dive bar, with a standard set of regulars. But its a good place. The staff is a small bunch and they're very tight, so you get more of a family atmosphere here than at most bars. Don't let the small interior fool you, go out the back door where they have a HUGE area closed it. I think its only 'technically' outdoors for legal reasons. Its got 4 walls, a roof and doors. And even heating pilons for when it gets really cold. Smoking out here is A-OK and there's a TV and pool table and speakers so you can still here the jukebox. Sometimes, on holidays or on special bar events they BBQ on the pit back there and service it up late to all the bar-comers for free, even late into the night. read more

This is such a great little dive bar :) The actual bar is well stocked and located inside, if you're like me and HATE to be cold, you'll be good. There's a pool table & dart board inside as well, but "outside" has a lot more room to move around, another pool table & is smoker friendly. The bartenders are really friendly and fun and if you tip well they never forget a face read more

I have a feeling people were probably screwing with the reviewer below on account of that holier than thou attitude (in regard to how amazing she and "her guy" are). Seems like a thing they'd do to amuse themselves! I came to the Patio for the first time a couple years ago on the advice of a friend. I was instantly taken in by the regulars and made some good drinking buddies quickly. The owners are great and even though we're all from extremely different backgrounds, everyone in general gets along well. The drinks are strong, the back patio is a find, and the place has a general homey feel to it. read more

Cool place to interact with people bartenders are kind of cool and everybody's respectful of each other check it out you like it.

We had a great time here last night. If you go make are to get there before the cover, it's only 5 bucks and it usually starts around 10:30. They have a great patio outside that's kinda smoky but fun, the drinks are strong :) and the beats are bumpin. Last night they actually hired a drummer to play and it was awesome. If you see a long line, don't fret, the line actually loves really quickly. The security is very tight though so don't think about sneaking anything or anyone in. read more

So every summer, a friend of mine and I go out and try to find new and interesting bars. On this particular Saturday, we remembered a bar near the 24 Hour Fitness in Sunnyvale called "The Oasis" and wanted to check out. We had seen it before, but couldn't remember exactly where it was, so as we were driving down El Camino, I saw a bright sign that said "Karaoke tonight" and decided to pull into the tiny driveway, just as my friend said "Oh look! A bar called The Patio!" Needless to say, we had to check out both. So when we first stepped into the bar, we noticed that it was really tiny, and thought it was called "The Patio" because it was about the size of a backyard patio. Nice, cozy place, and the bartenders were pretty friendly and poured really stiff drinks. I ordered a Maker's Mark on the rocks, and it was roughly the size of a triple anywhere else I would have gone to. Since it was so small, I thought maybe there was more in the back, but I looked down a narrow hallway, which would be the only way into a back area, and saw the door for the women's bathroom, and shrugged it off and sat back down, and a little later, my friend did the same. My friend later remarked that maybe something else was back there because he saw a woman bringing some drinks back there, and we doubted that she was drinking in the bathroom. So I told him that I was gonna hit the head, and when I got back, we'd go investigate. Once I reached the men's room, I noticed that there indeed was an entire backroom that was larger than the front of the place. It had that bowling video game, heat lamps, and was smoker friendly. Lots more people were hanging out back there, and because of the smoker friendly area, I'll have to make sure to come back to this place. But for that night, since we were in discovering new bars mode, we soon headed next door to the Oasis. read more

The best stiff perfect martini ive ever had. GREAT people clean environment lovely becca fun fun FUN I LOVE IT. GO enjoy yrself. U won't be sorry. Tell them ky sent you. Aloha! read more

The Patio Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Hey, if you want a local dive bar, this is the place! While not much to look at from the outside, and easy to miss as you drive down El Camino Real, it turned out to be a friendly and comfortable place to meet friends and/or have a drink. They have reasonably priced drinks, but no beer on tap unfortunately, though they have a okay selection of bottled beer. A couple of pool tables, several televisions, electronic dart boards and video games give you plenty of diversions, along with the namesake back patio. read more

My buddy lives around the corner so we come here for happy hours to play darts and kick back. It's a great neighborhood bar, divey but not dicey and definitely not pricey. The 3 must for any dive bar. One bartender on duty during the week. A few on the weekends. The patio lets you smoke, so we bring stogies. The drinks are strong and the music isn't bad weekdays. Weekends if you are looking to chill it gets pretty crowded and loud. A little bit dancey and not the same vibe. read more

The Patio is Sunnyvale's best dive bar imho! I have been going there for years and enjoy every visit. The owners Tom and Becca are great people. They want to have fun and make sure everybody that comes to The Patio has a good time. They host a lot of bday parties / bbqs where they provide amazing amounts of free food. What I really love about this family owned and opperated business is the fact that they give back to the community through various charities. Every Christmas, Beca and Tom host a blanket run to SF to help the homeless children. A few months in advance, they collect as many blankents and clothing at the bar and then jump on their motorcycles and deliever the goods to the city for the kids in need! I can't say enough about how great Becca and her family are. The back patio is super chill... You can smoke, drink, play pool, or just be entertained by the regular suspects! If you have not been to The Patio you should put it on your list of places to visit and have a great intoxicated time! read more

What can I say about The Patio? It is a very home-y bar, and that's a good thing! The owner's are really chill and uber friendly; Tom will play a round of pool with you, but I don't know if you can consider it playing if he beats you in one turn and with one arm! hahaha. The only reason why I am not giving them 5 stars is because there have been a few instances where my friends have been super wasted, and the bartender's charged them for drinks they didn't order! In all fairness, we've been hooked up there a few times too, so this instance wasn't enough to scare us away! Anyways, I'd play it safe, bring cash and pay as you go just in case! read more

This place doesn't care about anyone and will allow other patrons to abuse any newcomer to the bar. I was at first happy about the quirky nature but I literally was told to "shut the fuck up". by bartender for a patron who allegedly spent more money regularly. I am a dive bar kinda guy but these people (patrons and bartender on Monday 7/24/17) made me question humanity. My indian friend and I were highly offended. Wild Palms and my company(I wish I could say), drink somewhere else, like across the street or anywhere else. read more

Im not a huge fan of dive bars before I came to The Patio. First time I went there the owner Becca threw around of Space Balls at me and my wife and friends on the house and then said "welcome."Even now and then we'll get some drinks for free and teh bar tender will drink with us. My point, it's a extremely friendly and family orientated feeling bar with a nice juke box playing the hits, 2 rooms decorated with dart boards and pool tables. The only addition I would add is bigger television for the games. read more

Still love this bar, I am there at least once a week (DON'T JUDGE ME!!) And the staff are like family (cause their family owned)drinks are cheap, Friends are loud, and they always have a special of some type going on. I love the back area (THE PATIO) where you can drink, smoke (cigarettes, none of that funny stuff), Play pool and throw some darts. or you can play arcade bowling... awesome! read more

My favorite bar in town. This place has friendly regulars, great drink prices, pool and darts (both inside and out), and the parties they throw about once a month at always a great time. Many or the regulars, myself included, smoke cigars on the covered back patio while shooting pool, throwing darts, or just hanging out chatting. This is a great bar on Fridays or Saturdays if your looking for a hot spot with lots of great people. Sunday's and Monday's are more low key and offer a great variety of B-class movies or 80's horror films on TV. read more