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The Vesper

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Watermelon Moonshine cocktail
Lindsey G.

Vesper has such a good atmosphere. Cozy, stylish, and way more versatile than your typical cocktail bar because there are so many different seating setups throughout the space. It feels upscale without being pretentious. We grabbed one of the high-top tables and ordered ahi tostadas plus a few cocktails, including the watermelon moonshine which was honestly delicious and super smooth. The tostadas paired perfectly with the drinks, fresh, light, and flavorful. As the night went on and other seating areas opened up, we ended up moving around a bit which made the whole experience feel even more fun and relaxed. Definitely a great downtown Campbell spot if you want good cocktails and a more laid-back lounge vibe.

Chahana S.

We love coming to vesper. They have one of the best cocktail selection in the area; there is something for everyone. I always go for their gin based drinks and love the selection. The ambience is also on point.

One trick pony, the Josie
Ashley L.

Food is okay but the drinks are AMAZING! Their ingredients are so unique I really think all of their drinks are very well thought out. Amazing creations and they all taste incredible!

Indoor Voices
Tyler J.

Another quality spot in downtown Campbell, The Vesper features craft cocktails and shareable plates wrapped in casual, modern aesthetic. I enjoyed the Indoor Voices although it was a little sweeter than the description led me to believe, but the drink was well made so I had no issues. A highlight for food was the Burrata and Pesto Sandwich, flavor was top notch and a great vegetarian option that soaks up alcohol well. Also the Ahi Tuna Tostada was packed on with tuna so I was very impressed with that in addition to its taste. The Vesper checks all the boxes for a nice evening out or a happy hour stop after work, however nothing quite blew away my expectations for the price point. I would love to come back to experience their other cocktails, definitely worth checking out!

Happy hour menu
Roya J.

We stopped in for happy hour, but ordered from and outside the happy hour menu. Happy hour prices were decent, outside the happy hour not so much. We found the cocktail to be well made and enjoyed our bites. Service was casual and friendly, which made it a nice experience.

Bean Dip with Pita Bread
Sangeeta P.

A friend and I decided to meet late afternoon on a Sunday and she picked this place. We met at 4:30pm and even at that early hour on a Sunday, parking was rough. Downtown Campbell generally has fewer parking spots than there are restaurants and shopping. The place was also quiet, just a few people but the bartender and server were responsive and courteous. They also had Happy Hour till 6pm and the prices were not that much lower than the regular menu but it's better than nothing. They have a great selection of mixed drinks and not many choices for white and red wine or champagne. I generally like champagne but not Brut and that is all they had so we decided to go with the house white and it was excellent! I was trying to find a bottle of that to buy but no one carries it! Putting that aside, we also ordered the pita bread with the bean dip. The pita was soft and fresh and paired well with the dip. We didn't order anything else to eat but they have a good selection of appetizers and entrees. I took one star off because the table that we were sitting at was sticky and gross.

L-R: The Hiccup Cure (added ghost pepper bitters) and Ginger Snap (less passionfruit syrups it's too sweet!)
Kay O.

I've been to this whiskey bar before the pandemic, and apparently they don't have flights of whiskey anymore? So I think they changed a bit, but I still love the environment! It has a dark, rustic, romantic vibe with a woody feel to it as if you're in a cabin or something The server we had was very helpful and turns out he was actually the bartender so he was able to make us a unique style of cocktail because my friend wanted to do something with tequila, but nothing sweet. She ended up getting a hiccup cure, with some added ghost pepper bitters For some spice! I got the ginger snap, with less passionfruit syrup since that's the sweet part. I like sour things but not overly sour or too sweet. Lol. The way he made both of our drinks were simply delicious and we asked him to make us a second round after the food came!! For food, my girl got the tostadas and she said they were perfectly spicy with so much Sriracha aïoli sauce. She could taste it in every bite so she was very impressed!! I got the ceviche and it was so sour and quenching my thirst since it was a hot summer day, that I asked for some red chili flakes at the bar. Luckily, they had a whole little jar and once I spiced up my ceviche, it had the perfect spice and sour contents that made my meal complete!! I will definitely go back again for a cocktails And probably other desserts because they had a tiramisu that looked delicious, but I was too full after the ceviche to eat anything else! Lol L-R: The Hiccup Cure (added ghost pepper bitters) and Ginger Snap (less passionfruit syrups it's too sweet!)

Ruchi B.

Great ambiance. Friendly servers and of course the best drinks in town. Variety, flavors and alcohol strength -- all good!!!

HH chips & dip ($7), HH deviled eggs ($8)
Jennifer W.

Lovely place in downtown Campbell for a cocktail and/or a bite. There's a plentiful cocktail/drinks menu, as well several options for food. They also have a small HH menu until 6pm. Interior is very modern yet classic, somewhat dimly light but not quite as dim as some other bars. Seems to be a lot of seating, with a upper level as well. Staff was friendly and attentive, though it wasn't busy when were there for HH. Our items came out quickly. The deviled eggs were good, and the chips & dip was pretty regular (the dip was very cold like it had just come out of the fridge). In my previous visit, it was pretty fast service as well (not during HH so it was busier) and the flatbread was pretty good (though this doesn't seem to be on the menu anymore). The food overall is alright, but the drinks were better. All in all, I would come back for nice cocktail!

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Helen V.

The bar is a cute spot to sit and chat with some friends. The bartenders were attentive and consistently checked in if we needed anything else. The drinks came out pretty and were alright. I realized I'm not so much of a mescal fan but it was pretty. We also ordered ceviche that was ok in taste, but was on the saltier side.

Really good selection of drinks
Rob N.

Great place to come and hang out meet with friends and enjoy good service, very laid back atmosphere

Inside
Aly A.

Okay so I came here for lunch it's a cute space with a really nice bar area dim lights. I believe they have a second floor that was closed off maybe they open it when it's gets busier? The day I went wasn't too busy. There was only one waiter at the time he was attending the people inside and maybe like two outside. I think one more waiter would have been great . I really enjoyed the meatballs appetizer. I did get the raviolis I think they were a little bland and it needed more filling inside the ravioli. The drinks were ok for $18 which is the norm I don't expect to pay less or more that is about the ballpark now a days $14-$18 dollars. Like I was saying I don't mind paying that price but I do expect a good craft cocktail and a good portion would be nice not required if the drink is that good . I had a good time the ambience not sure if I would be back .

Some great whisky/bourbon selections
Ben L.

My go to spot for friendly service, good cocktails, and a good selection of whisky. Parking is usually easy to find and the prices here are pretty fair. Good crowd with a relaxed but busy energy. Highly recommend this spot.

Tacos - meat was not flavorful. September 2023

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Ask the Community - The Vesper

Are kids allowed? We have a 6 month old baby and can bring her in a stroller

Before 9pm yes

Does Vesper allow babies?

Before 9pm yes

Do they offer private parties for upstairs?

I'm sure you could have a group gathering upstairs.

Can I come at 12:01 AM the night of my birthday? I know CA doesn't have a law against this, but I'm assuming bars might have their own policy?

I'm pretty sure they close at midnight or before everyday. I'd double check the hours. But the drinks here are amazing! Definitely worth checking out!

What time/days is Happy Hour?

Last time I was there Happy Hour ended at 6pm.

Is there an outdoor patio?

Yes

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Water Tower Kitchen

Water Tower Kitchen

4.3(1.2k reviews)
0.1 mi
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To be honest this was one of the best service I've had the host was very lovely and took us to our…read morespot greeted the waiter got to us right away showed us the special and what he recommended did not hesitate to help us when we called and the food the food was beyond amazing the jambalaya was spicy but tasted very Rich and fabulous for the price I was paying overall just a well experience

We hosted our son's first birthday party at Water Tower Kitchen and booked the full patio for our…read moreparty of 60 guests. We were super pleased with the whole experience, from the moment we booked the date to the moment we left the restaurant after a successful birthday party. The planning process was absolutely seamless with Melissa the event coordinator who was always so responsive and answered all of our questions in great detail. The event/catering menu had so much variety to choose from and we greatly appreciated all the beverage options as well. On the day of the party, the service was absolutely top notch. The servers consistently cleared used tableware, replaced drinks and food as needed, and responded to all of our requests with such kindness! The food was delicious, especially the mac and cheese and miso salmon, which our guests raved about. We are so happy that we had our son's birthday party at Water Tower Kitchen. It was truly a memorable day and we have the Water Tower crew to thank for that. It was perfect!

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Coach's Sports Bar & Grill - Chili $5.75 with cheese and onions

Coach's Sports Bar & Grill

3.6(167 reviews)
0.5 mi
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I'm sad that they no longer have Trivia here, so I don't go any longer. I loved the atmosphere and…read morefood too.

I'd like to start by saying the majority of the staff and patrons here are wonderful! This is…read moremostly 40 and above crowd and most are regulars. It's just a nice neighborhood kind of feel. Sadly, I won't ever be returning after my experience last week. About two weeks ago, I was sitting at the bar and they had a new young girl bartending. She kept calling me "babe" to the point it was excessive. It's just a personal preference, but I just don't like anyone that I don't know and have zero relationship with calling me "babe". (Especially when I'm probably three times her age.) After she continued, I finally leaned over and tried to be nice and discreet and asked her if she could stop calling me, babe. She just turned around and walked away. After she continued to do it I thought possibly she didn't hear me the first time so I made a joke and said "OK, cupcake, sugarplum, sweetie, honey pie....." and before I could say anything else, one of the regulars, John, who was sitting to my right, laughed and jumped in and said " and any other confectionary names". I laughed and said." exactly". She just said "oh" and turned around and walked away. John then grinned and said "I don't mind if she calls me, babe". I laughed and told him I'm sure he doesn't and then we both laughed. She continued to do it and so finally I said something to her firmly and again asked her to please not call me, babe. Heather, one of the bartenders who had just ended her shift, was sitting next to me on my left and heard me. The young girl once again said nothing and just turned around and walked away. Now, anyone with the slightest bit of maturity would have apologized or said something like "oh, I'm sorry, it's a habit, I call everyone, babe, but I'll try to remember not to going forward". If she had made any attempt whatsoever, it would be a different story, but she didn't. Instead, she continued, so I decided to leave and asked for my check. When she handed me the check, she looked at me and said " bye babe" and kind of giggled and turned around and walked away. Now I really have a heart for people in the service industry, and what they sometimes have to put up with. I'm not always able to tip as much as I would like to, but I am a fair and usually above average tipper. But I also don't believe in supporting bad behavior. So when I filled out the tip section, I wrote a zero and circled it and wrote " bye babe". I knew this young girl was covering for someone who was out of town so I didn't go back until last Monday when I thought someone else was working. I arrived around 5:30 PM and found this young girl was working. I tried to have the least amount of interaction with her and knew another bartender would be taking over at 6 PM so I stayed. A few minutes later, Chris, the manager/bartender comes in. I have never, ever, had any problems with Chris (or anyone else there). I said hello to Chris and then he went behind the bar and was setting up for his shift as the young girl was closing out her register. Chris came over and was showing the man sitting next to me something he had ordered. Another regular came in and sat to my left. We were chatting and then he called Chris over and told him he was going to buy me a drink. With zero warning and zero provocation, Chris started yelling at me and screaming " bye babe" and swinging his arms around. He kept saying it over and over again. Then he yelled that he had seen what I wrote on my receipt. All I could get out was to say yes, and that's because I had asked her three times to not call me, babe. Then all of a sudden she turns around, and they both were screaming at me. Chris was literally unhinged screaming at me. A normal adult would have come up to me and said something like, hey, I saw what you wrote, what happened, why? A normal adult would have asked questions, but Chris went from zero to psychotic. There was no discussion, no reasonable behavior. Some of the bartenders and patrons had made comments and warned me about Chris, but I had never had any problems with him. He can be extremely moody and he is clearly not the happiest person on the planet, but I have never had an issue with him. My hope in writing this review is that maybe someone who has the ability to help Chris will see it. I really believe Chris needs professional help. I'm not saying this out of anger or spite or to be mean spirited. I say it out of concern. What I experienced was someone who was completely unhinged and out of control (Because I chose to not leave a tip). I'm in my 60s and it was a bit frightening having this very large young man coming at me completely unhinged screaming at me and lunging toward me. I really hope he gets some help before he hurts someone. To anyone who wants to try this place out, I would say, please do! But if Chris (He's the only male that bartends) or a young girl with long black hair are working.... You're better off to turn around and try them out another day.

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Coach's Sports Bar & Grill - Fajitas $10.95

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Coach's Sports Bar & Grill - Menu as of 12/21/24

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Khartoum

Khartoum

3.3(301 reviews)
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Khartoum is such a fun, weird little time warp in downtown Campbell - in the best way. Think dark…read morewood, glowing vintage lamps, neon, and a full-on taxidermy fever dream on the walls that somehow just works with the dive-bar energy. It was packed when we went, music was up, people were actually dancing, and it definitely had that "everyone's here to have a night" vibe. Drinks were strong, reasonably priced, and the bartenders were moving fast but still friendly. Between the crowd, the playlist, and the quirky decor, it's an easy spot to lose a few hours with friends. That said, they really need to get the bathroom situation under control. When we were there, the restroom was completely flooded and honestly pretty atrocious, with a long line snaking out the door. On top of that, the security guy working the door was aggressive and unnecessarily rude, which kills the buzz a bit when the energy inside is otherwise so fun. Overall, I'd still give Khartoum 4 stars because the drinks, atmosphere, and lively crowd make it a solid go-to bar in Campbell - especially if you're into a hip-but-divey spot with lots of character and taxidermy everywhere you look. But if they cleaned up the bathrooms and smoothed out the attitude at the door, it would be an easy 5-star hangout.

Staff here are friendly and fast at making drinks! Love the vibe of the place, they have darts and…read morefoosball table in the back area to play! Drinks are fair priced and taste good!

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Khartoum - St. Patricks Day Party 3/17/23

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