19 Market 19 N. Market St., San Jose; 408/280-6111 www.19market.com
This Vietnamese restaurant stays open 'til 3am Thurs-Sat, serving up drinks, a late-night menu and cool grooves.
A Perfect Finish
55 S. First St., San Jose; 408/288-6000 www.apfwinebar.com This upscale wine and dessert bar served premium wines and spirits as well as small plates and sumptuous desserts. Live music Fri-Sat adds to the enjoyment. Tues-Thurs, 4pm-midnight; Fri, 4pm-2am; Sat, 6pm-2am.
Agenda Lounge & Cellar 399 S. First St., San Jose; 408/380-3042 www.agendalounge.com
Hip-hop, house, jazz, disco, R&B, salsa, reggae and roots are featured at this multi-level club. Wed-Sun.
BBC 1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park; 650/327-8769 www.britishbankersclub.com
Known for its classy cocktails, this lively spot offers happy hour specials Mon-Tues; DJs on Wed and Fri; karaoke Thurs; live bands Sat; and live jazz Sun.
Bistro 412 412 Emerson St. Palo Alto; 650/326-7183
This downtown Palo Alto nightspot boasts two full bars, creative cocktails and a posh atmosphere. A DJ spins top 40 hits in the chic main lounge, and house music plays outside on the garden terrace. Tues-Sat, 4pm ‘til late.
Daru Lounge
632 Emerson St., Palo Alto; 650/322-3500 www.mantrapaloalto.com
Luxe couches invite you to settle in at Mantra Restaurant’s exotic lounge area, where you can choose from a worldly selection of international and boutique wines, premium liquors and specialty cocktails. Sun, Mon, 4:30-10; Tues-Thurs, 4-11; Fri-Sat, 4:30-midnight.
Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge & Restaurant
99 E. San Fernando St., San Jose; 408/998-9998 www.fultralounge.com Radiating a modern vibe, Fahrenheit brings the ultra lounge to a whole new level. With deep hues of red, incredible lighting effects and plush seating, the sleek décor provides a sexy, sophisticated and stylish environment. A gorgeous, friendly staff serves tantalizing cocktails, while DJs fuse music from all genres for a unique atmosphere. Join for Karaoke Tuesdays; Live Jazz Wednesdays, Mix Thursdays, Fusion Fridays, and Sinful Saturdays. Tues-Sat, ‘til late.
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano Rd., Half Moon Bay; 650/728-2739 www.hmbbrewingco.com
This laid-back, seaside bar and restaurant offers live music with a picturesque view, in addition to its world-class brews. Come and relax in the bar area with a beer and listen to bands perform a range of music, from reggae and rock to blues and jazz. See website for monthly events. Bar open Mon-Thurs & Sun, 'til 10pm; Fri-Sat, 'til 11pm.
JJ’s Blues Club
3439 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose; 408/243-6441 www.jjsblues.net
The ultimate place for blues for more than 20 years, JJ’s offers live music nightly by both established and up-and-coming acts.
Little Fox
2209 Broadway St., Redwood City; 650/FOX-4119 www.foxdream.com
This intimate cabaret-style nightclub features a range of acts across all genres, including rock, R&B, blues, jazz, dance, folk and comedy.
Loft Bar and Bistro 90 S. Second St., San Jose; 408/291-0677 www.loftbarandbistro.com
Fri-Sat, the upstairs dining room turns into a posh ultra lounge after 10:30pm, with live DJs spinning house music or top 40 hits. Live jazz Thurs, 9-10:30.
Mai Tai Lounge
4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto; 650/849-9800 www.tradervicspaloalto.com
Head over to enjoy cocktails and more in an island-style ambiance. Open weekdays ‘til 11pm; Fri-Sat ‘til midnight; Sun, ’til 9:30 pm.
Nectar Wine Lounge & Restaurant
270 Lorton Ave., Burlingame; 650/558-9200 www.nectarwinelounge.com
This stylish spot with a plush lounge offers a wide selection of choice wines by the glass. Fri-Sat, open til 1am.
Rosie McCann's
355 Santana Row, San Jose; 408/247-1706
Also: 1220 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz; 831-426-9930 www.rosiemccanns.com
This Irish pub and restaurant offers a full bar with Guinness and other brewed delights, as well as a cocktail menu. Enjoy a drink with friends, kick back and listen to live music performances or DJs spinning the hottest dance hits Thurs-Sat. Open weekdays 'til midnight; Fri-Sat, 'til 2am.
South First Billiards
420 S. First St., San Jose; 408/294-7800 www.sofapool.com
Twenty-nine regulation pool tables, high definition screens and a full bar serve up something for everyone. Daily, 4pm-2am.
Steelhead Brewing Co.
333 California Dr., Burlingame; 650/344-6050 www.steelheadbrewery.com With a range of house-brewed beers, an extensive wine and cocktail menu, outdoor beer garden and the popular billiards room featuring six regulation-size tables, there's plenty of ways to relax and unwind any day of the week. Bar and billiards room closing hours vary; open 'til late, Fri-Sat.
Strike
10123 N. Wolfe Rd., Cupertino; 408/252-BOWL www.bowlatstrike.com The fun of bowling is combined with American/Asian cuisine, hip music, a bar and giant movie screens. Plush booths offer maximum comfort between bowling turns. Open daily at 11am. Closing times vary.
Surf City Billiards & Cafe
931 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
(831) 423-POOL www.surfcitybilliards.com There's something for everyone with dartboards, big screen TVs, trivia games, table shuffleboard, a jukebox and an exciting appetizer menu.
Comedy
ComedySportz
Camera 3, 288 S. Second St., San Jose; 408/985-LAFF; www.comedysportzsanjose.com
If you like "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" you'll love this place. Two teams of comedians compete for audience laughs and points while improvising scenes, games, operas and musicals based on audience suggestions.
Rooster T. Feathers
157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale; 408/736-0921 www.roostertfeathers.com
Featuring some of the best national and local comedians around, this is the place for laughs. Wed-Sat, 8pm; 10:30pm shows added Fri-Sat. Open mic, Tues.
The Improv
62 S. 2nd St., San Jose; 408/280-7475 www.improv2.com/sanjose.html
“America’s original comedy showcase and restaurant” has long been a venue for rising comic stars. Shows: Thurs, 8pm; Fri, 8 & 10pm; Sat, 7 & 9pm; Sun, 7pm.
Karaoke
Kyoto Palace
Pruneyard Shopping Center, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell; 408/243-131 www.kyotopalace.com Enjoy a range of unique cocktails and sing karaoke to your heart's content at the lounge of this Japanese restaurant every Wednesday night, 7-11.
Mariani's
2500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara; 408/243-1431 www.marianis.com Join the karaoke fun at the lounge area of this hotel on Thursdays, 8pm-midnight. Live music available Fri-Sat.
