Once in a while, a wandering reveler might accidentally stumble upon a humble strip-mall bar that delivers an unexpected fun-filled evening. Or a plush downtown lounge that lacks pretension and offers some bargain cocktails. Or a side-street dive that happens to host a charming crowd.
But such serendipity is rare. So we often stick to the familiar to avoid disappointment. And that’s a shame.
Metro’s annual Bars and Clubs guide offers a horizon-expanding directory compiled by a team of professionals who have spent weeks—or in some cases, big chunks of their lives—visiting the valley’s various watering holes. The 2010 edition contains some names you’ll know, along with some surprises, all handily categorized.
Wet Remix
The city’s most popular nightclub prepares to reopen.
Liquid Assets
From sake to single-malt, some Silicon Valley bars prefer to specialize
This Sporting Life
No game goes unshown at the valley’s sports bars
Duece and Don’ts
How to avoid a DUI—and what to do if you get one.
The ‘It’ City
Campbell’s thriving nightlife and successful events could be a model for the rest of the South Bay.
