The Continental Bar

Came back again and this time I got the Honeypot--wasn't a fan. It was too creamy/sweet for an alcoholic drink but I should have expected that based on the description. Still good service and ambience here is nice so I'll for sure return :)

We went during the Christmas season so I bet it was slightly more packed than usual because DTSJ is kinda dead nowadays. Its a big space and they have loud music and a dance floor. I didn't see too much dancing but it was fun, but really contingent on the group you are with. The drinks were okay, not weak but not strong and it was easy to order. They had tables where you can set your drink. I don't remember much on the music which means it wasn't memorable lol Overall it was a decent experience and it definitely reminded me of my college days... San Jose is still very much Man Jose lol

Came on a Friday night, and the place was mostly empty with some scattered small groups in the back patio area and upfront by the main bar. Pretty easy to get into and there was no cover. They did have two DJs, which seem to be a little over the top, considering how small the crowd was. The main type of music they were playing here was House music which, if that's your jam, great. We probably came on a specific night, but they really didn't deviate from the theme at all. We ended up getting bottle service here as we came after dinner and the bottle price was what you would expect for going out downtown. The mixers were not that great, in particular the pineapple juice. However, the server was very attentive. I will say that and made sure our group was well taken care of.might be better on other nights, but I'm not in any rush to come back considering the amount of other spots on the same street that looked a little bit more fun.

Ordered the Vieux carre and whiskey world. Vieux carre was well made and not sure of the whiskey world. It was the first time we tried it, but can't taste the whiskey or luxardo and way too tart. If you're going to call something whiskey world than I should taste whiskey. Maybe less lemon and more whiskey and luxardo?It has a decent vibe, bartenders were personable-ish, but the music was way to loud and not quite fitting the vibe. Don't get me wrong, love me a head banger ball, but not during cocktail hour.

Nice place. We asked if they served food and were told they don't have a kitchen but we could bring food in. So we brought in some food from the market next door and enjoyed some cocktails with our dinner.The bartender is very friendly so for sure we'll be back!There's plenty of seating and a few sofas in the corner.

The Continental is an awesome bar and lounge for watching sports. Not only do they have a large amount of TV's inside, but the size of these TV's is massive, not to mention the excellent sound and picture quality. Yes, these things make a difference when you're a sports fan. On a Thursday night, there was plenty of seating available inside as well as in the outdoor patio, which has beautiful colorful decor and lighting, and a projector used for special occasion (no TV's outside). Inside there was a combination of bar seats, lounge seating, and picnic style tables and benches. Just a really clean, inviting, spacious atmosphere. It was the perfect spot to witness the Warriors win their 4th NBA championship in 8 years, while enjoying some of the venue's specialty cocktails. The Up Side Down was delicious, the pineapple flavor more sweet than tart, the way I like it. And the whiskey sour was a bit too frothy, possibly overshaken, but no complaints otherwise about the quality. Service was fine, but one noteworthy issue we had is when we ordered the Up Side Down cocktail from their menu, one of the bartenders said he was new and didn't know how to make it. That is so bad, lol. I later went to a different bartender, and he served me the drink, no hesitation, no problem.This place turns into a nightclub setting later at night, complete with a DJ and dancefloor lights. And it wasn't too busy on a Thursday night. Their website states the Changing Same every Thursday features a mix of music including rnb, afrobeat, soul, hip hop, house, and funk. The music was cool, but I didn't really come here to party, so it was good to just enjoy conversation and drinks while listening to old school jams like "I Wonder if I Take You Home" while celebrating an exciting Warrriors victory.

This is a fun little bar in downtown San Jose. It is a bit off the beaten path but worth it. Bar tenders are friendly, prices for drinks are decent and it's super cute. I love that they have an outdoor area out back too.

First time here and this spot has nothing but great vibes and amazing locals that hang at this bar. Full bar and good selection of beers on tap. They have an outside patio out back if you're not feeling like being indoors. They have a medium sized dance area where everyone just hangs and dances without judgement. The staff and security is excellent here and it has a welcoming ambiance. If you're ever in town definitely stop by this bar it'll be worth it, for a great night out.

Great drinks!! Can I say the drinks are gourmet? Cause they tasted amazing! The bartenders are welcoming. I came on a Thursday and the vibes were vibing.

Hi Vee - Not sure how 3 stars is "dinging" you as you have at least 32 other 3 star reviews that you haven't responded to (plus a lot of 1 and 2 stars as well and a 3.5 star average). As you mentioned we brought 50 people and a lot of business to your otherwise slow Saturday night so you made quite a bit of money off of us (not sure why you would want to fleece us more with a cover or "rental fee" when we were the majority of people there). When we talked there was no mention of an automatic 23% service fee. I don't mind the 23% fee that much (although 23% seems high) but then my group tipped on top of that (which is way high). As I mentioned, I liked your bar and our group had a good time but a lot of my group complained so it went from a good to an ok night. Have a good one!