As residents of Silicon Valley it’s easy to take free Wi-Fi for granted. That is, the abject horror of its absence is foisted upon you—forcing you to eat up your data, while Instagramming a pic of that hard-earned after-work martini. (Or, you know, maybe you’re not off the clock yet and have to check your email.) So, here’s a list of bars around the South Bay where you’ll never have to sweat your connection.
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The wines at this classy bar hail from the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara County. There are small plates, flatbreads, and delicious charcuterie and cheeses. On Tuesdays a half-off wine menu is available.
The vestiges of this bar's previous identity as a bank are most evident in the repurposing of the bank vault as a wine cellar. Happy Hour is from 4pm-6pm and there are different daily specials such as Men's Night Out on Mondays and Ladies' Night on Thursdays.
Inspired by the ambience and decor of the UK (everything inside the bar was designed in and shipped over from England), this is a low-key spot favored by locals. British bar food essentials, like shepherd's pie and bangers and mash are dutifully on the menu, alongside a fine selection of Scotch.
This elegant bar is located inside the Santa Clara Marriott. Parcel 104 combines bar and restaurant, making it a good location for those looking for a swanky night out on the town.
Open and airy, this is a good place to drink and eat. For brunch aficionados, Steins offers a delectable weekend brunch menu that straddles the line between American and German dining with items like bourbon apple French toast or a grilled sausage plate.
There's no shortage of kale and quinoa at this vegan bar that emphasizes artisan brews. The collection of beverages consists of mainly American labels and ales from Belgium.
The recently opened Vino Vino in Sunnyvale (there is also a location in downtown San Jose) offers 13 wines on tap all at the same price. The bar's anti-wine snob ethos ("wine without attitude") cheekily graces one of its walls.
Recently renovated, this elegant and cozy wine bar is also home to an Italian deli. There's a patio outside that can be enjoyed in warmer weather as well as an inside fireplace that pairs quite nicely with one of the many local and European wines offered.
The psychedelically lit up bottles behind the bar, excellent mixed drinks, $1 taco Tuesdays and Thursdays and a live DJ all work together create a fun and loose tone at this nightspot.
The Old Pro is a locals favorite that not only offers free Wi-Fi and (24!) TVs to watch the game, but is also famous for its mechanical bull for anyone with enough liquid courage to put their riding abilities to the test.
Open since 1966, The Dutch Goose is a casual spot with long wooden benches and doodles on the walls etched there by guests leaving their mark. This place has a pool table, an outside bar, and a reputation for serving great deviled eggs.
A traditional sports bar complete with pizza and burgers on the menu. The casual vibe of this place also has a bit of a fun flavor to it due to its air hockey, darts, pool and foosball tables. But be warned: this place closes up at 4pm on the weekends.
