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Milpitas Brandon's 1800 Barber Ln, Milpitas 408.432.6311 Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-midnight, Sun 11:30am-10:30pm Crowd Age: 35 and up Music: No live bands Decor: Brass and wood Signature Drink: None Dancing: None Games/Amenities: Five TVs, pool table Ambience: An early-19th-century English gentleman's club atmosphere prevails in this corner of the Beverly Heritage Hotel, where globetrotters and locals alike recover from stressful days of schmoozing. Guests can choose a microbrew or glass of wine from a nearby vineyard and unwind to the muted Muzak in this land of contentment. Dave & Buster's 940 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas 408.957.9215 Hours: Sun-Tue 11am-midnight, Wed-Thu 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am Crowd Age: 21-40 Music: Variety Decor: Elegant Signature Drink: Many Dancing: No Games/Amenities: Pool, shuffleboard, video games, karaoke, golf simulator Ambience: A recent addition to the Great Mall, Dave & Buster's is a multimillion-dollar playground with a casual restaurant, a fine dining room, a sports bar surrounded by 20 TVs, an "arcade" bar, 14 pool tables and a bunch of other games--an array of toys that draws in people of all proclivities. Edgie's Billiards 235 S. Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas 408.942.9500 Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-2am, Sat 11am-4am, Sun noon-2am Crowd Age: 18-35 Music: No live music Decor: Shiny, bright and clean Signature Drink: None Dancing: None Games/Amenities: 23 pool tables, snooker table, video games, jukebox Ambience: Women and men go cue-to-cue at this friendly pool hall that welcomes beginners, sharpshooters and weary shoppers from the Great Mall. Liquid libations in the form of beer and wine will soon join the vending machines that currently pop out Pepsi on demand. Gasthaus Steak & Stein 1380 S. Main St, Milpitas 408.946.6141 Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and 5-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm Crowd Age: 30-55 Music: Live blues on Sat nights Decor: Rough-hewn outpost Signature Drink: Spaten Dancing: None Games/Amenities: Shuffleboard, foosball and three pool tables Ambience: An unexpected flash of the Old West lights up this three-part experience. There's a German restaurant, a serene, low-lit lounge and a family-friendly sports area. Liquid refreshment leans toward German beers, including a Kostritzer black beer that will please Guinness fans. The New Riff's 2000 Nightclub 1811 Barber Ln, Milpitas 408.943.1110 Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-midnight, Sat, 9pm-midnight Crowd Age: 25-45 Music: Classic R&B, no live music Decor: Modern nightclub cool Signature Drink: None Dancing: None Games/Amenities: TVs, one big-screen Ambience: Subdued lighting and the DJ's mellow spinning conspire to bring together travelers and locals looking for a little relaxation. The completely remodeled Riff's adjoins a Sheraton hotel and faces Brandon's. On Friday nights the California Bikini Team contest generates more heat than the Jetson-esque bubble lights. [ Bars & Clubs Index | San Jose | Metroactive Central | Archives ]