Ultimate Singles Guide

From a trendy restaurant or bar to a hot dance club or rockin music venue, find the best singles spots in Silicon Valley.

Updated: July 30, 2004

For Party Types


33.5
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Britannia Arms Of Almaden

5027 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118

The heated back patio is packed with co-eds, especially on busy Thursday nights, at this unpretentious neighborhood bar.


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Black Watch

141 1/2 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

The famed cranberry kamikazes, served in pint glasses and meant to be shared, fuel Los Gatos' singles scene.


For Trendy Types


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Coyote Creek Golf Club

396 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

A VIP crowd lines up for hot dancing and stiff drinks at this hip night spot.


35.5
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Blowfish Sushi - Santana Row

355 Santana Row Ste 1010, San Jose, CA 95128

Exotic fusion cuisine, wild sake creations and a cool dance-club decor attract an affluent mix of hipsters.


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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123

The current hot spot for beer lovers also draws a steady stream of young singles Thursdays through Saturday.


46.5
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Nola

535 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

College kids looking to score digits mingle with Silicon Valley bigwigs over margaritas at this popular New Orleans-themed bar.


For 30-Something Types


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Los Gatos Brewing Company

130 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

An upscale, low-pressure place to meet a new friend and have a conversation over wine and beer.


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Straits Restaurant

333 Santana Row Ste 1110, San Jose, CA 95128

A smartly dressed, after-work crowd congregates at this Pan-Asian spot to chat, sip Singapore slings and snack on sashimi.