The Brass Rail
Categories: Dive Bars, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Adult Entertainment [Edit]
160 Persian DrSunnyvale, CA 94089 (408) 734-1454
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Sun 1:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. - Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street, Private Lot
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Music: DJ
- Best Nights: Mon, Thu, Fri
- Happy Hour: Yes
- Alcohol: Full Bar
- Coat Check: No
10 reviews
Los Altos, CA
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Brass rail is the spot. Always a good time and plenty of great memories. The girls are HOTT and very nice. Everytime I'm @ the brass it feels like i died and went to heaven. I don't make it rain, I make it hurricane.
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A confession. I've been to that place half a dozen times in a month and a half. I've even taken two English lads there the day before their departure for England, and they had a good time.
While I'm at it, I might as well 'fess up that I met a dude in the restroom while we were both peeing. Turns out he's a bigger nerd than me, and we became buddies. The first hangout for me and my new friend? You guessed it, the Rail.
The waitresses and dancers are mostly pretty cute, and they are very friendly.
Yeah, the bathroom is small and stinky, which is a turn off.
$5 for pretty decent beers, and plenty of room to hide from the crowd and have a conversation on most days. That's everything a bikini bar needs to be, in my opinion (sorry, I'm not exactly humble).
I mean sure, not every dancer is professional and enthusiastic about their performance, but who's there to watch the dance, really? Most of us are just there for a few drinks with friends, feel some love and shed off the inevitable nerd stink from sitting in the office all day. And the Rail offers.
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JESUS!!!!! ARE ALL THE WOMEN SUFFERING FROM A THYROID PROBLEM HERE? I have seen cuter women on Jerry Springer! Sheesh! Talk about lazy, this broad came out and straight LAYED on the floor and just put her legs up on the rail, no dancing no movement in fact I think she fell asleep! HA! Embarrassing!
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I've had fun every time I've been here. I love that there's pool and beer and girls dressed slutty. Good times, good times. There's nudity...just the wrong type. Disappointing. Umm, Chaka Khan.
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Fun place to hide out for a few hours, saturdays, week days and it's just a place to sink a few drinks, watch the girls dance on one of four stages. The dancers are also the cocktail waitresses, which is kind of cool. Watching the dancers wollar around on the floor on all fours harvesting $1 bills makes for great entertainment, its always interesting to see the girls humiliate themselves and then walk around like they are some kind of royalty with their half clothed asses hanging out. Back in the late 90's the crop of dancers were a bit more wilder and entertaining. Long gone is the tall blonde Wendy and the curvaceous black beauty Sherry. It's still a great place to be when you're suppose to be somewhere else.
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PORKERS!
I thought I was at a Weight Watchers convention when I saw the girls.
Nasty nasty nasty.... uhuhhbrrrbrbbrbr!!!!!
I am from out of town, New york to be exact! I have seen many beautiful women in my time, by that I mean WOMEN, NOT GIRLS!!! and this dive /bikini bar has very few, actually I only saw one beautiful woman that friday night I was there, and my 3 boys agreed with me. Her name is SUGAR , SUGAR, SUGAR!!!!!!! And I remember her name because she was soooooooo sweet to us! And talk about the face and body of an angel, OHHH YEAH! And then when I thought it couldn't get any better SUGAR danced and I mean that girl can really move, very sexy, I couldn't take my eyes off of her! Then the next dancer, Raven, average looking, but thought way to much of herself, she needs to take lessons from SUGAR on how to move and act like a REAL WOMAN, and my boys agree!!!
... a 5-star Temptress in a 2-star dive...
In tribute of a dearly depar-... er... whoops, scratch that... *ahem*
For a friend's impromptu, long overdue, decade-later, post-civil marriage, pre-church wedding, "not a bachelor anymore" bachelor party, we found ourselves at the Brass Rail... yes, seedy, sketchy, bane of the neighborhood, Brass Rail.
I won't delve into decor or whatnot... its not why anyone goes there. It's a bikini bar with about as much polish and class as Roadhouse (... BEFORE Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliot get there to clean it up...!)
To the point... RAVEN. Again... RAVEN. One more time? RAVEN.
Whispers flutter about of her legacy as a one-time Raiderette (NFL cheerleader)... and with every sensuous sway, provocative hip bump, alluring swagger, assertive attitude and flirtatious appeal, I have NO doubt. The woman knows her hustle and hustles it well.
She took good care of us and made quite the spectacle of our friend on stage... so, even as tacky as I think it is to do, we made it rain... (http://www.youtube.com...)
One mo'gain? RAVEN!
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I'm kidding about the "dearly depar-" thing. I think marriage is a beautiful, sacred thing... not that I'll ever get there, but still...
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I came here after a long day at work with a co-worker to relax. We have been on Thursday, Friday and Wednesday nights. I like Thursday and Friday better but Wednesday is amateur-night and wet T-shirt contest night. Let me tell you, they're not really amateurs. They can really dance and move. I got to spray water on one of the sexy girl's white tank top. I believe her name is Angelica - she has the smile of an angel. You guys need to check her out.
But I'd have to say, my favorite girl there was not a dancer but rather a waitress, which is why Thur and Fri's are better. She's blonde, wear glasses, and has really nice big you-know-whats. She's real friendly and can speak some of several languages including spanish, vietnamese and americanese. I try and tip her as best i can cause she seems to work harder than anyone else there. She's hands-off though! Don't grope her or any of the waitresses. I think you'd get kicked out. **shame,shame**
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Came here with a co-worker for lunch and WOW this place isn't known for the great food. They serve it up cafeteria style and the steak tasted like they cooked it last week. Vegetables and mashed potatoes (from a mix) didn't help matters.
I only saw 2 girls in there and they were both cute but they don't even get naked here? No naked? No thanks.
At least make up for it with the food.
Full nude with no booze beats this joint any old day of the week.
OK....client sucked me into going here....
On a scale of 1 to bad..it was BAD.....When I am one of the skinniest girls in the place, you KNOW you got problems.....
And dance...I don't know about you Cisco, but there was NO dancing going on here....
And old????
All I can say is, ROAD HARD, put away WET!
Dag NASTY..even for a dive bar!
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Been here about five times with co-workers, friends, and the gf. The bar is stocked with the standards and the beer selection is limited. The food isn't too bad either, they have a "haufbrau style" setup with a small selection of sides.
Now this is where it gets interesting. Some people choose to take their food to the rail and eat while watching the dancers. While I just choose to eat at the tables in the dining area, seeing multiple large men at a stripper rail inhaling large amounts of roast beef and mashed potatoes is a little disconcerting. I don't suggest it to anybody who is looking for a nice strip joint but i will recommend it to a bunch of friends blowing away a lunch. The place isn't classy but it does make for a good time without the uptight atmosphere of most strip clubs. Just don't go in expecting to be dazzled by the talent.
I think this is the classiest of the strip bars around. I had to go and watch a strip performance for my school humanities project and I actually had fun. One of the girls Page I think is her name, man she can do things with her body that I never thought possible.
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Ah, the good ole' BrAss Rail... what can be said that will replace the immediate image that pops in your head at the simple mention of the name? Probably not much. LoL
The Brass Rail is a fun lil sports/bikini/local bar that's clevely HIDDEN in the depths of Sunnyvale. The beer is cold and the girls are cute. There seems to be a big variety of girls so whatever your taste... you'll probably find it here. For lunch, they have a brisket buffet and at night, regular bar grub (hotdogs, nachos and cheeseburgers).
I expected drink prices to be a lil higher because of the type of bar it is but, they aren't t bad. Pitchers of bud light are 12 and Sierra Nevada are 16. Well cocktails (gross) are only 5 but my Grey Goose cranberry is 8 (tastey)... totally worth it.
The girls don't strip past their bikinis and no private dances are allowed so... it's best to just buy her a drink and tip her for chatting you up. What else do you come for if not a lil buzz and conversation? Haha. (I see guys who don't know this staring at tables that are full of girls... do they seriously not get it? You're at a strip club, you're supposed to generouesly tip the dancers and waitresses.)
And yes... they are just talking to you for the tips, just like you only go to work for the paycheck.
Definitely mapquest it before you go, even if you've been before but it's been a while. It's twisted back on the side of the hwy 237 wall. You'll think you've turned wrong and entered noman's land. It is right next to El Cerrito's Mexican Restaurant. (El Cerrito will deliver to The Brass Rail, btw.)
Umm, beware of the bathroom... they're not always the cleanest.
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For san jose, this is about as good as it gets. I think others have been to harsh with rating so i'm giving it a 5 star. What do people expect from a local bar? It has a cheap cover, cheap drinks and (mostly) cute girls with great bodies... just don't expect a fancy Vegas strip club. Don't go to a bikini bar and then get pissed cause there's no nudity and give the place a 1 star!
My boyfriend and i usually have our adult fun in Vegas (when we can afford it) but have gone in here a few times and we think it's a fun place to hang-out while we're in Cali. We like to watch it's extremely mixed crowd interact. It's not a fancy place, kinda 'divey' I guess but, you'll see everything from Intel guys in suits to college boys to hood-looking dudes. Everyone gets along fine.
The dancers are friendly and get friendlier for tips, as expected in any environment like this. At this bar (unlike Vegas), the dancers are tipped for chatting with you at the table instead of private dancing so, when we buy them a drink, we also remember to toss them a 5 or 10 every few songs or so depending on how much we like the girl. As in Vegas, they work strictly on commission.
Oh yeah, on drink prices (as mentioned below)... Some dancers seem to be waitresses but there is a cute regular waitress that'll get your drinks quickly and for the same price everytime. Our main waitress always left a reciept when we ordered. Maybe the dancers make their own prices (as mentioned below) to make-up for guys who don't tip well!
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The last stop on the *non-titty* titty bar tour. This was supposedly going to be the best bikini bar that I would experience. I don't really know though because I was way to drunk before I even got there to remember anything other than:
1. I didn't see titties
2. there were tv screens that were supposedly showing titties but I couldn't focus my eyes to see them
3. I didn't see titties
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The Brass Rail is a cool place. It works similar to the clubs in Portland - cheap cover, reasonable drinks, and a crazy mix of patrons, including more women than you'd expect. The only difference you won't see any nipple or kitty. But hey, considering do see that in San Jose you'll have to pay $15 and give up the booze, I much prefer this as an option.
The Brass Rail will always stick out in my mind, because I actually got asked out by a stripper here. And she was even hot! However, I figured her proposing a "date" after she got done with her shift implied activities I'd have to pay for, but as it turned out she probably was legit. Unfortunately, by the time I figured this out, she had lost interest. Sigh...oh, what could have been. Lexi, one day I shall return!
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On my last day of work several jobs ago, the guys took me out for lunch here. On the plus side, there's no cover, and there are pool tables. On the down side, there's no nudity. You'd think people who went to a strip club would want nudity on a lunch break instead of a beer. Really, the place is just plain nasty. Sometimes you forget that Sunnyvale is, at its heart, a scummy, low-class shithole. Going to The Brass Rail makes sure you remember.
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This place is hit and miss. I've had a few good experiences there and other times sucked. Good was seeing some hotties, maybe 2 - 4 ladies. Bad side was when there were only older, overweight girls, plus there's a bartender that is kinda stuck up. Older skinny guy talks to the girls more than the customers. Oh well ... If you don't go, you are not missing anything special. Besides, if you aren't going regularly, you might as well plan to go to SF or Vegas strip clubs instead ...
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Used to go here all the time when I worked in the area. Great place to goto on a Friday night ( especially when it 's payday). If you are lookin for lap dances, this is not the place. It is more of a bar, with pool tables, tv and bikini clad dancers on 4 or 5 stages. Girls are friendly and will chat with u too.
**Also, this place serves great prime rib and turkey lunch plates during the weekday lunch hours. You can have a delicous prime rib plate and watch dancers...can't beat that!
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One of my good friends is an um, sex article writer, and she wanted to try waitressing here. They'd gone last week on amatuer night and somehow she'd gotten a job, starting Sunday night. In order to support our girl, a few of us met her out there. I'd never been but my fiance told me what to wear, etc before hand. It was not the type of place to dress up at.
We got there around 8 and another friend was already there, drunk. When we found her, she was hiding out in the bathroom because she kept getting hit on and free drinks (hence being drunk). We rescued her and sat down at a table near the entrance.
We ordered 3 drinks which came to $15. Second round was 2 drinks that came to $16. Third round was 2 drinks that came to $10. I don't get it.
The dancers were okay. I must say the duct tape holding the bars together was classy. It made me worry about the dancers safety when she was banging it that hard. I digress, a few of the dancers were hot, others were ugh wow how did SHE become a dancer?? One looked about 4 months pregnant. When they are on the video thing they look uncomfortable. Very akward.
It was weird to find out how catty the dancers are too. The one who talked my friend into trying to work there turned and the claws came out, fighting over who served tables, trying to get her friends drinks for free. Crazy.
None of the dancers on their website were there that day. I think I'll try a busier night when my other friends friend is dancing. She's hot!
Oh, and apparently the crowd varies greatly on certain nights. It was almost all hispanic guys there Sunday. Other nights I'm told it's more equal men and women, etc.
So, I know a guy, who knows a guy, who knows a guy, whose girlfriend works here. No, seriously.
Anyways, my friend thought it'd be a good idea for all of us to go here one night for drinks & to watch friend-of-a- friend-of-a-friend's girlfriend dance. We got in for free, but I think cover varies depending on the day. The drinks were cheap at the beginning of the night, but it seems that the bartenders make up the prices. We got a pitcher of Sierra & a shot of Jaeger three different times & every time it was a different price.
The girls, um. Some are alright. Some are just ALLLLLLLL bad. The crowd is a mix of G-unit clad hoods, older white males with sporadically placed teeth & biker-esque hair, and lesbians. Lots of 'em. Big burly construction-boot-wearing ones. One of them actually tried to fight friend-of-a-friend that night.
Supposedly they have really good food here. But I wouldn't know. I prefer my food be prepared and consumed at places sans scantily-clad girls shaking it like salt shakers.
P.S. I think it's hilarious that Yelp.com has it listed under comdey clubs
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This is more of a divey bar that happens to have bikini clad creatures swinging around a pole. It is really a "Bikini Bar", but they advertise "Topless" because they pre-record the girls dancing topless and play it when they go on stage.
Crowd was a few business types, Some "Baller" Roca Wear wanna be dealing amphetamines, and your assorted hick types.
Since they serve alcohol the girls can't take their tops off though if you are lucky you might get a nipple or two.
They don't really come over to the edge of the stage and give special attention. you are supposed to throw the bills onto the stage and then they might rub themselves while looking in your direction.
The girls double as cocktail waitresses between sets. They sit and chat up the clientle though I don't understand why, becasue they don't give lap dances.but they will drag you on stage, sit you on a chair and proceeed to embarrass the hell out of you while your friends hoot and holler.
There were about ten girls on a Tuesday night, and oh, about 1 hottie. Her name was Juliana and she was worlds better than the other girls. They put zero effort into it and Juliana got the crowd going. She danced fast and made the guys holler. She had a nice ass, good implants, and a cute face. My friend Mike said it best, she was definite Spearmint Rhino material.
Come here if you are planning to get trashed and have a good time, but avoid like the plague if you are a germphobe!
Below is a review from SanJose.com
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The Brass Rail in Sunnyvale has to be the most raucous gentleman's club in Silicon Valley making it the party spot for guys (and girls) that like a little flesh with their booze. The Brass Rail strip club does something that no other club does; they show videos of the current dancer topless while she's barely covered on stage because the girls can't be topless live in California gentleman's clubs while you're downing booze---which we believe to just be a complete and utter travesty. The videos actually make the entire experience a little surreal at the Brass Rail because sometimes you see patrons not knowing which girl to look at, the live or the Memorex. Here's a hint boys: scope the live one, unless you're so steeped in modern tech geekdom that you prefer cyber-babes to real ones. Also, this Silicon Valley gentleman's club has four stages, pool tables and a big screen TV usually tuned to sports, but if you're doing the two latter activities instead of taking in the main attractions; what the heck are you doing at a strip bar?
-Ryan Osterbeck
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5/19/08 Now a double homicide in the parking lot. The following was written long before that tragic incident, the should have seen someting like this coming, and to not catch it on the 34 video cameras seems funny to me. . This is not a good place to spend your money. Chunky Chicks and you get beat up! I am aware that there have been numerous instances of violance there - wanna fight come on in....... Again, the girls are not cute at all!
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I went there once with a bunch of women who lived in my neighborhood. I was the designated driver, hence, sobriety, which meant I was observing the on-goings of this place with a clear mind. This is basically a strip club -- yes, women strippers (don't ask why we were there, I have no clue) -- but not down to their birthday suits as they serve liquor here. The whole scene was an out of body experience for me as I watched everyone else having a seemingly good time. My husband swears that the place serves up some good food at lunch time. HAHA.
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haha i love this joint.
its crass, rude and dive-ey just like a good hole in the wall bikini bar should be. notice i said bikini bar, no matter what they say about topless in any flyer or ad you see you wont see any on the stage. instead its on video moniters spread out all over the place. the ladies just before coming on stage will pop their assets in front of the camera man behind the stage. sorry to cause you shrinkage. im being real. should that bust your bubble. hell if youre seasoned in having a good time it shouldnt.
theres about4-5 pool tables, a large bar, tons of tables and 3 stages with the main stage right in the middle.
the ladies are nice and yes, quite a few are very cute and no they wont take you home, get real. this is a job for them. so when they give you that 'come hither' look its all about the washingtons. take this advice to heart and dont get offended. its like that in every other joint you go to, son.
wednesday night is amatuer night and its a fun time. go in the summer when theres actually a mixed group of men AND women. why are the women there? hmmnn..maybe either they like T&A as much as we do and or they are supporting their friend or roomie who will probably be performing later in the night OR they may actually be the ONE performing.
if youre not having a fun night at the BR it may not be your scene or you might be hanging with the wrong crowd.
yeah you can always go to frisco to the crazy horse or something but if you dont want to drive an hour, pay for parking pay the $40 cover and blow over $100 on tips and drinks then the BR might sound a little more appealing.
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Dont go there unless your really drunk. It will help the girls look good.
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