The Fountainhead Bar

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    387 S 1st St

    San Jose, CA 95113

    Downtown

    Mon

    • 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    David M.

    Architectural themed, urban bar. Small batch spirits, craft beers from local breweries, varied wine program, and craft cocktails using top shelf liquor and liqueurs with locally grown, organic ingredients. Menu and beer selection changes with seasonal availability and freshness.

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      Vraj D.
      San Jose, CA
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      Mar 23, 2024

      The Bartender who worked on Fri at 7pm is on drugs or something. Looks directly at us, and i thought he sees us. A minute later, he is again serving another customer who came after us. This goes on for 20mins. We just left. Preposterous.

      And then we catch him chilling and sitting on the side. Mind you, there is a huge crowd at the bar.

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      Abe R.
      Richmond, CA
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      Mar 22, 2024

      Terrible service. We waited for some time but the guy never took the order. We just left after 30mins.

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      Roya J.
      San Jose, CA
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      Oct 10, 2022

      Went to the Continental and then came here. This is inside of the sofa market and just judging it based on drinks the quality and prices were way better. Randy is a great bartender.

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      Inside of the SoFA market, which has solid food all around, came just before the last call for The Barragán and The Aalto - both delicious but not mind blowing. Would we return? Probably to check out the rest of the dranks. We appreciate the architecture themed drinks and the ambiance of the bar

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      The Barragán (left) + The Aalto (right)
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      an l.
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      Feb 11, 2023

      If you open at 12, it should be open at 12 and ready for business. We waited for it to open as we were dining at the various small restaurants. At 12:05 someone comes and turns on the lights and takes away the closed sign. We excitedly went up to order and the guy, looking like he just rolled out of bed said he could only serve us beer. We asked if a vodka soda was simple enough and he didn't really respond... just walked back and forth and came back and said yeah I can do that. He charges for a shot 12.00 and 2.00 to top it with soda. Never been charged like that but whatever. Point is, opening at 12 means everything should be prepped and ready for customers at 12 especially on a Saturday. Guy behind bar needs better customer service.

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      Grace N.
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      Oct 11, 2021

      This is a great bar to hang out in this busy food court. I got the pineapple cider, it was delicious!! Plenty of space to sit and space out. The bartender and owner are super nice and so friendly. They can also recommend drinks to your liking, if somehow what you want ran out of they happen to not carry them. The bar area is very spacious and they have plenty of TVs for all the sport enthusiasts. They are also at the back end so if you want to do outdoor, you can go outside using the door at the place. Would definitely recommend!

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      craig c.
      Livermore, CA
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      Dec 20, 2022

      Friendly bartender, but the cocktails were watered down and overpriced. Ambience is pretty basic too and not comfortable. I just don't like drinking $20 cocktails and sitting at a picnic table. Beware.

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      Meagan G.
      Downtown, San Jose, CA
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      Jun 25, 2023

      Buyer beware. Drinks are watered down; bartender was adding water to bottles of alcohol. Good service but not worth the cost for drinks that should have included booze with no alcohol in them.

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      Benny H.
      San Jose, CA
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      Sep 7, 2018

      Located in the SOFA market, where there are a ton of places to eat, but not a ton of places to get a good ole drink.

      Service here was pretty quick and they do offer a happy hour. Drink I had was pretty good, but tasted a little watered down. Still, it was good. I did have a weird experience, as the entire bar was completely empty and some dude decided to sit next to where I was standing and was literally an inch away from me. The bar was completely open dude!

      Still, I enjoyed the drink and the service was good. I'd give it another shot.

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      Vince S.
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      I am very disappointed with my last visit. The cocktails were not nearly up to the same standards that they were my last visit. There are still a variety of beers on draft, if that is more your speed. However, For the price point and quality, i would now call this place a pass.

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