Bars & Clubs 2011
Santa Clara
Avalon
777 Lawrence Expwy., Santa Clara; 408.241.0777.The top entertainment venue in Santa Clara, the Avalon has built up an eclectic mix of live acts with some big names on tour.
Alberto's Bar & Grill
2103 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara; 408.249.9991
The Ballpark
2531 Newhall St., Santa Clara; 408.244.0293
Blinky's Can't Say
1031 Monroe St., Santa Clara; 408.985.7201. The club hosts regular Friday-night shows with local rock and blues bands.
Bluz By-you
1240 Coleman Ave., Santa Clara; 408.588.1111
By-Th'-Bucket
4565 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara; 408.248.6244
C&J's Sports Bar
1550 Lafayette St., Santa Clara; 408.423.9013
Da Silva's Broncos
1251 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara; 408.248.4682
The Hut
3200 The Alameda, Santa Clara; 408.296.6024
The Lounge
2368 Pruneridge Ave., Santa Clara; 408.244.4600
Mariani's Inn
2500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara; 408.243.1431. For a treat, try the champagne Sunday brunch in the landmark building.
Normandy House
30 Washington St., Santa Clara; 408.244.1937. The Normandy rolls out an impressive array of drink specials.
Tinker's Damn
46 N. Saratoga Ave., Santa Clara; 408.243.4595
Woodham's Lounge
4475 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara; 408.247.3144. The karaoke action runs almost every night.