British Restaurants

Britannia Arms
173 West Santa Clara St., San José, CA 95113
408.278.1400
11:00 AM – 1:30 AM, Daily

The Britannia has a few locations around San José. This is the closest and probably the loudest. They do karaoke.

Rating: * $$ V

Take South Market north to Santa Clara Street. Turn left, then head down about 4 blocks. It’s on the right. 0.4 miles

Cheryl says: “An American bar in Theme Park Britain drag. Useful if you absolutely must catch a live football (soccer) game.”

Trials Pub
265 North First Street, San José, CA 95113
408.947.0497
From 5:00 PM Daily

Trials is a serious attempt at recreating the British pub in California. It even serves beer in Imperial pints.

Rating: ** $$ V

Take First Street north several blocks. It’s on the left, just beyond St. James Park. 0.5 miles

Cheryl says: “Home from home for British visitors. It has a decent beer selection and quite good whisky too.”