Trials Pub

Trials Pub - N 1st St, San Jose

English pub atmosphere, friendly banter, tables which beg you to play cards on them, good selection of beer, typical British food .. mash n bangers, fish n chips, shepherd's pie, curry chicken .. the cajun chicken s/w is highly recommended as is the Banger plate. It comes with 2-3 different types of sausages cut up in slices .. a perfect accompaniment to some good old Newcastle or Harp. Great atmosphere to come in with friends .. sit down and just while away the time. The beers on tap are pretty much standard .. what you may expect from an english pub .. Guinness, Bass, Harp, Boddingtons, Stella, Newcastle .. (not as exhaustive as O'Briens).

I have a reason to like this place .. I'll just say it has to do with their quality of service. The bartenders are nice enough, so are the waitresses. The food, though good .. comes in portions I wish were larger. And it closes at midnight.

Overall a great pub with laid back atmosphere, decor to match, and good beer, food and service. What more do you want?

Food: *** Ambiance: **** Price: $$
Last visited: mid 2008