The Caravan Lounge

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Jenni Sue

well, thanks to last night I now know that "moshing" (in this case, joustingly elbowing my husband and his best friend who are twice my size- Im 51, 104 lbs) is apparently not allowed at the Caravan Lounge and will get you promptly removed without any explanation as to why. I guess going there a couple or so times a year for a few years isnt enough to instill this jeweled knowledge. what happened to having signs? even if I wasnt already deaf, I dont think its exactly broadcast every few minutes. I felt so disrespected last night it isnt even funny. the idiot who pulled me out wouldnt even explain to me why, I had to get the information from people in the back parking lot. of all the venues Ive been to, the only time Ive ever even heard of anyone getting removed for moshing was when someone actually got bloodied up. has this place always been this lame, or did it just take me that long to realize it?

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Dave B

Caravan is a quintessential dive bar. If you are okay with that its a decent enough place. They have pretty good local metal shows, cheap beer, and the kind of crowd youd expect from a metal bar. Its a pretty small place, but didnt feel crowded, even on a Saturday night. The bar staff was friendly and they have a ridiculous selection of booze behind the bar. That being said, its definitely more of a champagne of beers than a champagne of champagne sort of place.

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Ian Jackson

As someone from freaking Kansas Ive never had a chance to experience a proper punky dive bar. Cheap Pabst, free music, great people. When I return this will be a place I stop. The people were drunk but friendly and the owner as well as the bartenders kept things moving. Id pay 10 dollars just to enter a place like this in Wichita, it wouldnt have live music and the drinks would be twice as expensive. Amazing why we have no night life here.

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Troy Langlois

I grabbed brunch cocktails here last Sunday afternoon whilst waiting in line for food. The atmosphere is super unique, with wood paneled walls and ceilings, and an array of umbrellas displayed along the walls.I got a gin version of a bloody Mary, with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a mescal float. Reasonable prices combined with great doxology and a unique ambiance makes this one of my new favorite bars in the area.

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Rebecca Sterling-Akers

Fun place, nice bartenders and cool patrons (for the most part - this is downtown San Jose, so there will be some annoying weirdos here and there). I like the fact that its close to my work so I can meander over there after a tough day and chill over some adult beverages.

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Steve Mckee

The bartender, who says she is the owner, attempted to relieve me of my correct change, when confronted about it she denied it until I walked away and told my group of friends, at which point she tosses my money, in ones, on the floor. Youve been warned.

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Jesse Mendez

Hands down, My favorite dive bar in San Jose. I stop in just about every time I visit. Youll love the bartenders, and the locals are loud, almost obnoxious, and beautiful. Youll come back...I always do.

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Guy Salazar

Great decor, amazing staff, absolutely unique selection of complex drinks with astonishing flavors. They have a selection of Japanese Whisky like Ive rarely seen! great time!

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Ryan Kingsland

About as authentic as it can get when it comes to dive bars. Dark, dingy, cash only, occasional live metal bands, Sunday karaoke, coin op pool table.

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Peter Kelly

I love the Caravan .. Ive been coming here for 10 years.. Never had a problem.. Great bar.. My all time favoriteplac to come relax and have adrink.

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A Private User

The first time I went here a guy was getting his ribcage kicked in by the bouncers, now I go here all the time and its FABU. Highly recommended.

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A Private User

This place is CLASSIC. Unlikely youll find another bar in San Jose, or anywhere else for that matter, with such an eclectic mix of patrons.

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Benjamin Carpenter

Super dive thats cash only and has random local metal and punk shows. I personally enjoy this place on random occasions.

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A Private User

This is a great place to come for cheap strong drinks. Bands play on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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Ginger Armstrong

This place is badass. Hardcore pours even hardercore ppl. This place is totally legit

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TiNy Navarro

Pretty chill bar for any and all, unless you are a weirdo, then get the hell out.

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Rota ThreeThreeThree

My favorite bar in San Jose. Great staff, good drinks, fun nights.

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James Murphy

Dive Bar & Venue that packs a punch regardless of its small size

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Zach Boyd

Home away from home, cheers???? I will miss this place.

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Jed Shuster

Great place to grab a frosty beverage after a days work.

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Rick Santerre

I go to this place everytime Im at the PAC....love it

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J B

Best happy hour and parking before any event at SAP

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Amber Pacheco

Awesome place to smash beer and amoke in the back

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Wilbur Cox Jr

Great local dive with live music...cash only

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Bev Lucatelli

HOME SWEET HOME....ALL ARE WELCOME !!!

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Melissa Disruption

Pretty cool dive bar downtown San jose

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Bobby Calvert

Best dive bar before a Sharks game.

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Oksi Adrenalin

Nice, fun, live music, authentic

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Kiyo Monster

Best bar in san Jose full stop

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Kelly Bennett

Think place is the schitz-nit

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Jose Jimenez

Perfect place to go to

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Chris Wollick

Good bar, great bands.

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Jaime Johnson

Great bar and staff.

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Karen Auby

Best bar in SJ

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Michael Helmer

Secret Mosh!

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nate spears

Cool scene

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RENE LUJAN

Cooool

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