S.F. Bay Area Kilt Night

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Well, it turns out that I'll be going to the theatre tomorrow night. Sherri scored a couple of Suite tickets to an Alvin Ailey performance at the Flint Center.

You guys will have to soldier on without me this time.

[motorman4life]

So, being that TONIGHT is the 2nd Saturday of the month... am I to assume the Southbay Kilt night in Sunnyvale is off?

I don't see any info/details/promotion and from what I heard, the last (and first) one at the Firehouse was not well attended, had expensive food & drink and it was somewhat awkward walking past a couple of good Irish Pubs to go to some preppy BBQ joint. Or, did I read it wrong?

Enquiring minds what to know.

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Well, the BBQ joint was kindof expensive, but good quality. I thought it would be a good starting point, but once we all got there, no one wanted to leave.

I thought the gathering was well-attended by friends and family and non-drinkers.

I've recently offered up another location, that being Bogart's Lounge. It's just a bar -- nothing fancy, but it was a fun place even on a rainy Thursday night.

I've mentioned that there are two or three Irish Pubs, a Bavarian bar/restaurant (with real German beers), a wine shop with a tasting bar and live music, and several restaurants (Sushi, Chinese, Greek, Middle-Eastern, Italian, Thai) and a French Cabaret all within a block of two of each other on Murphy street.

While certainly not as romantic and adventurous as driving down a dark street through the lonely industrial section of a town to find a brewery in the back of a parking lot, downtown Sunnyvale is... well... Yuppie.

We could go off the beaten path and try "Shooters" on Mathilda or "Blue Max" on El Camino Real (it's in a mini-mall between a fish-'n'-chips joint and a costume shop).

There's also "Black Watch" in Los Gatos. I've never been there, but here's a review:

http://siliconvalley.citysearch.com/review/1073384

I'm sure we can all agree on something. ::stifling a laugh::

Let me know.

[kiltimabar]

I've been to the Black Watch; it's kinda small and crowded in my experience. I much preferred the King's Head in Campbell:

http://www.thekingshead.com/

Good food, good music, and lots of space.

Oh, and they give a $1.00 beer discount if you're wearing tartan (not sure if that was every night or just certain ones--would need to check on that).

[michael steinrok]

I've been to the Black Watch; it's kinda small and crowded in my experience. I much preferred the King's Head in Campbell:

http://www.thekingshead.com/

Good food, good music, and lots of space.

Oh, and they give a $1.00 beer discount if you're wearing tartan (not sure if that was every night or just certain ones--would need to check on that).

I think that is on their seisun nights.

[Panache]

The Kings Head looks fun. When do you fellows normally have your kilt nights?

[motorman4life]

The Kings Head looks fun. When do you fellows normally have your kilt nights?

Last Friday, Monthly: Belmont Kilt Night Announcement

Calling all guys in kilts (traditional tartan kilts, Utilikilts, any darned kilt!)... That's right, mark your calendars for the LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH... time for the monthly kilt mixer in Belmont! Friday, March 31st, 2006 from 5 pm on. Rain-or-Shine. Most of the kilt crew starts trickling in around 6-7 pm, although no doubt that Tim will be there at 5... first in line for a cold brew and checking out the opening band.

Lots of cool singles and couples. No stress meet-and-greet with cool, fun loving, people in a casual, relaxing, atmosphere. No cover charge! Live music, great hot food at really decent prices, indoor and outdoor seating with cozy propane heat lamps and couches inside & outside! Come with plans to have fun! Bring a friend (or two)! No-host bar. Yummy $2 award-winning microbrews and small batch whiskies. Don't miss their fantastic "Full Boar Scotch Ale" as well as about a 1/2 dozen other great selections!

Put on your kilt and come join the fun! The proprietors will be expecting us! This is our 7th event and the 3rd for 2006! If we get advance notice on the bands that will be playing, we will be sure to post info. here!

Devil's Canyon Brewing Company: 111 Industrial Way #7, Belmont CA 94002 It is located in the north/east corner of the Harbor Business Center, right off of Harbor Blvd exit from S/B Hwy. 101, driveway just east of Industrial. It can be a bit difficult to find the first time. Just copy down the directions below and you'll find it!

They are only open to the public just one night per month. They call the event "Beer Friday." Their doors open at 5 pm and things tend wrap up between 11 pm and midnight. We have no affiliation with the brewing company, it is just a convenient location on the Peninsula and a great place to hold a casual mixer. We hope to see you there!
-From www.kiltday.com/kiltnight.htm

As an assidel; the group had tried a 2nd kilt night event on the 2nd Saturday monthly in Sunnyvale. It seems we are still in search of a no-so-crowded place with cheap/good eats and good beer prices. If someone knows of a place that will do 2-for-1 beers for guys in kilts, I am certain that would be a winner!