Live bands, darts, dominos, karaoke, sports, fish and chips, bangers and mash—when it comes to the prototypical pub, the Brit is the real deal. The downtown location features a stylish patio and bar out back, an excellent addition to the local scene.

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner
Honoree Best Happy Hour

San Jose happy hour fiends love the Brit’s comfortable, slightly rowdy, pub scene and wide range of discounted drinks. A popular spot to stop for a brew and fill up on a variety of classic bar bites, the Britannia Arms’ relaxed atmosphere, discounted happy hour menu and $1 off pints, wells and premiums draw a crowd almost every night of the week.
— Metro, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper, September 24, 2008

2007 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner
First Place Winner and Staff Pick Best Pre-Sharks Game Spot
Runner-up Best Karaoke
Runner-up Best Pub
Honoree Best Sports Bar


View all sports of every kind, including live soccer from the UK and around the world as well as all NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, College Football and Basketball all featured on our big screen TVs. Satisfy your urge to drop a pint and sample our fish and chips, bangers, burgers, ribs, steaks or any number of the wide variety of foods that we offer.

The Britannia Arms at Almaden is very conveniently located in South San Jose on Almaden Avenue right next to Highway 85, Highway 87, Blossom Hill Road and the Light Rail system. Visit nearby Almaden Quicksilver Park for an interesting look at Almaden’s mining past.