Britannia Arms Almaden

This restaurant and nighttime entertainment spot has been opened for as long as San Jose got its name as capital of Silicon Valley. The staff here are really great and are what makes this place a local hangout spot. It is safe and inclusive environment. A special shout out to Angel… I highly recommend getting to know her as she is a bartender that will make the Brit feel like a second home. Simply the best! Jin is another warm soul to get to know but he is more quiet. If you’re interested in the history of the bar, he knows it as he has been there! You’ll find David, Nicole, and Sonia to be very friendly. Jenn, also quiet at first, is really funny. The staff is what makes the Brit a go to spot, so I highly recommend chatting them up. The owner is pretty friendly too. His name is Paul and

Bangers and mash are the best in the Bay area. Staff is very friendly and the restaurant was nice and clean.

Service was great and I enjoyed the atmosphere, but $25 for a small bowl of beans, two bangers with onions, brown sauce and chips was kind of outrageous. It was good, but by no means exceptional

I’ve been here twice. Food is pretty much “bar food”, so don’t have high expectations. I knew it’s not going the best meal ever….!!! Of course combine that with British culinary and you know you’re not eating anything special. The bangers are usually the ordinary sausage and chips are potato fries. Last time I had the stake and kidney which I regret ordering it. This time I thought I’ll try something else. I didn’t have the Shepherds pie but I’ve heard from others it’s not that great. We ordered four different meals. The stake sandwich looked ok. The Cornish pastie was super dry and we had to ask for extra Garvey and that didn’t help either. Same thing with the chicken pot pie it was too dry. The side veggies were steamed. I usually pick on my family’s dishes when there’s veggies but these

We dropped by this place on a Friday afternoon 3pm for a couple of happy hour beers. Friendly courteous staff provided service expediently. Good drinks, snacks and vibe at this neighborhood pub.