After Dark
The Swingin' Door
About The Swingin' Door
The Swingin' Door is a lively pub in San Mateo, CA 94403, offering the perfect mix of great food, craft drinks, and upbeat entertainment.
Known for its pub menu, live jazz, karaoke, darts, bar games, sports on TV, and a welcoming beer garden, this San Mateo pub creates a casual, cozy atmosphere where friends, coworkers, and solo guests can relax and enjoy the night.
Guests appreciate the fast service, great beer selection, cocktails, happy-hour specials, and live music that make every visit feel memorable. With dine-in, outdoor seating, takeaway, and delivery options, The Swingin' Door is a convenient choice for enjoying a classic pub experience in San Mateo.
The venue also supports accessibility with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and toilet, making it an inviting destination for more guests. If you’re looking for a pub in San Mateo, CA with entertainment, table service, reservations, and a strong local reputation, The Swingin' Door delivers a fun and reliable nightlife experience.
To enjoy a top-rated pub in San Mateo, CA 94403 with live music, karaoke, great drinks, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe, visit The Swingin' Door at 106 E 25th Ave or call +1 650-522-9800 today.
Live Music
Top DJs and live acts
Craft Cocktails
Premium drink menu
VIP Service
Exclusive experiences
Events
Themed nights weekly
The Experience
Your Night Awaits
Premium Bar
Craft cocktails, top-shelf spirits, and an extensive wine list crafted by expert mixologists.
Dance Floor
State-of-the-art sound system and lighting that transforms every night into magic.
VIP Lounge
Exclusive bottle service and private areas for those seeking a more intimate experience.
About Us
Where Nights Come Alive
Whether it's a night out with friends, a celebration, or simply letting loose, we're here to make it unforgettable.
The Vibe
See what awaits you tonight
What People Say
Reviews from our guests
JPRObaja11
4 years agoGreat vibe and decor at the swingin door. Good Brit beer selection normally, but quite a few dead taps recently. Will return to try more Brit beers later. Fish n Chips were very good.
Robert Gamez
9 months agothis is a great little find we were able to bring our pet and sit on the patio. We ate the famously ordered fish and chips we loved our Bartender Taylor, she is a mixologist not someone who just makes drinks we will come back soon to try more off the menu by the way the phone is constantly ringing for orders that we're being picked up for take out! Quite impressive for a pub like I said the fish and chips are famous and well liked.
Trevor Fletcher
11 months agoCool dive bar, proper English fish and chips. The bartender made me feel like I was back in England - she had a proper English attitude
Tsvi Achler (TA)
3 months agoAwesome old big band on Tuesdays! What I don't understand is:
yvette vandenberg
a year agoGreat environment and food. Bartenders are always friendly and make excellent drinks. Just a few of my favorite tasty dishes available: bangers & mash, fish & chips, and mushroom burger. Chicken sandwiches are juicy. Seafood combo is excellent as well.
Rosita Lesmana
a year agoWe tried irish slammer and it was great! This place has many varieties of drinks, and their bartenders always know their stuff.
Kathy Wall
2 years agoBest burger I have had in ages! Staff very friendly. Bar area is dark, but the patio area is delightful. I was there with 12-14 singers and musicians, and it was a terrific place to gather and sing folk songs. They also have a nice upstairs room that you can probably reserve. Parking a little tough, but El Camino is just a block away, and I have always found parking.
Ruth Cruz
10 months agoNICE QUIET PLAY WHEN WE WENT FOR LUNCH. LADY WAS SWEET. LISA WAS HER NAME. GREAT FOOD OPITIONS. FRIED CLAMS. FISH. HAMBUGERS CHICKEN DISHES TUNA SANDWICH FISH TACOS.
Chuck Kluz
11 months agoGreat pub for your traditional English ales or local American beers along with expected pub dishes. Fish and chips, bangers and mash, all well prepared. Very friendly staff and locals.
Joe Murray
5 months agoRemember your first visit to a pub in England or Ireland? The Swinging Door brings back all that feeling and more. It's been around a long while (I still call it the Prince of Wales). They were the first foodies with the incredibly hot Habanero burger. I got a bumper sticker for finishing one. And felt the effects for a couple days. Let's just say warmth. The back patio gives off a different, hidden fort, tropical vibe compared to the traditional inside. Both are great. Grab some malt vinegar for your chips, a pint and a burger and enjoy this pub. Right now!
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Swingin' Door
- Sunday: 11:30 am–2 am
- Monday: 11:30 am–2 am
- Tuesday: 11:30 am–2 am
- Wednesday: 11:30 am–2 am
- Thursday: 11:30 am–2 am
- Friday: 11:30 am–2 am
- Saturday: 11:30 am–2 am
The Swingin' Door is located at 106 E 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, United States, San Mateo, CA 94403, United States.
You can reach The Swingin' Door by calling +1 650-522-9800.
The Swingin' Door has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 880 customer reviews.
The Swingin' Door features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Swingin' Door features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Swingin' Door features the following highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Karaoke, Live music, Live performances, Quiz night, Sport.
The Swingin' Door features the following popular for: Solo dining.
The Swingin' Door features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Spirits, Wine.
The Swingin' Door features the following dining options: Seating, Table service.
The Swingin' Door features the following amenities: Restroom.
The Swingin' Door features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy.
The Swingin' Door features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
The Swingin' Door features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Swingin' Door features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Swingin' Door features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking.
The Swingin' Door features the following pets: Dogs allowed.
Business Features
Highlights & Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Quiz night
- Sport
Popular for
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Find Us
Ready to experience the best night out? We're waiting for you.
Location
106 E 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, United StatesPhone
+1 650-522-9800Hours
Make a Reservation
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