The Swingin' Door

Mary Jo Cordero

2 months ago

I drive a hour just for fish and chips need l say more best place between San Jose and walnut Creek

Kathy Wall

2 years ago

Best 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.

yvette vandenberg

2 years ago

Great 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

2 years ago

I wouldn’t say I’m a regular, but I enjoy going to this place. Every time we went there is always good time. Although last time I went on Sunday, it was so quiet and very few people. Unfortunately, I have never tried their legendary fish and chips!!! I will submit another review once I tried it. We tried irish slammer and it was great! This place has many varieties of drinks, and their bartenders always know their stuff.

Chuck Kluz

year ago

Great 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

year ago

Remember 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!

Ginga Strozyk

3 months ago

And her name was CASSANDRA! Everyone should be here on Tuesday nights.. the Silicon Stompers rocked the house with their super cool big brass band , the fish n chips are delectable, and Cassandra is the hostess w the mostest! So glad we found this place, it will be our go to when in town…hey Cassandra, see you next Tuesday!!😇😆🫶🏼

Christopher Chiang

2 months ago

This place is so charming!!! Great indoor and outdoor space, the live music is outstanding!

Richard Johnson

month ago

Tonight was my first time visiting The Swinging Door, and I have to say, what a fantastic establishment! From the moment I walked in, the staff was amazingly welcoming and super accommodating. A special shoutout to Shayla (or Sheila!) behind the bar for being so attentive. The vibe here is top-tier, and I'm officially making this my new regular spot. Highly recommend checking it out!

Jeremy Hess

6 months ago

Great fish and chips and cool vibe! Dont expect an upscale restaurant- it’s a fun dive bar with cool atmosphere and decent food - even smoked a few cigars out back on patio