St. James Gate - Belmont, California

alison B.

Lovely bar, excellent atmosphere.
Very quaint decoration.

Service was excellent, drinks great 👍
The food was OK, jalapeño poppers were nice but I found the Ruben a but greasy and salty for my taste.

The other main dish that my colleague had looked good honey burger.

Good portions, good price.

Lindsey G.

St. James Gate is a super unique dive bar with a tiki bar twist, offering a fun and casual atmosphere with plenty of themed seating areas to explore. The layout is really cool—some of the tiki seating is open-air, which makes for a refreshing experience, but it’s definitely something to keep in mind when it’s raining (as we unfortunately found out the hard way).

They have a great dance floor with live music, a well-stocked bar, and even a pool table, which adds to the entertainment. We grabbed a few drinks from the tiki bar, and while the drinks themselves were pretty good, the bartender seemed a little weird about us walking over to scope out a table before deciding where to sit. He gave off a bit of a pressured vibe about staying in one spot if we wanted him specifically to make our drinks, which was a little odd.

One big plus—they have heat lamps in the tiki section, so even on colder nights, you’re comfortable outside. Unfortunately, while we were playing pool, we did have an encounter with a creepy guy who was making inappropriate comments toward me. Thankfully, when I brought it up to the bartender, he acted quickly and handled the situation professionally, which I really appreciated.

Overall, St. James Gate has a great vibe, caters to an older crowd, and offers a solid selection of drinks and food at reasonable prices. The quirky themed areas, live music, and relaxed tiki energy make it a fun spot to check out, though there are definitely some small service kinks to be aware of. Would I come back? Yes! Just maybe not on a rainy night.

John W.

I went to St. James Gate over the weekend. My wife and I was invited to a B-day Party. The areas with the furniture are nice to sit in and socialize. The areas are decorated in a tiki theme with seating for about 6 - 8 comfortably around a table that is equipped with a heating element in the middle. There are also heaters above tbe tables. There are Big Screen TV's in these areas. There is a live band that plays, and there is dancing to compliment the drinking you will be doing. The dance floor is separate and doesnt bother the tables and areas that surround the bar, and there is plenty of bar space. There is al a pool table for you pool sharks. I forgot his name, but we had a young Hispanic guy which was a very wonderful host - even as the night progressed. We were with a Party of 15 and he was very attentive making sure we were okay! Parking is no problem since St. James is located in an industrial area with a lot across the street or street parking. My advice is to come before 7 p.m. if you want to avoid the door fee - but its not that much. All in all, Laid back atmosphere. Wonderful and pleasant experience...places like these are increasingly hard to find in the Bay Area. I would reccommend for any night its open.

Alisa B.

Came here for a holiday party on a Friday night. It was very busy, and they seemed understaffed. The drinks and food were pretty good. Loved the decor, and they had a great large patio. They had a band playing inside and music outside. There was a pool table inside.

Vijetha V.

I had no idea about this place having stayed so close to this place for about a year and a half. I regret not going here before.

This place has amazing vibes. I love classic rock and got to witness a really nice band perform here the day I visited.

I like the backyard section of this place too. It was cozy next to the fire pit. They have a great collection of drinks as well. 🙂 I particularly loved their Brussels sprouts.

Kinda perfect for a first date.

Lynn E.

I've driven by this place a few times, and it's always pretty packed, and parking can be hard. I really wanted to try the bacon wrapped tater tots. I decided to place an order to go. I placed my order over the phone. The gentleman was super nice.

Upon arriving, parking wasn't too bad at that time. Inside, it was pretty packed but had an inviting vibe. The guy at the bar was the one who actually took my order. Super nice guy.

I ordered:

1. Bacon wrapped tater tots - It tasted pretty good. Simple, something you can make at home, but it hit the spot.

2. Sliders - A little greasy then I'd want, but I'm sure if you're eating it while drinking, it hits the spot

Bira C.

Oh men that’s the place to have a beer and snack some appetizers either friends.
They always have a live band. Really good music. Most of the time they charge for band couver.
You can play pool and darts.
Price is ok you will pay around 9$ for draft beer, $7 bottle beer.
Parking is kind of tricky, there’s a parking in front for the companies, but those companies will be closed at night.
Don’t drink and drive, police in San Carlos and San Mateo county don’t play! They will bring you to the Redwood jail easily!!!

Ash S.

This Irish bar is named after street address of Guinness factory in Dublin, Ireland.🇮🇪

St. James Gate, is a popular pub known for its cozy atmosphere and diverse drink selection. It often attracts locals and visitors looking for a relaxed place to enjoy drinks and socialize.

They have one of best St Patty's party and Halloween party.