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No longer the dark, dingy and smoky dive bar, The Cardiff Lounge, has emerged as the south bay's premiere venue for providing unparalleled sexy soulful sounds, sights and vibes of any big city venue complemented with the warm charm only found in small towns. Come by Old Historic Downtown Campbell and experience Silicon Valley's best kept secret.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty lame setup, and a big bro-bound fight broke out while I was there...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Cardiff!House music, darling. It's all about the house!There are too many stories to tell that stem from the Cardiff, and I'm sure you've heard them all. (Like my 40-something year old girlfriend...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came back for a friends birthday last night and had a good time. I still would like the music to be more diverse and wish the bathroom door stall wouldn't touch my knees when I am in the stall. But...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cardiff makes me wish I didn't move up the peninsula. I've been here 3 times in the past two weeks on account of birthdays and shenanigans (note: those aren't exclusive). Let me give you the low down...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Updated from my review from two years ago Where barely babies meet cougars.. WTF happened.. Still three stars for amusement factor... I ate at Chacho's and watched the whole fiasco
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why this place is packed on a Friday night is beyond me. It's a dive bar with an identity crisis.1. The bar/lounge is dark and poorly lit. It's not sexy. There's no mood lighting or accent lighting...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot for some refuge from the Top-40 scene plaguging the South Bay. Good looking people, effecient bartenders making great drinks, and great DJ's mixing house beats are the recipe for sucess.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a fresh breathe of air and a step outside of the stereotypical nightlife formula of the South Bay. Instead of top 40's music and recycled 80's rock beaming from an ipod, you'll be...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Our group came here around 11PM after Aqui's on a Saturday night and it was pretty much empty. We stayed for about half an hour or so as we finished our drinks and decided to leave. The DJ was ok, but...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ended up at Cardiff Lounge after a long night on the town. No hassle at the door. The bouncer quickly checked my I.D. and let me in. I did a quick walk through. The music was booming but there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really dislike this place, but then again I can't stand fake places either. My friends usually have to drag me in there kicking and screaming and definitely very drunk, because I will do anything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing special about this place but a good mixture of crowd, late 20's to late 30's. Folks standing around watching the dancers. Folks standing around with drink in hand, watching the ladies. Was on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good house music, no dress code, no cover.Used to be better; these days it's hit or miss. The crowd can suck hard on certain nights, some nights there's good dancing vibes. I never come here on...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with some friends this past Friday night after my b-day dinner. I've been here before numerous times. Cardiff Lounge is one of the few spots to listen to some good house music. This...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you walk into the Cardiff, well actually about a half block before you actually get to the club/lounge, you will hear the "boom boom boom" of the dance/house/trance music bumping from the open...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After not wanting to wait in line to get into Khartoum or any of the other places with mile-long lines, we headed over to Cardiff. No line, just a smallish crowd outside puffing away. Gross, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hehehe, the music is o-k. They play more dance, house, trance kind of music. The drinks are good. Not too bad... but the crowd is a bit older and more respectful. Instead of the "DAYAM babyyyy......
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice cool friendly spot, that plays house music. Not the biggest house music fan, but its cool to get away from the pop and hip-hop scenes sometimes. The ambience of this place is good, and the...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
we got thrown out after 10 minutes!
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1st I checked the Cardiff Website as of 6/17/09 and went to Calender.IT WAS FROM 2/08 ? over a Year old with no new informations?So I Drove By Anyways Wednesday 12:30 with a Great Looking Dance...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Cardiff several times and the experience has been hit or miss. I liked the fact that people here seem to be more laid back and there is a pretty good mixture of crowds here. It's not...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks here are strong.The crowd is a good mix.The bartenders have big boobs, as my friend kept pointing out.The bouncers are very pleasant and friendly. No cover charge :)Parking was easy to find...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If u love to Groove then Tuesday nights are the SH*$! There are a lot of dancers here Tuesday nights. It is really fun if ur into dacning.There were like 3 circles and I danced in every one of them....
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still holding strong at 2 stars here. Before the night got busy it took me 10 minutes to get a beer. She took my order then proceeded to flirt with two men sitting at the bar for longer than...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cardiff is great for house music. I've seen a lot of local DJ's that are on the up-and-up trying to get their chance to spin there. This place is great if you're into the house/breaks/hiphop scene, or...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really really tiny and weird set up inside...there's no furniture barely. The crowd was an odd mix, like nerdy guys next to old dirty men next to surfer boys. Good for ppl watching I guess, nothing...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to the Cardiff since it was a neighborhood dive bar that catered to the local drunks and punk rock bands, and believe me the Cardiff that is here today is a vast improvement from the...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's "so-so" in so many ways.6th Year Anniversary party with Miguel Migs, so I stopped by.Place was packed. Bartenders were slow and clueless. But that is OK, I am forgiving. I still consider this...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a cocktail once with my dance instructor whom I've become friends with. Everyone here is really chill and mellow, just like in Santa Cruz. I really liked it here! I'll have to go again...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went here last night (saturday night), and the place was crowded, so obviously people like coming here. I like the retro vibe of this place, but that doesn't excuse the filty bathrooms (hello,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this joint. The music is kickin', the people are cool, and the drinks are not too pricey. If you're lucky you'll even get a few free drinks.LOL. It's a small place, and I love to dance, so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No ice, bathrooms were a big improvement! I'm all about second chances.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy this place!!!! There is no cover charge to get in, the drinks are priced well, the people are all cool and respectful and the overall vibe is kickin!! Good Music danced the whole time...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last night with a bunch of people and they played house music. The music was pretty good but some of the people there were strange! Especially the guy dancing all nasty with some girl with...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ONLY spot in the south bay to hear GOOD House music. Especially when they got DJ Rated R spinning or other great talent to provide the sexy groovy soulful funky hed kandi. Some other key points:...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, from the outside you'd think that this place is a biker bar, and about 8 years ago it was. I remember I walked in here when it was still a biker bar and remembered seeing pickled hard boiled...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by early just to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised. The inside was nicer than the exterior implied. The bartender was very friendly. The drink was so-so. I have no idea what...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to go in the South Bay for good house music, good vibes, and great dancing. They consistently have the best house music in the area! I haven't been here in the past few...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Cardiff Lounge looks so fab on the outside. I love the 60s throwback vibe. The inside is small and cozy. They have a great soundsystem for the size of the place and the music is almost always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go in San Jose (Campbell, whatever.) They have great DJs, especially on Friday nights. The drinks are good and the bar tenders are fast, efficient, and friendly. You never feel vibed by...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's parking, there's always a great crowd and diverse. Everyone's just out to have a good time here!
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i like house music so i enjoyed the place. its a pretty small inside. so you have to find your dance space. i notice the bartenders in campbell arent skimpy on their pour counts (love it). what i like...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. I came here for the first time last night for a friends birthday and I actually had a lot of fun!! My friends and I were not planning on going out earlier that day and our attire was pretty...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FOXY Thursdays = FUN FUN FUNWhen I'm itching to get the weekend started early or my feet want to tap to a funky beat Cardiff is my answer. Always a good time, good vibe, and great place to meet new...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a cute little lounge located in downtown campbell. i only come here when im in the mood for house music and to get down =) mixed crowd. and its pretty tiny. if you are like me and enjoy house...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
first off, happiest of birthdays to you, sam.for your birthday, i gift u 3 girls that will never come to your establishment again.so. this review isnt one of those like "i went there once but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to like this place...Until I lost my entire wallet....I blame it on themfor getting me so drunk.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't like house music, definitely do not go on Tues or Thurs! But since I am a fan, I go almost every week. I love the DJs.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
my gf's bday nightthere were 8 of usfriday night:me: i'll have 6 shots of patron & 2 makers and cokebartender: we dont have thatme:have whatbartender: those liquorsme:this is a bar isnt it?bartender:...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The good:No cover.Strong drinks.Packed.Casual.Good music.Great service.The bad:Too many dudes. Even for me. Just saying.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cardiff is pretty small, and it got crowded really quickly (on a Thursday night too). The crowd seemed a little older (late 20s, 30s) but the house music was a refreshing and fun change.On Thursdays,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The line is getting a little ridiculousBut the music's good, drinks are not watered down, help is always there. Especially that dude bartender with the hat....cool cat, pays attention and sharp....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Cardiff on and off for almost 5 yrs now. During my single days I would meet friends up on Thurs at Santana Row then head to Cardiff to end the evening. Interesting mix of people. I...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The good: Cute girls come here. I have seen a few pretty ones here and there. Sure, they tend to be snobby and pretentious but at least they are cute enough to pull it off.The bad: The snooty crowd....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
simply love this. great house and electronic, great people, great vibe. pizza and margaritas anyone? aquis and slices right next door. i can dance my ass off and meet great people here any night! and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cardiff has it's moments. I haven't been here in a really long time, but last night was great. I recommend attending a Wednesday or Sunday! If you love Hip Hop, Soul, Funk Good Music, and awesome dj's...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go-to place for a Thursday night. Good music, decent mix of people (especially if you want more than the Santana Row crowd) and seriously... maybe the cutest bartender around (there are...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my girl's favorite spot and she has her reasons.. ek hem.I have never had a dull moment. We always walk up to the front and get in even if there's a fat line. So I hate you Cardiff because...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE CARDIFF! Haven't been in so long though. I usually hit up Foxy Thursdays. I miss the days when I would get tipsy and dance all night to some soul. Ah Cardiff you hold a special place in my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, if you don't feel like hitting the downtown SJ scene and want to get away, Cardiff is another alternative. I don't really hit downtown Campbell, but as far as I know, this is the only...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come here on tuesdays.great spot to dance and hear good music.good vibes and good times.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Immediately upon walking into the Cardiff Lounge, I was overtaken by a mental replay of the the Family Guy episode with Jasper (Brian's gay cousin) and his soon-to-be husband dancing to Stewie making...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so bad that I can't even think of something clever for this review. Nowhere near as bad as Katie Bloom's, however; at least the bartenders here didn't want to fight me and my friends.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Feel like shaking your feet around a more mature crowd that simply wants and loves to dance?! Or, do you simply want to listen to music that makes your brain cells jump and not worry about dressing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to go here a lot, since my boyfriend is a hardcore House fanatic.Free cover! The place is small, but they have strong and cheap drinks, and we're able to order our drinks pretty quickly. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I found where all the hipsters of the South Bay hang out at.First time here last night (Wednesday). No cover! Holla! I don't care what they say, everybody loves NO COVER! LOLGood Music! 5...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place definitely hit or miss. it's either a fun crowd, or it's full of dudes. regardless, it offers the best music. Too bad it's so very small, and expect to be bumped by people that are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars to be exact.Bathrooms are in need of an extreme face lift. Dance Floor if you can call it that, is very small. Crowd is a hit or miss. Yes the bartenders are attentive and I usually have a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah...this place is one of my spots. But only if there are good dancers there. It is hit or miss. I have had some great nights where all of us were lined up in a circle making sure every good dancer...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GOD I LOVE TO DANCE! I could dance dance dance until I'm old and gray. Being Asian, I love the techno... Cardiff is as close to hog heaven as you can get, for being in "Man Jose" Techno Decent...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Cardiff my very first time yesterday. My boyfriend was working till midnight, so we wanted to go some there closed to his house ( he lives in Los Gatos). He goes to Cardiff on Tuesday times...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Easy to find location, very distinct looking on the outside. I came here for a Vinyl Trees concert during the summer which was real chill. Our bartender was really cool; he did this thing w/ his hand...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been into [electronic] dance music for about 13 years. And this is the place I go in San Jose.To me, that's saying a lot.However -- two things really annoy me about this place.1. The layout of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance- Pretty trendy set up. It's a mix of modern meets cabin lounge.Service- Great, we were served with drinks right away.Crowd- A bit on the sleezy side. Middle aged men and women looking for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say..... this isn't somewhere I would be coming back ANYTIME soon. Its a dive on the outside and inside. The patrons are a mixed crowd of 18-20yr old's with fake IDs and 40yr old's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i like this place.. a lot.on specific nights.. such as wed.. (i think it is..) and most definitely sun. they play good old fashion soul and hip hop... very rare nowadays. every other night it's...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place had all the trappings of being great. There is a live DJ. There was a more diverse and interesting crowd. The drinks were good and there was a good selection of hard alcohol. Less seats...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The house was rockin' last night @ the 5 yr!!! The vibe was cool and there was a live pongo drum set to go with the sick beats all night... This place is a thursday night soulful house party that is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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A good place for a good stiff drink. No frills, just good stiff drinks. A great place to go just to have a drink, talk with friends, and not have to impress everyone around you.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good old Cardiff! Well when I was living in Campbell this is the place that we would always stumble into it. The music was always on point but the one thing that was missing were actual bodies moving...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had my birthday on a saturday night. I had a blast! The service was awesome! We even ordered pizza and Stromboli from next door with walnut and blue cheese salad to die for! The food was soooo...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Cardiff used to be a dive spot filled with locals until it was revamped for a more trendy and swank crowd. The music and decor has changed, but the good-times remain.Deep and soulful house is the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Until Saturday night, I didn't even know this place existed... I have eaten at Slice next door several times but somehow the Cardiff just never jumped out at me. Checked it on Sat night with my girl,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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HOUSE music drones on, the dance area is small,crowded and usually very soaked with alcohol. The bathrooms are usually unusable,filthy and disgusting, a Dive with tweeker scene undertones.. maybe...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Another USED TO for me. I am not into the glittery techno crowd that might gather at the Cardiff lounge these days. I know a few people who go, but I went in recently and it was not very fun. I miss...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go here if you expect to sit around all night. The only people sitting on the few chairs in this bar should be the ones that need to take a break from dancing so hard.BBoys: show up to this bar...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is chill if you're into the Deep House side of the pool. The crowd was a little older but definitely into the vibe. The drinks were good and while a little pricey you pay for what you get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wish they'd changed the name when the current owners bought the charming dive they've since transformed into a wretched, clubby, loungey, lamefest. Drinks are overpriced for the strength, music is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh, this place is kinda weird. I'm from Chicago so I'm very use to the house music. Cool. Chicago is the home of house. But some strange girl freaked me out when I was there. I posted up at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Cardiff is a super chill place that I have been going to ever since I was 21. I like the music allot, but the only thing I don't like is that nobody ever dances. I think when people don't dance to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS CLUB!!! music is fantastic, great drinks! I highly recommend it if you're looking for true house music.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to San Jose to visit one of my best friends. I was excited to finally check out Cardiff, a place she had been hyping up ever since she started going there. I'm happy to say it lived up to my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place. Good chill vibe here. Not seedy ot creepy at all. You won't see people dancing with glow sticks in their tennis shoes.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OOOh my gosh maybe we picked a bad night.So my friend and I had read dozens of Yelp reviews about how awesome Cardiff is and decided to check it out on a Thursday night where we came too early (9:30,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5*Thursday nights is best.Chill vibe, good mix of mature people, strong drinks. House music with a bit of Latin beats mixed in here and there to get your body movin. This is a no fuss dive bar so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for a pre-dinner cocktail or an after-hours dance. Little dive lounge with great beats - reminds be of a little place in NY in the East Village on St Marks called Open Air.I wish they would use...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times to see a friend play some funk-improv and haven't really been able to decide if I actually like this bar.It's a dive bar with no choice in beers, there is most...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so for the last couple of times that I've been going I've had a good experience so far. I go early :) (no lines) and I have to admit, Sammy has been nice. I see him greeting the patrons,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
first off they dont have any beer on tap. second they dont have Sierra Nevada. So, i ordered a long island from the young blond bartender. it sucked. then later i ordered one from the guy who was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People from work always come on Tuesday.I came one day for a co-worker's birthday and had an average time. Well, actually I'll tell you that we really left after an hour. The bar itself reminded me of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Cardiff Lounge is a decent place to get a drink, but don't be surprised by the dive bar appearance. The bathrooms are absolutely disgusting, and the place in general could use a good clean. On the other hand,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better than average but not outstanding. Good Music. Good Crowd. Fun Atmosphere. No 20min wait for a drink. Good Times
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOUSE MUSIC south of the City!Are you kidding me- how long has this place been here. I couldn't believe it. And it was some good stuff too. But I wouldn't let the swanky interior photos on their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Free cover when we came, which is always good.Seriously though, just another average bar.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cardiff Rocks! Always does!
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Had a good night out with some good dancing music and good food. Enjoyed every minute and the crowd was very interesting. We had a fun evening and hope to visit again soon.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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What a great time we had. This is a fun little place. Nice atmosphere, music, and people. Food and drinks are delicious and priced right. It's one of our new hang outs.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a cess pool. I've been to the Cardiff Meat Factory 3 times; twice with a girl that I was obviously there with "together" and once with my buddy. I don't know what it was, but as soon as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cardiff is the Spot. For all you semi-retired party professionals that cannot make the drive to SF anymore, this is the place to be. Sam always brings in great talent (DJs) and the drinks are always...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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If you are looking to dance to some DANCE-able music, then this is the place. You might want to come early, since it does get crowded on the weekends. The drinks are reasonably priced.It's a fun place for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I wanted to check this place out because of all the raving reviews from YELP. I'm from out-of-town, so suuure why not!It happened to be during the weekend of the Boogie on the Bayou...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If your a guy or girl who truly appreciates house music, then my review might be worth reading...Through word of mouth, I heard that this place has got some good house music. So I went to check out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Best place for beats in Campbell, but then again, it's the only place that spins house (/cry) in Campbell/San Jose area. Nonetheless, great vibe, nice people, and good Ol' Sam has a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We checked it out only because we were in Campbell. Nice atmosphere earlier in the evening, around eight or so. Bartender was very friendly and pleasant, and although the prices were pretty steep, her...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the place to be Thursday nights. All the 'local celebrities' and 'party scene' people flock here to SEE or BE SEEN.There's no cover charge but good luck making it past the door guy....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's kinda small but refreshing to see in down town Campbell. Cheap drinks and no cover already give this place 2 stars. They get two more stars for music and the crowd. Cardiff spins a good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING: IF YOU ARE OF ASIAN DESCENT, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED IN HERE.If there was an option to give infinitely negative stars, I would do so for this place.A large group of friends and I went to this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cougars out in full force. The people watching alone makes it somewhat worthwhile.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
84 guys & 7 girls. its just weird. it makes me hate being there.plus my buddy got his ipod stolen from this place.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went in drunk. i came out drunk. end of review. No i kid, i kid! No way could i say so little about this place. So let the babbling begin..............now![From what i remember] this is a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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I was there this past saturday night and a fight broke out. The lack of security was appalling, People got hurt that had nothing to do with the fight. The place needs more bouncers that actually know how to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason im giving Cardiff 1 star, is because i have to (yeld doesnt allow zero stars). Anyhow, nothing good can be said about this sh*thole:1) The drinks are terrible- weak as hell. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you find yourself stuck in San Jose and want to hear really good music spun by a DJ on any night of the week, The Cardiff is your place. In a city where your options are either a ghetto downtown or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cool place something different plays house music or techno big dancing area in the back for the pple that like to house dance its cool to watch them im not ganna say theres a lot of hot girls there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my 20's I was either @ a rave, DV8,1015, VSF, Cat's Alley or the End Up in S.F..... but when I wanted to stay home on my own turf in Down Town S.J., I spent most of my time at Hamburger Mary's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like house music. I even like house music from the 90's. Apparently so do the DJs at the Cardiff Lounge, as 90's house music is all they play. Unfortunately, it is of the forgettable jazzy-disco...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of men...older men...older drunk men who've "only been divorced once," who talk too closely and spit in your ear. Definitely not a scene for the 20-something. Music was kind of like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Better than the bars I've been to in SF. I went on a Thursday, it was really happening. The drinks were great (a little pricey.. sometimes I was charged $8 and other times $9.. whatever I don't mind...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
DISCLAIMER: I've only been here once, and it was a weeknight. From what my friend tells me, they play hip-hop on off nights, and it's pretty sparsely populated and full of dudes. However, I hear that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was better when it was a dark, smelly, sticky floored dive bar.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My good friend Tina took me here and I had an amazing time, which might possibly be because I already downed 2 Long Islands at happy hour TGIF. However, the music was cool, there was no cover, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool place to hang after eatting dinner. Very casual and laid back. The drinks are pretty reasonably priced. Fun to people watch some of the single folks working the room. Music changes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The experience at Cardiff varies from night to night. On the nights I went when they spin primarily hip-hop (Sun, Mon), the place is pretty empty. It's nice that there is room to sit in the lounge...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"You will meet your true love at the Cardiff Lounge."It was a Friday night as I was reading the tiny fortune curled up in the stale folded cookie from my Panda Express take out. I mean, what kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went to Cardiff for the first time after friends were raving about it. I must say that it is a "lounge" and not a club. The crowd is a mix of 25 to 40 not allot of younger people that you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"So, wait... what do they play?", I ask, with reservation.Reluctant and sheepishly she replies, "Um, House...?""...eh...", I sigh. "Really? Hmmm.""C'mon, Mikey," she pleads, puppydog-eyed and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a perfect place to dance, mingle, lounge and party! My wife and I recently visited this establishment after hearing good word from relatives. I had the best new years ever because we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Edit: my experience with house clubs is better now and this place is solid, but not great. for those people saying there are no dancers, they come on Tuesdays. Also no muscle head guidos on Tuesdays...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Maybe It wasn't cracking?" As it was blatantly obvious according to Hawk ( a good friend of mine and host to the South Bay), we were literally in and out of the premises within 3 minutes. It is the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is small, usually packed to high hell above the legal limit, their drinks are meh. If you like trance and house, their DJs usually spin that kind of stuff. NO HEF! Bad Bad!
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I'm in the mood to listen to some good, soulful, house music, you can find me at the Cardiff Lounge. I can get kinda tired of doing my usual running man/kidnplay routine to some BBD song, you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about The Cardiff Lounge is the excellent music that the featured DJs spin on different nights. I was pleasantly surprised when I first checked out this place in sleepy little...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place - I don't go here often but I like the energy that they spin. Oddly enough that they are spinning energy in Campbell......I figure it's only a matter of time before they get kicked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've learned how to pour beer into glass in a crazy way without the excess foam. Something you gotta see at this lounge in downtown Campbell. Thanks bartender!This is a must go back for me...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my book any place that you can go to during a rainy Saturday night and it is still packed and bumpin is a great place. Nice, mixed crowd, meaning from the most comfortably dressed (sneakers, jeans...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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This was a fun place. Had a great neighborhood vibe. Drinks were resonably priced. Not pretensionous!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
got here a little early and it was dead. the bartender served us up right away. the drinks are nothing to write home about. my vodka red bull was barely stiff... my friend asked for a heineken, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if I should really review this place as i really enjoyed the dive like features of the old place. i mean, the old place had charm, a jukebox, bottled beers and just a crusty ass bar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah the wonderful world of turning 21. Its a blessing and a curse, but def. few stops in the south boy have made it a blessing. Cardiff is awesome b/c #1 no cover (who wants to ever pay for cover?) #2...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here for over a year, as I moved away for a bit, and haven't had the opp to go to Campbell. But...this place is awesome. Totally hidden gem. Think dive bar on the outside, totally hip...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting little spot.Music was GREAT! I lurve some good house music. But no one was dancing. The bar runs the length of the dance floor. People were either pushed up on the bar or huddled in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good music, good crowd (mixed well,) fairly priced drinks and NO COVER! What more could someone want from a bar? The decor is so so (old dive bar somewhat remodeled,) but with everything else this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place, not so impressive. It's one of those places where you think you've been there before, but you can't remember because you were probably wasted when you went. They do carry Fernet though and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to give only 2 stars. But seeing as there are only two bars in Campbell worth going to, they get a bonus star.Sausage fest, good lord/ess(es)! Maybe there were a handful of us ladies???...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't follow the other dude who was just fucked up two hours ago, but man I love this place. It's really the only place I can go to hear loungy music on Saturdays. Coming from SF, everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to listen to house music back in the late 90's but now I enjoy more of a variety. I went here a few times with friends who rave about the chicks but the fact that theres only house music at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like Optimus Prime this place is more than meets the eye. Serious.A dive bar by day and hot spot by night, The Cardiff is a great example of how you don't have to throw away the old to make way for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like whoa yo, didnt' know about this town hereJust cruisin for some cocktails and beersLuis said this be a super Filipino hang outWanted to find out what it was all aboutSo in we went at 8 o'clock in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
For you hipster tards that now frequent this place, the Cardiff USED to be one of the better true dives in Campbell.It changes ownership and is now a trendy, overpriced hole that plays techno....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cardiff is a funny place. It's got a little SF flavor right in the heart of sleepy by day downtown Campbell. There's never a cover, which is outstanding. The crowd is a serious mix of faux rock...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just came back from clubbing at this place. I had such an amazing time! I checked it out based on the yelp reviews. It was very easy to find, in downtown Campbell and we managed to park right in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place could be my least favorite place in all of the south bay...but is surely the last place in the Campbell/LG area that I would ever want to visit. There are some great people working there,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on a Wednesday night, so it wasn't very crowded. DJ was spinning some James Brown. Not my typical dance music, but I guess anything works when you're drunk...and I was.For a bar, this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lounge was nice, music too loud. No Guiness on tap.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to the Cardiff for over 4 years now. Yes it is small, the drinks are a little expensive, BUT, there is no cover and they always have GREAT Dj's to keep me dancing. If Im not in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great house music!! Definitely a place to check out if you're trying to get away from the Downtown SJ scene.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place absolutely rocks to go out to on an off night. Otherwise, I somewhat avoid it on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
house music all night long!! i love this bar.. they serve voss water! that is pimp! they pretty much only serve shots or cocktails though.. lots of sitting/lounging room. the floor is always...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good local spot. Nice bartenders, good house music, the drinks are ok and kind of pricey. Lame wine selection, no beer on tap, mixed drinks are pretty standard, but the staff, music, more chic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to hang out, get drinks and get drunk with friends.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only spot in campbell for dancin til your little heart's content. If you're into house music... definitely show up. If you don't like dancing- show up anyway.. its fun to watch and drink.I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little DJ bar, inexplicably in the South Bay suburb of Campbell. The club is somewhat misshapen, with the pisser at the long end of the room (which tends to encourage trudging through the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good crowd, good house music, cheap drinks. I typically head up to SF for nightlife, but if I were to stay local and wanted to go out, I'd head here.I've only been on a Thurs, Fri, or Sat, so who...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ended up here last night after checking out the crowds in Santana and Downtown SJ. There's a reason I don't go downtown anymore...I don't know what my girlfriend and I were thinking when we headed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FIRST OF ALL NO COVER ...yes NO COVER ..that's always a bonus. I enojy the place...we like to hang out in the back on the comfy couches and people watch. The bartenders make amazing drinks..LOADED.not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One thing that this place has going for it is location. Definitely worth going to as an alternative to downtown SJ (HURL), or Los Gatos (oh heeeeeell naw), but even at that, it's a pretty sad state...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Cardiff Lounge is not what I would expect to find in Campbell; nothing against Campbell, but this place was very, very urban cool. I went here with a friend when I was feeling too lazy to drive...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After walking past this place on several occasions I got a shady vibe. Then, after looking inside and seeing one guy at the bar I figured it was a major dive. A few weeks later I walked by again only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great music, affordable drinks, and a great atmosphere. Get off your a$$ and have a good night at the cardiff.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Good music and excellent staff - nice folks all around. For as loud and blingy as this place is, you'd think it would be really annoying... but instead this is a bar where I always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cardiff definitely earns 5 stars for a fun bar in downtown Campbell. If you're looking for a place off the beaten path without the crowded and thuggish cruising atmosphere of downtown San Jose then...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a great joint to get your evening rolling. its a very refreshing alternative to the san jose bar scenes and still has a very smooth and hip vibe. i think its helped that the actually...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My personal favorite bar in the Bay Area. Great house music, reasonable drink prices (not anymore outrageous than anywhere else around here), and the bartender all have a good pour on them. Located in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No cover charge, no dress code. The place is small and has no "real" dance floor. It's more casual than downtown SJ clubs. Last Sat night I went there there were a few trying their breakdancin...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time here & I had the best time! I don't get out much LoL. I hadn't been dancing in ages & they had great music (friendly dj's really enjoying themselves) & just a nice casual vibe with a cool...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be scared to venture around this place. This was a real Shady Old Bar. Very Hard to see what's going on inside.....The other day, my stroll thru Campbell Downtown on Saturday night (Why?? is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cool, hip lounge in the 408. Once you're inside the decor makes you feel like you're in the Mission District. Good beats (I'm told) and I've always had quick service (even on St. Patty's Day).
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot considering its in the 408. Cool vibe, no one posing for the most part. Friendly bartenders (what a concept) and solid beats.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Update: I am a goofball when I have a few drinks. I am friendly and I dance. I guess I wasn't doing the right dance because the "Uber" cool regulars were giving my friend and I some "hater" stares....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
favorite southbay spot. cover charge - free. affordable drinks. great house music. nice crowd. a bit boughie. they turned this old dive bar into a bumpin' ass lounge. i'm here usually to support my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you were lost in Cambell, and very bored, you might stop by here. The crowd(if there is one) is pretty cool. When I've been there I had more fun outside smoking. The music isn't the greatest. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I like this place; we've been a few times since we live close by. He was reluctant to go because he remembers what it was like before. It's dark in there....good for those that like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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If you want to escape the chaos and monotony of the downtown san jose scene; cruise over to Campbell for tasty cocktails poured by their beautiful bartenders and sit back and enjoy the eye candy. It's a small...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Cardiff is a pretty cool place to people-watch as you drink. It's kind of a little too happening for the area, but I take that from the owners being really trendy. One time my friend and I were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cardiff on a good night is full of pretentious speed freaks with bulging eyeballs and too much metrosexual bling. It's really a shame because the atmos is nice and the drinks are reasonable. When...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to hang out. It is dim and sexy... the bartenders are hot and both my wife and I love to socialize there when we can! We try to go to support our friend...the DJ... DJ JAIME G!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have a strange appreciation for good dive bars. The Cardiff was one of the best before it's recent remodel. You could go in on any given night and be the only patron with all their teeth. ;) The new...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice place to get drinks and listen to good music. . . nice alternative to downtown sj.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite hot spot! cool and sultry vibes and intimate enough to dance anywhere. love the atmosphere and people!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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This club is awesome. I remember when it was a hole in the wall and dingy. I love their new decore, and the music is awesome.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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