New York City may be the city that never sleeps, but Menlo Park has its own thriving nightlife to keep the action going when the sun goes down. Are you in the mood for a concert? How about a night out dancing? Maybe you're looking to grab a bite to eat while enjoying some local bands or a place to kick off the weekend with some friends. Whatever your pleasure is, you'll find plenty of choices throughout the Menlo Park area.
Menlo Park Concerts
• Angelica's Bistro
863 Main St
Redwood City, CA
Phone: (650) 365-3226
Cost: $10-$14 plus dinner or two item minimum. Table reservations required.
Make a dinner reservation and enjoy a delicious meal as a live band performs.
• Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre
550 E Remington Ave
Sunnyvale, CA
Most of the musical performances here are open to all ages.
• Lilly Macs
187 South Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA
Phone: (408) 732-0200
A great place to hear live local bands while you enjoy a tasty meal.
• Murphy's Law
135 South Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA
Weekends are usually busy here, but you won't be disappointed with the live music.
Plenty of other concerts come through the Menlo Park area. The popular Summer Concert Series presents a mix of rock, blues, folk, country, pop, and jazz from mid-June through late-August at Fremont Park in Menlo Park, CA. Many of the concerts start early in the evening and continue into the summer night. For additional information on upcoming concerts, dates, and times, please call (650) 330-2200.
Menlo Park, California Clubs
• B4 Twelve
412 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA
Phone: (650) 326-7183
Considered the newest and hottest lounge/nightclub in the Menlo Park area, this club features live DJs and music ranging from top 40 and techno to R&B and house music. A heated outside patio area keeps the action going even when temperatures dip.
• Fluid Ultra Lounge
662 Mission St
San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 615-6888
A modern bar area is a perfect blend with a sleek dance floor. The music is a blend of pop, hip-hop, techno, trance, electronica, and house. Live DJs and special VIP services make a night here more memorable. The atmosphere is vibrant and fun, especially on weekends. Although you're not likely to be disappointed any night you drop in.
Menlo Park CA Pubs
• O'Neills Irish Pub
Enjoy a traditional Irish pub with live music in the background. Even the beer are traditional Irish brews.
34 South B St
San Mateo, CA
Phone: (650) 347-1544
• Rose & Crown English Food
547 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA
Phone: (650) 327-7673
An excellent and cozy British-style pub, patrons typically play pool or shoot darts while relaxing in a comfortable environment.
• Rudy's Pub
117 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA
Phone: (650) 329-0922
Cheap food, warm beer, lousy service. That is not a user review, it is actually on the sign above the door. Most patrons seem to enjoy this blue collar dive, despite what the sign says.
