The venue itself is pretty unique from their apparent makeover. Â Drinks are also pretty reasonable priced. Â However, if you're under 25, don't bother going to Mountain Charley's. Â The venue SKEWS OLDER. Â My group of friends were probably the youngest ones there. Â It was like watching our parents relive their glory days. Â Pretty uncomfortable. Â We ended up leaving after 30 minutes, despite paying cover. Â I'd suggest going to DTSJ for a better time. Â
TIP: The Yelp deal is from the previous owner. Â Our bartender honored it, but most people probably won't get as lucky. Â They should probably take it off instead of tricking patrons [see other reviews].
First of all, I have a theory that clubs play crappy music on purpose so you have to buy more alcohol and get wasted..You can't be sober listening to this stuff.
Moving on..This place is extremely Barney cheesy. They play the worst music (aka today's top 40) with a bunch of Los Gatos goobers pretending to dance, when in reality they all look like awkward car salesmen trying to sell you a car and pelvic thrust at the same time, and cougars who shouldn't be dancing to such stupid music, they should know better given the music they grew up with (judging by their wrinkled hands they can't botox, I would say Amadeus).
But lets look at the positive side; the strong drinks that are there to wash away everything I mentioned above. Suddenly, goober car salesmen turn into sexy Brad Pitts, and the cougars remain the same but now as a guy you wouldn't be embarrassed taking them home..just don't introduce them to your mom, they might have gone to school together..awkward.
I've been here a couple times and it's always a random fun time. Â Last time I was here was for a friends bday and it seemed like our group took over the dance floor. Â Music varies and sometimes it's good old stuff but then it switches over to house music out of nowhere and transitions are awkward. Â Place is a bit small and can get crowded but I must say at least crowds have never been so crazy here. Â Usually mellow and having fun with some older folks (not the newly 21 year olds that are out of control drunk). Â However, parking can be hard to get and I feel like everytime I've been here there's always 5 cop cars waiting to see what's about to happen and catch some drunk people. Â Also, depending on the bartender the drinks can be watered down tremendously. Â It's only a beer and shots place if you want "good" drinks...
Review Source:OK... I may be a bit biased, but this place has a crowd every weekend so clearly I'm not the only one who thinks they are doing something right. Â The owner is dedicated to keeping this place fun and safe and keeping his staff happy. Â
Los Gatos has an interesting crowd these days, but Mountain Charley's is pretty consistent with attracting those from neighboring towns, usually dressed to impress for the weekend. Â Us locals usually stay hidden in the darker, more low key places where jeans and t-shirts are the norm but this place is worth putting a pair of heels on... if not just to get a good laugh at the "singles" scene. Â Plus, it's one of the few places where you will find people seriously cutting a rug. Â Bartenders are usually skimpily clad and there is a cover, so come early or be prepared to ait in line and fork out $5-10 bucks.
Just be careful on your way out... I've seen many a tragic fall on those steps.
I hit up MT C a few Saturdays back and since courtesy of my buddy ' Reindeer'. Located on the second floor with an  generous  outdoor smoking patio which is shared with Los Gatos Bar and Grill. The interior has 2 large bars and a large dance floor with stage. Seating is booths VIP or high tables and stools.  Artistic mixture of lighting and  super vaulted ceilings gives an interesting intimate club/burlesque -y vibe. I caught my self thinking people party like this hard in LG? - everyone is having fun period. The waitresses and staff were friendly and attentive adding to a " just enjoy and we got you" feel. Its a Mixed crowd- like the UN assembly on the dance floor maybe mainly the g8.  I shall be back  to dispense my robot there again definitely a safe, comfortable and nice place to get dressed up and go dancing with your gal friends . Oh and  the bouncers are pretty awesome especially the big guy with the super beard- they will walk your intoxicated jibber jabbering hot mess ass down the stairs even hail you a cab and make sure that you are safe even after the party. Now that's  is VIP club service!
Review Source:Joe the owner of Mount Charlies has been so helpful recovering my long wool coat. Â He is reviewing the surveillance cameras so I suggest whoever took the coat return it before you get caught on tape. Â I love Mount Charlies and frequently go there and love the place. Â I really appreciate all Joe has done. Â The thieft of items at Mount Charlies has to stop.
Review Source:As a new yelp reviewer, I wanted to balance out my reviews so that it didn't seem like I just rated 3 or above. So, after thinking for a second about what I could rate as a 1, I remembered Mountain Charley's from my days of living in California. I, sadly, have been to this place more than once. It's terrible. It's definitely not diverse. It seemed/felt like the people working there were racist. After coming here two or three times, I vowed never to go back (and I never have).
Review Source:TIP: this place has a cover before 11 pm
this place has gotten an amazing makeover. This place had closed for a while and reopened and i am very impressed! if you get here before 11 its only $10 for guys and $5 for girls i believe.
the vibe of this place is awesome and great place to dance. the bartenders are cool people and doing that cool tossing of bottles and looking cool. They also have a hot hula hoop chick and comes out every so often and looks good swing stuff around (shes hot, its ok)
definitely a cool place to check out if you want to show off your dance moves!
Also check in your coat, my friend didn't, left his jacket on a chair and we forgot about it and when we came back for it it was gone. i will say though that when we told security they were super cool about it and even asked for out number in case they found it.
Well since my original review got removed (almost a year after writing it and hella people finding it UFC), I will edit the content to ensure my experience with this crap hole of a place will get out there. First of all, the manager did not accept the  Yelp check in offer then he was extremely rude to a patron who was already purchasing drinks for 2 hours because he was wearing a tank top (discrimination). Overall, if you want to have the worst time of your life then come here, otherwise, go to any other bar in the area that will appreciate your business and obviously not pay to get those extra stars on their business page.
Review Source:So it's been a hot minute since I partied in LG but now that Jake is back there I am sure I shall be hitting up my ol stomping grounds once again. Sooo this palce has it ups and down. It ranges between ghettttooo and yes I mean this with a capital G, to kinda country to affliction tooled out barbie type. You never really know what crowd you're going to get here. That being said it is always a blast. My detriment to the rating is that the staff could care less about what really goes on here.
drugs, underage girls, groping guys, etc. It really isn't a bar I've felt safe at at times. The drinks too are average. Its pricey and to really get your buzz on you're looking 25-40 bucks for mixed drinks. Sticking to beer roughly the same.
This being said they have a great dance scene so if you really want to dance then this is def a good palce to do so.
I live in downtown Los Gatos and i'd have to say i've had some amazing experiences at this bar.. I love the atmosphere, the crowd of people and its an easy going place to let loose and have fun! I love how they have Karaoke nights and everyone get into it.. =) I've had some great times at this place and have met some wonderful people.
I honestly only suggest people who are open, fun, knows how to have a good time, and likes a good laugh to go here!
Last night was my first time ever going to Mountain Charley's and definitely my last.
Upon arrival the bar was not very busy, the bar manager (guy with Mohawk) got me beer promptly, however my date was still deciding on what kind of drink to have. Once she decided, and placed the order it took roughly 7-10 mins to get the glass of wine, while the bar manager continued to take and make other orders and ignore us.
Finally she received her wine. I was asked if i wanted to leave my tab open or close it, we only came in for one drink, so i said close it please. After standing around wondering where my credit card was, not receiving the bill, and just being completely ignored. I decided to ask. He replied you have to have a minimum of $15 to close your tab or pay me cash..........I go out quite often, and NEVER IN MY LIFE HAS ANYONE BEEN SO RUDE!!!!!! I usually don't carry cash so i said charge my card for another drink if that is the case and please bring me the bill (the minimum should have been explained upfront)...........IF I KNEW THAT WAS THE POLICY WE WOULD HAVE WENT SOMEWHERE ELSE.......
now the service even gets better.............once he brought me the beer to meet my minimum he still didn't bring me the bill...........so i asked AGAIN........HIS REPLY" NOW I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU WAIT FOR IT UNTIL I'M READY"
RUDE RUDE RUDE
I SUGGEST FINDING SOME OTHER PLACE TO GO UNTIL THE OWNER GETS MORE RESPECTFUL PEOPLE BEHIND THE BAR.
I have no idea how people give this place 5 stars ("As good as it gets"). Try hitting up some other bars/pubs/clubs around the world, or even the area and reassess. You might be in for a surprise.
This place used to blow before the remodel/update in early 2012. Now it blows less. Don't get me wrong, its a great place to go if you're restricted to downtown LG. You get drinks, good looking people, and music. Loud, crudely amplified, unrefined and terribly equalized music. Had the acoustics and sound system of the place not ruin my listening experience, I'd give this place 4 stars.
My memories of the old Mt. Charley's was hearing AC/DC right after some Ludacris after some Humpty Dance. Funny and entertaining for a hole in the wall, but with the young, more "sophisticated" crowds now coming in, it was time to ditch the jukebox DJ for someone who knows modern musical culture and how to read crowds. The latter is still a work in progress but I was pleasantly surprised to finally see a DJ under 50 last weekend that knew what hell he was doing overall.
I'd come back for free cover but I wouldn't pay to get it if I had to hear their blaring ass of a sound system again.
Keep walkin! This place is awful. Schitzo DJ, racist bouncers, really trashy crowd, watery drinks, all for a $15 cover? No thanks. It's in Los Gatos, which is full of upscale shopping and dining so I don't know how the hell this sore is even operating there. I'd give it negative stars if I could.
Review Source:Only been here once, and the other times i tried to go, they were closed ): I heard they reopened so i loooove to go again!
I went with my friend for my birthday and i guess someone also had a party that day too, so it was PACKED. we went around 10-11pm and we got in for free. I told the bartender i had just turned 21 and he gave me a free drink! i dont know what it was, but it was veryy good. The beers and drinks are only 6 dollars! SO CHEAP (considering it was LG, i thought they would charge more)
the music was top 40s (but last call is dont stop believing!!! and everyone sings along!) We were let onto the VIP(?) place, which is small, and we were able to snag some chairs and a couple of free waters, and a place to put our purses. the security guards get into the music too! I remembered both of them started dancing and they would dance with other girls (if they let them) and it looked like they were having fun.
The people are soo nice here, i fell at one point, and everyone around me helped me up hahaha! They do play the same songs over and over again, but everyone is having such a good time. And they have stairs!!!! so be careful if youre a little intoxicated LOL
Partied it up here on Friday with my girlfriends.
The place was pretty much dead when we showed up around 9:15pm. No cover and the bar itself was packed. The dance floor was like a ghost town, so we grabbed ourselves a barrel and watched for a little while.
It got hoping around 10ish and then there was dancing to be had. The DJ was pretty terrible, but it was still a fairly decent time.
Our ears were ringing when we left, but overall, a good time. For the younger crowd for sure!
Overcrowded. Have to pay a cover.. Creepy Crowd..
So you might wonder why I am giving it 4 stars.. because once upon a time before all of Man Jose invaded the town of Los Gatos, this bar was always a really really good time... and now on Sept. 3rd it is going to be shutting its doors :(
2 years ago this was my favorite place in LG to go out and I think the crowds of bar hoppers changed.. and a lot of people are starting to go to LGBG and other bars in the area and Charley's is just losing it's spark..
I will never forget the classic Journey song played every night at last call... Don't Stop Believinggggg!
Probably as good as it gets in the San Jose area.
Pretty good DJ, big dance floor, bartenders are quick and make my drinks strong. The crowd is better than downtown SJ. - No hoodrats or gang bangers but its a trade off for stuck up 5's and 6's with +2's and Affliction wearing bros.
Casual but you wont feel like an idiot if you get dressed up. Nice and dark. Come early, the line gets really long. On Saturday's there's a cover. Pretty annoying. COULD DEFINITELY USE A BETTER ventilation system.
One time I came here by myself pretty late on a Saturday and the line was out the door. I asked a bouncer if he'd let me in ahead of the line since I was by myself. He catered to my needs.
This is a really fun place if you're trying to black out on your birthday, but be warned... There are stairs not only into and out of the club, but also random steps around the bar. I've taken a few spills.
This is my first review ever and I'm sad to say it's a bad one for Mt. Charley's.
Came here once a few years back for New Years Eve and the experience was great! My friend and I went just a month ago and I will never go back. What's my reason? I believe they dillute their expensive drinks!
I just had a baby and been sober for at least a year  so alcohol affects me instantly. Tell me why my Henny shot didn't even get me buzzed? I didn't even have to sip my chaser since the shot didn't even burn.
I think that alone is enough for me to not want to come back.
Came here for the first time last weekend with a friend who moved here from Washington, planned to meetup with some people for a b-day get together. Â Ended up waiting in line for like 15-20 min., that alone forces me to subtract a star. Â You notice that a lot of girls strangely celebrate their bachelorette parties here... the crown sticks out like a sore thumb!
They charge a $5 cover and by the time you get in and realize it's a small ass place with a overcrowded bar and a limited outdoor area... Â The crowd here isn't really my usual scene and I come to realize WHY I hadn't actually been here for the longest time. Anyhow I ended up running into a few people that I went to high school with here which was interesting to say the least... People don't really dance much here and it's funny that they even have an almost faux VIP area that is limited to like 2 tables. Â
When I stepped onto the upper bar area for a minute some drunk girl tried to grab my arm! Â At the time it felt really random and weird, so my friend and I left after a little bit to downtown Campbell to meet up with some other friends.
Hello and welcome to the first episode of "Old Archie vs. Young Archie."
Old Archie: How the hell has this place not been shut down? I swear they violate several fire codes every single weekend. There is no room to dance, drink, walk, talk, or even creep. They pack this place up like a young porn star trying to make her mark in the adult film industry.
Young Archie: Whatever, old man. This place is freakin' awesome. It has so many hot chicks with cute "Sweet 16 Los Gatos" noses. And the best part is, most of them are high on booze and low on morals.
Old Archie: Whatever, son. Show some respect for your elders. But seriously, how can you stand the guys in there? It's as if they threw every used vaginal pad, tampon, and/or douche into a large pit.
Young Archie: You have a point, Viagra lover. But keep in mind, wherever there are hot chicks, cavemen - dressed in pink, popped collared polo shirts and baseball caps tilted sideways - will be there as well. Then again, I use this as a chance to stand out amongst guys that lack a sense of humor, rhythm, or game in general. And if need be, I can distract them by flicking on a lighter. The sight of fire seems to amaze them.
Old Archie: You're funny, kid. I can't wait to see how you turn out when your testicles drop and you finally go through puberty. I want to watch you take on those cavemen in Tap Out, Affliction, and Ed Hardy t-shirts. But anyway, wouldn't you rather go to a dive bar and actually enjoy being able to hear human beings talk to you? Maybe even go to a more quiet spot to spend time with your beautiful girlfriend who is Latina with long red hair and big green eyes?
Young Archie: Whatever. Those kind of girls only exist in the Mexican soap operas. But when you're hammered, are you even listening? Plus, when you're not drinking hard, chasing skirts, or spittin' game - you can always people watch here. It's hilarious to see the lonely trophy wives (aka Cougars) who are on the prowl here.
Old Archie: Oh, man. The memories. Those old ladies with diamond rings that cost more than my car are always awesome to hang out with.
Young Archie: And they never want any commitment since they are already married. They'll never stalk you on Friendster or MySpace like young, stupid girls.
Old Archie: Dude, get on Facebook or Yelp. You'll thank me later.
Young Archie: What's that?
Old Archie: Anyway. In the end, I have to give this joint two stars. It just doesn't do it for me. It's too crowded, so it's tough to get a drink, or dance, or even maneuver. If someone lays a huge wet fart, you're basically stuck in that spot. You might pass out from the smell and get trampled on.
Young Archie: I'll take my chances that I will die from an errant fart so I can get wasted with my friends, chase pretty girls, and outsmart big dumb caveman with no game. This place is four stars for me.
Old Archie: Is there anything we can agree on here?
Young Archie: Well, the place is full of cute girls with hair and eye color that varies and not that other types of girl with unvarying hair and eye color, if you catch my drift.
Old Archie: I like the way you think, young buck. And a room full of girls with big, beautiful round colored eyes sounds great to me. So let's take the average and settle at three stars.
Young Archie: That's cool with me, dude. Take care, old man.
Old Archie: Thanks, kid. I think I just heard you're voice crack. You're voice is lowering.
Young Archie: Yeah. Like your balls.
Old Archie: And I am going to swing them at you.
Young Archie: And I am going to swing mine at your mom.
Old Archie: Wait. My mom is your mom.
Young Archie: Crap. You're right.
Old Archie: You dummy. You have so much to learn.
Young Archie: I guess I do. Any other tips for me?
Old Archie: Have your fun now. When you meet a Latina with long red hair and big green eyes, you're going to fall so hard you won't ever want to come back to Mountain Charley's ever again.
Young Archie: Yeah, right. I'll never fall that hard for a girl, no matter how exotic, beautiful, and wonderful she might be.
Old Archie: Whatever you say, kid. Whatever you say.
Lately I've been asking myself, why do I even bother going to bars/clubs anymore?? Â Because being crammed in a sweaty sea of drunkards sounds like a fun time? Â This place had me asking myself yet again.
The club across the way closed so Mt. Charley's seemed to get the overflow. Â It was ridiculously crowded. Â The music is pretty lame. Â If I never hear that "I like big butts" song again I won't be too disappointed. Â $10 for a Surfer on Acid?? Â Please. Â At least the cover was only $5. Â And at least I didn't run into any douches from high school like I usually do in Los Gatos.
Wow why all the hating on Mount Charlies!!
Sure we know it looks like the inside of a cabin in the middle of the woods with all its deer and moose heads hanging all over the place. Sure the dance floor can get packed. And yes there are douch bags all over the place and creepy looking people, but what club doesn't have its share of that. All I know is that everytime I come here with fiends I have a great time.
Its a great dance spot, and a great people watching spot too. Itts fun watching the way boys trying to dance! LMAO!! Plus if it gets too packed you can go right over to 180. When u buy a drink they give you free entrance into the other club if u want a chance of pace. The drinks are decently priced and strong.
So if your looking for a classy nice looking place I would't come here, but if your looking for a fun place to just dance around with your friends this is a great place to come. I have had many fun nights here and never one bad one!
I love to go out dancing, so for downtown Los Gatos this is the place to be. Â Or well, as far as I know. Â
You walk upstairs to get into this place, I went to the right - no cover. Â The bouncer was fairly rude though, no need to be - we all had our IDs ready. Â Walking in the crowd was fairly thin, most people just lined up at the bar with the dance floor empty. Â I don't mind being one of the first, so with a little liquid courage I started dancing the night away. Â The music was ok, not great but I managed. Â The crowd seemed ok, not really friendly but just ok. Â The vibe is just ok, not some place I'd go out of my way to go back to. Â The drinks were fine, but as I didn't pay I don't know the cost.
Eh, it got the job done and the company I had was great. Â Nothing was memorable either way.
For users complaining and making stereo types about lighter skinned people and Hollister clothing here, think about it for a second. You're in the middle of Los Gatos, what else would you expect? If you're looking for a good mix of Asians go to Dave and Busters in Milpitas. Don't drive to the middle of whiteville expecting to see a united nations convention.
That being said, this place is great. If you are looking to drink and dance no other place in the south bay can beat it. My only gripe is that they let too many people in so that it's almost impossible to move around and they changed the booth in the corner to some type of low end "VIP" area. Other than that, good times!
I first thought this was a pizza joint. We were looking for something to do on a Thursday Night. We decided on Los Gatos, possibly this spot or Suite 180, the one right next door. Yes, my friends hate seeing the same people all the time, as does everybody else, so my friends think they were being original by driving farther.
It was beer pong and live music night. It was white and fresh out of high school night. It was wear Hollister Clothing and A&F night. It was minimize the minorities night.
Though my friends and I were severely over-dressed for the place, we managed to have major fun just taking over the center of the bar with drunk shenanigans and camera-whoring.
It was tough to get a drink at the bar, but luckily we, of course in this "economic climate" (jeez I hate people that claim the economy is why their life sucks), we pre-drank that free drank. Or in other words "Parking Lot Pimped."
The Southeast Asian side of the world, as witnessed this night, barely ventures into this bar, thus, coinciding with the young age of the clientele here on a Thursday, led us to stick out like a group of sore thumbs.
If you are of a lighter complexion, possibly drive a Ford F-150 or Chevy 1500 (or if your daddy owns one), shop only at A&F and Hollister, and were possibly highly disappointed with the outcome of the last Presidential election, then this place is most possibly built and catered to your liking.
Have come several times with the Guys last year, but have not been here this year. The place is a hit or miss. Can be packed, but has been empty a lot as well.
They charge a $10 cover after 10 pm, a little ridiculous considering there is no specific appeal to this place. Crowd tends to be a little older, but is a hit or miss. Fun to come here with a group of friends, but not my favorite bar and have not been here in a long time, since my old roommate's bday. Do not plan on returning anytime soon. Location is neat in downtown Los Gatos. Parking is usually easy. Be warned, people leave early and do not come here till late, a little lame.
Went for a Girl's Night where we had bottle service and VIPseating. When I first get there, the guy at the door says I'm not on the list. I tried to explain to him I was with a group and knew names (he even said he saw the names) but he was being kind of a dick and said I just wasn't on the list. So I had to pay to get in (and then he says I'm lucky since it be more later in the evening...kinda wanted to punch him). Luckily the owner came over and got me the wristband and even gave me the cover back.
The bottle service was pretty cool and we had vodka and an array of mixers. A little later in the evening, they even brought up a bunch of bottled waters. The DJ was alright but not consistently. He'd bring up a good song and then change it to something totally not danceable. It was interesting watching people dance full-on and then just stop. I have to give props to the security who dealt with the crazy girls trying to dance on them very well.
Overall not a bad night (save the beginning). It didn't hurt that I was with a cool group of chicas!
Okay....maybe I AM getting old......
Came here last night to meet up with about 10 girlfriends for drinks and dancing. Upon arrival, the doorman says I am NOT on the guest list and that I need to pay $5. Looking a little more closely....there is my name after the owner helped him find my name (Thank you Owner friend.....I think your name is Brad!)
My friend had set up a table service so we had the whole section to ourselves which was nice so we could sit and talk (more like yell into each other's ears) ;)
DJ sucks....who hired this guy??!! As soon as a song had potential to go out and dance he switches it on us and the moment gets lost. Grrrr!
$7 for a piece of crap drink! What?! $7 for that?! I could have gotten a higher buzz off a Coke! What a total waste of $7. The bartender was nice though.
Crowd wasn't that bad.....its worst in San Jose. The only really great thing about this place is the parking lot behind and plenty of street parking.
I'd come back with friends because my friends are cool but only if its free to get in and this time I will bring alcohol and put it in my trunk ghetto-style and get blasted in the parking lot. Problem solved!
This is another once-cool bar that fell under the wayside immediately proceeding the implosion of the Downtown San Jose nightlife...
Mountain Charley's used to be a nice change of pace. I remember coming here when I felt like hanging out amongst the, "other half." The bar was never too crowded and the vibe was rather modest. It was a low-key spot to do some people watching.
Now everything is completely different. The crowd is a mix of trouble making spill-overs from Downtown San Jose and binge drinking Zach Morris types. The last 3 times that I was there, a fight..[or 3]..broke out in the parking lot. Another problem that I had was with dodging projectile vomiteers. This is one of those watering holes where people like to self-indulge past the point of manageable inebriation. So you better keep your head on a swivel..[kinda like an owl].
Another pain in the arse is how packed this place gets. Maneuvering your way to the bar to grab a drink is an arduous task, in and of itself. And unless you have blonde hair, big boobies, and a bubbly.. ummm.. personality.. good luck getting the attention of the drink pourers behind the bar.
Lastly, the music is turned up so loud that you can't even hear your own thoughts. It's ridiculous. Make sure that if you are going out to the dance floor, you stay as far away from the speakers as you can, or else they might pull out their sub-woofer peener and skull hump your ear so hard it pops your vestibular cherry. I don't know about you, but I would rather keep my ear-drum virginity, thank you very much.
I miss the old Mountain Charley's.
The closest I've ever been to a gay club. Â
Never have I been anywhere where there are groups of guys dancing together in a circle. Â I wouldn't have been surprised had those guys began to remove their shirts, twirl them around their heads like helicopters, then proceed to make out with each other-- tongues and all. Though they were acting quite unmanly, through my observations I would have to infer that they are indeed straight due to their lack of style and rhythm while dancing.
I was just caught off guard! Â I thought my first experience at a gay club would be like the kind glorified on tv and movies! Â Leather assless chaps and all!
In spite of the lack of interest men had in me (and my friends, and all females there) over the weekend and the aroma of "bathroom" lingering upon entering Mountain Charley's, the drinks are reasonably priced and served quick. Â I was able to get inebriated fast enough to overlook the gay-straight men, the smell, the not so great/ so- so music, and the lack of diversity (I was 1/5 asians there the whole night). Â
I had a great time! I would definitely return from time to time.
***Update 1/7/09***
I'd just like to clarify that Mtn Charley's isn't a gay club! I just felt like I was at one because there were a lot of dudes......... dancing with each other! Odd!
I'm shocked that this place has only 3 stars..
OK so what?!? Every now and then this place is dead on a thursday night--- OR at least crackin till 9pm/10pm then for some reason its dead. Oct 23rd dead-- bouncers said we missed the "Rush" but then again maybe it's because of our bad economy. Â
However, for the times that I've been here on Fridays and Saturdays and this past Halloween it has been PACKED. Full House. The line moves pretty quick. I always get in fast because my friends know the bouncers too. I never pay cover.. I don't know if that is the norm though..
It is right next to 180 and 180 gets packed as well and people jump back and forth. From 180 to Mountain Charleys then back to 180 then back to Mountain Charleys. Â
They make really good kamikazes here. The music is good. The dj is good. The crowd is good. The bouncers pick the glasses up constantly.
THE ONLY thing I don't like about this place is the floor. If you are on the carpet end then it is really sticky. My boots make that sticky noise.. Eeewwww...
Other than that the crowd keeps me coming back. Young crowd, good vibes (eye candy), and people dance here unlike at 180.
Granted i've only been here once, but what a night it was.
1. get there early (i'm not talking 8pm or anything. I think we got there around 9:45ish) apparently they charge a cover, but we must have made it just before they started to charge.
2. the decorations are classic shabby chic. wood everywhere. animal heads, cheesy paintings of naked women over the bar. it feels like an old elks lodge or something.
3. the drinks were decently priced and strong
4. there was a big dance floor and (at least that night) a GREAT dj who played a nice mix of 80s (funny remixes of eddie murphy's 'party all the time' and hall and oates!) early 90s hip hop, and current hits. this guy really knows how to feel the vibe of the crowd, and changed it up according to who was out there shakin' their bootay.
5. yes, it get crowded. yes there are too many dudes (and chicks) i might add with something to prove, but the ultra random mix of attendees makes for some prime people watching. amazing stuff!
+1 star for no cover.
+1 star for cheap, strong, big drinks.
I came here cause a friend of a friends band was playing so we stopped by to show our support. The place was surprisingly packed considering it was a Monday and raining outside. I warmed myself up quickly with a few of those cheap, strong big drinks. However, after reading the other reviews, I'm thinking my drinks were only strong and big and cheap cause I have boobs. *hehee I said boobs! I'm blushing*
Sidenote: This place looks like a tacky hunting cabin nightmare. It's basically a giant wood cabin with deer heads and antlers ALL over the walls. WOW. Talk about ugly.
Ahhh, good ol Mountain Charley's, my old Los Gatos, Thursday night hang out. It's a fun place if you don't mind being around a bunch of overdressed white men (who are regulars) that can't dance and paying a cover.... Â here are my thoughts....
First of all.... why does NO ONE know how to dance here? Is it because everyone is from Los Gatos and they're primarily white!? Last time i checked i thought that SOME white people (besides myself) could dance!! WTF man, pull yourself together. And yeah you, the skank in the back... this is LOS GATOS not LAS VEGAS, but some frickin' clothes on, it's like 50 degrees outside!!
Second... what's with the frickin' cover charge?! Are you really CHARGING (me of all people, i don't even pay in Vegas... helloooooo) $8 a person because we got here after 9:30?! This isn't a club.... it's a bar, with weak drinks, a moosehead on the wall, and a shitty CD dj. It would be different if you had a live band or something.
And last.... do you people EVER go home!? I used to frequent MC's often on Thursday nights. I've probably been back only twice in the past year (both on a Thursday) and it's ALL the same people. Do you people do ANYTHING else!? It's some weird cult meeting or something. So if your looking to meet new people i would advise to go here on different nights of the week to see NEW people and avoid the cult-like regulars :)
Despite the soundings of my review and ranting, MC's really is a good time if you get there early and get a table. Get's pretty crowded on Thurday and Saturday nights but the crowd can be fun and it's a good place to dance. They play all the songs you want to hear when you're drunk and you'll probably say... "Oh my god, i love this song!" at least 4 times during the night.
I've almost  always forget about this place, since I'm a more "drink and chill" kinda person. Whenever I'm with women who drink a little too much however, it seens to always lead to dancing and if it's in Los Gatos, then I end up here.
After a nice dinner over at 180 restaurant and a dozen or so mojitos/Guinness, the women of the group decided they wanted to get their groove on. I had recently sprained my ankle running and was a bit apprehensive about trying to hit a dance floor. After a lot pleading and a  few more drinks I gave in.
The place was absolutely packed and everyone was dancing up a storm. So it was easy for us to get lost in the crowd and not worry about my injury. It was indeed super hot on the floor and very loud. I'd have to say the DJ there wasn't all that good but as buzzed as everyone was it didn't really matter and we all had a good time. I'd say that this is a place to go to after you've started drinking instead of a place to start off  the night because it's much more fun to hit the groove of things slightly loaded.
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