OK, I am from San Jose...I never really hung out in this neck of the woods until I met my BF who is from Escalon. However, the VI is the creme' de la creme of Escalon hang outs. Well it was the only bar there up until last year=).
Sitting at the VI bar can be very entertaining... the mulleted karaoke singers are the best. They also actually sing quite well. Drinks are cheap and if you get hungry they have a little concession stand by the register to provide you with your hot cheeto fix!