I heard alot about this place. I have heard the good and the really bad. I went to check it out with my buddy since he lives so close to the place. I told him I didn't want to deal with idiots and fights after hearing about this place has alot of fights going on I am too old for that stuff but hell I went to check it out. As soon as I get inside a stabbing happens soon the bar shuts down because of it. Heck there goes myself ever wanting to going back to this place. I notice that the crowd was cool but the bouncers did look like wannabe UFC fighters. Made me laugh them bullying people around. Seriously people come here and take these 'tough guys' shit. It's a damn bar in Willow Glen not East San Jose.
Review Source:This is the second review I had to write. The owners at the den kept complaining about my review so it got taken down. Truth Hurts.
The Willow Den is a joke. The only hole in the wall "bar" that requires a dress code. Well only if your non-white..lol. I came here on my last birthday and was not allowed in. The clothes I was wearing were to baggy (actually custom tailored), so I was pretty much too sexy to be allowed in.
But hey, if your white you can get away with wearing sweats and pretty much anything you want. And this is def the spot for you.
Meanwhile, the bouncers are scrubbed out and for some reason they are all wannabe "mma fighters" occasionally seen practicing lame moves in the bar with people around...hahahaha...what a joke!
Also the drinks are all overpriced, and this place tends to hire all the ratchet girls that prob went to your high school. You know the dIrty ones everyone in school would get a turn on...they're here!
Seriously, go to the Goosetown down the street. Its a way nicer environment and they have no dress code and a better all around vibe. No egos or drama there, which seems to be an everyday scene at the Den. I live down the street so I see first hand how this bar is ruining the community around it. On any given night you'll see bouncers trying to fight the patrons, and people puking and leaving bottles/trash around the neighborhood.
The old biker gang that used to run this joint took better care of its patrons and neighborhood. So you can see the irony in that.
So pretty much dont come here!!! Spend your money somewhere else. And to all my people of color: GOOD LUCK!! Â Don't believe me go see for yourself!!