Guildhouse

Guildhouse Guildhouse is a real-world destination for the gaming community. We love video games, esports, commu

From the co-founder of AFK Esports in San Jose comes a new video game entertainment concept. Drawing on the experience of opening AFK Gamer Lounge in 2015, this new venue will be a nexus for the gaming community in the San Francisco Bay Area. Larger and more complete than anyone has done before, Guildhouse features include: LAN center, common room for community, bar, an esports "pro shop," virtual reality, private team/party rooms, streaming PCs, a competition stage, and plenty of events.

Attention gamers 🗣️ The Great Hall will be closed from September 8th to September 13th due to a private event.Opening ho...
08/29/2026

Attention gamers 🗣️ The Great Hall will be closed from September 8th to September 13th due to a private event.

Opening hours for The Parlor are TBD; Check back here or on our website calendar for updates. ⬆️

Thank you for your understanding and for your continued support!

- Team Guildhouse

06/27/2026

✨Your Sign to Try This With a Friend✨

📍Guildhouse, Downtown SJ CA, 420 South First St.
🎮 Gaming Stations: PC’s, PS5, Switch
🎲 Board Game Check Out
🍻 Food, Cocktails & Beer

06/13/2026

🎵 I Like The Bartender 🎵

📍Guildhouse, Downtown SJ CA, 420 South First St.
🎮 Gaming Stations: PC’s, PS5, Switch
🎲 Grab and Play Board Games
🍻 Food, Cocktails & Beer

05/28/2026

Sergio Coming in Clutch as Usual 💯

📍Downtown SJ CA, 420 South First St.
🎮 Gaming Stations: PC’s, PS5, Switch
🎲 Grab and Play Board Games
🍻 Food, Cocktails & Beer

05/26/2026

Learn about Guildhouse Events and Updates for May!

🎲 Check out our new board game counter! We have a refreshed & updated library of games that are available for $6/hr, or get a free hour with bar purchases! Our crew of talented “Game Curators” are happy to make recommendations and teach you how to play. Be on the lookout for calendar events!

🥃 5/30 - Tequila Tasting. Lead by a Guildhouse Bartender. $35 for non guildmembers, $10 for guildmembers

🏺5/31 - Build Your Own Kitchen Essentials (Pottery Class) by Nici Pottery. It is a hands on 4 hours class taught by a local potter, Janice! $70 for guildmembers, $90 non guildmemebers.

📲 More updates: Table QR ordering is back! Use your phone to order & pay; we’ll bring the drinks to your table!

05/23/2026

🌸Famine Festivities at Guildhouse🎭

📍Guildhouse, Downtown SJ CA, 420 South First St.
🎮 Gaming Stations: PC’s, PS5, Switch
🎲 Grab and Play Board Games
🍻 Food, Cocktails & Beer

05/19/2026

📍Guildhouse, Downtown SJ CA, 420 South First St.
🎮 Gaming Stations: PC’s, PS5, Switch
🎲 Grab and Play Board Games
🍻 Food, Cocktails & Beer

05/13/2026

Join Us For May Community Events at Guildhouse!

🎥 Bad Movie night on May 13 at 6:15pm in the back room

🎸 Free Play Rock Band is (5/16) at 6pm

🎟️ There’s a ticketed trading card show from 9a-5p on 5/17, open for normal business afterward. Visit cardboardcollectingshow.com for details

🚨 Fanime Alert 🚨 from 5/21-5/24: we’ll have specials and activities all weekend; highly recommend public transit or rideshare to Guildhouse this weekend cuz downtown parking will be crazy

🤘May 27: Rock band in the Backroom 8pm

🎬 May 28: Bad movie night in the Backroom 6:15pm

05/08/2026

One More Rematch & Round of Drinks I Swear 🤞

📍Guildhouse, Downtown SJ CA, 420 South First St.
🎮 Gaming Stations: PC’s, PS5, Switch
🎲 Grab and Play Board Games
🍻 Food, Cocktails & Beer

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420 S 1st Street
San Jose, CA
95113

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 11pm
Wednesday 5pm - 12am
Thursday 5pm - 12am
Friday 5pm - 1am
Saturday 3pm - 1am
Sunday 3pm - 11pm

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