Jim’s Cocktail Lounge

Got a welcome drink from the bartender because it was first time there.
The people were older but nice though.
It’s a kool kick back bar.

I don’t mind dive bars at all. I really don’t. I love the chill atmosphere and the unpretentious attitudes. This kinda pushes that territory. Its basically your uncle’s den with a few more people in it. The interior is dated and looks cheap. The beers are almost all domestic and the drinks better be simple.
This is definitely not a place for after a date to chill. The karaōke music is screeched out by its patrons who are all in their 50’s and 60’s so its not exactly «hip». If that’s what you’re looking for, good for you. However, if you’re bored on a Saturday night and your plans fell through, Jim’s is not that bad.

It is what it is, a corner bar that has karaōke. The prices are fair and they have darts

This is a great little place. If your looking for a place to unwind and just be yourself, this is the spot.

SO, I stop in on my way home and decide to order a drink. The place was pretty full, and they had the Karaōke going, which is totally cool, no complaints for all that. So I was in the mood for Gin, what better than a Tom Collins?
So the bartender that served me was a man at first, and didnt know how to make a Tom Collins, a drink thats so old it might as well have a statue. He then asks the Female bartender he was working with. She also didnt know to make this simple Cocktail. SO they start asking customers on the end how to make it, before giving up and deciding ignore me, so I walk to the other side, I want my drink.
So the lady asked me what it is, which is totally cool. So I said Gin. She then asked me what I like, which is good, atleast she can Upsell. I order Tanqueray.
I then say, a shot of Gin (which is the recipe amount for a bar that wants to make money), and equal parts Club Soda, and Sweet and Sour.
I ended up getting this:
2oz Tanque Gin
1oz Triple Sec
Fill almost with Club Soda
and a Splash of Squirt or Fresca.
OKAY.
So the price was cool, 6 $ for Tanqueray, cant beat it.
While I was in the bar, I was standing directly behind the Owner of the bar.
I leave and go home. I decide to call. Im a Bartender myself. Professional skill level. Im also looking to work closer to my home, so I figured, Id call the owner and see how I could apply, because the bartending there was mediocre.
The female bartender answers the phone. I ask for the owner. She says «Nope, havent seen him». So i respond, «So you mean to tell me hes not sitting at the right end of– and she hangs up on me.
Needless to say, I will not be going back there for multiple reasons.
I hope I get a chance to speak the owner, Id love to work there and make the best cocktails that place has seen in a long time.
Conclusion: if you like beer, go here. If you like shots go here.
Dont go here if you like any good Cocktails. Youll probably get a Bartenders choice.

Jim’s IS Union City for me. I’m a Soldier in the United States Army and whenever I come home on leave this is my first and last stop (and all the stops in between). The environment that Jim’s offers is unlike any Applebee’s or Friday’s can offer. You can’t get this personal experience from a restaurant bar. The owner and all of the bartenders are welcoming and full of personality.
Jim’s always has something going on from golfing to darts leagues on Tuesday and Thursday, pool tournaments on Wednesday and Karaōke on Fridays and Saturdays. With a solid group of regulars and Jim’s friendly look on new incoming people, I take comfort in knowing whenever I get back from Iraq or Afghanistan, Jim’s will be here with open arms!

Like Mojo’s in Fremont better. It is more modern & hip. Jim’s is great for regulars who live right down the street from the place. Nice to know there is a local place to go for New Year’s, and I did have fun, don’t get me wrong, with nice free appetizers served. If I was a regular, I would feel comfy, cozy. I almost would rate it a 3. Don’t like the ATM (see previous comments from other Unilocal reviewers). Really cheap feeling. The bartender was unfriendly, btw.

My co-​workers wanted to go here one time and I still can’t understand why. I guess a few of them hang out here but I would rather be somewhere in Union Landing. The service sucks and pretty much what everyone says about «Jim» or this bartender are right on. Ever been in a place where you aren’t wanted and get an evil eye? Well if you are not a local who comes in here daily then come here to find out.

Negative gold stars for you!
Hate to say it but… if «Jim» doesn’t know your name he ain’t serving you. I only went twice because friends of mine love it there and it’s to go and hang out with them.
«Jim» must not need money cause I was holding my cash out and everything and he did everything in his power to not make eye contact with me. So I put my money away. I don’t want to give my hard earned money to some rude elderly man. Maybe his eye sight is bad or I smelled? or I had a booger? because it was honestly just me at the bar and he still did not want to serve me. I JUST DON’T GET IT?
Simple business common sense. If you want business you need to be nice to your customers, not avoid them like the plague.
P. s. I didn’t think Union City land of the Filippinos and Mexicans would have such a place. (karaōke and cowboy hats all around). I definitely did not feel like I fit in and they did not make me feel welcome at all.

One thing this bar is not lacking is character.
Really, there is very little that the bar is lacking. You would be amazed how much they manage to shove in to this tiny rectangular space. There is a solid crowd of regulars here that for the most part dictate bar activity. Smack dab in the middle of the bar is the darts floor, which also seconds as a dance floor when the said regulars decide to through a little boot scootin’ line dancing into the mix.
If line dancing and darts are not enough for you, Fridays and Saturdays are when things really get moving — and what gets a crowd hyped more than some good old fashioned karaōke?! When mixed with alcohol, not a lot. When I first encountered this little gem, it occurred to me that this could be a great opportunity for me to get in some practice time with the mike in front of a group of strangers without risk of total humiliation. I thought this, until I heard them sing. I had judged Jim’s by its shopping center location, beer brand banners, and tap rum that tastes like soap. I had never imagined that it could be the breading grounds for American Idol worthy stars that it is, and for this I apologize. Needless to say, after hearing the local boys and girls belt out an impressive, while eclectic, playlist, my stage fright reestablished possession and forbade me from joining in on the fun.
Another interesting feature of this bar is the so-​called «atm.» The bar is cash only and the bartender will direct you to their atm at the back of the bar, which rather than dispensing cash, prints out receipts that you hand to the bartender. While the bartender will provide your change in cash, this seemed a little shady and roundabout to me — especially as the $ 2 charge remained in place.
While I try not to go to Union City too often; I’ll be spending some quality time in front of my bathroom mirror with my hairbrush in preparation for when I do.

jim’s cocktail lounge is located next to a japanese eatery in one of the many strip malls in union city. jim’s is compact, clean, and update looking. the place is so small it’s basically a long bar stand and a few tables for sitdown. the rest of the bar is a pool table and a place to throw darts
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no draught beer available. lots of bottled beers. had a tall gin/​tonic (4.00) and it was really strong.
on draught
–parking area badly designed. watch out for pedestrians cuz they don’t care where they are walking and they give you a dirty look if you don’t see them (first).
–crowd mostly older white men. one congenial group.

This is a good old neighborhood hang out. No muss… no fuss and the people are friendly. You can come in all dressed up or look like you just hopped off your tractor, the choice is up 2 U. The bartender can get a personality transplant but the rest of the folks make up for his shortcomings.

I walked in here not knowing what was in store for me. The long bar was mostly empty, older men played darts or pool to the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, and there were glittery streamers of stars in the familiar red and blue falling from the ceiling, reminding patrons that the good lord has blessed America. I felt like I was in my grandfather’s den.
I ordered a Jameson and Coke ($ 5.50) that was poured by a somewhat taciturn bartender. He was all business. As soon as I got to the bar, he gave me a drink. When he noticed that my glass was empty, he made sure to walk over and wipe the area near where I sat, anticipating another order. He was close-​mouthed to strangers, but still charming. Although he did have some small talk with a stranger with a U.S. marines T-​shirt, which might explain his soldier tattoo on his forearm.
It was the first time I saw a Lotto machine in a bar (I doubt that the machine’s existence came about because of the economy). You can also buy chips, peanuts, and beef jerky.
Jim’s is great because it comes without pretense, false swagger, or feigned impressiveness.
It’s definitely for the older crowd. Don’t be surprised to see your best friend’s Dad sippin’ on a Bud.

We’ve been here a couple times on weekend nights to play pool and listen to other people sing really bad karaōke. Drink prices are reasonable. $ 3 for a soda, $ 4 for a beer. Pool table is quarters 75 cents per game.
Karaōke starts at 9pm friday and saturday night. The DJ is reasonably friendly. The atmosphere is comfortable. It strikes me as a no drama kind of environment. Usually an older crowd 40+. I think we were the only ones including the dj that was under 40. Which is fine, like i said it makes it a more mellow vibe. The bartender is not friendly at all. Sometimes he’s attentive to you standing there waiting to order a drink, sometimes he’s not. He doesn’t tell you prices he just takes the cash and brings you back the change. I personally don’t like that.
Overall an ok place. Nothing special but its quiet and mellow and we’ll be going again.

can’t beat the cheap CH3+CH2+OH