NOVA Nightclub

Loved the club vibe. Make sure to book the tickets first from eventbrite . Sometimes it’s free entry but still need the QR code to enter. Will visit soon.

Kind of surprised reading the reviews for Nova here, because I had a totally different experience. Came here for one of the Vibra nights w/ the boys and we all had a superb experience. In contrast to what some of the reviews say, we had a great experience w/ the security & bouncers; they were super friendly, talkative, and chill. The dress code is also not strictly enforced which was quite nice. The music that night was stellar as they played some of the best reggaeton and dembow hits of the past few years which was fire. Also getting a table here in a prime location was definitely cheaper than at other similar spots in the area - bottle girls were beautiful and the vibes were immaculate. Definitely would recommend this spot for any occasion, whether its a boys night out or celebrating a special event. The one drawback is that they do overpack the spot after 11:00PM.

Overhyped place. The security with the braids is super rude and picks and chooses who to let in. Overall pretentious @ss place.

Worst experience ever. We booked a table and spend about 4K and they kicked us out for no reason, ruining my friend birthday

Amazing staff! Amazing drinks! Good vibes, good music!!!! Classy guests!

If you are from out of town I would skip this spot. It seems like it could be decent enough, but the kids that go here on the weekends are just obnoxious. In the span of about 2 hours I watched 4 different tiny white chicks turn full Karen on both staff and regular people. Its a club for entitled brats who may be above 21 in age, but act much younger mentally.

As someone that works alongside law enforcement (local/state/federal) and in security, the security guards act inappropriately and unprofessionally. I was yelled at and while I was trying to get my only friend, who was the only person I went out with tonight. They were kicking me out despite me telling them that I need to make sure my friend is okay. For safety reasons, we were trying to leave together, but they kept separating us because of their “bathroom rule”. I don’t expect rules to be disregarded, but in security, discretion is encouraged; you have to know how to read a situation and the guards here lack training. They were extremely rude and yelled at all the females while they spoke calmly with the males. Their antagonizing/aggressive behavior was unnecessary and I would suggest they have their guard cards revoked. Security is supposed to maintain a certain level of professionalism, out of every bar, club, etc. that I have visited in my life, this was actually the worst experience. I did appreciate the kind/pleasant ones, but the rest, NO. They were disrespectful and no one should have to deal with that. There’s a way to go about maintaining a presence and keep the crowd I order. However, my experience here, at Nova, was subpar (as it pertains to security) and I highly recommend that the manager/owner evaluates this matter so that others can have an overall great experience. To the owner, if you have any questions, please please please, provide an email and I will explain the situation in further detail. Thank you for you time. I hope this helps someone.

Very bad flow. Security/bouncers are garbage. Service is mediocre. We paid a lot of money for table/bottle service and bouncers letting their friends in for free cutting the line.. idk how owners feel about that. The business is there to make $$. Yet the people paying the $$ arent getting preferred treatment.. Table next to us threw up. Asked 3 staff members to clean. Never happened. So for the rest of the night we had to breathe the smell of puke.. 0/10 for me.

The server did not know how to make LITE.It tasted literally like water.When we asked them politely they didn’t care at all. Definitely not visiting this club or buying drinks from here!Please take beers or bottled drinks if you go here.

It’s ridiculous enough that this place requires you to get two bottles minimum for bottle service, yet they do whatever they want with seating arrangements. They sat my friends and I all in the back area where there is nothing going on. We asked to be seated else where and they said they couldn’t do anything about it. The girl mentioned that those tables were reserved. I had spoken with Cori “the manager” before hand about the seating arrangements and she said that they do it 30 minutes before they open. They don’t even allow you to choose where to sit. I also told her, and the staff that night that it was my friends birthday and to show a happy birthday sign when they bring out the bottles, yet they couldn’t even do that. We will never visit this place again, and will make sure all of my friends and family are aware

Made reservations for bottle service for my daughters birthday..was forced to purchase 3 bottles (I have an email that clearly states I would purchase no less than 2 or up to 3) and to sit at a section that was to be reserved for 10-15 people but could only fit about 8. The manager Noah was rude and made absolutely no exceptions to accomidate my party whatsoever...even spending over 1K here! The venue is small and almost all staff is rude. If it wasnt for my daughters birthday I wouldve just cancelled all of it. I would recommend another place w Management that caters to its patrons for your upcoming events or parties. Horrible experience.

How come that after so many negative reviews about security staff there is still no change? What is the management doing? I went to the club yesterday and saw both security guards at the entrance being extremely mean to people. Then when we were leaving my friend forgot her coat and wanted to get it, they neither let her take it back herself, nor ask anyone inside to get it. All they said call tomorrow. We had to ask for the manager to eventually retrieve it (was it really so difficult? It took 5 minutes to check and 30 to argue with security). One guard called her retarded while we were still trying to be polite and didnt even raise our voices. This is terribly inappropriate. These people should not be on the job that requires any human interaction.

A low key spot, didnt know about it till someone tagged me in a post for their Thursday night R&B events. Went on a Friday and let me say it was well worth it. Drinks arent over prices and the music is good. A lot of woman and the security is good, with police outside so you can enjoy your evening.

A pretty solid but small nightclub that plays hip hop and Latin music, and super packed after 11:00 p.m. The line is indeed long but the dress code is actually not that strict, overall theres nothing special about this venue it seems to be the same as all the other bars in SJ. $20 cover

After 8 drinks, Im still too sober for this place. The only thing that makes this place stand out from other clubs in a two-block radius is the higher price. Any positive experience you have here is entirely due to whomever you came with, not due to any virtues this place has. Its a place with a very high opinion of itself that is entirely unearned.

Decided to come for New Years and was $50 per person, which my boyfriend and I paid understandably due to the New Years traffic/people working. We were dancing with each other the entire time and drinking having fun. Until when we went to get more drinks a security guard claims that my boyfriend “pushed him back” and dragged him out by the collar aggressively to the back of the club and kicked him out. I had to get his debit card on tab with his ID from the club before leaving with him, since they wouldn’t let him back in. After leaving was able to discuss with the manager at the front of the club, where admission takes place, but the security guard came up behind him and told “his story”. The manager after said since he wasn’t there he can’t do anything about the situation at hand. Also wouldn’t give us a refund for the cover charge, even though we spent at least $200 total here. Will never come back here.When trying to go to another club after this since it’s New Years and we didn’t want it to be a bad night, I realized my wallet was no longer in my purse. Unsure if I lost it during the situation or if it was stolen….anyway made it the worse New Years I have ever had

Last night we experienced a very drunk bartender. Was flipping of guests he decided he didnt like. He was refusing service randomly and people who did get drinks got random (wrong) drinks. Terrible service.

While the night club plays decent music, I would really appreciate it if the opening DJ would play different songs from different playlists each night so that it would not feel as if I am listening to the same songs at the beginning of every night.

Went for the nightclub, left immediately (forfeiting the $20 cover). The place was so packed you couldnt move in the slightest and the crowd was trashy.

We celebrated our friends birthday at this venue. Excellent service, tasty small bites (shrimp ceviche 👏🏽)I loved the atmosphere, music was on point 💃🏽

The ambiance is GREAT here! I came with my gf, we were shock with what they did with the place. The music, food and security is too good lol. I can’t believe this place used to be Tres gringos. Issa Vibe

That is the club to be in 2021, Music is dope, getting is impossible, Rap/Dance style, friendly

Very nice venue, very small for the amount of people they allow in. You can’t move let alone breath in this place. Not a place for 30+ this is a collage student friendly

Be careful coming here. The security is risky and unprofessional. Read all reviews. This place is a dangerous environment and management is unprofessional. Avoid at all costs , especially bottle service scam.

I tried tipping the bartender with some dollar coins and he tossed them towards me. I then tried giving them back to him and told him they were dollar coins and was his tip for giving me water. Dude flipped me off. Says everything about this place.

Drinks are watery and the security is rude!! They take their jobs too seriously and treat people with disrespect.

Setting the bar for SJ nightlife! Truly admire the work that went into this place, lots of attention to detail. Amazing service as well!

I purchased bottle service and they snatched the bottle from me at 1:41 am and threw it out.

Racist. We paid for VIP service, but they didn’t treat us like VIP.

If ure a male :/

Spacious club you never feel crammed on a packed night like others

Could be better, it reminds me of a better version of Temple on the opposite side.

Line moved way to slow but once inside it was cool

Best nightclub in downtown SJ, no competition

Place is an unbelievable joke, terrible management, expect to wait in line 1hr, staff is unprofessional

Good San Jose club. Fair amount of room and a good atmosphere.

Is this a new clubbing experience we are so woofely ignorant too

Just good

Great drinks and some vegan food options

Extremely racist and rude, management is extremely unprofessional.

Just reading the reviews make me mad

The best place to be in (without a wait)

Definitely a birthday idea

Best place in San Jose

Great cocktails and service.

Awesome 👌