What are the opening hours?

Monday 11am - 12am Tuesday 11am - 12am Wednesday 11am - 1:30am Thursday 11am - 1:30am Friday 11am - 2am Saturday 11am - 2am Sunday 11am - 12am

The Patio

Amazing Homemade meals - brunch, appetizers, lunch and dinner for College and NFL weekend games! Also a fabulous venue for corporate and private functions.

***Opened September 2011*** We have MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and NCAA sports packages and 24 TVs to catch all of the action. So whether you are from San Francisco or Boston you can be sure that you will be able to see your team play. With the most extensive collection of sports memorabilia available for purchase in the greater Bay Area, The Patio @ Rudy's is a haven for the sports enthusiast with an beautiful Patio outside!!

09/16/2026

Midweek boring? Not on our watch. 😏

WEDNESDAY = DRINK • THINK • SING

🍸 DRINK — Happy Hour 4–6PM
🧠 THINK — Trivia 7–9PM
🎤 SING — DJ Karaoke at 10PM

And yes… we have Auto-Tune. 😂
So confidence is encouraged. Talent is optional.

NO COVER • ALL FUN • STAY LATE

📍 The Patio Palo Alto

09/14/2026

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BELONGS AT THE PATIO!

Broncos vs. Chiefs kick off at 5:15 PM, and we’re bringing the big-game energy! Catch every hit, highlight, touchdown and game-changing play on tons of TVs with the sound turned up.

Get here early for Happy Hour from 4–6 PM at the bar top, then settle in on our beautiful patio with fantastic food and a delicious Dirty Martini or bring the energy with an Espresso Martini. There’s nothing better than enjoying a perfectly crafted cocktail outdoors while taking in all the Monday night action.

Don’t watch this one from the couch—grab your crew and join us at The Patio for the ultimate Monday night matchup!

The Patio Palo Alto
412 Emerson Street

09/13/2026

NFL Week One is here—don’t watch it from the couch.

Doors open at 10 AM with every NFL game blasting all day across 30 big screens and booming surround sound. Bring your crew, rep your team and lock in for cold drinks, great food and nonstop sports-bar energy.

Get here early. Grab your table. Pick your team. Make some noise.

The Patio Palo Alto
412 Emerson Street, Palo Alto

09/12/2026

Stanford gets a bye week… but we don’t.

College Football Saturday is taking over The Patio! Catch today’s biggest matchups on 30 screens with full surround sound, fantastic food, ice-cold beer and game-day cocktails.

Special Saturday Happy Hour from 5–7 PM!

Then trade touchdowns for the dance floor when DJ Donnie takes it to another level starting at 10 PM.

$10 cover
$5 with Stanford or Menlo College ID

The Patio Palo Alto
412 Emerson Street

09/09/2026

Sorry, trivia lovers—we’re trading questions for TOUCHDOWNS tonight!

The NFL is officially back, and the Patriots vs. Seahawks Super Bowl rematch is taking over The Patio at 5:20 PM!

Come hungry, grab something fabulous to sip and catch every play across 30 big-screen TVs with full surround sound.

Then stick around—Karaoke starts at 10 PM, because once the game ends, it’s your turn to take the mic!

Football first. Karaoke after. Trivia will be back next week!

09/07/2026

The Patio Palo Alto will be closed today as we celebrate and honor our incredible, hard-working staff. They give so much to our guests all year long, and today is their day to relax, recharge, and enjoy a well-deserved break!

We’ll be back Tuesday, September 8 at 11 AM—rested, refreshed, and ready to serve you!

Happy Labor Day from all of us at The Patio Palo Alto! ❤️🤍💙

08/06/2026

🍸 THIRSTY THURSDAY STARTS HERE 🍸

Happy Hour is pouring from 4–6 PM, then we’re turning up the volume!

🎤 Supper Club Karaoke starts at 10 PM and goes until 2 AM.

✨ Fantastic late-night food.
🍸 Luscious libations.
🎶 Your favorite karaoke stars.
🔥 The best patio in Palo Alto.

Whether you’re grabbing cocktails after work or taking the mic after dinner, tonight is the perfect excuse to kick your weekend off early.

📍 The Patio Palo Alto
🍻 Happy Hour • 4–6 PM
🎤 Karaoke • 10 PM–2 AM
🍽️ Kitchen open late

Eat. Drink. Sing. Repeat. See you tonight! 🎶

07/30/2026

Thursday called… and it said your plans just got better. 😉🍸

Happy Hour kicks things off from 4–6 PM 🍻
🎤 DJ Karaoke starts at 10 PM
💃 The dance floor is waiting.
🍽️ Kitchen serving our Late Night Supper Club Menu until 1 AM.

Come for one drink… stay because somehow it’s midnight. 😏

📍The Patio Palo Alto
Where Thursdays turn into stories worth telling. ✨

07/24/2026

Dear Friday… we’ve been expecting you. 😏

Happy Hour kicks things off from 4–6 PM 🍻
Kitchen’s serving until 9:30 PM 🍔🌮🍟

Then… the lights go down, the music goes up.

🎧 DJ Donnie hits the dance floor at 10 PM
💵 $10 Cover
🎓 Just $5 with a Stanford or Menlo College ID

Round up your crew, order that second espresso martini, and let’s make some questionable dance decisions (that stay at The Patio 😉).

See you tonight! 🍸🖤

07/15/2026

🚨 IT’S MATCH DAY! 🚨

One last ticket to the FIFA World Cup Final is on the line. 🌍🏆

Will England bring football home… or will Argentina and Messi’s magic book another trip to the biggest stage in the world? 🇬🇧⚽🇦🇷

We’ve got the match on every screen, the sound turned up, cold drinks flowing, and the best World Cup atmosphere on the Peninsula.

⏰ Doors Open: 11:00 AM
⚽ Kickoff: 12:00 PM

🔥 Come early—this one is going to be PACKED.

📍The Patio Palo Alto
🍺 20 beers on draft
🍸 Epic cocktails
🍔 Great food
🔊 Stadium sound on every big moment

⚠️ House Rules:
• All guests must be present to be seated
• First come, first served (no table holding)
• $25 minimum per person
• No dogs
• No strollers
• No children under 12

The road to the Final ends here… Who are YOU taking? 👇🏆 or ? 🇬🇧🇦🇷

Address

412 Emerson Street
Palo Alto, CA
94301

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 12am
Tuesday	11am - 12am
Wednesday	11am - 1:30am
Thursday	11am - 1:30am
Friday	11am - 2am
Saturday	11am - 2am
Sunday	11am - 12am

Website

http://www.thepatiopa.com/

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