Alex’s 49er Inn (San Jose)
Alex’s 49er Inn in San Jose is open seven days a week from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM, so shooting when the bar is closed would be a real challenge. Alex, the owner, allowed us to come into the bar from 8:00 to 10:00 on a Sunday morning, knowing that we’d have to set up lights and booms which might disrupt business. He even allowed camera persons behind the bar, which created obstacles for the bartenders (they got a kick out of it). There were ten patrons, all of whom made an effort to be quiet while we shot. We’d like to thank Alex, the staff and the patrons for their generosity and patience.
Alex’s 49er Inn is located at 2214 Business Cir, San Jose, CA 95128 (at the intersection of Bascom and W San Carlos). You won’t find a more welcoming staff or a more relaxed atmosphere.
