


Britannia Arms is a one star restaurant in San Jose. Reviewers didn't rate this place very highly. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable.
1.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a bartender that ignores you? Perhaps a waitress that will reluctantly take your order and disappear only to reappear with the wrong order? Or perhaps you want to hang around of San Jose…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhhhhhhh the Britt..... I usually have a rip-roaring headache the entire day following a night at the Brit, which only means I thoroughly enjoyed every ounce of beer that was brought to me. Aye!
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This type of place is exactly what I am talking about when I tell people that you are the one that can control your own destiny as far as having a good time goes... What I mean by this is that it is…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good fish and chips. Might be better if I was single or I was a drinker. Not really my scene and it's more geared towards that kind of crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah. The Brit. Filled with wonderful memories of drunken Wednesday night karaoke and watching my girlfriend get kicked out (each and every single week). Good times. Came here Saturday night and the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YAHOO! COME ON! GO! Those are the words you will hear at this awesome sports bar. The Sharks games are especially popular here and if you are a Sharks fan, you will find yourself in a lot of company.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First, my redbull vodka (greygoose) was $12! Damn that's expensive! And they used a little shot thing to measure the alcohol! WTF! I was buzz after my 4th of 5th glass! I went up the the bartender 4…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets really crowded, especially on weekends. But I like the mix of people here. Nice and casual and not as ghetto as the rest of San Jose. The overall place is pretty clean, especially for…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is solid here. Great sports bar to watch UFC ($10 entrance fee) or other sports. Their fish n chips is overcooked. The appetizers are nothing special. Good staff and environment, but food…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my first visit here was "Thumpin Thursdays" where they have live DJ with a drummer to add to the festivities. Honestly, it's not a bad idea! I liked the layout of the venue, the back smoking area…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight's dinner special i.e., pork chops was very good; dinner special included mash potatoes and gravy and some mixed veggies. I ordered a nice Bass draft beer (actually, 2x) to wash all the food…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice location and a good place to party for young people. They have a live band usually playing on Saturday nights and there are a good mix of girls and guys and also an outdoor patio where you could…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh! They deep-sixed the kara*ke! The KJs who ran the show had a loyal following of devotees.. wonder what those people are doing with themselves now? *Without* the K-machine.. This place is.. eh..…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Major ski patrol here. http://www.mojohd.com/mojoseries/threesheets/ Who knew a young guy could fall in love so quickly and still be shocked when he found out my daughter was almost as old as him?
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went there last thursday. got there about 8, it was pretty empty. had a couple drinks with a friend. around 9:30, the place started filling up. by 10:30, it was standing room only. the band was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been an avid attendee of this pub for the past while. The reason I continue my patronage is predicated primarily on plentiful portions, pleasant people, prompt service, and the presence of pabst…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you walk into this pub you can tell its a much older crowd that frequents it, more so the 30 crowd. The outside patio, i would say, is the place to be. Theres lots of tables and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a midweek night and there was a drum circle on the outside and desolate 90's hiphop karoake on the inside. Since then, this place has been a spot for me to slam 3 irish car bombs and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Saturday for a friend's birthday and to see Zoo-Station! It was a pretty cool spot, definitely laid back and crowded. The crowd was mostly 30 , which is fine with me since I wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its an ok chill place. kinda nice but i didnt get the high heels and dresses on a thrusday night? i must have missed somebody. heels and jeans are ok but not the dress and jewerly. save that for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Great place to go hang out for a few drinks and enjoy some live music. The food here is decent but nothing too exciting.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was there Sunday to see the Sharks get blanked, but they made up for it last night. Good place to go if ur on a budget. Pitchers of BL for $13 are nice. There are about 20 TVs going around the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing I love more than having a beer and some good grub with good friends. Having multiple beers thanks to the tower of Stella that we ordered with friends and catching the Sharks game was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went last night to see BentPeter play a Rockin' for Racks benefit concert, not that we needed an excuse. The parking lot was packed but we got lucky and found a spot quickly. We got…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is so good. Service is weak. People are there for the entertainment rather then the service. Which is to be expected from a sports bar. The food is the shocker. It is so good. Everything I have…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give it 3.5 stars... When I used to come here occasionally to drink in my early 20s, I didn't like it so much. Always packed with preppy jocks and there wasn't room to dance like a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last night to see the Sharks WIN of course and it was packed. The food was ok . The highlight would have to be The tower. If you don't know what the Tower is then go see for yourself......
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hit up the brit to watch the sharks game (GO SHARKS!) and it was packed. too packed. the overwhelming heat generated by beer drankin' sharks fans got to be a little too much for us to handle. the food…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give this place 5 stars - I met my husband here. Otherwise, the place is great for people watching. Also, it maybe the only place in the Bay Area which will show the World Cup even if it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun on weekends. Most of my experiences have been great. They have cover bands (like the Spazmatics, and Groove Nugget), and the drinks are decent. It gets crowded, but not any more than…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The brit becomes our bar of choice whenever we don't feel like dealing with downtown crowds. It's a great place to drink with friends and act dumb. I hate going to bars where people take themselves…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given this place 5 stars, because the drinks are nice, the atmosphere is great, sometimes they have super cool promotions and bands...But the location is not that great and the manager is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It isn't the greaest sports bar that Ive been to but its ok. Its a bit small for a sports bar. Parking sucks because of the surrounding businesses. The food is ok...I got fish and chips and it was a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average sports bar. It was pretty crowded when I went, so we didn't find seats-- the place is just a little bit small. My friends and I awkwardly stood around the bar drinking until we saw one of the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent place to hit up any day of the week, especially if you live nearby. It's not that great, but it's a good place to hang out with friends. I haven't had food there yet, but the drinks seems…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I happen to know the owner's wife who worked with me, so any time they did an event (mostly sharks games including the playoffs) I got dibs on the tickets. We always met up at the pub for some…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
During the day: Food is aaaalllllright, i usually get the Britannia burger with mushrooms and cheese when i go here cuz its probably the best tasting and value. Most stuff are a little over…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars, because I don't love it and I don't hate it. It's just ok. I've been here for food before--service is good, food is alright.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food sucks, except for fries, and during the early afternoons, lots of creepy older white dudes. Not my cup of tea.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
... so... ech... =P "Think Toon's for the Caucasian crowd." - Celeste B., one of my favorite yelpers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents are British, so my family eats here fairly often - early if it's a weekend, we're actually there for dinner and family time not for the bar-scene! My rating is definitely based on the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Think Toon's for the Caucasian crowd. And I do believe I witnessed a real life Craigslust hookup here. The scenario was most likely "casual encounters" (threesome!) and I'm pretty sure had a happy…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Britannia Arms of Almaden = British pub food (and drink) minus the typical British pub charm. If you're looking for a place to go to watch [insert sporting event of choice here], they have flat screen…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy New Year! So New Year's Eve, I decided against the drive to SF. Didn't feel like sitting in traffic or getting lost... hah! Yup, I have a really bad sense of direction.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not too bad i guess. Beer and people. its pretty chill. its nice to sit outside and not give a damn about what people are doing and just drink your beeer.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, I'm tough on this one. I was pretty let down by most of the food here - the fish and chips were SO greasy. But hey... the one bright spot (hence the bonus star) is the deep-fried Mars bar. I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my goodness. Fun bar, good beer, VERY bad cover band (really, who covers Sugar Ray and The Goo Goo Dolls?). All the makings for a very entertaining night!
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite of the four Britannia Arms in the San Jose bay area, this cozy pub has all your favorite beers, ales, and a full bar with some decent scotch. I like it for the sports, as they have…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so if I were Norm...this would be my Cheers. I have layed off quit a bit these days so I'm rarely there now. But this would be my regular spot if I had one. I even celebrated my 30th bday here this…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Driving into the big parking lot, putting on some gloss and hopping out of the car - perhaps my expectations were a bit too high. I passed on the way in two guys talking about, "That bi***'s rack was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to frequent this pub every week. EVERY WEEK...until, of course, a bad experience...well, it took a few bad experiences to realize you know what, my favorite watering hole is not treating ME…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You remember Lisa, right? Lisa from Seven Bamboo!!! Go refresh your memory. http://www.yelp.com/biz/RD1TvZR3PFO_csdrl7mu4A#hrid:Kclqio6j1OAwK_oCx-FQWA I'll wait... ...Done yet?
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is where Almaden goes to get hyphy. Lame...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason why I went to this place was to see a UFC fight. These thieving bastards charged $15 a head to watch the fight. They did not even have enough seats to accomodate us. We were standing…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was OVERCHARGED for drinks and not reimburssed! Poor Management! I used to go to the Brit a lot with my friends until this one incident happened. I was the DD one night for my friend's b-day. I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Brit on Almaden is where you go when you don feel like driving down town. Thursday nights are good nights to go. It's a little over rated and can be a little to pricey some times for it's scene. On…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite brit!! this is a lively bar with bands playing most nights. decent priced drinks here with good beers on tap including boddingtons! i have tried their appetizers and they are normal but…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Other than the Branham Lounge, this is about the only other south San Jose bar for 20-30 year olds. The ratio is about 3-1, guys to girls. For guys, the dress code seems to require skater clothes…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been there at night, so I can't comment on the pick-up nature, or whether it's a frat boy haven. It's a good place for pub grub and it's a good place to catch English football.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in England I can tell you this place is nothing like a British Pub - which I was expecting due to the name Britannia Arms. Perhaps it was the night i went (Saturday) but there seemed to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool little pub. Good people, good food, good prices. They used to have a weekly poker game, not sure if they still do. They always have a good game on too.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have to agree with "my friend made me do this". i have had nothing but the BEST service at Britannia Arms. Never once have i seen a fight or any arguments. in fact i have met quite a few very…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh No, I actually like this place! I've gone with my kids for lunch (indoors), my husband outdoors (since this is where all the smokers to and it's not a good place for the kids), and with my…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool british pub. Killer fish & chips, bangers & mash, etc. Nice selection of draft beers. Good bands most nights. Lots of attractive female patrons, which is not that common in "Man Jose"! Ha!
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many, many times on Wednesday nights and the occasional Sunday night for karaoke. The crowd is usually pretty good and there is often a fine selection of womenfolk (as Bay Area bars…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"The Brit" This used to be my bar of choice for quite a number of years but in the recent months this bar has definitely taken a turn for the worst and here's why...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
yuck...frat boy haven. i've been here four times and only had a good time once (that was due to this really great band) . however, every time i've been here there has been loud, obnoxious patrons…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty interesting place. not too racially diverse; mostly white people. the drinks were good; no min. for the CC which is always nice. $3 PBR tallcanz are always a good choice at bars too, people.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its saving grace is the outdoor patio and the decent fish n chips. karoake and cover bands should be outlawed at this place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and hate it. When it isn't busy it is great. Great beer selection and ok food. When there are sporting events? Give up... service becomes non-existent and the menu gets limited. But…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I totally agree with Michelle...definitely a meat market. My husband kicked a guy's ass there. They do have a nice outdoor patio though. Avoid it on Fri-Sat night unless you're into cheesy bar…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a great place to go, alone. Don't bother showing up with a date, she won't likely appreciate the atmosphere. However, if you're flying solo, or for a guys night out, it's a great place to hook…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A spacious pub with plenty of big screens to suit your fancy and delicious pub food! Totally try it if you're in the area. Times visited: 1
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice bar to chill anytime of the week!
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to hang out for a drink and some grub. i like the bangers and mash...in downtown San Jose what more would can you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"the Brit" is what the locals call this bar. home to those slightly spoiled and priviledged 20-30 somethings who live in south SJ. they all congregate here because, well, its the only decent bar in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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this authentic british pub and restaurant caters to soccer fanatics in the daytime and the singles bar crowd at night. sample traditional british dishes such as bangers and mash or fish and chips. there are...
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