A longtime favorite for its deliberate attention to detail, 55 South combines upscale cocktails with an extensive wine and whisky selection. The “Horchata on Fire” never fails to deliver that Christmas in a cup deliciousness. The lounge h... more
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Azúcar Latin Restaurant and Mojito Bar - 2011 Winners of Best of Silicon Valley for Latin Cuisine, Mojitos & Latin venue!! A Happy Hour Hot Spot & Popular San Jose nightspot. Experience a taste of Latin America in the heart o... more
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Back Bar, a 130-person live music venue, occupies the back portion of what used to be the Cactus Club, which left a void in the local rock scene when it shuttered its doors more than a decade ago. “We’re really excited to start bringing... more
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Happy Hour Everyday 5-9p!  Come join us for a coctail and a cigar on our massive outdoor patio!  Comfy seating, very friendly environment and the best bartenders in town!  Reggae Thursdays (Reggae and 90s rock), $2 2sdays ($2 wells!!),... more
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Blush Raw Bar Lounge at San Pedro Square Market specializes in frozen cocktails and a variety of raw dishes in a welcoming social atmosphere. Specialty drinks: Blush Melon Mamba Kiwi Punch Ginger Tea Gimblet Sour Apple Whiskey Blush Margarita Lychee... more
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When it comes to eating, drinking and being merry while watching a big game in downtown San Jose, this is the place to be. With a huge interior and equally massive patio, indoor and outdoor bar, and TV’s plastered on every wall, there’s a... more
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Free WiFi San Jose’s Caffe Trieste has been reborn as Cafe Frascati. The name comes from a hill town near Rome where owner Roger Springall spent time and was inspired by Italian food and culture. The name also reflects the fact that it is n... more
Camino Brewing specializes in delicious craft beers inspired by Allen & Nathan's pilgrimage along the historic Camino de Santiago trail. The taproom and beer garden is located in downtown San Jose. Core Craft Beers & Styles: Cafe con Leche, Coffee St... more
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Some time ago, a plot was hatched among a few accomplished homebrewers, could it be possible to turn a passion into a business? After visiting a few nanobreweries for inspiration, we began working on plans for Clandestine Brewing. Now, the secre... more
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Definitely the slickest lounge to date in the downtown San Jose nightlife scene, Fahrenheit Lounge sports over 4000 square feet of posh drinking, dining and dancing space continuously packed with the hip and beautiful. Even before crossing the thr... more
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Firehouse is the home of San Jose's "New Pub Fare." One of our points of pride is the care we take in crafting or food. Our American cuisine is comfortable, but yet goes a step above traditional bar fare. It is not uncommon for us to have several... more
Located is a lounge in the SoFa area of San Jose.  Fuz serves Japanese tapas by Chef Randy Urabe and good drinks. more
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Fuze in San Jose is a modern energized multi-level space designed and built for a millennial generation of both indoor and outdoor events. Whether you are looking for a place to unwind with a drink after a long day, dining on American style Menu or B... more
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Good Karma offers a bohemian escape from the city surroundings. Have a fresh IPA hard-to find beer and a flavorful, healthy meal to go with it. This eclectic, TV-free setting is a craft beer destination in downtown San jose, and it rotates selections... more
A wine bar with very good snacks. more
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Guildhouse is a unique entertainment destination, aimed at providing adult gamers with an elevated social and gaming experience. A community born of the desire to grab a drink, play, and socialize all in one. Guildhouse also functions as your local e... more
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The trip down the San Salvador St. stairs into this dimly lit, imitation speakeasy offers skilled bartenders mixing up pre-Prohibition cocktails. In order to maintain their quiet vibe, though, the doorman will only let in a limited number of people a... more
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Henry's Hi-Life serves "The Best BBQ Steaks, Ribs, Chicken" in San Jose! Award winning BBQ Steaks & Ribs!! Featured on Man v. Food for fall off the bone "BBQ Baby Back Ribs".  Menu also includes Pasta, Salmon, Teriaki Chicken and Burgers (at... more
This spacious location with its minimalist straight lines of metal and wood becomes whatever it needs to be: date night, a place to decompress with coworkers or a spot to watch the game. The selection is enormous: 40 beers on tap every day and a wall... more
The restaurant features a blend of Asian Fusion cuisine with a wide side of appetizers entrees, and side orders for lunch and dinner. DJs spin on weekends. Happy Hour Drink Specials:  Tue - Fri, 3pm - 7pm / Thu - Sun, 9pm - 11pm more
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A fresh German experience featuring a classic bar, delicious traditional food, beer a pletny, and out door seating. more
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With two levels of dance floors (and bars) and a pristine ambience, Motif offers a mix of house, EDM and hip-hop, with the occasional live rapper performing. They have nights for the 18-and-over crowd twice a month (on Thursdays) and regular appea... more
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The patio features live music at Happy Hour. DJs spin your favorite dance hits, house & electro remixes & old school classics for the perfectly positive vibe to take you into the night. The indoor setting and the patio offer distinct and disti... more
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Noite is a cocktail bar & nightclub in San Jose's SoFa District. more
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub image
Known primarily for its drinks and clubby pub atmosphere, O'Flaherty's also hits high marks in the grub department. A full menu of Irish pub fare includes crispy fish and chips, hearty Guinness stew and shepherd's pie for a satisfying fill-up between... more
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Serving regional craft beers and some international selections, Original Gravity has become a hub for beer fans in downtown San Jose. Specialty menu items, such as gourmet grilled cheese, duck fat fries and sweet apricot sausage from an extensive... more
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This cavernous, downtown bar gives off an aura of cool: Bartenders zip across the expansive wall of bottles on a library ladder, and the creative and complex drinks are named with a wink and a nod, like the “Between 2 Fernets.” But don&rs... more
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Rookies Sports Lodge Downtown is located in the heart of Downtown in San Jose. As a family owned and operated restaurant and bar, we truly believe in giving our guests the best experience possible. We care about quality and consistency; We have, in f... more
San Jose Bar & Grill is located in Downtown San Jose, across from The Improv and next to Tres Gringos Cabo Cantina.   Usually closed, on Sundays during the NFL season we open to show the games on TV from 10am – 5pm. Sports Bar. Nig... more
Fresh Food, Not Fast Food At Smoke Eaters we serve fresh food that’s made to order every day. We show up early to carefully hand craft our specialty sauces from scratch. There are no compromises, and we don’t cut corners. No MSG, no... more
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SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant presents seasonal and locally-sourced New American cuisine from Executive Chef Paul Nuño. Our passionate Bar Team complements with handcrafted cocktails while our internationally sourced wine and spirits list ensures the... more
Two dance floors, a throbbing crush of bodies, sputtering laser lights, neon drinks and a ton of TV monitors make a weekend visit to Splash a rush of sensory overload. But San Jose’s preeminent gay nightclub, the colorful cornerstone of Fountai... more
Located in the heart of San Jose inside the Sharks Ice serving  beer, wine & soda, food including pizza, sandwiches, appetizers. Sharks Ice also provides group event with catering packages. Stanley's Sports Bar caters to the downtown San... more
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Named in homage to its two brewers—both former baseball pitchers—Strike is a tucked-away taproom and brewery just outside of downtown San Jose. Within walking distance to the major sports venues, the casual tap room has a few large tables... more
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Located on the ground floor of the San Jose Marriott Hotel, Tanq is a brand new addition to the collection of downtown San Jose nightclubs. This sleek nightspot is rising as a sexy, see-and-be-seen destination, attracting everyone from local socialit... more
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Stepping into Teske's is like being transported straight into a neighborhood drinking hole in Germany. Well, a nice drinking hole. The bartenders know the regulars, but newcomers are immediately welcomed in with a friendly hello. Teske's features a s... more
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The Caravan Lounge is a friendly, owner-operated bar located in the heart of downtown San Jose. As well as being one of San Jose’s oldest live music venues, the Caravan provides other fun activities such as karaoke, comedy, burlesque, trivia, p... more
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The Continental Bar, Lounge & Patio is located in the Historic SOFA district of downtown San Jose, CA adjacent to the California Theatre. Our Mission is to be a preferred destination for local denizens, local businesses and conference attendees look... more
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For a casual hangout, this Western-style bar is in the heart of downtown San Jose. It's home to a no-frills drink menu, but the large patio is the main attraction, hosting hundreds of people on any given weekend. There is nothing old about the Old... more