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Signature drink
Craft cocktails backed by one of the largest whiskey selections in the Bay Area
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail bar and lounge
Price$$$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursMon closed, Tue-Thu 16:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 18:00-01:00
Signature drinkCraft cocktails backed by one of the largest whiskey selections in the Bay Area
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Food program: Cocktail-complement food menu

Location

Address: 55 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

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