16 cocktail bar rooms in San Jose we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in San Jose | Cocktail Bar across every city.
Paper Plane ★ 4.5
Downtown · 72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Paper Plane has anchored Downtown San Jose since 2013, pairing one of the Bay Area's largest spirits collections with a bi-annual rotating cocktail menu.
Haberdasher ★ 4.3
Downtown · 43 W San Salvador St, San Jose, CA 95113
Haberdasher is a basement speakeasy blending 1920s ambiance with rare spirits and a deep classic cocktail archive beneath Downtown San Jose.
Five Points Cocktail Bar ★ 4.3
Downtown · 169 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
Five Points draws on 19th-century New York for its cocktail program, serving craft drinks and dinner to Downtown San Jose seven days a week from 4pm.
Dr. Funk ★ 4.2
San Pedro Square · 29 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110
Dr. Funk is San Pedro Square's rum-focused tiki bar channeling Trader Vic, with carefully crafted tropical cocktails and a Caribbean-inspired kitchen.
Still O.G. ★ 4.1
Downtown · 66 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Still O.G. is a vinyl listening bar in Downtown San Jose where resident DJs spin classic records alongside cocktails and craft beer nightly.
Alter Ego Cocktail Club ★ 4.4
Downtown · 66 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Alter Ego Cocktail Club is the intimate back-room speakeasy within Still O.G., a seated cocktail experience with inventive drinks and mid-century decor.
55 South ★ 4.2
Downtown · 55 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
55 South is a Downtown San Jose cocktail lounge with one of the Bay Area's largest whiskey collections expertly paired with an upscale full food menu.
District ★ 4.1
Downtown · 65 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110
District is a sleek Downtown San Jose wine and whiskey bar with curated global programs paired with chef-driven globally inspired small plates nightly.
The Continental Bar ★ 3.8
SoFA District · 349 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
The Continental Bar is a vintage-appointed SoFA District lounge adjacent to California Theatre, a reliable neighborhood spot for cocktails and late nights.
The Pressroom ★ 4.2
Downtown · 189 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
The Pressroom opened in 2025 inside the 1884 Lyndon Building, once home to the Mercury News, serving craft cocktails and elevated California cuisine.
Eos and Nyx ★ 4.3
Downtown · 201 S 2nd St, Ste 120, San Jose, CA 95113
Eos and Nyx is a Downtown San Jose restaurant and cocktail bar with inventive seasonal drinks and California-Mediterranean menus for brunch and dinner.
San Pedro Market Bar ★ 3.8
Downtown · 170 St John St, San Jose, CA 95110
San Pedro Market Bar is the loft-style watering hole inside San Pedro Square Market pouring classic cocktails, craft beers and California wines from midday.
Good Karma Fine Ales ★ 4.1
Downtown · 37 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Good Karma Fine Ales is a Downtown San Jose craft beer bar with a strong vegan food menu, rotating indie ales and a dedicated HiFi listening setup.
The Fountainhead Bar ★ 3.9
SoFA District · 387 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
The Fountainhead Bar in SoFA Market mixes architecturally inspired cocktails using small-batch spirits and locally sourced ingredients from noon daily.
Lamella Tavern ★ 4.2
Willow Glen · 1109 Lincoln Ave, Ste 10, San Jose, CA 95125
Lamella Tavern is Willow Glen's sophisticated cocktail room emphasizing seasonal drinks, Champagne and bubbles, paired with an oyster and crudo menu.
Market Beer Company ★ 4.0
Downtown · 100 N Almaden Ave, Ste 162, San Jose, CA 95110
Market Beer Company is Downtown San Jose's craft beer hub with 30 rotating taps and 200-plus bottles, staffed by Level 1 cicerones at San Pedro Square.