Paper Plane ★ 4.5
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.
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Paper Plane has led downtown San Jose's cocktail scene since 2013 with one of the Bay Area's largest spirits collections, and Haberdasher runs the basement speakeasy end with rare bottles and 1920s manners. Dr. Funk channels Trader Vic tiki in San Pedro Square, Still O.G. spins vinyl with resident DJs and hides Alter Ego, a seated speakeasy, in its back room, and 55 South stacks one of the region's deepest whiskey walls. Willow Glen answers with Lamella Tavern's Champagne-and-burgundy sophistication.
Haberdasher ★ 4.3
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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