Price$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursDaily 14:00-01:30.
Last verified

Tip: Free live music Fri-Sat draws punk and indie acts; Sunday open mic is a local institution. Pool table in back.

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Address: 98 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95113

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O'Flaherty's Irish Pub ★ 4.0

$$ DowntownDaily 11:00-02:00.

O'Flaherty's Irish Pub on San Pedro Square is the only spot in San Jose for up-tempo traditional Irish music live every Tuesday alongside weekly karaoke.

TipTuesday Irish seisiun at 6:30pm is free and draws serious trad musicians; karaoke Sunday and Monday from 9pm brings a rowdy crowd.

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant ★ 3.9

$$ DowntownWed 16:00-22:00, Thu 16:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:30, Sun 11:00-20:00.

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant in downtown San Jose hosts some of the Bay Area's best live music and DJs alongside seasonal locally-sourced American cuisine.

TipFriday and Saturday nights go late with DJ sets; the open patio is ideal for warm San Jose evenings with a pre-show cocktail.

Loft Bar & Bistro ★ 3.8

$$$ DowntownThu 21:00-01:30, Fri-Sat 17:00-01:30.

Loft Bar and Bistro is a downtown San Jose nightlife staple with a gorgeous rooftop patio, two full bars, resident DJs, and no cover charge on its rooftop.

TipNo cover and $5 well shots from 8pm to close make this one of the best-value rooftop nights in downtown San Jose.

Haberdasher ★ 4.4

$$$ DowntownWed-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-01:00, Sun 17:00-00:00.

Haberdasher is a 2,000 sq ft basement speakeasy in downtown San Jose with vintage ambiance, dark wood, and a deep archive of craft cocktails since 2010.

TipHead downstairs to find the bar; seating spans booths, high-tops, and a cozy nook for four. Intimate corner spots book fast on weekends.

Five Points Cocktail Bar (Bowery Room) ★ 4.5

$$$ DowntownDaily 16:00-02:00.

Five Points is one of downtown San Jose's top craft cocktail bars, with a hidden Bowery Room speakeasy in the back featuring exposed brick and a marble bar.

TipThe Bowery Room opens at 9pm Friday and Saturday; arrive early to claim a table in the tucked-away speakeasy. Free jazz jams Monday nights.

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SJZ Break Room ★ 4.3

$ Sofa DistrictFri-Sun 18:00-23:00.

SJZ Break Room is San Jose Jazz's intimate 100-seat all-ages venue in the SoFA District with every seat within 30 feet of live jazz performers.

TipFirst 90 minutes are free; $10 max after 6pm. Performances often stream live on the massive window projection behind the stage.

O'Flaherty's Irish Pub ★ 4.0

$$ DowntownDaily 11:00-02:00.

O'Flaherty's Irish Pub on San Pedro Square is the only spot in San Jose for up-tempo traditional Irish music live every Tuesday alongside weekly karaoke.

TipTuesday Irish seisiun at 6:30pm is free and draws serious trad musicians; karaoke Sunday and Monday from 9pm brings a rowdy crowd.

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant ★ 3.9

$$ DowntownWed 16:00-22:00, Thu 16:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:30, Sun 11:00-20:00.

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant in downtown San Jose hosts some of the Bay Area's best live music and DJs alongside seasonal locally-sourced American cuisine.

TipFriday and Saturday nights go late with DJ sets; the open patio is ideal for warm San Jose evenings with a pre-show cocktail.

Loft Bar & Bistro ★ 3.8

$$$ DowntownThu 21:00-01:30, Fri-Sat 17:00-01:30.

Loft Bar and Bistro is a downtown San Jose nightlife staple with a gorgeous rooftop patio, two full bars, resident DJs, and no cover charge on its rooftop.

TipNo cover and $5 well shots from 8pm to close make this one of the best-value rooftop nights in downtown San Jose.

Haberdasher ★ 4.4

$$$ DowntownWed-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-01:00, Sun 17:00-00:00.

Haberdasher is a 2,000 sq ft basement speakeasy in downtown San Jose with vintage ambiance, dark wood, and a deep archive of craft cocktails since 2010.

TipHead downstairs to find the bar; seating spans booths, high-tops, and a cozy nook for four. Intimate corner spots book fast on weekends.

Five Points Cocktail Bar (Bowery Room) ★ 4.5

$$$ DowntownDaily 16:00-02:00.

Five Points is one of downtown San Jose's top craft cocktail bars, with a hidden Bowery Room speakeasy in the back featuring exposed brick and a marble bar.

TipThe Bowery Room opens at 9pm Friday and Saturday; arrive early to claim a table in the tucked-away speakeasy. Free jazz jams Monday nights.

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