3 lgbtq+ in San Jose our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All San Jose nightlife.
Mac's Club ★ 4.0
Downtown · 39 Post St, San Jose, CA 95113
Mac's Club is San Jose's oldest LGBTQ bar, a welcoming neighborhood dive serving the LGBTQIA+ community since the 1950s with strong drinks and a back patio.
Tip: The low-key outdoor patio is a local favorite for evening drinks; Mac's hosts occasional Pride season events and is cash-friendly.
Splash Video Dance Bar ★ 4.0
Downtown · 65 Post St, San Jose, CA 95113
Voted Silicon Valley's top gay nightclub, Splash has two dance floors, a rooftop patio, 20-plus video screens, and weekly drag shows in downtown San Jose.
Tip: Drag Bingo Monday nights is a community staple; the rooftop patio fills fast on warm weekend nights so arrive early.
Dr. Funk ★ 4.2
San Pedro Square · 29 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110
Dr. Funk is a rum-focused tiki bar in San Jose's San Pedro Square, channeling 1930s escapism with fresh-juice cocktails and a welcoming, inclusive crowd.
Tip: The Rum Club membership unlocks special releases; tiki cocktails are built with house-made syrups and fresh citrus, not mixes.