Loft Bar & Bistro is a nightlife spot in Downtown, San Jose.
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.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: No cover and $5 well shots from 8pm to close make this one of the best-value rooftop nights in downtown San Jose.
Address: 90 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95113
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.
Tip: Head 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 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.
Tip: The Bowery Room opens at 9pm Friday and Saturday; arrive early to claim a table in the tucked-away speakeasy. Free jazz jams Monday nights.
Paper Plane is a sophisticated craft cocktail bar in downtown San Jose open since 2013, known for one of the Bay Area's largest curated spirits collections.
Tip: The bi-annual rotating cocktail menu rewards repeat visits; ask bartenders to guide you through obscure spirits you've never tried.
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.
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.
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.
Tip: Head 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 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.
Tip: The Bowery Room opens at 9pm Friday and Saturday; arrive early to claim a table in the tucked-away speakeasy. Free jazz jams Monday nights.
Paper Plane is a sophisticated craft cocktail bar in downtown San Jose open since 2013, known for one of the Bay Area's largest curated spirits collections.
Tip: The bi-annual rotating cocktail menu rewards repeat visits; ask bartenders to guide you through obscure spirits you've never tried.
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.
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 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.
