Day trip · 9 hours
From San Jose: Small Group Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour
Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to California's famous wine country on this full-day tour of Napa and Sonoma County.
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NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursThu 21:00-01:30, Fri-Sat 17:00-01:30.
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Tip: No cover and $5 well shots from 8pm to close make this one of the best-value rooftop nights in downtown San Jose.
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San Jose: Sushi Making Class (Includes 3-Course Meal)
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San Jose: Chinese Cooking Class (Includes 3-Course Meal)
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Address: 90 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95113
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TipHead downstairs to find the bar; seating spans booths, high-tops, and a cozy nook for four. Intimate corner spots book fast on weekends.
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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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Haberdasher ★ 4.4
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.
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Paper Plane ★ 4.5
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.
TipThe bi-annual rotating cocktail menu rewards repeat visits; ask bartenders to guide you through obscure spirits you've never tried.
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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.
TipThe low-key outdoor patio is a local favorite for evening drinks; Mac's hosts occasional Pride season events and is cash-friendly.
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