CuisineAmerican
Price$$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursWed 16:00-22:00, Thu 16:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:30, Sun 11:00-20:00.
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Tip: Friday and Saturday nights go late with DJ sets; the open patio is ideal for warm San Jose evenings with a pre-show cocktail.

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Address: 72 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110

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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.

Paper Plane ★ 4.5

$$$ DowntownTue-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri 16:00-02:00, Sat 17:00-02:00, Sun 17:00-00:00.

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.

Mac's Club ★ 4.0

$ DowntownMon-Thu 16:00-01:30, Fri-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 16:00-01:30.

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.

Splash Video Dance Bar ★ 4.0

$$ DowntownMon-Thu 17:00-01:30, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:45, Sun 16:00-01:30.

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.

TipDrag Bingo Monday nights is a community staple; the rooftop patio fills fast on warm weekend nights so arrive early.

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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.

Paper Plane ★ 4.5

$$$ DowntownTue-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri 16:00-02:00, Sat 17:00-02:00, Sun 17:00-00:00.

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.

Mac's Club ★ 4.0

$ DowntownMon-Thu 16:00-01:30, Fri-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 16:00-01:30.

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.

Splash Video Dance Bar ★ 4.0

$$ DowntownMon-Thu 17:00-01:30, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:45, Sun 16:00-01:30.

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.

TipDrag Bingo Monday nights is a community staple; the rooftop patio fills fast on warm weekend nights so arrive early.

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