3 speakeasies in San Jose our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All San Jose nightlife.

Haberdasher ★ 4.4

$$$Downtown

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

$$$Downtown

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

$$$Downtown

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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