3 speakeasies in San Jose our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All San Jose nightlife.
Haberdasher ★ 4.4
Downtown · 43 W San Salvador 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 Cocktail Bar (Bowery Room) ★ 4.5
Downtown · 169 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
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 ★ 4.5
Downtown · 72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
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.