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NeighborhoodDowntown
Hours{'monday': '17:00-01:30', 'tuesday': '17:00-01:30', 'wednesday': '17:00-01:30', 'thursday': '17:00-01:30', 'friday': '16:00-01:45', 'saturday': '16:00-01:45', 'sunday': '16:00-01:30'}
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Tip: Monday Power Hour has $1 drinks; Drag Bingo on Monday nights draws a lively mixed crowd.

Location

Address: 65 Post St, San Jose, CA 95113

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NOVA ★ 3.7

$$$Downtown{'thursday': '19:00-01:30', 'friday': '19:00-01:30', 'saturday': '19:00-01:30'}

NOVA is a polished upscale nightclub in downtown San Jose blending modern cuisine and specialty cocktails with DJ sets of R&B, rap, and pop.

Tip: Bottle service and VIP sections available; reserve a table in advance for weekend nights.

83 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95113

Selva ★ 4.0

$$$Downtown{'thursday': '17:00-02:00', 'friday': '17:00-02:00', 'saturday': '19:00-02:00'}

Selva is an immersive jungle-themed tequila lounge in downtown San Jose that transitions from tranquil cocktail bar to full dance night with live DJs.

Tip: Complimentary chicharrones arrive with your drinks; the jungle decor and disco ball ceiling make it one of DTSJ's most photogenic spots.

44 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95113

The Caravan Lounge ★ 3.8

$Downtown{'monday': '14:00-01:30', 'tuesday': '14:00-01:30', 'wednesday': '14:00-01:30', 'thursday': '14:00-01:30', 'friday': '14:00-01:30', 'saturday': '14:00-01:30', 'sunday': '14:00-01:30'}

The Caravan Lounge is one of San Jose's oldest dive bars with free live music on Friday and Saturday nights, open 365 days a year with no cover.

Tip: Free live music Fri-Sat draws punk and indie acts; Sunday open mic is a local institution. Pool table in back.

98 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95113

O'Flaherty's Irish Pub ★ 4.0

$$Downtown{'monday': '11:00-02:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-02:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-02:00', 'thursday': '11:00-02:00', 'friday': '11:00-02:00', 'saturday': '11:00-02:00', 'sunday': '11:00-02:00'}

O'Flaherty's Irish Pub on San Pedro Square is the only spot in San Jose for up-tempo traditional Irish music live every Tuesday alongside weekly karaoke.

Tip: Tuesday Irish seisiun at 6:30pm is free and draws serious trad musicians; karaoke Sunday and Monday from 9pm brings a rowdy crowd.

25 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant ★ 3.9

$$Downtown{'wednesday': '16:00-22:00', 'thursday': '16:00-21:00', 'friday': '16:00-01:30', 'saturday': '16:00-01:30', 'sunday': '11:00-20:00'}

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant in downtown San Jose hosts some of the Bay Area's best live music and DJs alongside seasonal locally-sourced American cuisine.

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.

72 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110

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NOVA ★ 3.7

$$$Downtown{'thursday': '19:00-01:30', 'friday': '19:00-01:30', 'saturday': '19:00-01:30'}

NOVA is a polished upscale nightclub in downtown San Jose blending modern cuisine and specialty cocktails with DJ sets of R&B, rap, and pop.

Tip: Bottle service and VIP sections available; reserve a table in advance for weekend nights.

83 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95113

Selva ★ 4.0

$$$Downtown{'thursday': '17:00-02:00', 'friday': '17:00-02:00', 'saturday': '19:00-02:00'}

Selva is an immersive jungle-themed tequila lounge in downtown San Jose that transitions from tranquil cocktail bar to full dance night with live DJs.

Tip: Complimentary chicharrones arrive with your drinks; the jungle decor and disco ball ceiling make it one of DTSJ's most photogenic spots.

44 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95113

The Caravan Lounge ★ 3.8

$Downtown{'monday': '14:00-01:30', 'tuesday': '14:00-01:30', 'wednesday': '14:00-01:30', 'thursday': '14:00-01:30', 'friday': '14:00-01:30', 'saturday': '14:00-01:30', 'sunday': '14:00-01:30'}

The Caravan Lounge is one of San Jose's oldest dive bars with free live music on Friday and Saturday nights, open 365 days a year with no cover.

Tip: Free live music Fri-Sat draws punk and indie acts; Sunday open mic is a local institution. Pool table in back.

98 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95113

SJZ Break Room ★ 4.3

$SoFA District{'friday': '18:00-23:00', 'saturday': '18:00-23:00', 'sunday': '18:00-23:00'}

SJZ Break Room is San Jose Jazz's intimate 100-seat all-ages venue in the SoFA District with every seat within 30 feet of live jazz performers.

Tip: First 90 minutes are free; $10 max after 6pm. Performances often stream live on the massive window projection behind the stage.

310 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

O'Flaherty's Irish Pub ★ 4.0

$$Downtown{'monday': '11:00-02:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-02:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-02:00', 'thursday': '11:00-02:00', 'friday': '11:00-02:00', 'saturday': '11:00-02:00', 'sunday': '11:00-02:00'}

O'Flaherty's Irish Pub on San Pedro Square is the only spot in San Jose for up-tempo traditional Irish music live every Tuesday alongside weekly karaoke.

Tip: Tuesday Irish seisiun at 6:30pm is free and draws serious trad musicians; karaoke Sunday and Monday from 9pm brings a rowdy crowd.

25 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant ★ 3.9

$$Downtown{'wednesday': '16:00-22:00', 'thursday': '16:00-21:00', 'friday': '16:00-01:30', 'saturday': '16:00-01:30', 'sunday': '11:00-20:00'}

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant in downtown San Jose hosts some of the Bay Area's best live music and DJs alongside seasonal locally-sourced American cuisine.

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.

72 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110

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