
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.
Trials Pub is a late-night dive bar in Downtown, San Jose.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: The fish and chips and pot pie are serious kitchen output for a dive bar; no TVs keeps conversation actually happening at the bar.

Day trip · 9 hours
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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Address: 265 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
The Caravan Lounge is San Jose's oldest owner-operated dive bar, open 365 days a year with free live music, comedy, karaoke, and a pool table in the back.
TipLate-night Power Hour from 11pm to midnight offers cut-price drinks; no cover ever. One of downtown San Jose's most dependable all-night spots.
Britannia Arms Downtown is a large British sports bar in San Jose with indoor and outdoor bars, TVs on every wall, and Friday and Saturday service until 2am.
TipThe patio is one of the largest outdoor bar spaces in downtown San Jose; fish and chips are made in-house and hold up well past midnight.
MINIBOSS is a 5,000 sq ft arcade bar in downtown San Jose with 30-plus classic arcade games, 12 pinball machines, craft cocktails, and Detroit-style pizza.
TipArrive early on weekends to claim your favorite cabinet; Sunday noon opening is family-friendly until the evening crowd arrives.
Splash is San Jose's top LGBTQ dance club with two levels of dancing, 20-plus video screens, rooftop patio, and electrifying drag shows every week.
TipMonday Power Hour has $1 drinks; Drag Bingo on Monday nights draws a lively mixed crowd.
NOVA is a polished upscale nightclub in downtown San Jose, pairing modern cuisine and specialty cocktails with DJ sets that run from hip hop to pop.
TipBottle service and VIP sections available; reserve a table in advance for weekend nights.
The Caravan Lounge is San Jose's oldest owner-operated dive bar, open 365 days a year with free live music, comedy, karaoke, and a pool table in the back.
TipLate-night Power Hour from 11pm to midnight offers cut-price drinks; no cover ever. One of downtown San Jose's most dependable all-night spots.
Britannia Arms Downtown is a large British sports bar in San Jose with indoor and outdoor bars, TVs on every wall, and Friday and Saturday service until 2am.
TipThe patio is one of the largest outdoor bar spaces in downtown San Jose; fish and chips are made in-house and hold up well past midnight.
MINIBOSS is a 5,000 sq ft arcade bar in downtown San Jose with 30-plus classic arcade games, 12 pinball machines, craft cocktails, and Detroit-style pizza.
TipArrive early on weekends to claim your favorite cabinet; Sunday noon opening is family-friendly until the evening crowd arrives.
The Ritz is San Jose's premier nightclub in the SoFA District, hosting live bands, DJ nights, and themed dance parties for crowds up to 500.
TipThemed nights like emo ragers and throwback parties sell out fast; check the calendar before arriving.
Splash is San Jose's top LGBTQ dance club with two levels of dancing, 20-plus video screens, rooftop patio, and electrifying drag shows every week.
TipMonday Power Hour has $1 drinks; Drag Bingo on Monday nights draws a lively mixed crowd.
NOVA is a polished upscale nightclub in downtown San Jose, pairing modern cuisine and specialty cocktails with DJ sets that run from hip hop to pop.
TipBottle service and VIP sections available; reserve a table in advance for weekend nights.