The Best Bars in San Jose

San Jose Bar & Grill

San Jose Bar & Grill is located in Downtown San Jose, across from The Improv and next to Tres Gringos Cabo Cantina.   Usually closed, on Sundays during the NFL season we open to show the games on TV from 10am – 5pm. Sports Bar. Nig... more

San Pedro Square Bistro and Wine

What does it mean to create a successful restaurant? For us, it's more than artfully arranging ingredients on a plate. And it's more than preparing mouth watering dishes for our customers. We turn out fine cuisine in support of our premise that food... more

Santa Clara Valley Brewing

The Brewery has finally opened its doors! A spacious, rustic brewery and taproom, wooden tables and communal benches are paired with lounge-style chairs to make the place perfect for kicking back to enjoy beer and company. All of their beers are insp... more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Santana Row

We bring authentic Southern BBQ to the South Bay. Sauced is a family business. You're not just a customer when you're here -- you're part of the family, too. So come on in and unwind after work, get in on a round of bingo, or just kick back with frie... more

Seven Bamboo

1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 METRO BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Staff Pick and Reader Survey Winner Best Karaoke One of Japantown's most legendary holes, Seven Bamboo is the dive bar karaoke capital of San Jose. As s... more

Side Line Sports Bar and Grill

New Bar in town, We just took over the Old Southside Cafe and have been taking out all the old and replacing it with New. Just added 7 Large Screen TVs have NFL Sunday Ticket watch all your favorite teams. We are looking to booking live bands soon, K... more

Sino Restaurant & Lounge

The uber-hip crowd and plush, modern décor make this Santana Row lounge a see-and-be-seen type of place. Cocktails and food at Sino are stylish, just like the well-heeled Santana Row crowd that lines up on weekends. At night, the beats at Sino... more

SmokeEaters

Fresh Food, Not Fast Food At Smoke Eaters we serve fresh food that’s made to order every day. We show up early to carefully hand craft our specialty sauces from scratch. There are no compromises, and we don’t cut corners. No MSG, no... more

SP2 Communal Bar and Restaurant

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant presents seasonal and locally-sourced New American cuisine from Executive Chef Paul Nuño. Our passionate Bar Team complements with handcrafted cocktails while our internationally sourced wine and spirits list ensures the... more

Splash

Two dance floors, a throbbing crush of bodies, sputtering laser lights, neon drinks and a ton of TV monitors make a weekend visit to Splash a rush of sensory overload. But San Jose’s preeminent gay nightclub, the colorful cornerstone of Fountai... more

Stanley's Sports Bar

Located in the heart of San Jose inside the Sharks Ice serving  beer, wine & soda, food including pizza, sandwiches, appetizers. Sharks Ice also provides group event with catering packages. Stanley's Sports Bar caters to the downtown San... more

Strike Brewing Company

Named in homage to its two brewers—both former baseball pitchers—Strike is a tucked-away taproom and brewery just outside of downtown San Jose. Within walking distance to the major sports venues, the casual tap room has a few large tables... more

Tacolicious - Santana Row

Santana Row's Tacolicious is where tacos and great shopping go hand and hand. A wall of windows keeps this barcentric location bright and sunny. A patio extends into one of the Row's plant-lined courtyards complete with fountain.  more

Tanq

Located on the ground floor of the San Jose Marriott Hotel, Tanq is a brand new addition to the collection of downtown San Jose nightclubs. This sleek nightspot is rising as a sexy, see-and-be-seen destination, attracting everyone from local socialit... more

Teske's Germania

Stepping into Teske's is like being transported straight into a neighborhood drinking hole in Germany. Well, a nice drinking hole. The bartenders know the regulars, but newcomers are immediately welcomed in with a friendly hello. Teske's features a s... more

The Bears Cocktail Lounge

The Blue Door

The Blue Door is not just another restaurant. We took great thought & pride into building an environment our guests could feel comfortable in. We believe that all ones senses must feel the soul of the restaurant in order to truly capture our esse... more

The Branham Lounge

The Branham Lounge has been around since 1969. Its vintage decor combined with the modern feel make for an inviting atmosphere where anyone can feel at home. The "living room" fireplace area provides a cozy spot with two TVs to watch your teams compe... more

The Caravan Lounge

The Caravan Lounge is a friendly, owner-operated bar located in the heart of downtown San Jose. As well as being one of San Jose’s oldest live music venues, the Caravan provides other fun activities such as karaoke, comedy, burlesque, trivia, p... more

The Continental

The Continental Bar, Lounge & Patio is located in the Historic SOFA district of downtown San Jose, CA adjacent to the California Theatre. Our Mission is to be a preferred destination for local denizens, local businesses and conference attendees look... more

The Den at Fourth Street Bowl

In the tradition of great bowling alley bars, the Den at Fourth Street Bowl welcomes one and all with cheap drinks, killer grub from the adjoining café and the dark, aged confines that constitute the best of dives. Between, or in lieu of, roun... more

The Escape

Typically rocking a parking lot full of Harleys and well-worn pickup trucks, The Escape is a haven for true blue boozers sporting work boots, chucks, chaps or anything that properly conveys their disinterest in everything white-collar. The divey digs... more

The Goosetown Lounge

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Karaoke more

The Old Wagon Saloon and Grill

For a casual hangout, this Western-style bar is in the heart of downtown San Jose. It's home to a no-frills drink menu, but the large patio is the main attraction, hosting hundreds of people on any given weekend. There is nothing old about the Old... more

The Triple Threat Sports Bar and Grill

We are a bar and grill dedicated to good times, great food, and epic experiences. Our cocktails are unique, we have daily specials for sporting events, Diamond pool tables, an awesome sports atmosphere, karaoke and bands, DJs on the weekends, and mor... more

Touchdown Tommy's

A haven for sports fans, full of football and other sports memorabilia. For nonjocks, the bar keeps a pool and shuffleboard table in house. -- Metro Bars & Clubs, June 16, 2010 ---------------- In case the name of the joint didn't give it aw... more

Trials Pub

Trials is a true pub—cozy atmosphere, quality food and nearly 20 beers on tap. The fish and chips are the flagship menu item, and rightly so. The fish is lightly breaded, crispy and oh so tasty. Order some curry on the side to dip the chips in.... more

UnWined Wine Bar and Wine Shop

This charming San Jose wine bar is one of the few spots in Almaden Valley to find fine wines from California and around the world. Unwined has won accolades from locals for its friendly, informed staff and impressive selection: 50 wines available by... more

V Bar

Located on swanky Santana Row, Hotel Valencia's V-Bar definitely acts the part - men loosen the ties on their expensive dress shirts after a day at the office and ladies are dressed to the nines sipping overpriced appletinis. Although it aims to attr... more

Vintage Wine Bar

Dionysian treats are served up in style at this chic Santana Row garden bar. Vintage Wine Bar tempts trend-conscious Row shoppers and bar goers with 25 wines by the glass, including several champagnes, and a chichi selection of artisanal cheese and c... more

Yard House

Yard House is the creation of founder and entrepreneur Steele Platt, who came up with the concept shortly after relocating from Denver to Southern California in the early 1990s. Platt, along with partners Harald Herrmann and Carlito Jocson, wante... more

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