Top rated Cocktail bars in San Jose

Experience the best that San Jose has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 30 places from Cocktail bar category.

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Haberdasher
Cocktail bar
Below-ground bar with velvety banquettes, serving cocktails made by bartenders in 1920s attire.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Spread
Sandwich shop
Deli-style sandwich shop with a modern vibe featuring a huge selection of draft & bottled beer.
$$ $$
4.60 (369 reviews)
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Palermo Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Easygoing Southern Italian eatery offering pizza & pasta dishes alongside beer, wine & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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55 - Fifty Five South
Cocktail bar
Cool, bustling hangout featuring innovative cocktails, craft beer on tap & live entertainment.
$$ $$
4.50 (861 reviews)
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Aqui Waterford Plaza Center
Restaurant
👍 I get it, Aqui is very good but someone needs to tell my wife it’s not the greatest restaurant ever created. All she talks about is how we need to get an Aqui opened in Walnut Creek. And if they did, it might be the best food in the Creek, so maybe my wife is on to something. I’m not wild about th...
$$ $$
4.50 (658 reviews)
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The Caravan Lounge
Bar
Well-worn spot in an unassuming building known for local bands, loud music, drinks & a punk vibe.
$ $$$
4.50 (552 reviews)
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The Funny Farm Restaurant
American restaurant
👍👍 Friendly and hilarious service specially Ellie our server she was a delight! Very much recommend this place food and drinks are delicious.
$$ $$
4.50 (203 reviews)
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Redi Room
Pub
👍👍 My favorite local bar. Steak night is Thursday.
4.50 (147 reviews)
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Paper Plane
Cocktail bar
Relaxed spot with a long bar in an exposed brick space for creative or classic cocktails & snacks.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.3K reviews)
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Five Points
Cocktail bar
Warm, dimly lit 19th century–style cocktail bar with fancy old-school drinks & small plates.
$$ $$
4.40 (545 reviews)
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Jack's
Bar
Down-to-earth bar catering to regulars from the neighborhood with DJs and beer pong.
$ $$$
4.40 (534 reviews)
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20twenty cheese bar
Wine bar
Cheese & small plates join 20 beers & wines on tap in a casual, wood-dominant space with a patio.
$$ $$
4.40 (284 reviews)
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Renegades
Gay bar
Lively gay bar for cocktails & bar snacks, plus a pool table, dart machine, pinball & a patio.
$ $$$
4.40 (135 reviews)
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District
Restaurant
Cozy, bustling locale offering extensive wine & whiskey menus, plus charcuterie, pizza & tapas.
$$ $$
4.30 (735 reviews)
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7 Bamboo Lounge
Karaoke bar
Nightly karaoke with a deep song selection draws lively young crowds to this nondescript lounge.
$$ $$
4.30 (479 reviews)
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Court's Lounge
Bar
Low-key, neighborhood tavern features a few pool tables, electronic dart boards & sports on the TV.
$ $$$
4.30 (380 reviews)
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Scott's Seafood San Jose
Seafood restaurant
Easygoing restaurant highlighting lobster & shrimp dishes, plus classic desserts.
$$$ $
4.30 (302 reviews)
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Goosetown Lounge
Lounge
😠 Make sure don't sing with music once you are there during karaoke. The DJ will come to you and tell you that you are too loud...
$ $$$
4.30 (259 reviews)
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S & H Keyes Club
Bar
👍👍 Was there for my Uncle balloon release, great music,drinks,very friendly.
$ $$$
4.20 (214 reviews)
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Skewers & Brew
Gastropub
👍👍 Everybody deserve a decent late night food here. Really dig the Chinese skewer fusion style. Also beer was perfect.
$$ $$
4.20 (80 reviews)
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