The 10 Best Bars in San Jose, California
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San Jose is part of Silicon Valley so it’s no wonder it has a vibrant night life with plenty of nightclubs and bars to choose from. All serve the usual drinks, but you’ll also find some unique local draft beers and even fine Californian wines. We pick the best spots to have a drink on a night out in this California city.
1. Stars Bar and Grill
Bar, Pub Grub
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2. Vintage Wine Bar
Bar, Wine Bar, American, Pub Grub
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3. O’Flaherty’s
Bar, Pub, American, Irish, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails, Fast Food, Vegetarian
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4. Jake’s of Willow Glen
Bar, Pizzeria, Restaurant, American
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5. Haberdasher
Cocktail Bar, Bar, Pub Grub, Cocktails, Wine, Beer, American
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6. Paper Plane
Cocktail Bar, Bar, Pub Grub, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, American
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Stevie’s Bar and Grill
Stevie’s Bar and Grill is a fun, lively neighborhood bar with communal tables for everyone to sit together and make new friends, as well as pool tables and a dart board. Stevie’s Bar and Grill has great cocktails as well as a selection of beers, and it serves many tasty bar bites, such as deviled eggs loaded with bacon, honey buttermilk fried chicken, and spice encrusted chicken wings.
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Stevie’s Bar and Grill, 2705 Union Ave, San Jose, CA, USA, +1 408 559 0904
7. KC Bar
Bar, Restaurant, Pub Grub
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