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San Jose’s nightlife has often taken a backseat to San Francisco’s set of swanky nightclubs and bars, but the time of the S.F.-centric scene is coming to an end. The last bastion for live hip-hop in the Bay Area, San Jose is re-emerging as a hotspot for live music and its growing club and bar scene draws seasoned night-lifers from across the Bay Area. Home to the most vibrant salsa dance scene in the Bay Area, San Jose salsa clubs host throngs of dancers shaking to salsa, reggaeton and bachata beats on almost every night of the week. With a thriving gay nightlife scene and a smattering of lounges, neighborhood bars and breweries, San Jose’s diverse combination of large-scale nightclubs and intimate bars draw folks from all scenes. On any given night one will crowds of well-dressed club bunnies and high rollers lined up to sweat in multi-level dance clubs while hipsters slug PBR at moodily-lit bars and sports fans cheer and jeer at pubs. Truly a place where anyone can find a niche, San Jose’s nightlife scene only promises to get bigger and more diverse as time goes on.
99 E. San Fernando St., San Jose CA 95113
Fire-blowing bartenders, super-chill lounge areas, ideal mingling music and gorgeous patrons make Fahrenheit one of Silicon Valley’s top ultra lounges. For partiers who prefer proper accommodations, VIP reservations are highly recommended and groups of 6 or more should consider a private table for bottle service. It is obvious how Fahrenheit got its name….the bar, lounge, cocktails and people are all HOT!
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173 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose CA 95113
In the tradition of British sports pubs, Downtown San Jose's Britannia Arms does not disappoint - boasting a wide selection of draft beers and ciders as well as whiskeys and scotches to suit every palate. Live music entertains patrons many weekday evenings, while DJs keep drinkers on their feet on Friday and Saturday nights, when the pub becomes a hip singles spot. In addition to the full menu of pub fare, The Brit also satisfies the cravings of after-work crowds and half-price appetizers and dollar-off drinks during happy hour. A true taste of the Isles in downtown San Jose, the bar also fills up for premier English football matches - proof that true pub drinkers are able to find good company across the pond.
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72 N. Almaden Ave., San Jose CA 95110
Seasoned club goers looking to spice up the usual Friday and Saturday night routine can look to Sabor Bar and Lounge. Serving tapas well into the night and offering an extensive and inventive drink menu, Sabor is a place to see and be seen in downtown San Jose. Live DJs spin house and hip-hop music, and an outdoor patio offers peace and quiet from the busy club atmosphere. Sabor San Jose nightclub and tapas bar is located in San Pedro Square, close to a host of other bars and nightclubs in downtown San Jose.
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90 S. 2nd St., San Jose CA 95113
Loft Bar and Bistro in San Jose is arguably the chicest testament to hip urban dining in downtown San Jose serving outstanding contemporary American and California fusion cuisine in a space that can only be described as stunning. The Loft Bar and Bistro sports two levels, each with its own bar, lounges and dining areas, and the coolest outdoor patio of any downtown San Jose restaurant. The rooftop deck sits high above Second Street, away from the noise and the traffic, offering patrons a super chill place to kick back with friends for A-list drinking and dining in downtown San Jose.
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85 S. 2nd St., San Jose CA 95113
The official San Jose Bar and Grill in downtown is a great place for business travelers and San Jose locals to gather to socialize. With plenty or beers on draft and tasty bar food available, San Jose Bar and Grill is the ideal location to watch sporting events with friends. Located near the corner of San Fernando Street and Second Street in Downtown San Jose, San Jose Bar and Grill is in the center of it all.
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399 S. 1st St., San Jose CA 95113
1.408.380.3042
Before "ultra lounges" came to downtown San Jose there was the Agenda Lounge in the SoFA district; a three level destination spot for nightlife. The third floor lounge at the Agenda nightclub has been at the forefront of the DJ and live music scene in downtown San Jose for years and still reins in the Bay Area's slickest DJ talent and live music acts. Resident DJs mix it up with national talent spinning deep house, soul, funk and hip-hop in the chic Agenda Lounge and drop serious beats out over the dance floor that's continually packed with clubbers.
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83 S. 2nd St., San Jose CA 95113
Tres Gringos has brought the beach to Downtown San Jose for all to enjoy! Whether looking for a cool place to socialize with friends or stop-by during a "Bar-Crawl", Tres Gringos Baja Cantina is a hip bar located at the epicenter of the Downtown San Jose nightlife scene. With great neighboring bars and restaurants, it is easy to become a regular at this San Jose bar. VIP Cabanas available and birthday party reservations are accepted.
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14 S. 2nd St., San Jose CA 95113
Newly remodeled Voodoo Lounge has club-goers in awe. With several lounging and dancing areas available, the Voodoo Lounge has reclaimed a position in the downtown dance club scene. The loft-style VIP room is fully equipped with bar, dance floor and a great view of the entire club, and is available for reservation. Groove to your favorite music all night at the Voodoo Lounge located between Santa Clara Street and San Fernando Street on Second Street in Downtown San Jose.
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97 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose CA 95113
1.408.292.4058
Mission Ale House is a downtown San Jose bar powerhouse that gets packed nightly with diners, drinkers and dancers reveling in its' original local bar feel. With one of the best outdoor patios in San Jose, pool tables, an awesome selection of draft beers and spirits, Mission Ale House is a phenomenal bar to hang out in from Happy Hour until the last call bell rings.
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52 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose CA 95113
Most nights of the week, Toons Nightclub is packed with enthusiastic clubbers looking for good drinks, a fun vibe and the hottest dancing beats. Resident and rotating DJs bring everything from funk to hip-hop to reggae, and the live bands that hit the stage on Tuesday nights add a dose of rock to the scene. A full game room adjacent to the main area offers up distractions for those who aren't into dancing.
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1355 N. 4th St., San Jose CA 95112
The Bamboo Lounge located in the San Jose Clarion Hotel is a tropically themed restaurant and bar where hotel guests and the after work crowd can get a little island fix year round. The Bamboo Lounge offers up cuisine inspired by tropical dishes that range from the Caribbean to the South Pacific hitting nearly every island group in between and this casual San Jose restaurant doesn't skimp on the portions while still being very wallet friendly.
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5027 Almaden Expressway, San Jose CA 95118
Britannia Arms Almaden is a popular San Jose bar for those who like a dash of the British Isles with their nightlife shenanigans. This lively hangout offers all the best British pub staples, from imported taps to bangers and mash. Musical entertainment from San Jose bands or top-notch DJs entertain Wednesday through Sunday nights, and an array of televisions keep sports fans happy airing popular sports from both sides of the pond.
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1710 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell CA 95008
Supplying sports, cocktails and palatable food to Campbell and San Jose folks for a number of years, Caper’s Eat and Drink is just the upscale-casual kind of sports bar that you would expect to find in well-heeled Silicon Valley. Instead of unkempt, near toothless gents gettin’ rowdy over their team at the bar, you’ll find a clean and stylish setting where you can sip martinis or good brews and catch the game from almost any seat. If you’re hungry, their anything-but-pub-grub menu is bound to have something you can enjoy, be it carpaccio, slow cooked lamb shanks or a grilled porterhouse.
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100 W. San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95113
A perennial favorite of the San Jose biz pro set, theater goers, gastronomes and hotel guests, Arcadia pairs its extensive contemporary restaurant menu with a wine list that’s heavy on California varietals without neglecting the best selections from the world’s distinctive wine making regions. Arcadia also boasts a posh bar lounge that has a chic and hip San Jose nightlife scene all its’ own featuring a singularly innovative cocktail menu based on a solid foundation of the classics. An upscale yet casual San Jose restaurant and lounge, Arcadia features a winning combination of award winning cuisine presented in a sophisticated atmosphere that expertly accommodates their clientele.
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96 S. 1st St., San Jose CA 95113
The San Jose restaurant and bar outpost of E&O Trading Company melds a unique menu of pan-Southeast Asian cuisine with a lively bar scene to create a dining excursion like no other in downtown San Jose. The biz pro set, theater patrons and local hipsters crowd into E&O Trading Company’s chicly appointed bar and restaurant for a sampling of their excellent cuisine that strives for regional authenticity and some of E&O Trading Company’s eclectic cocktails. Also this downtown San Jose restaurant and bar has a chill patio right on First Street so patrons can kick back at E&O Trading Company with some drinks nosh on small plate delicacies and watch the San Jose nightlife scene go by.
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