19 Best Beer Bars in San Jose

“An absolutely exceptional hidden gem that is well worth the discovery! They have a great selection of wines and will help you find something that aligns to what you feel like having. Their food is delicious too! The flat breads are exceptionally thin and tasty! Nici and Ty have found an awesome niche! I am hoping to visit this place again!“

“It’s the jewel of the east side the food the beer the atmosphere family owned great place to enjoy ❤️“

“Stevie's Bar & Grill in San Jose isn't just a bar, it's a sanctuary for the soul and a paradise for beer enthusiasts. Each time I return to San Jose, Stevie's is my go-to spot, a reliable haven where the beer flows as freely as the good times. With a draft beer selection that's second to none, Stevie's is like a grand library of brews, each one a story waiting to be savored. The attentive staff elevates the experience, making sure your glass is never empty and your spirits are always high. The vibe here is electric yet welcoming, a perfect backdrop for the delectable snackable treats they serve. And if you're in a crunch for time, the adjacent laundromat turns a chore into a chance for relaxation – sip and savor while you spin and rinse! Stevie's is more than a bar; it's a clever twist on the traditional, a gem that makes San Jose shine a little brighter.“

“If in the 31-36 gates of SJC only sitdown place to eat. Clean, friendly service. Often out of burritos (only had them 1 out of 3 times I ordered.) Breakfast sandwich also good (much larger) but on sourdough not croissant, which is better in my opinion. Coffee was lukewarm.“

“Good selection of craft beers, wine, and small plates. Food was tasty and service was great! Highly recommended!“

“Great downtown San Jose spot with cool bartenders“

“They're back!
The patio has all new furniture and the inside is fully renovated in a very smart style. The beer cooler is gone so the beer selection is more limited than before, but they offer a short list of cocktails and wine. Would like to see some non-alcoholic options, which the menu is lacking.“

“We ordered Southwest Winchester BBQ for a company lunch of 60 people. It was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. This is an establishment that is there for you!! From my first phone call to our delivery and set up these people take care of their customers. Thank you so much. The food was fantastic!! BBQ ribs, Tritip, chicken, Pork and hot links, potato salad (yum!!), Mac and cheese and coleslaw with plenty of garlic bread. DELICIOUS!! I was so proud of my luncheon. Thank you!!!“

“One of the better pizza options in San Jose! We’ve ordered a couple of times and it’s been either really good or just mediocre. Convinced it has to do with the chef that night but if they get everybody up to the same quality bar, the place will be perfect.“

“Stopped by on a lazy Saturday early afternoon. Was pretty quiet for lunch (which I like). We sat at the bar and had a pizza and some beer. There was a pretty good selection of beers that were also uploaded to the untapped app.
I like the old school vibe of the place, very 'little Italy', bar was marble and the whole place was put together very well, lots of unique and quirky items about the place.
There is a larger seating area on the other side of the bar which also had a large selection of wines adorning the wall, that section had a more moody ambience. I preferred the bar area.
Bathrooms were super clean.
I really liked the pizza which felt like it came out almost instantly after we ordered. Staff were very efficient.
After eating and drinking we were pretty stuffed. Would stop by again.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly.“

“Discrepancy with the prices displayed on the board and amount charged. When I brought it to the cashier’s attention he said it’s the tax, which it wasn’t. Then proceeded to shrug and say he didn’t know why it was priced differently on display and didn’t refund the difference.“

“A great experience! Cheese board was delicious. Soft pretzel with beer cheese is outstanding. Sat outside and enjoyed the cool California air. It was a super relaxed atmosphere and had a good vibe. We were visiting San Jose for a few days and picked this place on a whim for some downtime. It was pretty cool place to have a beer and chill.“

“Great food and always good service!“

“Excellent beer selection, with a lot of locally crafted brews, and friendly service. Ordered a few tasters and the bartender was super kind to make it a full flight on the house. Nice vibe too with the outdoors patio. No parking issues despite the location (right next to SAP center).“

“Nice and easy for the kids and all the people in the family“

“This is some of the best Thai food I have found in the Bay Area. Their curries in particular have quite a smooth flavor - I would recommend the Panang, the Red, or the Massaman. I find it hard to tear myself away from those, but when I do, I have had an enjoyable time with both the Pad Thai and the Pad See Ew. And if one is getting takeout and wants rice to eat later, the Siam Fried Rice is great. Tomato in fried rice is not something I have seen before, but it tastes great in this! Frankly, I'm surprised I rarely have to worry about getting a spot - this place is astonishingly under-utilized for being so amazing. Probably because a lot of folks do not know about them, but they keep my vegetarian partner well fed, and she is a bit of a picky eater besides, so I would like to keep them around and in business! Finally, they are doing an amazing job of staying open and efficient during the Covid-19 crisis, implementing better order/online and cheap delivery options. Thank you so much Thai Erawan for doing a great job, and I hope more people eat there so that you can always be around! (Oh, and the heart-shaped rice-moulds just happened to be very on point the first few times I brought my partner there - so extra points in my book for that!)“

“Yummy beer. Great customer service and friendly people. Definitely recommended.“

“I can't stand that many restaurants including this one do the following:
The server starts bringing one dish at a time!. Please train your cooks/servers. All dishes MUST be brought together to the table!
Last night my friend order Chile verde plate..rice/beans/ salad..that was the 1st dish that was brought.

Manners calls for all to wait until everyone has their plate in front to start eating. Well she waited..our food flautas and a chicken salad was brought not kidding about 5 minutes after. Her dish! Cold! She got up took it to someone at the front.
Ahh food was microwaved. Along with lettuce/tomato ??
We had a change of server and I told her how food must be served!

Wheelchair accessibility: Saw that it's easily accessible to go inside restaurant. But bathroom lacks ADA. Toilet is soo low, no hand rails, seat cover above..“

“Good food, good people! 😁“