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October 17 at 5pm (This weekend) +54
San Francisco Wine School · Downtown
Wine geeks, not snobs: that's the vibe at this top-floor hideaway where Master Sommelier David Glancy pours rare finds and monthly themes. Come for the curated flights, stay for the view and unpretentious company.
Every day at 5pm
Paper Plane · Downtown Historic District • $$
Paper Plane transforms into a haunted Victorian mansion for October, featuring candlelight, cemetery scenes, and a specialty cocktail menu served in custom glassware. Eerie elegance meets craft drinks in this immersive seasonal takeover.
October 17 at 5pm (This weekend) +59
San Francisco Wine School · The East Side
A weekly pop-up wine bar led by Master Sommelier David Glancy serving rare and unexpected bottles you won't find elsewhere. Monthly themes, low-intervention options, and chef-crafted Nosh Boards make it easy to explore.
Every day at 12pm from Sep. 23 to Oct. 31
Still O.G. & Alter Ego Cocktail Club · Downtown Historic District • $$
A moody downtown speakeasy goes full vampire lair for spooky season. Dearly Departed serves theatrical Halloween cocktails in themed glassware, menu delivered in a black leather pamphlet.
Oct. 20 & Oct. 27 at 6:30pm
Sarah's Vineyard · Gilroy
Double the pours, half the price: Tuesday tastings at this hilltop vineyard come two-for-one all October. Bring a picnic, claim a spot outside, and let the staff keep your glass full.
February 6 at 7pm +1
Stanford Bing Studio · Stanford
Marie's Crisis comes to California. Brandon James Gwinn, a staple of the beloved NYC piano bar, leads a raucous night of show tunes and audience sing-alongs, with Stanford singers stepping up to the mic.
Browse the South Bay neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
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Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM
Coup De Thai · Los Gatos
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PM
Bubbles & Brew · Morgan Hill
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30 PM
B Street & Vine · Downtown
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 PM
Fred's Place · Mountain View
$
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 PM
Blue Max Lounge · Sunnyvale West
$
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
Menlo Tavern · Menlo Park
$$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
Eureka! · Old Mountain View
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 4:30 PM
Mistral Restaurant & Bar · Redwood Shores
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PM
Menlo Tavern · Menlo Park
$$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
Mama Mia's Mediterranean & Italian Cuisine - Morgan Hill · Morgan Hill
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
Martin Ranch Winery · Gilroy
Sun, Oct 18 · 4:00 PM
Narrative Fermentations · Spartan Keyes
Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
Mama Mia's Mediterranean and Italian Cuisine · Gilroy
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PM
St. James Gate · Belmont
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AM
Tessora's Wine Bar · Downtown
Free
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PM
St. James Gate · Belmont
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 4:00 PM
Narrative Fermentations · Spartan Keyes
Mon, Oct 19 · 2:00 PM
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley · Sunnyvale
Mon, Oct 19 · 4:00 PM
Rollati Ristorante · Downtown San Jose
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 4:00 PM
Town & Country Village · Palo Alto
Mon, Oct 19 · 2:00 PM
Valley Goat · Sunnyvale
$$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
St. Stephen's Green · Old Mountain View
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 9:00 PM
Five Points · Ballbach and SOFA
Free
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
eCr Pub · Belmont
$
Mon, Oct 19 · 10:00 PM
Cash Only · Downtown Historic District
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 9:00 PM
Five Points · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:30 PM
Dr. Funk · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:30 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Downtown Historic District
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM
The Note · Berryessa
$
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:30 PM
Gardino's Ristorante Italiano · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:30 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Downtown Historic District
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM
The Note · Berryessa
$
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:30 PM
Gardino's Ristorante Italiano · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 5:00 PM
Bubbles & Brew · Morgan Hill
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:30 PM
The Note · Berryessa
$
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:30 PM
Winters Tavern · Sharp Park
$
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:30 PM
Winters Tavern · Sharp Park
$
Tue, Oct 20 · 8:00 PM
Britannia Arms Almaden · Hammer
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:30 PM
Gardino's Ristorante Italiano · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 8:00 PM
Three Sisters Whiskey Bar · Little Italy
Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
CRU Wine Bar & Shop · Centennial
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM
San Jose Marriott · San Pedro and Convention Center
Wed, Oct 21 · 8:00 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:00 PM
Blue Ocean Brewing · Half Moon Bay
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill · Brisbane
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM
Coastal Manor Restaurant and Bar · San Pedro and Convention Center
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 8:00 PM
Hop & Vine · Rose Garden
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
The Patio · Sunnyvale
$
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill · Brisbane
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
Italian Cellar Speakeasy Bar · Downtown San Jose
$
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