Speakeasies in the South Bay worth going out for.

Downtown San Jose has gotten genuinely good, and Mountain View and Los Gatos are worth the drive from wherever you are.

I keep track of speakeasies in the South Bay and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Heritage Pub and Chop House

Heritage Pub and Chop House

Los Gatos • $$

Irish pub & chophouse

Little Italy San Jose Trivia Night

Little Italy San Jose Trivia Night

Wed, Sep 9 · 7:00 PM

Little Italy • $

Italian heritage trivia competition

Jazz Up Your Monday Night

Jazz Up Your Monday Night

Mon, Sep 14 · 9:00 PM

Downtown Historic District • $$

Live jazz & craft cocktails

Alhambra Irish House Blues Jam

Alhambra Irish House Blues Jam

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:00 PM

Centennial • $$

Improvised blues jamming

St. James Gate

St. James Gate Great Terrace

Belmont • $$

Speakeasy meets island escape

Horsefeather Palo Alto

Horsefeather Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Swanky neighborhood bar

Augustine

Augustine Great Terrace

West Valley

Coastal resort dining

Wursthall

Wursthall

Downtown • $$

German beer hall with california twists

Suspiro

Suspiro

West Valley • $$$

Spanish-Peruvian fusion dining

Godfather's Burger Lounge

Godfather's Burger Lounge

Belmont • $$

Mob movie burgers & beer

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WhistlePig Whiskey

WhistlePig Whiskey One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 5:00 PM

Mountain View

Rare spirits, mini-mart vibe

Shyr Wines

Shyr Wines

Saratoga

Hidden wine tasting room

Italian Cellar Speakeasy Bar

Italian Cellar Speakeasy Bar Newcomer

Little Italy • $

prohibition-era cocktails & history

Second Story

Second Story

Los Gatos

Supper club revival

Wunderbar

Wunderbar

Downtown

Intimate basement speakeasy

Secret Wine Bar

Secret Wine Bar

Downtown

Casual sommelier-curated sips

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Frequently asked questions

How are these speakeasies in the South Bay chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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