On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in San Jose.
Get ready to drink up with 22 deals lifting spirits. (Hours listed are HH only.)
Off the vine
EMC Seafood and Raw Bar | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | Pair $8 glasses of house white or red with $2 oysters, $9 sushi rolls, and other bites ranging from $6 to $16.
Rootstock Wine Bar | Tuesday-Friday, 3-5 p.m. | Treat yourself to deals on wine, beer, and bites.
Hop & Vine | Weekdays, from open to 6 p.m. | We’re talkin’ $5 wine flights with three wines, $2 off all wine by the glass, and $5 off all beer flights. The food options range from $7-$11; on Thursdays, you can get 20% off all charcuterie boards.
Keeping spirits up
Straits Restaurant | Weekdays, 3-6 p.m. | Sip on $8 cocktails like their Pomegranate Sparkle with vodka and prosecco or the Pimm’s Cup with gin and ginger beer — add $4 oysters and other bites under $15.
Dr. Funk | Monday-Thursday, 4-7 p.m. (excluding SAP Center event nights) | Kick off the evening with $12 hand-crafted drinks — try the Mai Tai or Puka Punch — and $9 curry or nacho fries.
Five Points | Weekdays, 4-7 p.m. (excluding SAP Center event nights) | Choose from $12 drinks like the mezcal-based Daybreaker or cucumber vodka Paloma, and pair with $17.25 wings and coconut shrimp.
O’Flaherty’s Pub | Weekdays, 4-7 p.m. (excluding SAP Center event nights) | You must have the luck of the Irish — this downtown staple offers $7 shots of Jameson, best paired with the spot’s beloved curry fries.
Excuse us while we nom at Nomikai. | Photo via @nomikaisj
Hungry for meal deals
Nomikai | Thursday-Saturday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Bring a crew of friends and enjoy a Punch Bowl on Thursdays only, plus fun deals on drinks.
The Table | Wednesday-Sunday, TBA-5:30 p.m. | We spy lots of snacks on this discounted menu, plus the $22 One-Hitter Quitter combo that includes a signature burger with a daily selected beer + a shot.
San Pedro Social | Weekdays, 3-6 p.m. | Grab $5 beers on tap + well cocktails, plus food deals like the $7 Fried Ravioli and $10 Spicy Chicken Sliders.
The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill | Daily, 3-7 p.m.| Say howdy to $6 select appetizers, $4 pints, and $5 well drinks.
If the deal’s on, then it’s game on. | Photo via @sjminiboss
Biggest bargains
Meso Modern Mediterranean | Weekdays, 3-6 p.m .| Go all in with snacks under $10 — like the falafel bites, kufta meatballs, and crostini — and add an $8 wine, pomegranate mule, or garden margarita.
Olla Cocina | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | Indulge on half-price wine and cocktail carafes and half-price pitchers of beer to go along with $5 tacos or the $10 ceviche tostada.
SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant | Wednesday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m. | Dive into $15 apricot-yuzu mignonette oysters on the half-shell, $12 St. Louis-Style Spare Ribs, a rotating selection of $6 beers, and $13 house cocktails.
MINIBOSS | Tuesday-Sunday, 5-7 p.m. | It’s game on with deals on food, beer, highballs, and cocktails, but don’t forget to level up on Thursdays when all arcade games are free to play.
District Bar | Tuesday-Saturday, 5-6 p.m. + Sunday, 4-6 p.m. | Run, don’t walk for half-off oysters on the half-shell, $7 select draft beers, $9 cocktails, and bits between $7-$9 like the Crispy Spiced Chicken Wings.
Yard House | Weekdays, 3-6 p.m. | Take 50% off select appetizers and pizzas while enjoying $2 off beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails.
Late night, more like *great* night. | Photo via @santanarow_rosies
Photo via @santanarow_rosies
Late-night gems
Lazy Dog | Weekdays, 3-6 p.m.; Sunday-Thursday, 9p.m.-Midnight | Chow down on a vast variety of bites — like Waffle Cut Parmesan Chips, Brussels Sprouts, and Buffalo Chicken Nuggets — and wet your whistle with an endless list of wines, beer, and well drinks.
Rosie McCann’s | Daily, hours vary; Sunday, 8-10 p.m. | Go all-in on Ireland with the $10 Rosie’s Irish Mule, $6 pint of Guinness, and $14 Irish Nachos.
O’Flaherty’s Pub | Thursday, 9 p.m.-last call (excluding SAP Center event nights) | This pub’s $7 deal on Jameson, beers, and well spirits extends to late nights on Thursdays.
Yard House | Sunday-Wednesday., 10 p.m.-close | Go the distance with extended drink deals into the later hours like $2 off beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails.
The Continental Bar | Thursdays, 6-11 p.m. | It’s sevens across the board — with $7 drink specials during Chill Thursdays at this popular nightlife spot.
Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know so we can expand this guide.
Host at home
Shop our favorite happy hour essentials to host friends for a drink at your place:
- Craft delicious drinks at home with syrups and mixers made from fresh ingredients.
- No clue how to put together a charcuterie board for your next event? No worries, here’s a helpful road map that you can use for everyday hosting!
- Try these alcohol-free sparkling beverages available in six organic flavors and made with nourishing, regenerative ingredients that help you tap into your inner power.
- The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker promises no more leaks and has a built-in measuring system.
- This set of six colored wine glasses reminds us of Estelle stemware — only more affordable.
- Pair your colorful wine glasses with a colorful decanter that’s an Anthropologie best-seller.
- Keep wine and champagne cold in a marble wine chiller.
- An electric wine opener makes opening bottles smooth and stress-free.
Don’t forget the best drinkware made by small, local businesses — we’re big fans of the Pirani Life tumbler, an eco-friendly version of a Solo Cup, and these Kanga Coolers koozies that keep drinks cold.
