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    Cash Only

    4.0 (114 reviews)
    Mon 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Tue 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    CASH ONLY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
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    Juke Box
    Divey
    Casual

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    Quoc H.

    Parking: Downtown SJ is all metered or parking lots that should be free for a time limit. Interior: Dive bar vibes interior with low lighting, moderate noise level, and not too packed on a weekend night. Plenty of table seating, bar seating, and pool table in the back room. Wait Time: None, just ordered at the bar and they made it within 5-10min. Items Order: 10/10 Frozen Irish Coffee $11 - This is probably their specialty and was fire! Very refreshing, good coffee flavor, just the right amount of alcohol strength. 8/10 Whiskey Apple $11 - it's solid but not a wow. Apple flavor isn't strong but still refreshing drink. 6/10 Daiquiri $10 - I don't remember much besides sit being a strong drink and wasnt too great. 6/Gibson $9 - same sentiment as the daiquiri

    Frozen Irish coffee
    Ethan W.

    It's a pretty casual, actually cash only bar with dim ambient lighting. They have ATMs if you need. There's a bit of an Old western theme going on with wooden barrels, leather couches. Pretty spaced out seating areas too so it's good for talking / catching up. Their frozen Irish coffee drink is superb. It's almost like drinking a milkshake and the alcohol isn't overpowering.

    Hayley A.

    We love the atmosphere of this bar - it's a great place to satisfy everyone. There are games in the back, and the front is a bit more intimate. drinks are great too!

    Frozen Irish coffee & a shot
    Katarina R.

    This place is my go to for a few drinks and good vibes. Usually not super packed, but good crowds. And as the name states it is CASH ONLY, but not to worry if you don't have any on you because they have a couple ATMs available with only about a $1 service fee. So the vibe is very classic and all the bartenders are great and attentive! Haven't seen him in a while but Jay was the BEST. They also have a pool table for anyone interested! So onto the drinks (the best part) not only are the prices great but the few specialty drinks they're known for are to die for. Specifically their frozen Irish coffee and their whiskey apple (trust me). Even if you're not a big whiskey drinker I promise you'll enjoy either of these. I'll always recommend Cash Only!

    Elizabeth M.

    Met a couple of friends after work. The place is literally "ca$h only!" they do have an ATM. The place is pretty nice with the wall décor and pictures. My friends ordered beer and shots. I ordered an Irish coffee, it was pretty good like a frozen coffee with a shot. fast service!

    This bar replaced the Dive Bar gem.. but what an Upgrade!! QUALITY drinks. Take a break from the sugary what the heck drinks at all the shake tail clubs .. and experience some interesting handcrafted drinks with quality liquor. I don't drink anywhere else now. I'll pregame at Cash only and walk to wherever I want to go after.. Crowd is laid back and the tenders are down to earth and easy to talk with. I love Cash

    A great representation of the one, the only, Johnny Cash on the inside wall as you enter Cash Bar.
    Ron P. M.

    My wife and I used to hang here years ago when it was called Dive Bar. It's transformed and is a great Downtown San Jose bar to hangout after work (if you work downtown). No attitude bartenders and regulars. My go to is the Whiskey Apple or the Greyhound. As the bar's name states, "Cash Only." Don't worry. There's an ATM by the jukebox against the wall with the great mural of Johnny Cash. If you're looking for a downtown bar with no nonsense drinks (whiskey and beer), down to earth bartenders, and a chill vibe, then head on over to Cash Only.

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    Michael M.

    Cash Only is a great bar to hang out! They have this delicious drink called a Whiskey Apple that I highly recommend! As the name states, it is a freshly juiced green apple mixed with whisky! The drinks came out very quickly, and you even get a dollar coins as change!

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    Cool little dive bar! Pool table in back, awesome staff, a drink and chill type place. Definitely Recommend

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    I went here for Halloween, and the scariest thing was the margarita. Tasted like dishwasher liquid at best :)

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    Do they play country music?

    We do play country, but the playlist is VERY eclectic, with blues, ska, punk, outlaw country, rock, and more. If it sounds like you should be drinking whiskey or gin to it, its probably on the list!… Read more

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    Go upstairs for peace and quiet, stay down stairs for more of a casual bar scene…read more Their drinks are great. Unfortunately I do not remember what I had...except for one that had "absinthe" which was obviously the fake American version of it. Each cocktail has a very thorough description so you can pick and choose to your liking. Every cocktail was about $17 each. Which is pricey! but that's how it is these days. But you should be assured the quality here is real good. I had to dock 1 star for the interesting choice of leaving the emergency door ajar all night the time i went. While it did help with the steamy temps inside, wow did it ruin the night for those who sit close to the door! It was very cold and windy so maybe leaving it too open was an uninformed choice. Parking is tricky, it's mostly street. There's some residential areas you can park at if you don't mind walking farther. Definitely going back, but a little farther away from the door next time.

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    Stopped by at 10 pm on a Saturday night and it was busy! Luckily, we were able to find a table…read morepretty quickly and ordered drinks at the bar. The cocktails are good and very overpriced in my opinion. Nice bar, nice location, and good service. It's a great place to stop by if you are hopping at bars in San Jose or even catching a comedy show at Improv.

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