Cute little bar/lounge downtown. There's inside seating, but pretty crowded on busy nights. Their outside seating is spacious, pretty, and heated. They have rotating drinks, so that's pretty cool. Service was good. read more

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What on earth happened to this place? Used to be a classy place with cool bartenders. Now it's a TGIF Fridays with horrific music and bad bartenders. Ugh. read more

Beer was good and quick but food never came! Others were complaining about their wait time too The place is nice and personal were friendly but very disorganized. They' noticed our beer was about run out and came to ask if we wanted a second round. We asked for the food but they had no record of the order so we had to cancel and go to a different place. The place is so nice so they need to do something to reinvent. I've been to restaurants where there's only 2 people running the bar and taking care of twice the amount of costumers while chatting and having fun. read more

My first cocktail review Had a Saturday night out with friends and the local friend introduced us this great sit down bar! Environment: there were cool decorations in the bar. It's a great environment for a group of friends hang out, grab a drink or go on a date Drink: I ordered OFF ON A COMET. It's a strawberry infused drink. It's really good! I really like fruit flavor drink and the waitress recommended a perfect one for me. My friend ordered BALTIMORE GUN CLUB. It's delicious. I never had a cocktail that's served hot! It's such a fun experience and good drink. Parking: there's a parking garage very close by, I think we parked about 3 hours it costs ~$9 I also think they change drink menu frequently, which make it more fun to come back more often! read more

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A stunning pub that should be on your list to visit even better if you can stake your claim as "your spot" in San Jose. The decor is amazing and while it's has a super cool "gangs of New York" retro vibe the modern music and massive bar enables it to feel classy, modern, and comfortable all at the same time. It does have a few TVs with sports on too. Lucky tip: the drink prices are very fair. An Appleton mai tai is only 12 dollars and tasty. Take an Uber the drinks are strong and tasty. You'll want more than one or two or three. The staff is great. The food is great. Several people in our group had the fish and chips and the burgers -- all were super happy. But I think we all appreciated the small plates the most. I think we tried just about everything on that side of the menu. It was a flawless experience for our group of 10. We booked the semi-private space and had a blast. This is a great bar with great food. The bar staff are very professional and at the top of their game. They bring a lot of knowledge to their craft cocktail service. If you are new to whiskey -- this is a great bar to learn and explore new cocktails. Do not miss an opportunity to be a regular at Five Points. Whiskey Wednesday is heaven. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night and this place was popping. They had a live dj playing some good hits and the place got more packed as the night went on. They also have a big bar selection and serve cute fancy drinks. If ever hanging out by San Pedro, you will definitely want to check this place out. read more

This bar has great cocktails but is also a hidden gem for good food! We ordered the roasted turkey sandwich, the impossible and regular burger. All of our entrees were delicious! The turkey sandwich in particular was out of this world. It was so good, I forgot to take pictures! This is a fun place for a date, happy hour, or to just grab a bite or drink by yourself. read more

Nice hidden place in DT San Jose. It's around a lot of other bars but this one caught our attention because they were playing good music. The crowd was just right in my opinion. It wasn't too crowded where you were on top of each other but there was a little wait for drinks. I was able to secure a table to sit, which is nice because some places remove tables so they can have more people. They have a seasonal menu that is written above the full bar. It's craft cocktails. I actually don't even remember seeing that they had beer or anyone else holding one. I ordered their cucumber mule which was light and delicious. We also had some margaritas, old fashions, and other mixed drinks. This is a typical bar where the over charge for drinks. My cucumber mule was probably 12oz if that and cost $16 without a tip. All in all it was a fun place. read more

This is probably one of my lowkey favorite bars in downtown SJ. First of all they have live music, I think on multiple nights, which is always a win. The DJ's have always been pretty good. Solid playlists, current and older hits, and they let the songs play out a bit rather than ruining the vibe by switching the track every 30 secs. It is always a legit cocktail bar. They've got some drink menu staples and then a seasonal rotation that will fit the vibe for the weather outside. There is a dance floor in the front, chill event space in the back and a patio even further in the back. The bartenders are good and make these delicious cocktails in good time. Security is friendly and the danger dogs are usually ready and waiting for you upon leaving. I've never been there early enough for food but I'm looking forward to making a happy hour if I'm not completely buried at work. Food review to come soon. read more

Went during their happy hour while there were not many other customers. Great happy hour cocktails. Fun atmosphere and friendly staff. I've been at night and it gets busy but it's still a top destination when I'm in the area. read more

As a downtown denizen, this review would have been very different five years ago. How does a five star classy cocktail bar become 1 star dirty dance club? Let's break it down with "five points" of their history. See what I did there? 2016-17 - 5 stars. When Five Points first opened it had a lot of potential and it definitely reached it by the end of their first in year in business. The place was hip, classy, and featured an incredible ambiance with slightly elevated food and amazing cocktails that attracted a diverse, fun, and posh crowd. Cheers! 2018 - 4 stars. As Five Points entered finished out their second year of business the food wasn't as good, but the cocktails were still top notch. The menu had seasonal drinks and the place had live music on "Whiskey Wednesday," which helped draw in a lovely crowd. Cheers! 2019 - 3 stars. This is when Five Points starts to mutate into something else as TVs were added randomly. Most importantly, the Penny Library was removed and with this move, class and sophistication was shown the door and just about anything that walks was allowed on the new tiny dance floor. Sigh. Food became truly an afterthought now as the menu just featured fries and fries remixed. But the cocktails were still delicious. Unfortunately, "Whiskey Wednesday" was eliminated and so was live music and was replaced with DJs on certain nights that started to lure in a different crowd that was not as refined. Cheers, I guess? 2020-21 - 2 stars. Alright, 2020 was mostly a bust. However, in 2021 things went from bad to worse with this place. Once again, food no longer mattered. The cocktails were still good and they brought back weekly events such live jazz on Monday and added "Tequila Tuesday." But sadly, they started adding DJs more nights of the week and it attracted a a very different crowd that was not as diverse, fun, or posh. Check, please! 2022 - 1 star. This is the year that Five Points officially became another dirty downtown club circa 2007. The original hip and classy cocktail bar is long gone. For some dumb reason, "Whiskey Wednesday" has been eliminated. They add "70s night" but they don't play anything close to '70s music. It's closer to standard issue DJ driven drivel. Speaking of, they have DJs 5 five nights a week now. Cocktails are $16 and up now, but don't expect to sip on them over good company or conversation. The music is louder than any dance club in downtown. It's mega loud and unbearable. Boy bye! Basura! read more

Enjoyed the cocktails there and off the menu items. I go there every week for jazz night. What I don 't like are the interactions I get with the bouncers there. You don't have to be professional pricks read more

This was a fun spot at San Pedro Square in San Jose! We stopped in for a cocktail and tried one of their speciality drinks that was listed on an artistic chalk wall behind the bar. The vibe and music was perfect for a Friday night! read more

We wanted to enjoy a drink at San Pedro square in peace, and in a great environment. We stumbled across five points, and we were immediately greeted, and we went inside. Server immediately gave us a menu, and took our order. The cocktails were amazing!!!! Fast service. Aim on fire or whatever you call it was straight GASOLINE!!! It will get the job done. Check them out, and give them a shot. read more

Five Points - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Tiki Thursday is on! I recommend the top 4 drinks: 4.7/5 When the Levy breaks: A variation of the hurricane, with a bolder rum backbone, and a tangy twinge. It's awesome. Invented by Erik + Rolando. Smith & Cross rum, passion fruit, lime, grenadine, orange bitters 4.7/5: The Tempest Fog is excellent. one of the best pineapple rum Tiki drinks I've encountered. invented by Erik. Pineapple rum, honey, coconut, banana foam 4.6/5: The pina colado has a float of plantation pineapple run, and it's awesome. Stir to taste. It still has the addictive tropical sweetness of a pina colada, but also has the backbone that is missing from most. Flora de cana, pineapple, coconut, pineapple rum float 4.5/5 Mai Tai: A really good rhum agricole version. It has a nuanced funky lime flavor going on. Invented by Erik. Regular & Agricole rum, lime, dry curacao, orgeat 3/5: Victory. A low ABV version of a 3 dots and a dash. Nice flavor, but not enough alcohol to prop it up. Plantation dark & white, orange, lime, allspice dram, cinnamon, ango, prosecco 3/5: The life of pablo is a 3-layered swizzle. The bottom layer is great. Pineapple rum, falernum, Suze, basil, lemon 3/5: The Hemingway daiquiri is OK. You can go with spiced rum or white. Rum, maraschino, grapefruit, lime 2/5: The Ghoul is a generic muddled fruit drink. Dark & light rum, pineapple, grenadine, absinthe read more

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The drinks are always the high point. For the volume and quality it can't be beat. I love the Dj's from Thursday- Sunday. Definitely a must stop if you are in downtown San Jose. Never tried the food so I can't speak on that but I have to one of these days. read more

Went here with some coworkers after a long day of work. We weren't from here and lived 1 hour in a half away from SJ. When it comes to food or drinks and having a great time, traveling is not a problem. We've been here about three times and absolutely love this place. It's usually busy but the drinks are absolutely worth it. We love the DJ's taste in music, especially on weekends & the bouncers/security guards are always so nice and welcoming. The aesthetics was well-put together and honestly kudos to the bartenders, the drinks are always amazing :-) read more

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Went on a Tuesday night. They have 50% off on tequilas and tacos for 3$ both was good and music was great! Would recommend for a nice weekday bar night! read more

Stopped by here for Southern Star and Green Ray - both super delish if you have the patience to wait or smash through the crowds. Not sure if they have food, I'm sure they do but drinks are well worth the trouble if you can! Looking forward to being back to try the other goodies read more

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Amazing whiskey tasting experience here! I got the essentials flight, and as a person who has had Elijah Craig before I was happy to see it on the menu. Personally at the end of my experience I didn't enjoy any of the new ones to try, but I was glad I had a chance to try them. I'll stick to my Bullet-it Ryes and Four Roses Otherwise I ended up getting a penicillin with the Glenfiddich 12 year which was a delight to end the night. It's DT San Jose so parking is not the most convenient but I went on a Wednesday night. Overall I'd love to come again when visiting. Ps Noelle was an amazing server! She was kind and attentive! read more

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Perfect spot for some after work drinks in DTSJ. The bartenders were super attentive and the drinks/fries were good! We were super surprised to see that they offered happy hour deals on Fridays as well which is awesome!! Overall nothing to complain about! Not the most fancy cocktails around but they were tasty and strong which was great! read more

Five Points - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

*NOTE: USE THE PATIO ENTRANCE, FRONT DOOR IS CLOSED* Came here at 7ish and got seated inside. I felt totally safe cause we were all spaced out, but when it got to 9ish, it started to fill up. They didn't really space people out, that's when I felt unsafe and got the F! out of there. Got some snacks for the table. Fries were amazing because it was served with a side of Cajun aoili or something like that. Meatballs were so meaty, but felt uncooked inside. And, the Mac and cheese were to die for!! All in all, I was so happy this place survived the pandemic and adopted the new norm. read more

Solid cocktail bar in Downtown San Jose, lots of old historic charm and nice big booths to meet up and chat with friends. My friend Archie brought me and another friend Diana here for a drink. The place was pretty much empty, so we got to choose our seats and talk without a huge crowd or trying to talk over a loud room. I ordered a Manhattan with the feeling that I was going to get a good one and I was right. We just had a couple drinks and we were on our way to the next spot. read more

Overpriced drinks, rude bartenders and bouncers. I tried to order a shot of tequila and the bartender was too lazy to go look for it so she just rudely told me it wasn't available. I thought this was supposed to be one of the classier and more upscale bars but it's quickly morphed into the same terrible downtown dump that so many other bars have turned into. After about 45 minutes of hanging out at the bar, I was surrounded by three out of shape bouncers who accused me of "harassment". When I asked the lead bouncer with a mop head haircut, he couldn't explain what the harassment was. Considering I never even talked to anyone other than the bartender to order my drinks, it was a pretty ridiculous allegation. I just got up and left after that. I was spending good money here too but I won't be back and I won't be recommending this place to anyone in the future as well. read more

Hubby and I came in on a fairly quiet Wednesday night after attending an event close by. It was "Wednesday Whisky Night" and the seats were easy to come by. The menu has a variety of options to meet your needs. Bartender came up to us fairly quickly and took our order. I ordered a Clover Club, and hubby got a pisco sour. Our bartender must be either fairly new, or distracted with something because only did he give us the wrong drinks (correctly made, but he switched our drinks) but he also put these drinks in the wrong type of cup (cups matter!). He did realize his mistake afterwards. Sh*t happens! Overall, we were pretty happy with five points and look forward to coming back. read more

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Really loved this bar. Visited during happy hour and had some really good cocktails, loving the Bowery Boy drink in particular. Tasty coconut shrimp. Great service. And a very cool speakeasy look and feel to the decor. I'm a bit biased because I was born and raised in the Five Points of NYC, so the history that this bar represents got me interested from first hearing its name. And it did not disappoint. read more

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Stopped by on a Sunday evening and Justin made me the very best whiskey sour I've ever had. It was perfect.

Such a vibe. The Five Points bar is nestled in Downtown SJ which is ideal. Plenty of parking either on the street (slightly more difficult) or parking structures nearby. Our server was quick to attend to us and our drinks came out quickly. A heavy pour but balanced as well. Can't beat it. Crowds kept to themselves and we had such a great time. Definitely will be returning to try some of the signature cocktails. read more

Cool spot for creative drinks! They were super strong for my personal taste, but if you prefer that, then this is the spot for you! Our waitress was very sweet and attentive- gave great recommendations. read more

Five Points - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

St. Patricks Day, Five Points heavily regulated their entrance. I came to know the consequences of this as someone just walking by on the sidewalk. On St. Patricks Day, Five Points rejected two females from entering the Bar. These two females started to fight after this in front of the bar, causing a large crowd to form and trapping many people who were walking by in the crowd. I was one of those people. The girls fought as even security was just watching. Being trapped there, one girl drove her shoulder into the other and they both fell onto the heavy wooden Five Points street sign that I was standing next to. When they did this, they collapsed on top of me, crushing my leg under both their weight and the weight of the Five Points sign as they continued to fight. I couldn't walk after this, but security was quick enough to deny liability. The girls simply walked away and continued their night, going bar to bar. I was stuck trying to get to the ER, trapped downtown, struggling with walking. I'm still dealing with the injury over a week later. read more

Had an Asian women bartender give us attitude for not tipping her. Literally told us that if we weren't going to tip then to go to another bartender for another drink. Normally we would tip but the service wasn't anything special and we had already been waiting a while. Didn't appreciate her attitude especially since tipping is optional. We didn't end up buying more drinks because of it ‍ read more

Sad that we have not tried Five Points before, their drinks were extremely well made and we loved the vibe they had. My favorite drink was the corpse revived as it was balanced and refreshing. The whiskey flights were a fun way to compares different styles and I need to come back for the connoisseurs flight. The four of us made it through most of the cocktail menu and not a single one was a dud. Come here for a great evening. read more

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Drinks were good, food not so much! However, we only had the wings and they sucked so we didn't go further! It's a no for me!

This is a review for their private events! We hosted a holiday party there last night and they did an amazing job throughout the whole process - booking was easy and fast, they were able to help create a menu and options for exactly what we needed. At the event the workers were so kind and fast! We had about 60 people and their 1 bartender and 1 cocktail server were able to get us all of our drinks incredibly fast and give their recommendations. They also gave me a few free shots to deal with the stress of organizing the event! The food was really good and it was plentiful!! read more

Stopped by here after a Sharks game. The place was packed, but after standing near the bar for awhile, a table opened up. They have unique and tasty cocktails here, which are constantly changing every day. read more

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Very chill vibe. We went around 7 ish. Chill crowd and tasty drinks. Food was tasty too. Fried rice with spam, ouuu lorrd yes.

Try the monarch, it's refreshing and sweet and minty the bb smash is herbal, sweet, and refreshing. The raspberry ale was yummy too. They have live jazz music on Monday night. I didn't expect it to be crowded on a Monday night, they were having a company function that night, and they have lots of nice cocktails so I'm not surprised adults come here after work to relax. Thursday nights are tiki nights. They have lots of different beers on tap, and they have whiskey for tasting, which is cool. Friendly service. It's a classier change of pace from paper plane, although it can be kinda hard to find seating, it's worth checking out. I'll be back to try their other drinks! read more

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Tiki time in San Jo?! I know this isn't a tiki bar, but this place had me feeling like a tiki princess after sippin' on their deliciously sexy cocktails! After attending the Gilroy Garlic festival, I decided to stop off for a quick night cap in San Jose. I was feeling tiki and searched for a tiki bar nearby the in area. Unfortunately, the tiki bar scene is pretty sparse out in San Jo. However when Five Points popped up on my search, I knew I just had to stop by. The pictures of the lovely looking cocktails alone was enough to reel me in. It was a Sunday evening and although I was limited to street parking, I was able to find parking quickly. When I opened the door, I felt like I had just walked into a 1920's movie set! The place was absolutely adorable! It has a nice old school feel with a retro setup that will instantly put you into relaxation mode. There is a beautiful private room to your left that is decorated with the fanciest vintage decor! It's designed like an office with red velvet drapes and large cherry wood bookshelves that are lined with with novels and mini antique statues. The chandelier that hangs above the table is absolutely beautiful! The bar is just gorgeous! It is also comprised of a vintage style cherrywood with the back drop of the bar also resembling that of a library with bookshelves that are lined with bottles of alcohol! The bar is lit up by fluorescent back lights, but the most adorable feature is the wooded library latter! It just seals the deal! Opposite of the bar is the brick wall backdrop lined with booths and tables. The drinks are just phenomenal! I opted for the Paradise Square and the Bitter Beach cocktail, both of which were delightfully tasty! The bitter beach was a bit more potent as it consisted of Jaegermeister, pineapple, lemon, curaçao, and Demerara. I thoroughly enjoyed the Paradise Square! This cocktail seems to be a crowd favorite and consists of vodka, pineapple, lime, orange blossom, and egg white. It was just the amount of "tiki" and tropical that I needed! It was beautifully presented, tasty, and refreshing! The bartenders here are super friendly and quick with their service. This bar was pretty lively, even for a Sunday night! They have a TV for those wonderful game nights and they also serve food, but I wasn't hungry so I passed on it. The live band that performed was awesome! They even took requests which I thought was super dope! Overall, I had an amazing time here and I'm totally looking forward to coming back during my next visit to San Jose! read more

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We wanted to go out a grab a drink on a Friday night and our friends suggested 5 points . All in all a great spot for a drinking night - they had some pretty creative cocktails - wife ordered the miduri and the egg white cocktail which was great (more on the sweet side) and I got the southern boy which was more on the sour side and came at a pretty nice mug.our friends took a glass of rose (thumbs up) and a whisky raspberry cocktail - also very tasty . The atmosphere was great - we came in at 10p on a Fri night , by 11 the pace was packed and folks were dancing and having fun. Recommended ! read more

Ive been here a few times! Always a chill great experience. Very unique decor. I sat at the Catholic Church benches lol. I went there with some random ppl I met at Dr Funks earlier. I got this drink Off on a Comet. It has: strawberry-infused calvados, st. george spiced pear, lemon sherbet, peychaud's. I parked at the SPSquare garage it's free for the 1st 90 mins. read more