Walking into haberdasher always makes me feel like I'm going back in time. It's beautifully designed and has amazing staff. My husband and I had a baby free night out to celebrate my birthday and haberdasher did not disappoint. We went soon after opening so there was no line but I know they tend to have one later in the evening. We were greeted warmly at the door by the attendant who checked our ids. I was even wished a happy early birthday. When going into the bar, you walk down a staircase into a space that makes you forget you're in downtown San Jose with beautiful reds and burgundy decor. The staff is all smartly dressed; the bartender and bar back were both sweet and funny. I ordered a jack rose (my all time favorite), their seasonal watermelon waltz (this may be a new favorite for me, nice and refreshing) and one of their zero proof cocktails called a Mariposa which was soooo good as well. My husband ordered a couple old fashioned and a watermelon waltz for himself. We had an amazing time and look forward to coming back in the future. read more

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My friends and I went to several bars down the street and none really stood out but we saw Haberdasher and needed to check the place out. There was about a 10 min wait. And they don't allow outside food in even if the food was leftover in Togo bags from dinner. The place was busy when we finally went inside. But the bartenders were fast and we got two rounds of drinks as far as we could order. The dim lighting did look reddish. The large tables were reserved but there plenty of smaller high tops around. Memorable drinks were the perfect pear and the Andean Ascent. Perfect pear was not fruity at all and had a nice aroma and spice to it. The Andean ascent was a nice drink to start with, refreshing with a bit of fizz. read more

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Haberdasher is one of those cocktail bars that immediately nails the mood. Dark, classy, intimate, and just the right amount of old-school speakeasy energy. The drinks were SO good. I had a key lime pie cocktail that somehow tasted exactly like dessert without being overly sweet, and the coconut pineapple drink we ordered was honestly addictive. And if you know about the secret menu... then you already know this place can make practically anything. That's where the fun starts. The bartenders are clearly talented and really know how to craft drinks around what you like. Definitely one of my favorite spots for cocktails and late-night lounge vibes. read more

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They used to have waitstaff take your food & drinks order. Also, you wait in line to get in and then you just have to find a spot to sit or stand. Before they would seat you. That being said, the drinks are amazing here. I love the vibe and the music was on point. read more

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Best summer drink you'll find in San Jose!!!! All drinks are incredible but their seasonals are extra special read more

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A cool old school vibe inside with some tasty drinks. Service was super friendly and they have plenty of bathroom stalls! We ordered the pear and tea cocktails! Would definitely come back! read more

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Nice vibey spot with tasty drinks to match, love the speakeasy feel and variety on the menu. The dimly lit space truly transports you in time. There was a bit of a line to get in but the doorman regulated it pretty well so it never felt overly crowded when you were inside. Looking forward to trying some more of their creative drinks. read more

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I honestly loved everything about this bar/speakeasy!! It was so quaint, rustic, and romantic, and I'm so happy I was on a girl date playing catch-up with my friend!! We got to have two rounds of special holiday cocktails and each one was better than the last! Well, they all had different flavors so I liked all of our drink drinks just because they were so eclectic and unique!! The pear liqueur was incredibly interesting to me. Then the bartender told me that they were a local Eastbay distillery and they do tastings!! So my girl and I are definitely taking public transit to the East Bay to go try out the distillery next!! We will definitely be back to this speakeasy!! read more

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Came here to take out some friends for their birthday and it was a great vibe. The drinks are really good. Service was super nice.

Date night in Downtown San Jose and stopped in at Haberdasher to check it out. Seen it on yelp and needed to cross it off of my bucket list. It was early so we got a place at the front of the line. A few minutes later we were walking down the steps to the speakeasy. Down the stairs and around the corner were some vintage decorations reminiscent of the past. Took another turn and we were greeted with red walls and bowler hat lighting, a cool touch. Walked up to the bar and Julie was welcoming and friendly. she prepared us some drinks all I can say is that she is VERY good at her craft as a bartender. She made us a special concoction called a coconut cream sickle. This coconut cream cycle was smooth, tropical light and very refreshing. It was so good that we ordered two more. Took our drinks and looked for table to sit at. The place is on the smaller side and seating seamed limited. Found a table and sat to enjoy our drinks. There is no table service here so you need to get your drinks at the bar and your small bites at the bar too. Ambience was loud with music playing and lots of conversations. read more

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Downtown San Jose's first speakeasy is still going strong after all these years. Their bartenders are highly skilled and knowledgeable, and can recommend something for anyone's tastes or even make something custom for you. This time I loved a lot of their special Halloween drinks and also a lot of their caffeinated drinks, like their Tie Tea and Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini. Unfortunately they don't have any substantial food, only 3 choices of nuts, so plan to eat before or after. Plenty of seating inside despite the small space. read more

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One of my favorite bars in the Bay. Haberdasher is an awesome speakeasy bar with a tailor shop/home-y vibe. They've always got a great selection on the menu but if you ask them to make you a drink based on a flavor profile you describe, they will also make you something stellar. Some must-trys at Haberdasher are the Black lodge and the Old Fashioned. They do something with the Old Fashioned that makes it really phenomenal. All the bartenders are super knowledgeable and are great. I'd come here all the time if I could! read more

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I've been visiting Haberdasher since it was Singlebarrel and I'm always excited to go because the drinks are just that good. Dropped in with my bro around 9 as it was starting to pick up. Dark, swanky, the definition of a speakeasy. Had to grab a seat at the bar to watch all the action. Shout out to Rebecca and her ability to really hone in on my drink preferences (sorry for testing you), but bravo for stringing three winners for me and my bro. Penicillin (bright acid)- Small Mistake (dark complex) - Orchard Sour (apricot/acid). Everyone seemed to be in a good mood tonight- I'm sure the drinks helped! Thank you for making every visit here amazing Team Haberdasher! read more

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Absolutely loved the Haberdasher! Such a fun speakeasy vibe that takes you back in time -- we really need more places like this. The vibe is nice and classy but still very fun and upbeat, with a dimly lit ambiance. Even the bathroom fits the vibe! Staff are also all dressed up in apt attire and are very attentive and both serve and clean up quickly. The Sampalok and little Betty were both delicious and very high-quality drinks! I came on a Friday night around 8pm and it was not crowded then, but within an hour it got really crowded, and after passing by the line was growing. But there is no cover so it is worth a wait if there is one! Definitely recommend and I want to come back and try more. read more

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Loved the drinks at Haberdasher. They had a holiday menu when we went, which just provided more options of tasty drinks to choose from. Pricing is reasonable for cocktails (about $18-19). Interior is very speakeasy vibes, small tables, dim lights and hat lamps! You have to order at the bar even if you're at a table (one bartender at each end of the bar), so during weekends there can be a line, but they worked through drinks crazy fast, so it wasn't too long of a wait. Staff was attentive and fast to clear empty glasses from the table and keep the water station full and stocked with glasses. They were also very helpful and will check if you just want to close out your tab at the bar (can bypass the line) or want to place another order. All in all, loved the experience here and would come back. Line outside can get long, so be prepared and better to uber since parking nearby is pretty bad (or expensive). read more

Stopped by for this new-to-me cocktail, plus live music: 4.6/5: Little Betty: Johnnie Walker Scotch, Lagavulin 8 year scotch, ginger liqueur, Thai basil, lemon, bitters. It brings out the better flavor aspects of scotch. On the first Thursdays of the month, they have a band 6-10. It's mostly rap. The music is quite good. Great vibe. Here are my favorites from previous menus: They can make most of these: 4.9: Beer Flip. Rum, whole egg, sugar, dark beer. The dark beer lends the perfect bitterness to the rum. 4.9: Orchard Sour: Cognac, apricot, cinnamon, lemon 4.9: The Fall-Back: Laird's AppleJack, lemon, ginger beer. 4.8: The Idylewild is an excellent cobbler; it has a sour cherry note. 4.8: Mexican Chocolate Flip: Spiced rum, Tia maria, chocolate bitters, whole egg 4.7: East India Daiquiri: Batavia Arrack, Canton Ginger, pimento dram 4.7: Zihuatanejo: Mezcal, white vermouth, rosemary, lemon. 4.7: The basil gimlet is excellent. They use Junipero gin. 4.6: Paloma, on tap. tequila, agave, grapefruit soda. Good, but the flavor could be bolder. Good value batched cocktail. read more

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Came here a couple of times with friends. I think this speakeasy takes you out of San Jose. We don't have many, and the vibe feels like you're time traveling to the 1920s. I had a hard time going to it for a while because there always seemed to be a long line. When you get downstairs, there's an adequate amount of seats and good ventilation. The noise isn't too loud. I think some of the cocktails are basic, but there are others that stand out. The menu is easy to read through a QR code. The service is always great, even with the guy working the door upstairs. For drinks, I usually go for a beer. I've had their watermelon cocktail which is refreshing. One of their cocktails is a pink peppercorn flavor inspired by the ice cream at Penny's; I felt indifferent about it as the pepper flavor wasn't that strong. Prices are normal for the Bay--a bit on the expensive side. Overall I'd love to come back. read more

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This is the best speakeasy in San Jose, in my opinion. Classy, incredible staff, great vibes, and the drinks were top notch. We came here during the summer months so we got the summer beverages. I remember mine was watermelon flavored and you can tell it was made with real watermelon juice, not artificial watermelon. It was really refreshing and strong! read more

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Came here with a friend who was visiting me and I had a great experience with the staff here! Rebecca at the bar made me an incredible custom cocktail and it was so so good. She took into account my personal taste and also matched it to my outfit which just really made my whole week! Highly recommend coming here to get a custom cocktail and chilling with friends. I will say it was a little dead and awkward inside when I was there (Saturday night closer to closing) but that's no fault of anyone who works there! I'm new to San Jose and am learning quickly that everything closes very early. read more

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Speakeasy bar with 1920s theme as soon as you enter. Excellent service and they have great cocktails! Since it's summer, we were recommended the delicious watermelon drink! I also requested a custom drink where I told the bartender my preferences of taste/liquor/style and she made it exactly how I described! read more

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Thank you Yelpers for your reviews. Always wanted to check out a speakeasy bar. Wondering if I was going to open up some secret door or curtain to a secret hideaway. Haberdasher wasn't like that at all. Just went down the stairs to this 1920's era which opened up to a red room. Seating is limited but I enjoyed the ambiance and mixture of the crowd. We had an Old fashion and a Paloma. Pretty simple drinks. Overall date night was much needed. read more

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Our group had a blast here last night! Great drinks, nice ambience and super friendly staff! What else can you ask for a wonderful Galentine? It was our first time at Haberdasher as a group celebrating Galentine together. We got there at 6pm on a rainy Thursday night. I highly recommend parking at the convention center garage which is just across the street from Haberdasher, instead of circling around trying to find street metered parking. We felt like celebrities walking down the red carpeted staircase leading to Haberdasher's main area. The vibes here was retro mixed with modern and we totally in love with it. Totally the vibe we were looking for. Personally, I enjoyed how friendly and attentive bartenders were! They made the best drinks! We tried the Pagoda (sweet), Oaxacan Traffic Jam (smoky and spicy), and the Strawberry Mojitos (refreshing with real bits of smashed strawberries). All were well made to our likings and we appreciated that. Thanks Haberdasher's owner and staff for our great private event last night. We all had a memorable time here and highly recommend! read more

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This is a great speakeasy bar in San Jose. They get a lot of word-of-mouth advertisement for bartender's choice cocktails. I'd say their menu is pretty good and the bartenders are also quite good. However, the bartender's choice drinks I've seen people get are mostly just other existing drinks that are not on the menu. I think the quality of the non menu drinks also depends a lot on which bartender you get. All that said, I still bring folks here, as I think it's the best bar of its kind in South Bay. read more

Given the description, I was expecting to have a hard time finding the door. Needless to say, there was a person stationed at the front checking IDs, so no speakeasy feel to it. After you enter, you feel transported back in time. Overall ambience gives me the vibe of pubs in England. Loud and can get routy when it's full. The speakeasy concept doesn't quite apply here. Drinks are ordered at the bar, and you bring it back to your tables yourselves. Water is also self-service. During the holiday season, the place is well decorated and festive. They even have seasonal drinks as well, which was delightful. I read more

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This place came highly recommended, and I'm so glad I finally checked it out. I tried a mix of their craft on draft cocktails and house fittings, and every drink was perfectly balanced; you can really tell the bartenders care about their craft. The lighting is on the dim side, but it adds to the cozy, speakeasy vibe. Overall, a great spot for thoughtfully made drinks and a neat atmosphere. read more

Such a cute and fun bar, definitely will be coming back. All the employees are super sweet and friendly and it made the experience so much better. The ambiance is amazing and I loved the drinks too! read more

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Have I just found my latest and greatest watering hole?! Let's start with the staff. Always start with the staff they're the first impression and my first impression was beyond expectation. Considering the classy red and velvet interior reminiscing of the times of speakeasies and prohibition; When people were looking for a more elevated experience. You'd expect an stuffy and pretentious vibe but it was exactly opposite of that. Welcoming and professional the bar staff skilled were clearly notable by the quality of drinks being served. Each drink served was better than the next. read more

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Great location, loved the ambiance and vibe. Didn't appreciate the long wait time, but totally understand that it's required due to the popularity. Half the drinks were well appreciated and half of them just didn't click .its still a great place to meet with friends over drinks. read more

4.5 STARS Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024 Time: around 6:30pm Party of: 5 After a super late lunch, my friends and I decided to stop by Haberdasher. I adore speakeasy type bars, so this was definitely up my alley. Since we were celebrating my birthday, I already had a fair amount to drink before we arrived. I believe it was pretty easy to get in and find a table. They do card at the door, so have your ID on hand, I know I got a manhattan. I recall it being nicely balanced. Judging from pic, the three boys all got old fashioneds. My gf is more of vodka drinker when there's no wine around, so I think she got a vodka and tonic or soda. Looks like we also got some almonds. Not sure if someone ordered them or if they were complimentary. We were here for a good 2 hours and I wanted to stay longer. Definitely a fun spot if you enjoy your cocktail bars. REVIEW #3557 read more

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First time going to Haberdasher. This was a little difficult to find, but the challenge made it worth. They had pretty unique drinks that were seasonal. Unfortunately I could not get a picture of them. It was dark inside. I'd come for the ambiance. The staff are really nice and informative. Restrooms are clean. Seating may be tough to get when busy. read more

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I really enjoy this place for some well made drinks. It does sometimes take some time to get in but I feel like it's so that everyone has a chance to get a seat or be comfortable within the space. The staff is always friendly and talkative and make a mean espresso martini. Probably my fave in the area. And their other drinks are fantastic as well. read more

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Small speakeasy bar and lounge, with a small stairway down. Great and super easy to understand menu selection with extremely friendly and attentive bartenders. Coming back for sure! read more

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I wouldn't call this hidden or a speakeasy because it's easily accessible from the street. Although there's no name on the outside, just a logo of a hat and tie. For sure speakeasy vibe. The servers are all dressed in true Haberdasher theme with a measuring tape around their neck. Inside has the dim underground lighting. We stopped for one drink and I couldn't make up my mind. So many great choices. We got Pagoda and Putter Up. The Pagoda has the green basil drops that almost look like mold!..haha very tasty. The Putter Up was with scotch. Too strong for me. They have tables, booths and high top tables. There's a glass case in the back full of high end premium spirits. You can join $25 monthly membership to get 5 rare tastings a month. read more

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This is a very cool old school style speakeasy in downtown San Jose. It gets busy and you may have to wait in line before you get in. Luckily, it was a Sunday night and our wait was only about 10 minutes. The cocktails are carefully crafted. My husband and I found a cozy booth to unwind and enjoy some cocktails. My favorite was the gin and herb tonic. My husband enjoyed the tie tea. The bartenders are super busy yet very friendly. The red lighting and decor really give off an old school feel. I loved the mix of music ranging from oldies to jazz. I would definitely come back. read more

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This unassuming bar will surprise you with its attention to detail. When you walk in, you'll feel like you're transported to the 1920s. Leaning on the prohibition era and Chaplin aesthetic, this basement speakeasy has employees wearing bowler hats, mustaches, and ties. Their cocktails have cute, themed names, and even their light fixtures "wear" hats! Even though the bar can get quite busy, I appreciate how guests know to keep their volume down. My group tried three cocktails: Hunting Season, Tie Tea, and Pagoda. Hunting Season was a bit too strong for me. There was nothing to mask the alcohol and bitterness. Admittedly, it just wasn't the right drink for me, but I appreciated the presentation of it! The Tie Tea and Pagoda were both delicious, though! The sweetness of the oak syrup adds a slightly nutty flavor that pairs nicely with the Thai tea and coffee jelly. The half-and-half adds some body to create a very fulfilling and enjoyable drink when mixed with espresso liqueur, rum, and vodka. The uniqueness of the Pagoda really blew me away! It was the most beautiful drink among the three. I was intrigued by the basil oil floating on top of it. It's a light and refreshing drink that almost tastes like an alcoholic basil lemonade. This was my favorite drink of the night! read more

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Service is baller to say the least. There was one bartender there that just was the light of this world. You could tell she knows her stuff and her personality is beyond amazing. Y'all go there and be kind to that staff. They were professional and beyond hospitable. From door security to every person I encountered. Drinks were festive and the ambiance was chill. Also, whoever setup the sound system in there knew what they were doing, the acoustics are perfect. read more

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We were walking in the area trying to figure out where to go next and stumbled upon this place where our friend heard good things about. We decided to give it a try. Surprisingly, there was no line (we went at a good time, a little before 10pm), but we waited a bit until we were able to find seats for our large group. The vibes are different (in a good way). Truly felt like we were in the early 1900s. Drinks are good! read more

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I came on a Sunday night and it was packed! Parking was all street parking which was also pretty full. No wait for entry and we just found a counter to sit at until a booth opened. This bar is underground and they blast the air so it gets pretty cold. Menus are all QR and you go to the bar to order. Barista was great but took about 10min to order and 5min for drinks since there's only 2 baristas for the whole place which had a bunch of seating and it was a full house with many large groups so you can expect a longer wait on more packed days. 7/10 Golden Genmai $16 - Apricot flavor was strong and sweet. Not too special of a drink but also not bad. 6.5/10 Putter Up $16 - Passion fruit flavor was masked by the grapefruit and the mix was just more of an ok drink because you couldn't taste either separately. Still a refreshing drink with a pinch of sourness. 7/10 Sweet Stache $16 - uses a whole egg beaten in with a mixer so it's quite creamy. Flavor wise it's comparable to the first one but hard to describe. Not a bad try. 5/10 Matcha Flip $17 - off menu item that I asked for. It also uses a whole egg and has the same creamy consistency but their matcha used is low quality. Matcha strength was low, taste was bitter and a bit artificial. Menu: https://www.haberdashertogo.com/regular-menu read more

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I love this place! Came here on a first date, me dressed up and he tall, dark, and handsome. The cocktails were wonderful, and definitely put us in 'the mood'! The only downside was the doorman calling me "man'. Please respect! read more

very chill dim light dark bar and the bathroom gives 50s vibes i love :33333333333333333