Nice bar Went for the governor watch party and they did a…read moregreat job keeping up with the crowd. Staff were all nice, efficient, and fun. We were there for drinks only - they have an extensive selection, but they could probably increase the wine selection. Would I go back? Yes!

Came here on a weeknight to meet up with a friend. I am not much of a drinker and had hoped to get…read morea non-alcoholic beverage. The options were limited. I got a nonalcoholic raspberry glider. It was pretty sweet and I wouldn't get it again. There was live music playing - but it was so loud we had to leave the space to be able to talk and catch up. Came here again with a friend on a Friday after work and it was pretty empty- plenty of seats and they did have a non alcoholic beer option. Didn't seem like a particularly happening place, but we were able to catch up and there was plenty of seating both indoors and outside.

This bar is busy inside San Pedro Square, serving both on tap beer and cocktails…read more The line gets long but service moves pretty fast. The cocktails were pretty but I couldn't taste any of the gin or vodka. It was like a drinking sugar water. At almost $20 per drink after tip, you would think there would be at least a full shot in each drink.

We came across this bar while eating around San Pedro square and will definitely be coming back…read more The service was great the bartender Carlos was amazing with drinks and super friendly. We didn't get any food but the drinks were delicious. Love the vibe of the place it was relaxed and nice. The spicy mango margarita was yummy and DEFINITELY spicy. The raspberry hang glider was a refreshing vodka cocktail drink. Will definitely come back again.

I've been here a couple times now and they have both excellent spirit-forward and refreshing…read morecocktails. They sometimes rotate themed menus depending on the holiday. The Bowery has their own menu. There's a bit of a wait to get inside and can get crowded, but it's worth a stop if you find yourself in DTSJ.

The cocktails are very good. If you are coming here to grab a well-made drink, it delivers…read more However, this is not the place for food or for watching sports. The food is solid, but overpriced for what you get. And while they have an enormous TV, the setup is not sports-friendly. The sports channel availability makes Five Points a poor choice if you want to watch the game. You're better off going to The Brit next door for a proper sports experience. Think of this spot as a cocktail bar, not a sports bar or a food destination. Set expectations accordingly.

Huge props to San Pedro Square, the city of San Jose, and the San Jose Earthquakes for making the…read more2026 World Cup so fun and exiting for the city! I went to the Canada vs. South Africa game on a Sunday, so the vibes and crowds were very chill and not too crowded at all. There was plenty of room on the street, and I also liked how there were so many other areas and screens inside the market and also in their patio, so you're not just limited to the street outside. Really cool that you can get drinks to go and enjoy them outside. The flow can be a bit confusing though, there's certain sidewalks and ramps you need to take to get to certain restaurants and buildings. You also can't take outside food into the Market itself (including drinks). Will definitely try to go back for more games before this ends for good!

2026 WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY "TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS"…read more Whenever there was a World Cup I would go to pubs to drink, eat, and watch. Since the USA was co-hosting the 2026 World Cup along with Mexico and Canada I wanted to see if there was a World Cup watch party worth going to. San Jose is the perfect city in the Bay Area to watch the World Cup as the Earthquakes play there. After searching on the web, San Jose Earthquakes were hosting World Cup watch parties at San Pedro Square Market. The first game I attend for the World Cup watch party was USA-Paraguay. I have a stake on this game. I bought three games at Levi's Stadium for the World Cup including the Round of 32 with the first-place winner of Group D, which USA is in. I waited in anticipation for this 6:00 PM game. I was amazed to witness USA ahead 3-0 at halftime. The second half I was concerned when Paraguay scored, but at the end USA won 4-1. With this result I was 50% sure the USA would finish first in Group D. People celebrated and danced after USA won. I knew I had to come back to San Pedro Square Market. The second USA game I watched here was against Australia on Juneteenth. The day after USA beat Paraguay, Australia shockingly beat Turkey 2-0. The stage was set. USA would move to the Round of 32 if they beat Australia. At halftime USA was ahead 2-0. The game ended with that final score. I was 90% sure USA would finish first in their group. (Later that night Turkey lost to Paraguay that resulted USA finishing first in Group D.) The scenes at San Pedro Square Market were great after the USA's wins with the DJ playing hip hop songs the crowd danced to. However I want to make a request to the DJ. At Seattle after USA beat Australia John Denver's song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was played inside the stadium with the fans singing. Please DJ to get the crowd hype for the next USA games play "Take Me Home, Country Roads". I guarantee the attendees at San Pedro Square Market will make the atmosphere the loudest World Cup watch party in the Bay Area.

Love this spot, especially before a Sharks game! The atmosphere is great and full of Sharks fans!…read moreWe sat near the window so we could people watch while we ate and drank. To drink, we ordered the 34-ounce Drake's Juicy Hoot Hazy IPA, which was HUGE, but definitely fun. For food, we split the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, and it was AMAZING! The meat was cooked perfectly, the bun was soft, and the cheese was incredibly gooey and delicious. It also had bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños mixed in, which added great flavor. Surprisingly, it wasn't spicy at all. In fact, I didn't even realize there were jalapeños in it until I read the ingredients later while writing this review. All I knew at the time was that the cheesy, peppery goodness made every bite incredible. The staff were all super nice and friendly, which we appreciated. I would have given 5 stars, but there were a couple small things. When we first walked in it felt extremely warm inside, even though it wasn't hot outside, so I'm not sure if the air conditioning wasn't working or if it was just an off day?? Also, when our food arrived we still didn't have silverware or napkins, so I had to get up and ask the hostess for them. Since we were splitting the sandwich, it also would have been nice if a small plate had been brought out initially. I ended up putting my half on a napkin until we later asked our server for a plate. Our server was very friendly and apologized right away though, so it may have just been a busy moment. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be coming back!

So just giving some context, I did visit with a buddy on a Thursday evening…read more It was opening seating and the place was packed and the only spot we could find was seating out front (which I was fine with). The guy at the door gave us menus and said a server would be with us shortly. It was a while before a server ever came out to us and required us asking the door man again for a server. The server seemed in a rush, which I somewhat get but seemed to want to cut us off after every item we ordered (I ordered food and she immediately went "is that it for you guys" and my buddy hadn't ordered food yet.) Food came out and I was severely disappointed by the portion sizes of the brisket and had I known I would've ordered something else. I also noticed the menu online and the physical menus there were different (ie. online says the plate comes with two sides menu there says one side, menu there has chicken, online doesn't). To end it off, my buddy asked for a box, and the waitress dropped off the bill for us to sign and she just walked off and we couldn't find her so my buddy had to go inside to the bar to get a box. Overall decent environment, but service and food was not worth the price

Really impressive food, you can tell it's all made with love in the kitchen…read more They have high standards for even the more minor parts of a dish.

We had a 4:45 PM reservation and arrived about 45 minutes late. The host told us we had to wait…read moreuntil our entire group arrived, which we understood. Once everyone was there, the grumpy old BALD GUY rudely told us to move and wait on the bench outside. The frustrating part was that there were clearly empty tables and no one else waiting, yet we were still not seated. Meanwhile, other guests who walked in without reservations were greeted warmly and seated right away. The host's attitude was rude and unwelcoming from the start. Because of the way we were treated, we decided to leave and take our business elsewhere. Very disappointing experience. No wonder you have a broken arm buddy! However, we were very glad we left that place and dined at SP2 Communal Bar where respected and greeted us with a warm welcome. The manager also gave us free shooters and their food was very good! We're coming to that place for sure!

I'm not much of a beer drinker and wanted something that tasted good, not something that'll just…read moreget me drunk since I wanted to be functional. The bartender was really helpful and made a recommendation that helped my decision. I was here to watch some soccer. I was constantly being checked on by staff. They were very pleasant. I didn't know this spot had food until I was on my way out. I have to try the food next time!

WORLD CUP LUNCH: PAID TOO MUCH FOR LITTLE FOOD…read more After watching US defeat Australia at San Pedro Square Market I decided to come to O'Flaherty's Irish Pub for beer and food prior to the Morocco-Scotland game. Seeing the Scottish drinking Boston dry I wish Scotland had played some of their games at Levi's Stadium. The closest thing to experience the Scottish atmosphere was this Irish pub. I was disappointed when I looked at the food menu and did not list corned beef tacos as stated on the website. Also the food menu listed only five items. I ordered fries and chicken wings. For beer I selected Smithwick's Irish Red Ale. The beer was refreshing however I paid too much for the price of food given the portion provided. The fries were crispy but paying for a basket of fries for $10 I expected the portion to be bigger. I will say the chicken wings were slightly crispy on the outside but most of all juicy inside. My pet peeve is when fried chicken wings are dry. Yet I paid over $18 for chicken wings. I thought I would get a dozen of wings; I only got five wings. For $18 I could have gone the deli section at the grocery store to get eight or ten pieces of fried chicken. Overall the Smithwick's was soothing but given the prices of food especially during a World Cup watch party there should have been more items listed on the food menu.

Great spot in the heart of downtown San Jose. I had time to kill before my flight out of town and…read morestopped by for a few hours and some dinner. About two dozen pinball machines in the back with a handful of video games in the front. Full bar and grab and go style food to be eaten in the facility. I ordered up one of the burger selections with fries. My bartender was quick to inform me of what the happenings were and I ordered up a local beer and a whisky chaser. I hope to come back and check out the pinball tournaments.

My first time at Mini Boss since turning 21, and it did not disappoint! My friends brought me here…read moreto start the night, and we each got a cocktail. I totally forgot the names, but the one I ordered had mint in it and was definitely strong! As someone who doesn't drink very often, it definitely hit me pretty quickly, but it was really good and not overly sweet. My friend ordered the drink with the flower garnish, which was a piña colada. It was sweet, refreshing, and super enjoyable. The ambiance was such a vibe, and the staff were amazing. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and consistently checked on us while we were at the bar. Even after we sat down, I noticed several employees walking around collecting empty glasses and keeping everything tidy, which is something you don't see everywhere and really stood out to me. Overall, it was a great experience with chill bar vibes, great drinks, and excellent service. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm looking for a fun and relaxed night out.