I've been here a couple times now and they have both excellent spirit-forward and refreshing cocktails. 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. read more

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My friend and I tried the Hogwarts drinks from our respective houses. I got a Slytherin Mint and Venom ($20) and he got a Ravenclaw Enigma Elixir ($22). Both of them were quite strong but masked the taste of alcohol well. The peppermint amaro made the Slytherin drink refreshing and pleasant. The butterfly pea made the Ravenclaw drink very pretty. The interior is nicely decorated for Christmas with lots of lights on the ceiling. read more

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For the price, this was definitely worth it. The staff were super kind and friendly. There are also plenty of parking, but it does come with a little fee. I didn't know about that so the person in the front gave me a free one night parking. My room is super spacious and I really enjoyed the layout. Overall, there are many restaurants in shopping centers around. Also easy access to San Jose and other cities. read more

Stopped in and it's giving off some old timey vibes, which can be fun! The bar was wide open so we picked a seat and were immediately helped. I ordered a Lady Mercy, it was pretty tasty. Tart and not sweet! Check it out! read more

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I've been to this particular bar a handful of times on a Monday night and every time it's always the same great relaxing crowd at least two bartenders on hand and all the patrons seem very relaxed!! Bartenders are rather quick at making the drinks so there's not a long wait time and everything was very clean. I love how they have the jazz night set up where anybody can actually go and sing or play an instrument. The only odd thing I would say is that the water is on the inside of where the jazz players are improvising and playing their beautiful music. So you have to walk around the little entrance of the flat stage to get to the water. Maybe it's set up like that so the jazz players can get to the water easily, but as a member of the audience, I felt like I was walking into their bubble. Lol. I will definitely be back for another jazz night. If you go on a Saturday, they play more hip-hop music! It's a very different vibe! Lol. read more

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Updated review for service: poor. We came on a saturday night, it was not yet busy - one couple sitting at the bar, one table of 6 people. we (party of 2) sat at one of the tables and never even got acknowledged by the server for the 20min that we sat there. ended up leaving without ever speaking to the server read more

I came here for Halloween and it was so cool! I loved the decorations and It theme they had, especially all the little details. It was very crowded but we were able to order in a decent amount of time and find a table to sit at. All of us unfortunately didn't like the Bill's Gonna Kill Me drink (the tan one, it was way too strong), but the other 2 were good! Definitely will be coming back. read more

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Dear proprietor. Your staff has no idea how to make simple classic drinks. An Irish car comb does NOT come pre mixed..... read more

I was here for a private event and had a nice experience. LOCATION This bar is conveniently located near San Pedro's square (SPS). You can park in the SPS parking lot which provides 90 minutes of parking for free and only $1 for each additional 15 minutes. It's a short 5 minutes walk from the parking lot to the bar. AMBIANCE I like the spaciousness and warm decorated vibes that this place gives. Noise level is reasonable. Their restrooms are also clean and tidy. SERVICES Our server was attentive and made me one of the best Amaretto Sour drinks. Overall, I enjoy this place. Though I haven't tried any of their food item yet, I heard good things about them from my friends who've been here before. I'll definitely consider Five Points next time. read more

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Such a fun and versatile spot! This bar has a great layout; whether you're looking to be social at the bar or have a more relaxed time at one of the tables, there's a space for it. They offer a solid variety of drinks, and their happy hour is competitively priced, especially for the area. It's also super convenient being right near one of the big parking garages. Big shoutout to Joey for crafting a delightful pisco sour with his own unique twist for me and my friend, it was a highlight of the night! read more

Never been to Five Points before BUT this year they gave Miniboss some completion with Halloween themed drinks and because they are IT themed, I had to make my first visit! My friend and I came in after 7pm on a Wednesday and were able to find a table no problem. It is a bit small though so I imagine it's get packed on weekends. They have a daily special, Wednesday is whisky Wednesday however I was there for the IT drinks. The decor for IT was cute, I feel like they could have down way more as it's mostly red light up everywhere to give it that red glow and "Missing" posters of the members of the losers club and Pennywise cutouts. The drink had was the "You'll float too" and the menu said it tastes like banana bread. It did not in fact taste like banana bread but it was tasty just the same, super strong though and a bit more banana flavor would have been 100% welcome. The service was great so I would definitely come back again during "normal" time to try their drinks. read more

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Five Points could be a Five Star Joint, but sadly, they fall just short. I've never eaten here, but before a game, I always manage to end up here for one last libation before the walk to the barn. This spot has so much going for it--rad backyard space, very clean bathrooms, good music and movies on, friendly and helpful service. My gripe is a real sticking point though--it just doesn't jive with me that they refer to themselves as "Downtown San Jose's Premier Cocktail Bar" when the specialty cocktails are batch made! I used to haunt this TINY cocktail bar in Corvallis, OR and not only did they make their own house infusions with local fruits, they made every last cocktail to order and would make any substitutions to the best of their abilities. My request wasn't even a hard to fulfill one--just to swap the vodka for gin--but it wasn't doable. And no shade to that bartender, but you can definitely taste the difference when you're a gin-drinker, despite his claim. Will it stop me from coming back? No way. Just might stick to basic drinks to get something more to my taste rather than the seasonal drinks. read more

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Came in on a Saturday late afternoon. Was shocked that it wasn't that busy! The space itself is nice, but I will say it is quite dark in there! However, it did help the bar stand out and the bar is quite nice! The espresso martinis were delicious! The fish n chips were pretty good as well, but $23 for 2 pieces of fish is a bit pricey in my opinion. We had one server/bartender who was great and then had it switched over to another server, and they did not do as well.. we maybe only saw them once and didn't see them much more after that. Also had a tab open, and they were unable to find the tab for a minute.. Overall okay, but definitely was expecting better. read more

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The cocktails are very good. If you are coming here to grab a well-made drink, it delivers. 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. read more

I thought the drinks were really good. A good variety of flavors within each drink. The service wasn't too especially for a Friday night. The look of the place is great. Kind of like the movie but it's not the cleanest and that's the only thing really negative from my experience. I'd still go back, it's fun but I feel like it doesn't attract as much women as it should. read more

Mondays and Tuesdays are my favorite days to Come party here. Music on Tuesday nights is always fun read more

Do not come here during rush hour or holidays! The servers are extremely rude for no reason. We came here for NYE since the line was shorter compared to San Pedro Social. We paid the $20 cover and got these cute NYE hats! I wanted to order the espresso martini here since my company hosted a holiday party here a few years ago and it was soooo good. However, upon ordering the Asian girl server started giving off negative vibes but I didn't really think anything of it. We got 2 paid drinks, but when we asked about the free champagne (which was the reason we paid the $20 cover), she suddenly gave us hella attitude. She asked why we were just standing there, even though we had asked for the champagne multiple times VERY NICELY. I was honestly shocked. I hadn't said anything rude and was literally just standing there waiting for the champagne. We even tried asking other bartenders since she was being so mean, but the male bartender told us to get it from her. ALSO I'm literally just a girl why are you being mean to me on NYE I honestly wanted to cry lol I hope management does something about her attitude because we were not being rude or pushy so I'm not sure why we were being yelled at as well!! After observing the other bartenders, I feel as if she was really the only one being rude. I am honestly scared to go back after the service I received on NYE which is sad since I love their espresso martinis :( read more

Date: Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 Time: around 7:15pm Party of: 4 What: Whiskey Wednesdays - 50% off select whiskey and wine *Larceny Small Batch ($7): Bourbon Ren ($3) *Elijah Craig Small Batch ($7): Manhattan ($3) *Lagavulin 16 yr ($9) x2 *Oban 14 yr ($10) *Fries ($10) *Chicken Wings ($17.25) *Ardbeg Corryvreckan ($12) *Macallan 18 yr ($28) x2 *Living Wage: 4% ($5.70) My group had no idea Whiskey Wednesday even existed. We just wanted to check this place out. Glad we did cuz the pricing was awesome! And the pours were decent. They didn't seem to pour less just cuz they were doing a kind of happy hour type special. So happy we dropped by on a Wed. Will definitely be back is anyone wants to hand out with me mid week! REVIEW #3474 read more

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This bar is great on a Wednesday if you like to start tasting a variety of whiskeys. Some pretty good prices on half off Whiskey Wednesday! Come before 7 to take advantage of the happy hour menu. I recommend the chicken wings! Decent sized bar with a good amount of seating. Come early if you want to grab a table and street parking. Around the corner from San Pedro. Great staff. Our waitress was checking in frequently to make sure we were okay. Everybody was pretty chill here and friendly. I'd come back for Whiskey Wednesdays again! They also offer half off some drinks and select wine. read more

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I went to San Jose for the weekend my cousin and I wanted a good drink . I like a good craft cocktail and this is definitely the place for that . They have an amazing craft cocktail menu to choose from. We came on a Friday night so they had a dj playing so it felt more of a dive bar / 1920 bar . The ambience was on point. They have a big outside patio out back but since it was cold everyone was inside that day. All the mixologist were super friendly and attentive. I got a gin drink with egg white so delicious called Green Ray I also ordered the Bees Knees which was not on the menu but she knew exactly what drink I was talking about. My cousin ordered a Paloma all the drinks were 10/10 . They have a cool theme in the bathrooms also a little dark history lol it was entertaining reading about it . Overall this was a fun Friday night for us . read more

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You have to watch your surroundings not only from the patrons but of the security team. They can't handle escorting you out without jumping an individual and causing serious harm. This is not ok for the goons of security to use such force. This is why the nightlife in downtown is so dangerous. We went as a family to celebrate a birthday and we get serious bodily harm. I have to select one star but that's because of the platform. read more

Was really disappointed about how the bartender charged me extra because I'm trans ‍‍ my friend ordered the same thing and was charged less . I have money so it wasn't hurting my pockets but really sad that they did that I used to love coming here read more

Five points had a number of drink options that satisfied our party so we were happy to be there. I would definitely visit again with friends. read more

Been to Five Points many times, and always love the vibe and also the drinks there. I'm a fan of cocktails, and this place is one of my top picks when I decide to go out on the weekends. read more

Stopped by Five Points near San Pedro Square and it definitely leans into the saloon/Wild West vibe -- dark wood, vintage accents, and that rugged charm that makes you feel like you're stepping into a modern-day cowboy lounge. The crowd? Mostly men. It's very much a masculine energy kind of bar, which makes it great for a group of guy friends or couples looking for something low-key and cool. Wouldn't recommend it for a group of fems, though -- the vibe isn't exactly balanced or inclusive. They were playing a lot of Spanish music, which added a fun and unexpected twist to the Western theme -- honestly made the space feel a little more alive. We had an Old Rasputin (super creamy, rich, and intense) and a cucumber mule, which was refreshing with just the right touch of sweetness -- a perfect warm night cocktail. The beer was $10 and the cocktail was $16, which felt fair for the area. We walked over, but if you're driving, there's a parking garage just down the street, so it's pretty accessible. Overall: a chill, masculine-leaning spot with solid drinks and a unique theme. Worth checking out if you're nearby and want something a little different. read more

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Made an account just to give this place a 0 star review. Got sprayed in the eye and all over my shirt with some water standing at the bar with my family, didn't get acknowledged by anyone behind the bar until I grabbed a napkin myself and cleaned up. Then 5 mins later got handed a towel after the fact with no apology. Then later that night, I ordered a beer and asked for an extra shot and got yelled at by a short bartender with a beard and glasses, and poured me less of a shot, after I was tipping good all night. read more

So last night we went out as a family to celebrate a birthday with my adult kids. At the end of the night the bouncer/ security hit my son in the face giving him a black eye. They were pushing my wife around near the bathroom. Great night ends up like this with some stupid ass security officers hitting people. Be careful people heading out downtown it's bad enough you gotta be careful with the people in the bars nowadays. Now you gotta watch out for security in back using the back door to jump you.Do not patronize Five points bar. read more

Don't be a decent human being by trying to stand up or saying something for another, poor girl was so uncomfortable trying to get away from some random guy while her friend stepped away from her giggled and when I tried saying something as in "hey your friend needs help" I got a response of a head shake and no no no as if I wanted to bother her, security did nothing to show concern or help besides claim he's with the said girl who's not even helping her friend so glad that's okay, I know now not to try helping anyone getting bothered by another being and to let them suffer alone haha! read more

We've come to Five Points multiple times for Tequila Tuesday and 3$ tacos. It's a great deal on the tequilas, and we always have a good time here. The food is alright - we always return for the drinks. We haven't had to wait for a table or bar seating when we come in, and staff are attentive even when it gets busy. The seating is a bit dark and can get noisy, but we still enjoy coming back. We've heard the speakeasy in the back is also great. read more

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Came on a Monday night for their Jazz nights + drinks! Overall, I thought the jazz music and ambiance was fun, but small, and I was not impressed by the drinks. We ordered the old green eyes, green ray, and paloma. The drinks themselves tasted fine and as described in terms of flavor profiles. However, we all felt that our drinks seemed to have little to no alcohol in them; we couldn't taste any alcohol and didn't feel it at all. Jazz night was cute and starts at 9pm Mondays. I thought the place would get a bit more lively and fun, but it was chill (probably because it's a Monday). Service was quick and friendly. This is located at the edge of San Pedro Square, so you can walk around before/after getting drinks. read more

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This joint gets labeled as "Old West" and "Saloon" with impressive regularity, but in actuality is more influenced by post-Victorian Britain, with its wood paneling, imitation gaslamps, library ladders, disused frescoes and stamped barrels. That said, the swill is decidedly post-Prohibition, with a lovely hand painted rotating menu of seasonal craft cocktails that most goers are too inebriated to consciously enjoy, which is a shame. Perhaps the best night to take in the atmosphere is Monday where some truly talented jazz trios and quads have cycled through of late. The vibe starts to cook around 9:30, and by 10, it's standing room, but still more civilized than weekend nights, when the whole establishment can seem a shoulder-to-shoulder buzzed bounce house with live music accompaniment. This isn't a criticism; I've ground against girlfriends and strangers on those nights with abandon. But Mondays offer a more clear-headed reflection of haze-free musicality, if that's what you're into. If you're around in Summer of '25, order the Violet drink; you'll be glad you did. read more

Ambiance and live music was fun. 4/5 Cucumber mule: kinda heavy on the lemon but nice and refreshing 0/5 Eastman: tastes like cough syrup 2/5 The Green Ray: too sweet 4/5 Ward Eight: refreshing but a bit heavy with lemon read more

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I have been here a couple times after having dinner around San Pedro Square. I love the vibe here, the decor, the menu, the drinks. They have really cool cocktails and cool mocktails for non-alcohol drinkers. I do miss one of the bartenders I used to see here, he did make some of the drinks, not sure if he's still around but I liked all the drinks he made us. Last time I went some of the drinks were not as good as before. Overall a cool little spot for drinks read more

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BAD SERVICE. I've never given a 1 star review, but because of the service here was so poor, I believe this rating is deserved. I came here for their New Year's Eve event which required a $20 cover fee and offered complimentary Champagne. We decided to order cocktails from an Asian Female Bartender and we got the drinks just fine. However when we asked for the free champagne, she started giving us an attitude and told us to get our own champagne. She also kept yelling at us for "just standing there" while we were waiting for the champagne. She did end us giving us the champagne but I did not appreciate how it was handled. I also saw her yell at another customer who just asked to order from her while she was making another drink for another customer. It could've been handled more differently. I understand that the bar was hectic because of NYE but that doesn't give her the reason to act like that, especially when there is a $20 cover fee. The drinks and ambiance is nice, and other staff were nice, but the service from the bartender ruined it for us. Also if you notice other 1star reviews, it also mentions a female bartender which I suspect MAY be the same one. Considering that there are multiple reviews about the behavior, it seems that management is ok with this. read more

My favorite bar in Downtown SJ and the best spot for a Taco Tuesday! If you want a more chill sit and talk vibe come before 9! After 9 is usually when their DJ comes and the dance floor opens up! This place perfectly caters to both a great drink and some great music. On Tuesdays they have half off all tequila/mezcal and half off tacos! I'm a regular here and yesterday was my first time trying their tacos and I was pleasantly surprised! They have good happy hour deals for food and drinks too! Bar tenders are super nice, they have a speakeasy in the back, and the decor throughout the entirety of the building is on point! They also sell shirts of the bars name and logo on it if that's something you're interested in! Just need to ask a bartender and they can sell it to you! Definitely a spot I recommend to anyone that's in downtown for the first time! read more

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The drinks are very expensive here. I got 2 cocktails and 1 shooter. Total price was $70.52 Drink on the right was full of ice, finished it with 3 sips. Charging over $20 for a shooter is wild, when it's not even a real shot. Shooters are normally only $5-10 at a bar! SMH just greedy for money. Almost a hundred dollars for 2.5 drinks. read more

Five Points - This place is super expensive! $70.52 for 2 cocktails and 1 shooter!! Drink on the right was full of ice, I finished the drink in 3 sips. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Tasty drinks with heavy harry potter vibes. Bartender was very good. A bit more on the pricier side for bar. read more

One of those places where you walk in and just know that the bar tenders actually know how to make drinks. I absolutely loved that some of their cocktails are printed in large lettering on the walls above the bar. This way you don't have to peer over a menu in dim lighting! Such a treat for my "I could be a cougar if I wanted to " eyes. We just stopped in for one drink but that was one memorable cocktail! The bourbon renewal was all things amazing, and will surely delight any bourbon and craft cocktail lover. Restrooms were clean and the bartenders were friendly enough. read more

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

Come here on Tuesday's for half of tequila all night and tacos ! Perfect snack sized tacos. Their drink presentation is wonderful. read more

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Busy Memorial Day night scenario. Bartender mixologists making it happen. Unique drink menu leaned sweet for my tastes but tried Irish maid & ol green eyes. Band was great! Cycling musicians on jam band sessions. Fun place, will return on next Silicon Valley trip. read more

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